Safety Features and Equipment
The following safety features and equipment are provided on the simulator:
- Emergency Stop switch, which removes all electrical and hydraulic power from the simulator, causing the simulator to settle to the access position to allow you to evacuate the flight deck.
- Emergency Exit. A kick–out panel is provided in the rear door to allow you to evacuate the flight deck if the door will not open.
- Escape Ropes. Two escape ropes are provided, one on each side of the rear walkway to allow you to descend from the simulator if the drawbridge fails to come down.
- Fire Extinguishers. Two fire extinguishers are provided, one adjacent to the rear door and one on the flight deck (as aircraft).
- Fire Detection. If a fire detector is activated, audible and visual warnings are initiated. If the potential hazard is severe, electrical and hydraulic power is removed from the simulator which settles into the access position to allow all personnel on board to evacuate the flight deck.
- Fire Suppression System (optional), which will protect the simulator equipment by discharging a gas to extinguish a fire. If the gas is discharged, a continuous fire alarm will sound.
WARNING: The system must be set to manual operation when there are personnel present within the simulator building. Only set the system to automatic when the simulator is to be left unattended. The simulator must be evacuated immediately following the discharge of fire suppression gas.
- Warning Signs. Must be read and meaning understood.
- Interlocks. Safety interlocks are fitted to the motion system, control loading system and hydraulic power unit (HPU) to ensure that the systems cannot be operated unless it is safe to do so. If any of the interlocks are opened, hydraulic power is removed from the simulator which settles to the access position. The interlock must be closed before the motion and control loading systems can be re–engaged.
