What is Smoke hood?
In this glossary, Smoke hood refers to: A self-contained hood providing filtered air to crew in smoke or fume-filled environments; enables safe intervention in cabin or cockpit fires.
How is Smoke hood used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Crew used smoke hood to enter forward galley after smoke detector activated; area cleared and reported safe for passengers."
Why does Smoke hood matter in aviation?
Smoke hood matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses Smoke hood?
Smoke hood is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Smoke hood belong to?
In this glossary, Smoke hood is grouped under Cabin Safety. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.