Deck 4 Flashcards
What is Ditching?
An emergency landing and evacuation of an aircraft in water.
What does Domestic refer to?
Flying within the continental United States.
What does Don mean?
To put on.
What is the Department of Transportation (DOT)?
The federal agency responsible for shaping and administering policies and programs to protect and enhance the safety, adequacy and efficiency of the transportation system.
What is Part 382?
Implements the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986. This rule prohibits Air Carriers from discriminating against passengers on the basis of disability.
What is an Emergency Exit?
Exits used to evacuate an aircraft in an emergency.
What is Evacuation?
The process of immediately leaving an aircraft under emergency conditions.
Who is a Flight Attendant (FA)?
A person trained in the policies and procedures governing the emergency evacuation of an aircraft.
What is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
Federal Agency responsible for enforcing the policies and procedures set by the Department of Transportation. The FAA oversees all aspects of the American civil aviation.
What does Federal Aviation Administration Part 91 govern?
Rules that govern aircraft within the U.S., each person operating an aircraft and each person onboard the aircraft.
What does Federal Aviation Administration Part 121 provide?
Operating requirements for each person employed or used by a certificate holder such as Endeavor Air.
What is the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR)?
FAA rules established for the airlines to guard against potential safety hazards.
