Aircraft Passenger Safety Procedures

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In a taxi briefing, what does the 'R' stand for in the acronym 'ARCH'?

Regulatory compliance check

Route and waypoint review

Runway assignment (correct)

Radio communication procedure

What does the 'E' represent in the 'DEPARTS' briefing mnemonic?

Emergency equipment check

Establish Expectations (correct)

Emergency evacuation plan review

Environmental control settings

During a takeoff briefing, what does the 'T' signify in the 'DEPARTS' acronym?

Terrain awareness review

Throttle settings confirmation

Trouble / Tactics discussion (correct)

Transition altitude planning

'ARCH' and 'DEPARTS' are utilized in which stage of flight?

Taxi and takeoff Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the aircraft briefing focuses on Hot spots & Hazards?

'ARCH' taxi briefing Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'H' stand for in the 'ARCH' taxi briefing mnemonic?

'Hot spots & Hazards' identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a block altitude assigned by ATC?

To allow altitude deviations within the assigned block Signup and view all the answers

What are the two principles of a gyroscope mentioned in the text?

Rigidity in space and precession Signup and view all the answers

What does the Heading Indicator (HI) reflect?

Heading changes Signup and view all the answers

How does the Attitude Indicator (AI) operate?

By operating on the principle of rigidity in space Signup and view all the answers

Which type of instrumentation may have small acceleration/deceleration errors according to the text?

Attitude Indicator (AI) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of instrumentation is normally vacuum-driven in General Aviation (GA) aircraft?

Attitude Indicator (AI) Signup and view all the answers

What document is required for a pilot to have before a flight, according to the IFR Quick-Review Guide?

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the required aircraft documents for flight according to the IFR Quick-Review Guide?

Insurance policy Signup and view all the answers

When is the Annual inspection required for aircraft maintenance as per the IFR Quick-Review Guide?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What type of inspection is required if a pilot is carrying a person for hire in the aircraft as per the IFR Quick-Review Guide?

100-hour inspection Signup and view all the answers

Which document provides information on the operating limitations for an aircraft?

Operating limitations & information Signup and view all the answers

What type of check is required every 30 days for IFR flights according to the IFR Quick-Review Guide?

VOR check Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pre-Flight Procedures

Seat position adjusted and locked in place
Air vents location and operation discussed
All environmental controls reviewed
Action in case of passenger discomfort explained
Fire extinguisher location and operation demonstrated
Exit doors: how to secure and open explained
Emergency evacuation plan reviewed
Emergency/survival kit: location and contents shown

TAXI BRIEFING – “ARCH”

Assigned/planned runway reviewed
Route discussed
Crossings and hold short instructions reviewed
Hot spots & Hazards (e.g., NOTAMs, closed taxiways/runways, surface condition) discussed

TAKEOFF BRIEFING – “DEPARTS”

Departure review discussed (e.g., takeoff type, initial heading, first fix & course, clearance readout)
Establish Expectations (e.g., flying pilot, PIC, positive transfer of controls)
Plan/special considerations discussed (e.g., weather, visibility, terrain, unfamiliar field, inoperative equipment/MELs)
Alternate (takeoff alternate, if needed, or return plan) reviewed
Runway conditions and length discussed
Trouble/Tactics (e.g., rejected takeoff, engine failure) reviewed
Encouragement to speak up with questions or concerns

Block Altitude

Assigned by ATC to allow altitude deviations within it
Example: “Maintain block altitude 9 to 11 thousand”

Flight Instruments - Gyroscopic Instruments

Principles of a Gyroscope

Rigidity in space
Precession

Attitude Indicator (AI)

Operates on the principle of rigidity in space
Shows bank and pitch information
Older AIs may have a tumble limit
Normally vacuum-driven in GA aircraft, may be electrical in others
May have small acceleration/deceleration errors and roll-out errors

Heading Indicator (HI)

Operates on the principle of rigidity in space
Reflects changes in heading, but cannot measure the heading directly
Must be calibrated with a magnetic compass to indicate correctly
May be slaved to a magnetic heading source, such as a flux gate, and sync automatically to the present heading

Personal Documents Required for Flight

Pilot Certificate
Medical certificate (or US Driver’s license as permitted by §61.113 & §61.23)
Authorized photo ID (passport, driver’s license, etc)
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (For flights outside the US)

Aircraft Documents Required for Flight - “ARROW”

Airworthiness certificate
Registration certificate
Radio station license (for flights outside the US)
Operating limitations & information (in AFM)
Weight & Balance data (aircraft specific)

Aircraft Maintenance Inspections Required for IFR - “AVIATES”

Airworthiness Directive (AD) required inspections
VOR check every 30 days
Inspections:
- Annual inspection - 12 calendar months (all aircraft)
- 100-hour (time-in-service) inspection required if:
  - Carrying a person for hire (other than crew member)
  - Flight instructing for hire in an aircraft provided by the person giving the instruction

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Test your knowledge on aircraft passenger safety procedures including seat adjustment, environmental controls, emergency evacuation plans, and communication protocols. This quiz covers essential information for ensuring passengers' safety during flights.