A4 - Passengers and Freight

Question 1

Can dangerous goods be carried?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What is the maximum passenger baggage weight per item?

Answer 2

25kg

Question 3

What documents are required for cargo on a passenger carrying flight? (2 items)

Answer 3

1) Consignment note, signed and dated

2) Statement and description of contents

Question 4

When can standard passenger weights be used?

Answer 4

Charter operations with MORE than 6 seats

CAAP 235-1

Question 5

Can you estimate passengers weight?

Answer 5

Yes, only for 20% of the total passengers

Question 6

When must a seatbelt be worn? (5 items)

Answer 6

1) Takeoff and Landing (until full stop)
2) Below 1000ft
3) Turbulent conditions
4) At the instruction of the PIC
5) During an instrument approach

Question 7

What age is classified as a ‘child’?

Answer 7

3-12 years

Question 8

What is the minimum age for unaccompanied minors?

Answer 8

6 years

Question 9

What restrictions apply to carrying excess passengers?

Answer 9

Must be an infant or child.

Aircraft 2-6 seats: 1 extra
Aircraft 7-13 seats: 2 extra

Question 10

What must be included in a passenger briefing? (8 items)

Answer 10

1) Emergency Exits
2) Seat Belts
3) No Smoking
4) Oxygen (if required)
5) Life Jackets
6) Survival Equipment
7) Stowage of hand luggage
8) Location of briefing cards

Question 11

Can animals be carried and under which regulation?

Answer 11

Yes, under the conditions of CAR 256A

Question 12

What is the difference between a nuisance and deranged passenger?

Answer 12

Nuisance pax - not a threat to aircraft or safety

Deranged pax - is a threat to safety

Question 13

When does pregnancy require a medical clearance? (4 items)

Answer 13

1) After 36 weeks
2) With a history of multiple births
3) If complications are suspected
4) If the gestation is unknown

Question 14

How many persons in custody may be carried?

Answer 14

Maximum of 1 per aircraft