Rush to the hot search! The escape slide costs 200,000 yuan to open once? Expert: Not that exaggerated

On October 18, "smoke appeared in the cabin of flight ZH9138 from Shijiazhuang to Shenzhen, and the emergency return flight" caused heated discussions. There are also many netizens who have questions about "the escape slide used by passengers when escaping", and the topic "Don't open the plane escape slide once for 200,000" also appeared on the Weibo hot search list.

Smoke in the cabin and emergency return! Shenzhen Airlines bulletin

The reporter learned from Shenzhen Airlines that after flight ZH9138 from Shijiazhuang to Shenzhen took off on October 18, smoke appeared in the cabin.

On the afternoon of October 18, @深圳航空 issued a notice: in order to ensure flight safety, the crew handled it according to the procedures and quickly made a decision to return home. The flight landed safely at 14:24.

The reporter called Shenzhen Airlines about the specific cause of the cabin smoke, and the staff said that it is still under investigation.

It costs 200,000 to open an escape slide once?

Expert: Not that exaggerated

The video of "smoke in the cabin of Shenzhen Airlines, passengers using the escape slide" has sparked heated discussions on the Internet, and many people have raised questions about the escape slide, saying that such an escape slide is expensive to open once.

Industry insiders said that the escape slide on the plane will automatically inflate and pop up in an emergency, providing an escape route for passengers. However, the cost of this process is not cheap. It is true that the repair cost of an escape slide is more expensive, but the exact amount varies from airline to airline and its maintenance company, and it is impossible to give an exact figure.

There are rumors that it costs 200,000 or more to open the escape slide once, and industry insiders clarified this. Industry insiders say that although the maintenance cost of the slide is high, it will never reach such an exaggerated amount. However, the overall cost is still high due to the steps required to recycle, replace gas cylinders, etc., as well as lost time.

Industry insiders further explained that the escape slide is not a one-time product, but can be recycled. After the slide is used, it needs to be recycled and a series of repairs and updates to ensure that it can be used again. However, if the aircraft is older and the accessories cannot be found, the entire slide may need to be replaced.

Regarding the emergency evacuation of Shenzhen Airlines flight ZH9138, industry insiders said that although the cost of using the escape slide is high, in an emergency, ensuring the safety of passengers is the most important. She stressed that the airline will strictly follow the procedures for emergency evacuation and do its best to protect the lives of passengers.

Remember! How to save yourself in the event of an airplane fire!

So, what are the causes of the fires of the aircraft?

The causes of aircraft fire accidents can be broadly divided into two categories: one is aircraft system failure; The other category is man-made.

Failures caused by aircraft systems:

1. When the engine fails, the fire will be caused by the interruption of the air intake or the leakage of high-temperature gas during starting.

2. Fuel leakage, contact with open flame or contact with hot surfaces can cause fire.

3. The oil quality is not pure, and it is easy to cause the failure of the oil gauge and oil pump, which can cause a fire.

4. Static electricity during refueling may cause fuel fire.

Failures caused by human causes:

1. Passengers carry or carry flammable or explosive materials in their baggage, or even deliberately set fires.

2. Passengers or crew members smoke and throw cigarette butts to cause fire. The core temperature of the cigarette butt can reach 700°C~800°C, and it is easy to cause fire in contact with combustibles.

3. Fire caused by short circuit and overload of aircraft circuits and electrical equipment.

What should we do if an airplane catches fire?

Be sure to keep these self-help tips in mind

Follow the instructions of the flight attendant↓

1. In the event of a fire accident on the aircraft, passengers should assist the flight attendant to extinguish the initial fire in time and block the spread within the scope of their ability, so as to gain more escape time.

2. When evacuating the fire, obey the command of the flight attendant, and do not swarm down to avoid blocking the exit.

3. If the smoke in the cabin blocks the line of sight, and you can't find the exit, don't run around or shout loudly, you can immediately cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel, follow the command and slowly grope forward to find the exit, once you escape the plane, you must quickly flee the scene to prevent the plane from exploding, causing unnecessary casualties.

4. Passengers should know the location of the nearest emergency exit after boarding the aircraft, and count the rows between their seats and the exits. This way, if the cabin is filled with smoke, passengers can still feel the back of the seat to find the exit.

5. Read the safety instructions on the back of the seat in front of you. Even if the passenger already knows the procedures inside out, it doesn't hurt to look at them again.

6. After the plane stops, walk to the exit as soon as possible, and try to ensure safety. Because fires and toxic gases can quickly fill the entire cabin.

Source: CCTV News, Xiaoxiang Morning News, National Emergency Broadcasting

Editor-in-charge: Yi Keyan

Responsible proofreader: Guo Yi

Editor-in-chief Wu Xizhi

Final review: Editorial Board Member Liu Chao