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Crew communications (e.g., sterile flight deck rules, briefings).
Crew communications (e.g., sterile flight deck rules, briefings).
Bottom line
Although briefings are primarily a captain’s responsibility, other crewmembers may add significantly to planning and should be encouraged to do so. CRM training focuses on situation awareness, communication skills, teamwork, task allocation, and decisionmaking within a comprehensive framework of standard operating procedures (SOP).
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 10,000 feet (after takeoff and prior to landing) | PED notice |
FAA references
- AC 120-51, para. 16b; Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-51E
- AC 120-51, para. 1 — AC No: 120-51E
- AC 91.21-1, paras. 8.2, 8.3.3, 9.3 — AC No: 91.21-1D
- AC 61-138, paras. 14.3.2.1, 14.3.2.2, 14.3.6.2 — AC No: 61-138A
- 14 CFR 25.819 (Lower deck service compartments (including galleys).) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
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