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1.Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it?: In an
empty bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit
into a bag and put the needle into the empty box
2.What is the CC chain of command based on?: Based on rank and who
has been there for the longest.
3.What is the primary role of CC?: Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
4.How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming
alcohol according to Ryanair requirements?: 8 hours before commencing
duty
5.How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their
well being?: Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
6.When should CC conduct PDI’s?: The first flight of the day / change of
aircraft
- How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the
cabin?-
: General surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
8.What should CC complete in their 30 second review?: Safety and
emer- gency procedures
9.Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours
of darkness?: In order for passengers and CC’s eyesight to adjust to
darkness.
10.What does FOD stand for?: Foreign Object Debris
11.What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines?: English12. Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the
air- craft, passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board?: The Captain
13.Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of
train- ing and operating standards in Ireland?: IAA
14.CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has
been suffering from any illness involving incapacity to function as CC for
a period longer than?: 21 days
15.What could be a reason for go around/missed approach?: Weather
condi- tion, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
16.Who could occupy vacant crew seat?: Properly ticketed ryanair staff
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pas- senger or IAA inspector.
17.How often should CC check the toilets?: Every 20 minutes.
18.What are SPIs?: Safety procedure instructions
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19.What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew?: CC must stop flying
as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor and Crew
control must be informed immediately.
20.How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate?: 13 hours
21.What are your PDIs on assigned door?: Open door – check exterior
handle in place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap
attached. Closed door – handle is horizontal, door is flush with the
fuselage and safety strap is stowed.
22.What are your PDIs on jump seat area?: Seat retracts
correctly Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the
seated position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
23.What are your PDIs on galley?: Waste bins and waste cart
operational. Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers
correspond correctly. Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured
open. Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then
turn off
24.What are your PDIs in the cabin?: ELS and PEM operational if
present. Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once
inch diameter grey identification circle on the front edge of the seat
cover.
Seat belts are in
place. Tables are
stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC
and 2DEF All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are
serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life
jackets in the PSU – check each viewing window is yellow/white, red
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tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not
frayed All cabin mouldings
are secure
25.What are your PDIs on toilet?: Waste bin flap
operational ensure water supply selector is set to
supply,