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Passenger Safety and Service Flashcards

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  1. Under FAR Part 121, what is the minimum number of flight attendants required on an aircraft with 100 passenger seats?

    Answer: 2 flight attendants

    FAR 121.391 requires at least one flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats, so a 100-seat aircraft requires a minimum of 2.

  2. A passenger with a suspected communicable disease boards a flight. What is the dispatcher's primary notification responsibility?

    Answer: Coordinate with the captain and ensure destination public health authorities are alerted

    The dispatcher must coordinate with the captain and notify destination public health authorities as required under FAR 121 and CDC regulations.

  3. Which of the following correctly describes the 'sterile cockpit rule' and its relevance to passenger safety?

    Answer: Flight crew may not perform non-essential duties below 10,000 feet MSL

    FAR 121.542 prohibits non-essential activities in the cockpit below 10,000 feet MSL to ensure full crew attention during critical phases.

  4. During a flight, a passenger experiences a medical emergency. The dispatcher is notified. What is the most important immediate action?

    Answer: Coordinate with the captain to assess diversion options and contact MedLink or medical authority

    The dispatcher must work with the captain to evaluate diversion feasibility and contact medical advisory services to guide in-flight care.

  5. What FAR governs the requirement to brief passengers on the location of emergency exits before each flight?

    Answer: FAR 121.571

    FAR 121.571 requires air carriers to provide passengers with safety briefings including emergency exit locations before departure.

  6. A dispatcher is releasing a flight with a known unserviceable passenger reading light. Under the MEL, this item is typically categorized as:

    Answer: Category D — may be deferred with no time limit under normal operations

    Passenger convenience items like reading lights are generally Category D MEL items with no mandatory repair interval under normal operations.

  7. Which agency oversees the enforcement of rules related to unlawful interference with flight crew or cabin crew by passengers?

    Answer: FAA and TSA jointly, with DOJ prosecution authority

    The FAA and TSA share jurisdiction over unruly passenger incidents, with the Department of Justice handling criminal prosecution when warranted.