SAFA Ramp Inspections - Code7700

SAFA Ramp Inspection ProceduresGuidance materialInspection Item Inspections Item Title Inspecting InstructionsB07 Emergency exit, lighting and marking, TorchesCheck for presence and condition of the emergency exit signs, lighting and marking and torches.Check for presence and condition of an escape path illumination system.Check for presence and condition of the visual indication of the path to emergency exits in smoke filled cabins.Check for the presence of operating instructions on the emergency exits.Note: Inspectors should be reminded that there is a difference between illuminated escape paths and a visual indication of thepath to emergency exits in smoke filled cabins. Aeroplanes over 5 700 kg, for which application for certification wassubmitted before 13 June 1960, are not required to have an illumination of the escape path and exits. Aeroplanes over 5700 kg, for which application for certification was submitted before 2 March 2004, are not required to have the visualindication of the path to emergency exits in smoke filled cabins. If an illuminated visual indication system is used, bymeans of low-mounted lights or the photoluminescent system, both requirements are met. Although the visual indication isnot required by ICAO for most aircraft, the vast majority of aircraft is already equipped with such indications. Any defects ofsuch means of indication should be governed by the MEL; the finding should make reference to the MEL.Check for appropriate flashlights are readily available at all crew member stations.Check their condition, serviceability and access. Please note that flights departing in daylight, but extending into the night, shallmeet this requirement.Note: Only aircraft operated at night require electric torches for the crew. This includes flights departing in daylight but extendinginto the night, and aircraft departed at night and arrived in daytime. When inspecting daylight only flights, the absence orunserviceability of any electric torch does not constitute a finding. This should however be reported as General Remark(Cat. G).Note: If the proper functioning of the torch is significantly affected as a result of weak batteries, consider it unserviceable.Note: If only personal torches are available, this should not be considered as a finding provided they are readily available to thecabin crew from their normal positions. This should however be reported as a General Remark (Cat. G).Inspection Item Std. Cat. Std. ref. Standard’s Text Pre-described Finding PDF code Instructions for completingthe detailed descriptionB07 I 1 A8-IIIA-4.1.7 Ch. 4.1.7 - Emergency landing provisions4.1.7.2 Facilities shall be provided for the rapid evacuation ofthe aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following anemergency landing. Such facilities shall be related to thepassenger and crew capacity of the aeroplane.Emergency exit sign(s)lens/cover missing orbrokenB07-01 Indicate the particulars ofthe situation observed4.1.7.3 The interior layout of the cabin and the position andSAFA Coordination Section Page 141 of 217© European Aviation Safety Agency, 2012 V 2.0