7.3 Aircraft Exit Operation Drills - Each Aircraft Type

7.3.1 Equipment Criteria

• a) Each drill shall be performed using the appropriate aircraft or approved training device.
• b) Individual aircraft exits may be substituted by the approved equivalent as provided for in Schedule A and as authorized in the training program. Exits equipped with slides shall include slide attached or slide drag simulation for emergency mode operations.

7.3.2 Normal Door Operation Performance Criteria

• a) Each trainee shall operate each floor level exit type, for each aircraft type, in the normal mode and perform the following:
  1. Identify the signal and the conditions under which that exit may be opened/closed;
  2. Assess the exterior and interior conditions for obstacles or hazards to persons or the exit during opening/closing (e.g. loading bridge, stairs, barrier straps/cords, equipment);
  3. Identify the signal for arming and disarming the exit;
  4. Perform the arming and disarming sequence for the exit;
  5. Verify the exit mode as armed and disarmed by completing appropriate checks (e.g. visual checks, physical checks, cross-checks, response to interphone call);
  6. Open and close the exit (in the normal [disarmed] mode);
  7. Engage and release exit locking mechanisms and verify functioning of locking mechanisms (e.g. gust lock);
  8. Install and remove the barrier strap for that exit; and
  9. Perform the opening/closing follow-up checks for that exit (e.g. alignment for markings, closed/locked indicators, etc.).

7.3.3 Emergency Door Operation Performance Criteria

• a) Each trainee shall operate each floor level exit type, for each aircraft type, in the emergency mode and perform the following:
  1. Recognize the signal for or the conditions under which the exit is to be opened in the emergency mode;
  2. Verify the exit is in the correct mode;
  3. Assess conditions outside the exit to determine exit usability (e.g. clear of obstruction, fire, and aircraft attitude);
  4. Position escape device (if applicable);
  5. Open the exit in the armed mode and secure the exit in the fully open position;
  6. Pull the manual inflation handle(s) and verify deployment, inflation (e.g. ramp, slide);
  7. Assume and maintain appropriate protective body and hand positions; and
  8. Access release handle(s) (e.g. slide disconnect, ventral stairs, etc.).

7.3.4 Cabin Window Exit Performance Criteria

• a) Each trainee shall operate each cabin window or hatch exit type, for each aircraft type and perform the following:
  1. Recognize the signal for or the conditions under which the exit is to be opened;
  2. Assess conditions outside the exit to determine exit usability (e.g. clear of obstruction, fire, and aircraft attitude);
  3. Open and correctly stow the exit;
  4. Verbally describe correct exit placement following removal, if the training procedures differ from the operational procedures, pull the manual inflation handle(s) and verify deployment, inflation (e.g. ramp, slide);
  5. Pull the manual inflation handle(s) and verify deployment, inflation (e.g. ramp, slide);
  6. Assume and maintain appropriate protective body and hand positions;
  7. Access escape tapes or escape ropes; and
  8. Access release handle(s) (e.g. slide disconnect, tail cone jettison, etc.).

7.3.5 Evaluation Criteria

• a) Trainee performance shall be observed, rated and debriefed according to the following:
  1. Acknowledgment and timely response to signals;
  2. Assesses conditions outside the exit to determine exit usability (e.g. clear of obstruction, fire aircraft attitude);
  3. Correct usage of exit operating mechanisms including hand and body position;
  4. Usage of proper terminologies and procedures;
  5. Correctly positions escape device;
  6. Secures exit in the fully opened position or ensures correct stowage position of exit door, window or hatch;
  7. Pulls manual inflation handle(s) and verifies deployment, inflation (e.g. ramp, slide);
  8. Assumes and maintains appropriate protective hand and body positions;
  9. Correctly accesses escape tapes or escape ropes;
  10. Correctly accesses release handle(s) (e.g. slide disconnect, tail cone jettison, ventral stairs); and
  11. Correctly applies procedures (e.g. positioning of seatbacks, armrest, chair tables).

7.3.6 Airstair Operation Performance Criteria

• a) For each aircraft type equipped with airstairs not integral to the exit and not used for evacuation each crew member shall perform the following:
  1. Apply the correct procedures to ensure that the exit with the airstairs is in the appropriate mode, (e.g., locked, unlocked);
  2. Select the appropriate airstair controls and deploy/retract the airstairs; and
  3. Verify that the airstairs are fully extended/retracted and lock them into position.>
• b) Demonstrate the correct extension/retraction of handrails, assist handles (if applicable).
• c) Demonstrate any additional features that are associated with the airstairs, (e.g. tread lights).