SECTION 4 : EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
4.1.
HAZARDS
A simulator is a complex, expensive piece of equipment which can be dangerous. Hazards exist inside
and outside of the simulator. Improper use, and slow or incorrect responses during an emergency can
damage the simulator or compound what might have been only minor damage. More importantly, people
can be injured in and around a simulator if caution is not exercised. The information in this section is
presented to minimize damage and injury in the event of an emergency.
4.1.1.
Electrical Hazards
Any voltage above 50 Vac or any current above .1 amp can be lethal. Voltage exceeding 15000 Vac and
current exceeding 200 amps exist on the simulator. None of these hazardous voltages are exposed either
inside or outside the simulator. They are concealed for safety sake. They should remain concealed except
during maintenance.
Much of the electronic circuitry found in the simulator is susceptible to Electrostatic Discharge damage.
To prevent this type of damage, no electrical components should be touched.
4.1.2.
Motion Hazards
The simulator is designed to shut down and come to rest in a safe position should an equipment malfunction
occur or should the limits of the equipment be reached. Hazards nevertheless exist. No one should stand
near the simulator while it is in motion. No hydraulic component should be touched while in operation.
Everyone should stand clear of the ramp while it is in motion. No one should exit the simulator while
the ramp is in motion. Caution should be exercised when moving about the aircraft’s controls. Motion
sickness is a possibility and provisions for dealing with it ought to be established.
To prevent injury to anyone outside the simulator, all safety procedures and precautions established at
the site must be followed. Ensure no one is working on the simulator.
TM-3-B 737-IOS1-007
HAZARDS
FSI-SSD
4-1
Operation (NT IOS)
B 737
JAN 2001