Pre Flight and Fuel Requirements (602)

Question 1

where must carry-on baggage, cargo, and equipment be stored on board? (602.86)

Answer 1

• in a bin, compartment, rack, etc

- restrained to prevent them from shifting during flight

Question 2

No person shall operate an aircraft with carry-on baggage, equipment or cargo on board unless (stowage safety) (602.86)

Answer 2

• safety equipment, normal and emergency exits, and passenger compartments aren’t blocked
• all baggage is stored in pax compartment are covered to avoid injury
• with 10+ pax, seat belt, exit, and smoking signs aren’t blocked, service carts are restrained during movement, video monitors from ceiling are restrained during T/O & landing, crew can reach compartments with an extinguisher

Question 3

what must the PIC of an aircraft ensure each crew members have been instructed of? (602.87)

Answer 3

• duties that they are to perform

- location and use of all normal and emergency exists and equipment

Question 4

what are the VFR fuel requirements for day and night? (602.88)

Answer 4

• day-fly to the destination then for 30 minutes at cruise

- night-fly to the destination then for 45 minutes at cruise

Question 5

what must the VFR fuel requirements take into consideration? (602.88)

Answer 5

• taxiing and delays prior to take off
• weather
• air traffic and routing delays
• landing at an alternate
• any other foreseeable conditions that could delay the landing of the aircraft

Question 6

what information must a passenger briefing consist of? (602.89)

Answer 6

• location & operation of emergency and normal exits
• location and operation of seat belts
• positioning of seats & tables
• stowage of bags
• location and operation of oxygen
• smoking prohibition
• survival and first aid kits
• life rafts, life preservers, etc