11.7a Seats , Harnesses & Belts

Question 1

what sort of seatbelt must flight crew have?

Answer 1

a seatbelt witha shoulder harness so that the upper body is restrained in the event of rapid acceleration

Question 2

what type of seatbelts do the captains and first officer have?

Answer 2

fully adjustable five point seatbelt with enertia reels equipped

Question 3

what does the inertia reel do?

Answer 3

in the event of a rapid deceleration, the enertia reel system locks itself.

Question 4

what is included in the routine maintenance of the flight crew seats ?

Answer 4

-inspection of straps for damage, cuts or contamination
-operation of the inertia reel system
-correctlocking of the seat in its rail

Question 5

what is adjustable on the captain and first officer’s seats?

Answer 5

height and angle of the headrest, angle of the seat lumbar support adjustment . armrest angle and length. foldable leg support.