Bombardier CRJ 00-Emergency Equipment
Bombardier CRJ 00-Emergency Equipment
Bombardier CRJ 00-Emergency Equipment
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EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Table of Contents REV 56, Jan 31/03
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 09--00
Table of Contents 09--00--1
INTRODUCTION 09--10
Introduction 09--10--1
OXYGEN 09--20
Oxygen 09--20--1
Crew Oxygen System 09--20--1
Crew Oxygen Bottle 09--20--4
Pressure Sensor/Regulator Unit 09--20--4
Crew Oxygen Mask 09--20--4
Ground Servicing Panel 09--20--9
Minimum Flight Crew Oxygen Pressure 09--20--9
Crew Oxygen Consumption Data (As per FAR 121.333) 09--20--9
Passenger Oxygen System 09--20--11
Portable Oxygen System 09--20--15
System Circuit Breakers 09--20--17
EVACUATION DEVICES 09--30
Evacuation Devices 09--30--1
Emergency Locator Transmitter 09--30--1
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT 09--40
Fire Fighting Equipment 09--40--1
Portable Halon Fire Extinguishers 09--40--1
Portable Water Fire Extinguishers <0067> 09--40--3
Fire Protection Gloves 09--40--5
Protective Breathing Equipment 09--40--5
OVER WATER EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 09--50
Over Water Emergency Equipment 09--50--1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Figure 09--10--1 Placards 09--10--2
OXYGEN
Figure 09--20--1 Crew Oxygen System -- Schematic 09--20--2
Figure 09--20--2 Crew Oxygen System 09--20--3
Figure 09--20--3 Crew Oxygen Mask 09--20--6
Figure 09--20--4 Smoke Goggles/Full Face Mask 09--20--7
EVACUATION DEVICES
Figure 09--30--1 Emergency Locator Transmitter 09--30--2
1. INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the systems and equipment which are essential to the safety of the
passengers and crew during a fire, rapid decompression, ditching and emergency
evacuation. The emergency equipment consists of the following:
-- Evacuation devices (crash axe, escape rope and escape path markings)
Placards containing symbols are used to indicate the location of the emergency equipment.
Data on the emergency exits is contained in Chapter 6. Data on emergency lighting is
contained in Chapter 17.
O2
LIFE VEST
CREW MEMBER
LIFE--VEST UNDER
SEAT, ON BULKHEAD
DOOR
1L
CREW MEMBER PBE
DOOR
1L
Placards
Figure 09---10---1
1. OXYGEN
The aircraft oxygen systems consists of two independent systems that supply oxygen to the
flight crew and passengers in an emergency such as depressurization, decompression,
smoke, fumes, first aid or during certain aircraft operations. One system supplies stored
oxygen to the flight compartment crew and the other system supplies generated oxygen to
the passengers and flight attendants.
The aircraft oxygen systems consists of one independent system that supplies stored
oxygen to the flight compartment crew in an emergency such as depressurization,
decompression, smoke, fumes, first aid or during certain aircraft operations. <0056>
In addition, portable oxygen bottles are provided in specific areas in the passenger
compartment.
S Oxygen bottle
RELIEF
PRESSURE
GAUGE
PRESSURE CYLINDER
SENSOR VALVE OXYGEN CYLINDER
FILLER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
VALVE
OXYGEN GROUND
SERVICE PANEL
OVERBOARD
DISCHARGE
EICAS DCU INDICATOR
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM
OXYGEN
ELECTRICAL
P
R COPILOTS OXYGEN MASK
ELIEF
STOWAGE BOX
(See fig.3) A
A OVERBOARD DISCHARGE
INDICATOR HIGH PRESSURE C
REFILL LINE
FULL AMBIENT HP
2
PILOTS OXYGEN MASK
PRESS. PSI
1990
TEMP. C
38
o
STOWAGE BOX
1900
1805
27
16
(See fig.3)
1710
1620
5
-7 PRESSURE GAUGE
1530 - 18
1435 - 29
1340 - 40 FILLER VALVE
CYLINDER
B GROUND SERVICE PANEL TIE--DOWN
PRESSURE STRAPS
GAUGE
RELIEF VALVE
PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE
SENSOR MODULE
MODULE
CONNECTION
TO CYLINDER
The crew oxygen bottle is a high pressure Kevlar cylinder and is located in the forward
fuselage underfloor area. The bottle assembly consists of a manual shut-off valve,
pressure gauge, and a pressure relief valve. The bottle contains 50.0 cubic feet (1.415
cubic meters) of oxygen pressured to 1850 psi at 70_F (12.76 MPa at 21_C). If the
internal bottle pressure exceeds 2800 psi (193 bars), the pressure relief valve opens
and the bottle pressure is vented overboard through a high pressure discharge line.
When the contents of the oxygen bottle is vented overboard, a green snap frangible
disc ( located on the right forward fuselage) blows out, presenting a visual indication
that the oxygen bottle contents have been vented.
The pressure sensor/regulator unit controls the flow of oxygen from the bottle to the
masks. The unit is connected to the oxygen cylinder, crew masks and the ground
servicing panel and consists of a pressure sensor, pressure regulator and pressure
relief valve.
The pressure regulator receives oxygen pressure from the bottle at 1850 psi (12.76
MPa) and decreases the outlet pressure flow to the crew masks to 78 psi (538 kPa).
The pressure sensor monitors the supply pressure from the cylinder and supplies
pressure indications to the servicing panel and EICAS. If the supply pressure from the
bottle decreases below1410 psig (9.721 MPa), the sensor will send a signal to the
EICAS to display an OXY LO PRESS caution message on the primary page.
If the regulator outlet pressure exceeds 109 psi (752 kPa), the relief valve opens to vent
the excess pressure. The valve will reset when the pressure decreases.
The crew oxygen masks are located in stowage boxes. One for the pilot, one for the
copilot and one for the 3rd flight crew position. The crew mask includes an oxygen
regulator, a pneumatically controlled inflatable harness, a flow-control knob, a
mixture-control lever and a microphone. To release the mask from the stowage box,
the operator squeezes the red release levers and holds them. This action opens the
quick-release doors, frees the mask and inflates the harness. The operator then dons
the mask. The red levers are then released, which deflates the harness, causing the
mask to install correctly on the operators head. The smoke goggles are separate from
the mask and are stowed in a pouch in the bottom of each stowage box. The smoke
goggles can be donned over the mask and eye glasses and are used by crew members
when smoke or toxic fumes are present in the cockpit. With the mask in the positive
pressure mode, the user activates the purge valve, located on the top of the mask face
piece to pressurize the goggles. This prevents smoke or fumes from entering the
goggles and irritating the eyes.
The crew oxygen masks are located in stowage boxes. One for the pilot, one for the
copilot and one for the 3rd flight crew position. The crew mask is a full face mask and
includes an oxygen regulator, a pneumatically controlled inflatable harness, a
flow-control knob, a mixture-control lever and a microphone. To release the mask from
the stowage box, the operator squeezes the red release levers and holds them. This
action opens the quick-release doors, frees the mask and inflates the harness. The
operator then dons the mask. The red levers are then released, which deflates the
harness, causing the mask to install correctly on the operators head. <0033>
Oxygen is supplied to the mask regulator at 78 psig (538 kPa). The regulator control
(N/100% positions) allows the user to select a mixture of oxygen and ambient air or
pure oxygen.
When the regulator control is set to the N position, a mixture of ambient air and
pressurized oxygen is supplied to the mask on demand.
With the control set to the 100% position, pure oxygen is supplied to the mask on
demand.
The flow control knob is used to adjust the oxygen flow. If the knob is turned clockwise
to the EMERGENCY position, the mask is supplied a constant flow of 100% oxygen at
a positive pressure. To test the oxygen flow, press the flow control knob, which
momentarily supplies oxygen to the mask.
When cabin altitude is more than 30,000 feet (9,144 meters), the mask supplies pure
oxygen regardless of the N/100% switch position.
To remove the mask, the red release levers on the mask are squeezed, which inflates
the harness to allow the mask to be removed from the operators head.
<0033>
Smoke Goggles
Mates to mask cavity to
receive continuous venting
and can be worn over
standard glasses.
Pneumatic
Harness
Full Face Mask
Mask, goggles and pneumatic
harness can be donned with one
hand and functioning in 5 seconds.
OXY LO PRESS
OXY LO PRESS Caution (amber)
<0039> Comes on to indicate
that crew oxygen
bottle has less than
1410 psi.
Check dispatch
requirements.
<0006>
Primary Page
Status Page
The oxygen ground servicing panel is located on the right side of the forward fuselage.
The service panel contains a fill port, a pressure servicing chart and a pressure gauge.
Table 1 defines the minimum oxygen system pressure required before departure which
corresponds to the quantity of oxygen necessary to perform an emergency decent from
41,000 feet to 10,000 feet in 10 minutes, followed by 110 minutes of cruise at 10,000
feet, with normal (N) mask setting (FAR 121.333).
TABLE 1
OAT _C --40 --30 --20 --10 0 10 20 30 40 50
_F --40 --22 --4 14 32 50 68 86 104 122
Min. 2 Crew 889 938 987 1035 1084 1133 1182 1230 1279 1328
Press 2 Crew + 1208 1282 1357 1431 1505 1579 1654 1728 1802 1877
(psi) Obs
Table 2 defines the minimum oxygen system pressure required before departure which
corresponds to the quantity of oxygen necessary to perform an unpressurized
continuous cruise at 10,000 feet for 15 minutes with normal (N) mask setting (JAR OPS
1.780).
TABLE 2
OAT _C --40 --30 --20 --10 0 10 20 30 40 50
_F --40 --22 --4 14 32 50 68 86 104 122
Min. 2 Crew 326 330 334 337 341 345 349 352 356 360
Press 2 Crew + 1 372 379 387 394 402 409 417 424 432 439
(psi) OBS
NOTE
The following tables show the total time (in hours and minutes) that oxygen will be
available at various mask settings, during various flight conditions, at initial bottle
pressures of 1410 psi (pressure threshold that triggers OXY LOW PRESS message on
the EICAS) and 1850 psi (max. crew oxygen bottle pressure). A margin of safety of
10% was subtracted from the full charge of 1850 psi in all cases.
DESCENT (10 Min.) FROM 41,000 feet TO LEVEL FLIGHT AT SAFE ALTITUDE
(NORMAL MASK SETTING FOR BOTH DESCENT AND LEVEL FLIGHT)
Crew members 2 3
Initial Bottle Pressure 1400 psi 1850 psi 1400 psi 1850 psi
10,000 Feet 2h 46 3h 52 1h 44 2h 28
Cabin
Cabi
Pressure
14,000 Feet 2h 39 3h 42 1h 41 2h 22
Altitude 18,000 Feet 2h 17 3h 10 1h 27 2h 02
21,000 Feet 1h 53 2h 37 1h 12 1h 42
DESCENT (10 Min.) FROM 41,000 feet TO LEVEL FLIGHT AT SAFE ALTITUDE
(100% MASK SETTING FOR DESCENT AND NORMAL MASK SETTING FOR LEVEL FLIGHT)
Crew members 2 3
Initial Bottle Pressure 1400 psi 1850 psi 1400 psi 1850 psi
10,000 Feet 2h 35 3h 41 1h 33 2h 17
Cabin
Cabi
Pressure
14,000 Feet 2h 33 3h 36 1h 34 2h 16
Altitude 18,000 Feet 2h 14 3h 07 1h 24 2h 00
21,000 Feet 1h 52 2h 36 1h 11 1h 40
DESCENT (10 Min.) FROM 41,000 feet TO LEVEL FLIGHT AT SAFE ALTITUDE
(100% MASK SETTING FOR BOTH DESCENT AND LEVEL FLIGHT)
Crew members 2 3
Initial Bottle Pressure 1400 psi 1850 psi 1400 psi 1850 psi
10,000 Feet 0h 31 0h 45 0h 19 0h 28
Cabin
Cabi
Pressure
14,000 Feet 0h 38 0h 54 0h 24 0h 34
Altitude 18,000 Feet 0h 48 1h 07 0h 30 0h 42
21,000 Feet 0h 57 1h 19 0h 36 0h 51
NOTE
The passenger oxygen system provides chemically generated oxygen for all cabin
occupants in the event of cabin depressurization.
The oxygen generators and oxygen masks are installed as part of the passenger
service unit panel and are available at all passenger seats, in the lavatory and at the
flight attendant station.
All oxygen compartment doors will open to present the oxygen masks automatically if
the cabin altitude reaches approximately 14,000 feet.
If the automatic system fails to open the doors, or if it is necessary to override the
automatic system, the flight crew can operate the (guarded) PASS OXY switchlight on
the overhead panel to open the oxygen doors in the passenger service units. As a
back-up to electrically opening the doors, each individual oxygen compartment door
can be opened manually through a release hole in the door.
When the oxygen compartment doors are open, the passengers will pull the oxygen
mask to their face, which pulls a lanyard connected to the firing pin of the chemical
oxygen generator. This initiates the flow of oxygen to the passengers oxygen mask. A
flow indicator in the supply tube will show green when oxygen is flowing. The reservoir
bags on the passenger oxygen masks begins to fill with oxygen. The chemical oxygen
generator supplies approximately 13 minutes of oxygen to each mask.
When the oxygen compartment doors are open, the passengers will pull the oxygen
mask to their face, which pulls a lanyard connected to the firing pin of the chemical
oxygen generator. This initiates the flow of oxygen to the passengers oxygen mask. A
flow indicator in the supply tube will show green when oxygen is flowing. The reservoir
bags on the passenger oxygen masks begins to fill with oxygen. The chemical oxygen
generator supplies approximately 22 minutes of oxygen to each mask. <0071>
WARNING
NOTE
TO OPEN OXYGEN
COMPARTMENT MANUALLY
Insert latch release tool
in latch release slot to DOOR
release latch.
LATCH
RELEASE
LATCH TOOL
RELEASE
MAINTENANCE TAB (RED) SLOT
INDICATES DOOR DISABLED FLOW
INDICATOR
MASKS
NOTE
Oxygen compartment door
latches electrically. Opened
by CPAM (Cabin alt at 14000 FT.)
or pilot operation of PASS OXY
switch/light. RESERVOIR
BAG
POTASSIUM FLOW
SUPEROXIDE (KO2) INDICATOR
GENERATOR
(13 MINUTES)
(22 MINUTES) <0071>
2 MASK UNIT
(LEFT SIDE
PASSENGER
ROWS, LAVATORY,
AND BOTH FLIGHT
ATTENDANT
LANYARD STATIONS).
(APPROX. 5 INCH)
RESERVOIR
MASKS
BAG
PASS OXY
ON
Overhead Panel
PASS OXY ON
Caution (amber)
Comes on to indicate
that oxygen system has
deployed. Accompanied
by an aural alert.
PASS OXY ON
<0039>
<0006>
Primary Page
There are two portable oxygen bottles, with disposable masks, installed in the aircraft.
One bottle is located near the flight attendant station and the other bottle is located in
the right aft overhead bin. The portable oxygen bottles and masks are provided to
supply oxygen to the crew or passengers during an emergency. The portable oxygen
bottles can be used for protection against smoke and harmful gases or as therapeutic
oxygen for first aid purposes.
The portable oxygen bottles allow the flight attendant to move about the passenger
compartment during an emergency. Each cylinder has two regulator outlets which are
color coded and pre-set to provide appropriate flow rates. An instruction decal located
on the cylinder provides clear, easy to read operating instructions. The needle in the
red band on the contents gauge, indicates that the bottle is fully charged.
WARNING
SHUT--OFF
VALVE
CONTINUOUS FLOW OUTLET
100% OXYGEN AT 2 LITERS PER MINUTE)
BOTTLE PRESSURE
GAUGE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PLACARD
PORTABLE OXYGEN
BOTTLE (11 CUBIC FEET)
1. EVACUATION DEVICES
A portable megaphone, flashlights, crash axe and escape ropes are provided to assist in
emergency escape and aid in rescue operations. The megaphone is located in the right aft
overhead bin. A flashlight is located behind each pilot seat, one in the wardrobe, one next
to the flight attendant and one in the right aft overhead bin. The crash axe is located behind
the copilots seat. A flight compartment escape rope is located in the ceiling above the
copilot. Cabin escape ropes are located just aft of each overwing emergency exit. An area
on the top of the fuselage at the wing root is clearly marked as a break-in area for rescue
crew emergency access to the cabin.
The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is located in the aft equipment compartment
and is automatically activated during an aircraft crash. The ELT transmits a standard
swept tone on 121.5, and 243.0 MHz. The two position ELT switch is located in the
flight compartment on the overhead panel and is labeled ARM/RESET and ON. The
switch is used to test, arm and reset the unit. During normal flight operations, the ELT
switch is in the ARM/RESET position. The ELT can be manually activated by selecting
the ELT switch to ON. To reset the unit after it has been activated automatically, the
switch is selected to the ON position, then back to the ARM/RESET position.
The satellite capable emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is located in the aft
equipment compartment and is automatically activated during an aircraft crash. The
ELT transmits a standard swept tone on 121.5, 243.0 and 406.0 MHz for satellites. The
two position ELT switch is located in the flight compartment on the overhead panel and
is labeled ARM/RESET and ON. The switch is used to test, arm and reset the unit.
During normal flight operations, the ELT switch is in the ARM/RESET position. The ELT
can be manually activated by selecting the ELT switch to ON. To reset the unit after it
has been activated automatically, the switch is selected to the ON position, then back to
the ARM/RESET position. <0092>
The satellite capable emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is located in the aft
equipment compartment and is automatically activated during an aircraft crash. The
ELT transmits a standard swept tone on 121.5, 243.0 and 406.0 MHz for satellites. The
ELT switch is located in the flight compartment on the overhead panel and is labeled
ARM/RESET, AUTO and MANUAL. The switch is spring--loaded from the ARM/REST
position to the AUTO position. During normal flight operations, the ELT switch is in the
AUTO position which arms the unit. The ELT can be manually activated by selecting
the ELT switch to MANUAL. The ARM/RESET position is used to turn the unit off
once it has been activated either automatically or manually. <0016>
ELT
Used to test, arm
<0039> and reset transmitter.
<0006>
<0016>
Primary Page
Portable fire extinguishers and protective breathing equipment is provided for fighting fires
which may occur in the flight or passenger compartment.
Portable fire extinguishers, fire protective gloves and protective breathing equipment is
provided for fighting fires which may occur in the flight or passenger compartment.
There are three hand-operated fire extinguishers containing Halon 1211 installed in the
aircraft. One extinguisher is located in the cockpit, one in the entrance storage
compartment, and one on the right aft cabin bulkhead. Halon 1211 is effective on
electrical, oil and fuel fires, and is suitable for use in cold weather.
There are four hand-operated fire extinguishers containing Halon 1211 installed in the
aircraft. One extinguisher is located in the cockpit, one in the entrance storage
compartment, one on the right fwd cabin bulkhead and one on the right aft cabin
bulkhead. Halon 1211 is effective on electrical, oil and fuel fires, and is suitable for use
in cold weather. <Tyrolean>
There are three hand-operated fire extinguishers installed in the aircraft. One Halon
extinguisher is located in the cockpit and one Halon extinguisher is in the entrance
storage compartment. A water fire extinguisher is located on the right aft passenger
compartment bulkhead. Halon 1211 is effective on electrical, oil and fuel fires, and is
suitable for use in cold weather. Water extinguishers are effective on wood, paper and
fabric fires. <0067>
Operating instructions are on the bottle placard. Effective discharge time of a 2--1/2
pound Halon bottle is 8 to 15 seconds. After using a Halon extinguisher, promptly
ventilate the compartment (after successfully extinguishing the fire) to reduce gasses
produced by the fire and Halon.
WARNING
NOZZLE
TRIGGER
HALON 1211
BOTTLE
OPERATING PLACARD
A portable water fire extinguisher is located at the aft bulkhead. Water is useful for
extinguishing fires fueled by wood, paper and fabric. It does not have Halons
hazardous effect on people.
DISCHARGE LEVER
TURN
HANDLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
LIQUID TYPE
TYPE II CATEGORY A
SAE SPEC. NO. XXXXX
F.A.A -- TSO -- XXXX
FOR USE ON CLASS A FIRES
SUCH AS PAPER, CLOTH,
WOOD AND THE LIKE
TO OPERATE
TURN HANDLE TO RIGHT
1 AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
2 HOLD ERECT
PRESS LEVER TO
3 DISCHARGE
The protective breathing equipment consists of three protective breathing units (PBUs).
The PBUs are self--contained smoke hoods with on--demand oxygen regeneration
systems. The PBUS prevent injury to crew members from smoke inhalation. Each PBU
is in a vacuum--sealed bag, and is kept in a storage container with a tamper--proof seal.
One PBU is installed in the flight compartment, one is in the wardrobe and one is on the
right aft passenger compartment bulkhead. <0061><0062><0064>
The protective breathing equipment consists of three protective breathing units (PBUs).
The PBUs are self--contained smoke hoods with on--demand oxygen cylinders. The
PBUS prevent injury to crew members from smoke inhalation. Each PBU is in a
vacuum--sealed bag, and is kept in a storage container with a tamper--proof seal. One
PBU is installed in the flight compartment, one is in the wardrobe and one is on the right
aft passenger compartment bulkhead. <0063>
1 2 3
4 5 6
HOOD
(POSITIVE ANTI--SUFFOCATION
VENTILATION) VALVE
VACUUM--SEALED
FOIL POUCH AND
SPEAKER DIAPHRAGM SERVICABILITY
(INTERCOM, MICROPHONE, INDICATOR
MEGAPHONE, OR VOICE INSIDE BOX
TO PASSENGERS --
4 METERS)
TAMPER--PROOF
SEAL
STARTER
POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE LANYARD
(KO2) CARTRIDGE
20 MINUTES DURATION
POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE
(KO2) CANISTER AND
STARTER LANYARD
15 MINUTE DURATION
HOOD (POSITIVE
VENTILATION)
TENSION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPEAKER STRAP
INSIDE CONTAINER DIAPHRAGM
(INTERCOM,
PBE WITHIN VACUUM MICROPHONE,
SEALED FOIL POUCH MEGAPHONE)
TAMPER PROOF
SEAL ON LID
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2 Remove PBE
Open equipment
1
container
ACTIVATED HOOD
OXYGEN CYLINDERS
1. Remove device from storage case. 2. Tear off red pull strip and remove device
from protective cover.
3. Pull activation ring, on the life support 4. With the life support pack away from user,
pack, in the direction indicated. grasp hole in neck seal with thumbs, insert
chin into hole and pull hood across face
and over head.
A life vest is provided for each member of the flight crew. One life vest is stowed under each
pilot seat, one life vest is stowed adjacent to the 3rd crew seat and one is adjacent to each
flight attendants seat.
Each life vest includes a manual and an oral inflation system, a locator light, and a system
for automatic battery plug removal during life vest deployment.
Automatic
Sea--water Signal Light Tab (yellow)
Battery (Pull to light).
Life Vest
Figure 09---50---1
1. Locate and remove 2. Put the life vest 3. ...with the back piece
the life vest. over head... behind.
CAUTION
7. Should it become
necessary, life vest
can be orally inflated
by blowing into red
oral inflation tubes.