With the onset of International Operations, certain Aircraft Equipment will vary to suit changing routes and regulations

New Equipment on Board 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide Raft: On all 04 main doors. Namely L1, L2, R1 and R2 Life Raft (Dinghy with its own ELT): Over head bin 28-30 Row Starboard side An additional ELT: Fwd G1 galley compartment 111 Survival Kits

L1

R1

LR 1

28 -30 ROW

L2

R2

SLIDE RAFT

Pre Flight Check (Same as the Existing Escape Slide): 1. 2. The slide pressure gauge should be available Needle in the slide pressure gauge should be in the green band

Features: Upper & Lower Tubes-Upper & lower inflated portion of the raft Disconnection Handle-To detach the Slide Raft from the Aircraft structure Raft Capacity 44 - normal 55 - overload Locator Lights- To locate the raft in low light conditions Hand pump fitting (inflate/deflate valve) To fill in air in case of any leakage Lifelines To be used as a support while sitting in and to be used as hand holds while floating Sea Anchor- To stop drift and keep the raft stable Heaving Ring- To rescue and pull towards the raft Mooring line- Attaches the raft to the Aircraft door sill and for tying the rafts together Floating knife- To cut the mooring line to detach the slide raft from the Aircraft Boarding ladder/Stirrup- To board the slide raft from water

UPPER TUBE TTUBES

LOWER TUBE TUBE

Survival Kit: There is one survival kit for each door. Therefore, 04 in total 02 in the 01st bin port side 02 in the last bin port side

Contents & Usage Quantity Item 1 Survival Kit Container 2 1 1

Usage

SIGNALING EQUIPMENT Flares Used for attracting attention from passing by ships & aircrafts for rescue To use: Follow instructions on the equipment Para Red Rocket Used for attracting attention from passing by ships & aircrafts for rescue To use: Follow instructions on the equipment Signaling Used to reflect sunlight towards the moving aircraft Mirror/Heliographic Mirror To use: Re-reflect the sunlight towards from passing by ships & aircrafts for rescue

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Whistle Sea Dye Markers

1 1 1 1 1 2

1 8 50 1 12 7 Pkts 1

For attracting attention Used to color the water around the raft to attract attention. Should be used towards downstream only PRESERVATION EQUIPMENTS Dehydrated Sponge Used for absorbing the water inside the raft Bailing Bucket Used for collecting the water inside the raft Canopy Deployed for protection Canopy Container Contains the canopy Canopy Mast To support the canopy Repair Plugs-Clamp type Used for blocking air leakage from any puncture in the raft with lower and upper flap To use: Clamp type- Where the lower flap goes inside the hole and the upper flap remains on top. Manual Inflation Pump To fill in any leaked air in the raft FIRST AID AND WELL BEING ITEMS Drinking Water Packets To be used in case of emergency Water Purification Tablets Used for purifying the sea water for drinking purpose First Aid Kit Used for First Aid purpose (bandages, antiseptic swabs, burn ointment) Ammonia Inhalants Inhaled in case of sea-sickness Glucose Toffee Tablets Energy boosters given on ration Water Purification Pump To make sea water fit for drinking GENERAL Flash Light Survival Manual To be used during low light conditions To refer to for the usage of the contents of the survival kit

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Emergency Operation: Nine Steps of Planned Ditching: Step One Crew Communication Coordination Step Two Lead/passenger Briefing Step Three Passenger relocation Step Four Passenger Brace Positions Step Five Brief 5 ABPs Step Six Secure the cabin & Survival Kit Step Seven Cabin Lights Out Step Eight C/A Brace Positions Step Nine Brace Commands

Step Five: ABP Briefing (On each door 05 ABPs) L1, R1, L2, R2 ABP 1: You will go to one end on the raft first, ensure passengers crawl and sit across

ABP 2: You will go to the other end on the raft first, ensure passengers crawl and sit across ABP 3: Move to the middle of the raft and ensure that everybody has inflated their life jacket ABP 4: Move to the middle of the raft on the other side and you will do the headcount of all the passengers on the raft and ensure that nobody re-enters the aircraft ABP 5: You have to ensure that nobody smokes, falls, walks or stands on the raft

Step Six: Secure the Cabin & Galley. Take the Survival Kit for the respective door from the overhead bin and secure with a snap hook to the lanyard close to the girt bar. Keep the survival kit underneath your jump seat/next to the door (wherever applicable) Once the Aircraft Ditches in Water Slide arming leverarmed Assist handle..grasp(Hold on assist handle) Door control handle...lift fully up The door opens pneumatically Red manual Inflation Handle..pull

Note: Should the pneumatic assistance of the door fail. Push door open manually by using the assist handle. The slide raft fully inflates in 4 seconds. Manual Inflation: The red manual inflation handle located on the right side must be pulled immediately. Commands: Planned Unplanned Brace heads down [till aircraft comes to Bend over heads down [till aircraft comes to complete stop] complete stop] Open seatbelts Open seatbelts Leave your luggage Leave your luggage Wear life-vest Come this way Clip strap Pull both tags Tighten strap Crawl to end Come this way Sit across Pull both tags Crawl to end Sit across

Boarding the slide raft after ditching: Passengers should board directly from the Aircraft Once all on board, crew should board the raft; detach and disconnect the raft

 If it is not possible to board the raft (rapid sinking or any other condition) then the raft should be disconnected quickly and allowed to float away. The passengers should jump into the water and board the raft from water Seating on the raft: All passengers should sit with back towards the buoyancy tubes Passengers from water should be directed towards the boarding stations and then boarded into the raft; distributed evenly Survivors must stay low, and face each other while seated If required to move, passengers must roll/move on hands and knees. NEVER STAND UP.Keep the life jackets fully inflated Erect the canopy for protection against the weather Slide raft detachment & disconnection: During ditching the slide raft can be detached from the floor Lift up the flap attached to the slide raft by a Velcro band. Pull the white detachment handle until the slide is unlaced from the girt extension. If the slide raft does not get unlaced, tap with your foot. To finally disconnect the raft cut the mooring line with the help of knife which is stored on the side. Slide/Raft passenger capacity: 4x44=176 persons (rated) However, if the one of the door or the slide raft is unavailable, each slide raft can accommodate 11 more passengers. This is called as the Overload Capacity. 3x55=165 persons (overload - considering only 3 doors) Slide / Raft portability: After ditching, if one of the passenger doors is inoperative, its slide-raft can be disconnected, transported and operated from any other passenger door provided the latter has already operated and its slide raft disconnected. Release girt bar by pulling yellow lanyard below pack in a direction of 45 aft Pull Red handles on top Grab sides of pack board and lift unit off door mountings Disconnect wire harness behind pack board by turning connector counter clockwise Grab sides of pack board and lift unit off door mountings. Disconnect wire harness behind pack board by turning connector counter clockwise. Invert unit and you will see a caption saying This side facing up Place girt bar here Carry unit to alternate door. This side up Place in front of door. This side up arrows pointing out board Remove other girt bar remaining at alternate door Insert this girt bar into fittings Roll unit out of door-pull handle to inflate LIFE RAFT (Dinghy) Pre Flight Check:

1. Check secured in location 2. The inflation strap positioning & presence Features: Same as that of a Slide Raft except: Raft Capacity 25 - normal 38 overload ELT SRB 406 in the survival kit
Canopy Rod Attachment

Survival Kit: Same as that of a Slide Raft: Items Available (Extra): Quantity 1 1 1 Item Fishing Kit Portable ELT Swiss knife Usage For fishing purpose in case there are no rations available For search and rescue Multipurpose

Radio Transmitter Beacon (ELT): The survival kit of the dinghy has an ELT (SRB 406) Purpose: For search and rescue.

To activate the beacon, pull the manual activation lanyard. The beacon will turn on automatically and begin transmission as soon as the end of the wire with the silver sleeve in water. You can check its operation by viewing the flashing light at the end of the beacon. Emergency Operation: Life Raftmove from the overhead bin Mooring line.attach (to the assist handle of the door frame) Life Raft......throw with full force into the water Cut the mooring line.once all passengers are on board Note: In case, the life raft does not inflate, pull the mooring line with a jerk. Commands: Planned Unplanned Brace heads down [till aircraft comes to Bend over heads down [till aircraft comes to complete complete stop] stop] Open seatbelts Open seatbelts Leave your luggage Leave your luggage Come this way Wear life-vest Pull both tags Clip strap Jump into water Tighten strap Board raft Come this way Sit across Pull both tags Jump into water Board raft Sit across DITCHING PROCESS All: All the cabin attendants open their respective doors in the armed configuration after assessing the condition outside. Pull the red manual inflation handle simultaneously. All: The cabin attendants will then shout commands and ask the passengers to board the Slide Raft and in case of dinghy ask them to jump in water and then board the dinghy R1, L2 and R2 doors: After the requisite number of passengers have embarked on their slide raft, R1, L2 and the R2 will board the slide raft at their respective doors. They will pull the white detachment handle to detach the slide raft from the aircraft and then cut the mooring line from the aircraft. L1 door: After all the passengers have boarded the L 1 raft, the First Officer boards the slide raft and then L1 detaches the slide raft from the aircraft side. L1 then goes to the aft and with the help of ABP's takes the Life Raft (Dinghy) from the aft overhead bin. The Life Raft will be thrown either from the R2 or the L2 door (whichever door's slide is detached first). Before the L1 throws the life raft out, she attaches the mooring line of the life raft with the door frame assist handle and throws out with a force. In case, the life raft does not inflate, pull the mooring line with a jerk.

L1 commands the passengers to jump into the water and board the raft. After L1 takes the round of the cabin and the cockpit, she also jumps into the water and boards the raft. After taking a round in the cabin, the Commander will board the last available raft (slide raft or life raft)

Equipment to be carried: R1 & R2 will take ELT and Megaphone mandatory while evacuating. The contents of the FAK can be taken out by emptying the contents in a plastic bag. All other equipments can be taken if time permits. Immediate Action Checklist Check if all onboard the aircraft have been evacuated Crew member assumes command of the Raft Position all evacuees around the periphery of the raft, seated with their back resting against the raft tubes Release raft from the Aircraft by cutting the Re-Entry strap/mooring line, using the floating knife Help the survivors floating in the waters to get aboard the raft by, using the heaving line guide them to the boarding stirrup, and help them up. Handicapped passengers floating in water to be assisted aboard the raft using DUMP AND LIFT technique. Queue them up along the outside Life Line Steer clear of the Fuel saturated waters, but keep in vicinity of the aircraft until it sinks Retrieve the survival kit Attend to injured, and sick survivors Check condition of raft for proper inflation, leaks or damage. Repair, bail and dry the raft as necessary Connect all the rafts using the re-entry strap and keep them together Deploy sea anchor/other emergency equipments as needed Raft: Management of Resources Check the raft tubes for damage and proper inflation promptly repair the punctures using the Repair Kits provided in the survival kit. Properly inflated tubes are firm but not drum tight, however if leakage is suspected, use the Manual Inflation Pump provided in the kit. Ensure equal and uniform weight distribution on the raft to prevent capsizing. Instead of moving around in the raft, it is advisable to depute survivors for specific tasks. Raft floor should be kept as dry as possible, use fabric Balling Bucket and Sponges to wipe dry. Deploy the Sea Anchor, to stay close to the ditching site. Keep sharp objects such as jewellery, food tins/cans, knives etc. away from the raft floor. Also push away aircraft debris floating alongside the raft. Deploy the Canopy, to protect against harsh weather, the survivors can be instructed about the installation procedure. DO NOT STAND UP TO INSTALL THE CANOPY The canopy can be used as an effective means of trapping Rain Water/Dew for drinking purposes, to do so remove the canopy centre mast, and collect water in a bottle/tin or anything that can hold it, under the funnel provided in the canopy. In case of capsizing, the persons should climb on top of the underside to the raft, people not being able to get on top to be instructed to float holding the outside lifeline.

Rescue Measures: The raft is equipped with Locator Lights; these remain visible even after the canopy is installed. The light battery is water activated. Use the ELT carried out. Exercise discretion while in using/deploying multiple locators. Signal Mirrors can be used to beam flashes for aircraft to see, even if no aircraft is visible, as these can be seen even in hazy conditions. Each survival kit is equipped with Pyrotechnics (Flares) to enable rescue teams to identify distress calls. Use the flares on the downwind side, to protect against fire hazards & damage to raft. Keep the signal flares dry, and use only when and rescue is sensed in the vicinity. Sea Dye Marker, is another very important rescue equipment, to be deployed on the downstream, by dipping in water, however it is to be used conservatively. The marker can remain conspicuous for about 3 hours, depending on the water turbulence. Whistle, the survival kit is equipped with a whistle; it can be used to attract surface vessels or people floating in water, or to even locate another raft if it becomes separated. Flash light; these can be used to flash distress signal, as light can be seen across great distances over water at night time. Rescue may be accomplished by ships, helicopters, or Amphibian Aircraft and a variety of means may be used to transfer the survivors from the raft to the rescue craft. Survivors should be instructed to keep their life vests on, maintain their position in the raft and await instructions from rescue personnel.

SURVIVAL
The points covered are generic in nature and should be made use of, as reference guidelines, since every emergency is unique and all the variants affecting the situation cannot be preconceived. You are advised to use your best judgment while dealing with a situation, for survival and sustenance under adverse conditions. Survivors: Care and Caution Seat the survivors uniformly around the raft periphery with their backs against the upper tube, additional survivors to be seated back-to-back across the center of the raft. Instruct survivors to don their inflated life vests at all times, till such time as they are actually rescued Direct all survivors to remain low in the raft, as it is perilous and can overturn the raft in case of normal load on moderate to rough seas. In the event of an overturned raft, it can still be used for survival. Only the canopy cannot be used. Discourage rapid movements on board the raft, as doing so not only jeopardizes lives but saps up individual energy as well. Look out for survivors floating individually and throw the heaving line to them, guide them to the boarding end and assist them onboard. The special passengers should be assisted to the boarding end, and pulled aboard the raft using the DUMP AND LIFT technique, which is pushing the passenger in water so that the water buoyancy pushes him up and helps you to pull him in the dinghy. Attend to injured and sea sick passengers. Continuous and repetitive instructions should include the following, Stay low Remain seated on the floor

 Crawl(only if required) Keep life jackets on & inflated Abandoning the Aircraft: Fire/Explosion possible due to presence of fuel. As fuel will be present on the surface, try to swim under water. Paddle/swim against wind. To facilitate breathing, extend one hand and sweep the surface to clear the fuel. Take a breath and dive quickly. Protect from wind chills, extreme heat/sunburns. Avoid alcohol, coffee and tobacco as they cause dehydration. Use the canopy and stay dry for as long as possible. To avoid motion sickness, avoid eating, if ammonia inhalants dont work try looking at the horizon, change head position. Protect eyes and skin from salt exposure. Be careful while disposing body waste (urine/stool) or even vomit. Dispose in small quantity and as far from the raft as possible. Maintain good hygiene standards. Water: To stay in good shape an average body requires 1 litre/day; however, it is possible to survive to survive with 5 to 20 centiliters/day. (The survival kit may contain potable water pouches, however this is very less, and extreme care should be exercised, while using it, as rescue operations can take an unexpectedly long time)the water intake to acclimatize better. Moisten lip and throat before drinking to have more satiated feeling. Consumption of sea water may lead to Kidney Failure. Avoid dehydrated, high protein foods. To cut down on loss of water by sweating, soak clothes in water and wear them, taking care not to wet the raft floor. Water can be harvested in the canopy during nights, for dew condensation, this water should be used after purification by tablets. Similarly for rain water, the canopy can be spread out to collect as much as possible. Ice bergs can be used as a source of water, but should be approached only as a last resort as they have a potential to inflict damage to the raft. Food: Most fishes found in the open are fit for consumption in the raw form. If in doubt, carefully remove the organs and the flesh attached to the organs. Eat sparingly and wait to check for any reactions. Check the availability of water before eating as some water is required for digestion also. Medicines: Along with water, medicines form a potent combination to combat the deadly affects of weather and duress subjected to the survivors. Crew should expect the following medical exigencies onboard the raft: Seasickness Discourage intake of foods, ask the person to lie down and relax. Give ammonia inhalants Salt Water Sores This occurs due to long periods of exposure to water. Do not open or squeeze them, use antiseptic. Keep the sores dry. Sunburn Instruct survivors to keep the head and skin covered. Stay in shade; avoid the reflection from the water as it too can cause sunburn. Friction Burns/Cuts/Bruises Apply antiseptic/Burn ointment If in Water, Avoid Drowning: Paddle/swim as far away as possible, as there is a possibility of getting sucked in with a sinking aircraft. Save energydont try to swim too far against the tide. Guard against water getting in your mouth. Protect against HYPOTHERMIA. Swimming too fast will only tire the individual. Almost 50% of the heat is lost through the head. Keep the head dry for as long as possible. What if Scenarios? What if the gap between the water level and entry door is huge? This may result in slide raft at an angle. If the gap is huge, the slide will be detached first. The passengers will jump into the water first and then board the raft as is the case with a dinghy.

Differences between the International and Domestic FDTL Neighboring Countries: Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet, Maldives

Domestic Operations Time Period Flight Flight Duty Rest Period Time Time Consecutive 08 hrs 11 hrs 07

International Operations Time Flight Flight Duty Rest Period Period Time Time Consecutive 11 hrs 15 hrs 07

24 hrs

Consecutive 7 days Consecutive 30 days Consecutive 365 days

30 hrs 125 hrs 1000 hrs

1.Can exceed by 04 hrs in a period of Consecutive 24 hrs 2. Can exceed by 06 hrs in a period of Consecutive 30 days

Consecutive days-01 day off Minimum 08 hrs OR Twice the Flight time. If duty time exceeds 11 hrs than add twice the time exceeded towards rest time.

24 hrs

Consecutive 45 hrs 7 days Consecutive 125 hrs 30 days Consecutive 1000 hrs 365 days

1.Can exceed by 04 hrs in a period of Consecutive 24 hrs 2. Can exceed by 08 hrs in a period of Consecutive 30 days

Consecutive days-01 day Off

Minimum 08 hrs OR Twice the Flight time. If duty time exceeds 15 hrs than add twice the time exceeded towards rest time

NOTE: International Operations: No air carrier shall require any cabin attendant to operate more than four sectors per day. Domestic Operations: No air carrier shall require any cabin attendant to operate more than six sectors per day, each sector comprising of one take off and one landing of the aero plane in which he/she is operating as cabin crew.