AI.XII.D.S2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear.

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Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear.

Bottom line

The PIC should brief passengers before the flight to make sure that they are comfortable voicing any concerns. Pilots should brief passengers with access to any deployment mechanism regarding the conditions for a safe deployment. At a minimum, the pilot should also brief the passengers regarding the basic sequence of steps for deployment.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-25) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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