Passenger Handling-Passeneger Boarding During Technical Delays

Question 1

The PIC retains the authority to:

Answer 1

Delay passenger boarding.

Question 2

Passengers should be boarded when th technical delay is likely to be:

Answer 2

Less than 30 minutes.

Question 3

If the rectification of a technical fault is likely to be more than 30 minutes:

Answer 3

Board passengers when estimated to be within 30 minutes of completion.

-Exceptions to this are if an engine run is required at higher than idle power or if flight crew have been denied access to the flight deck for preparation.