Security

Question 1

On what aircraft are flight deck security doors mandatory?

Answer 1

All aircraft with MTOW over 54.5 tonnes
Aircraft over 45.5 tonnes with 19+ pax
Aircraft with 60+pax

Question 2

Objective of aviation security

Answer 2

To safeguard civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference.

Question 3

Prohibited items on board aircraft?

Answer 3

Weapons, explosives, dangerous devices and substances.

Question 4

Regulations on passengers travelling for judicial reasons?

Answer 4

Operator must have a security program in place to protect other passengers
Operator and PIC must bear informed

Question 5

What must happen for enforcement officers to carry weapons on board?

Answer 5

Requires special authorisation
Only after all sets involved have agreed
Must be specially selected and trained
PIC/flight crew must be notified of number of armed persons on bard an their seat numbers

Question 6

Requirements for flight deck doors?

Answer 6

Resist small arms fire, grenade shrapnel and forcible intrusion
Be controlled from either pilots station
Must be able to monitor the entire floor area outside the flight deck

Question 7

Requirements for isolated parking areas?

Answer 7

100m+ from other positions, buildings or public areas.
Must be floodlit if used at night.