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  • Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › In-Flight Fire › Cabin Fire

    Cabin Fire Cabin fires generally result from one of three sources: (1) careless smoking on the part of the pilot and/or passengers; (2) electrical system malfunctions; or (3) heating system malfunctions. A fire in the cabin presents the pilot with ... demands: attacking the fire and getting the airplane safely on the ground as quickly as possible. A fire or smoke in the cabin should be controlled by identifying and shutting down the faulty system. In many cases, smoke…

  • 14 CFR § 91.519 Passenger briefing.

    pilot in command of an airplane carrying passengers shall ensure that all passengers have been orally briefed on— (1) Smoking. Each passenger shall be briefed on when, where, and under what conditions smoking is prohibited. This briefing shall include ... statement, as appropriate, that the Federal Aviation Regulations require passenger compliance with lighted passenger information signs and no smoking placards, prohibit smoking in lavatories, and require compliance with crewmember instructions with regard to these items; (2) Use of safety belts…

  • 14 CFR § 91.1035 Passenger awareness.

    aircraft carrying passengers on a program flight must ensure that all passengers have been orally briefed on— (1) Smoking: Each passenger must be briefed on when, where, and under what conditions smoking is prohibited. This briefing must include a statement ... appropriate, that the regulations require passenger compliance with lighted passenger information signs and no smoking placards, prohibit smoking in lavatories, and require compliance with crewmember instructions with regard to these items; (2) Use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, and child…

  • Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › In-Flight Fire › Engine Fire

    maintenance errors, such as improperly installed/fastened lines and/or fittings resulting in leaks. Engine compartment fires can be indicated by smoke and/or flames coming from the engine cowling area. They can also be indicated by discoloration, bubbling, and/or melting ... engine cowling skin in cases where flames and/or smoke are not visible to the pilot. By the time a pilot becomes aware of an in-flight engine compartment fire, it usually is well developed. Unless the airplane manufacturer directs otherwise…

  • 14 CFR § 91.517 Passenger information.

    passengers unless it is equipped with signs that are visible to passengers and flight attendants to notify them when smoking is prohibited and when safety belts must be fastened. (1) The signs that notify when safety belts must be fastened ... must be so constructed that the crew can turn them on and off. (2) The signs that prohibit smoking and signs that notify when safety belts must be fastened must be illuminated during airplane movement on the surface, for each…

  • Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-16. Avoid Flight in the Vicinity of Exhaust Plumes (Smoke Stacks and Cooling Towers)

    As with mountain wave turbulence or clear air turbulence, an invisible plume…