AVIATION PRINCIPLES (AP)

Question 1

The responsabilities of CCM

Answer 1

• Safety
• Security
• Service
• Communication

Question 2

The chain of command

Answer 2

THE COCKPIT : - The captain
- The first officer
- The second officer
THE CABIN : - The purser
- Senior CCM
- CCM

Question 3

Alcohol Policy

Answer 3

No alcohol 10H before the flight

Question 4

Drugs use policy

Answer 4

Zero Tolerance

Question 5

Fatigue

Answer 5

Rest well and enough!

Question 6

Nutrition

Answer 6

Eat healthy

Question 7

Sports

Answer 7

3x 30min

Question 8

Scuba diving

Answer 8

No 24h before the flight (decompression sickness)

Question 9

Medical care

Answer 9

Dental care without anesthesia 12h before the flight
W/ anesthesia at least 48h
Blood donorship at least 48h before

Question 10

What is the ICAO

Answer 10

International Civil Avation Organization
- Safety standards & recommandations
- Monitor compliancy of others regulators

Question 11

What is the EASA

Answer 11

European Aviation Safety Agency
- Regulator in Europe
- Implement ICAO standards in Europe
- Every countries has to check their regulators

Question 12

CAA

Answer 12

Civil Aviation Authority
- Responsible for country-wide regulations
- Implements EASA standards
- Tests, investigations
- Issues licenses

Question 13

What do you need to be a CCM

Answer 13

• CCA (Cabin Crew Attestation)
• OCC (Operator Convention Course)
• ATCC (Aircraft Type Convention Course)

Question 14

3 feet = … m ?

Answer 14

1m

Question 15

What is the UTC

Answer 15

United Times Coordinated
- Earth is divided in 24 time zones
- UTC doesn’t change in winter or summer
- All flights and schedules are in UTC times

Question 16

Why is it important for a flight attendant to have a good physical and mental fitness

Answer 16

• Present incidents
• Being aware
• Cope with physical challenges
• Deal with stressful environments
• Ensure safety

Question 17

What are the 2 types of aircraft

Answer 17

• Narrowbody
• Widebody

Question 18

What are the characteristics of a narrowbody

Answer 18

• 1 aisle
• for short or medium-haul flight
• 2 pilots
• min. 2 CCM
• single lane-slide

Question 19

What are the types of doors in a narrowbody aircraft

Answer 19

• Aircraft doors : at the left : forward/aft entry door
  at the right : forward/aft service door
• Self-help exits : next to a seat passenger

Question 20

What are the characteristics of a widebody aircraft

Answer 20

• medium/long-haul fligts
• double aisle
• doors only
• 2-4 pilots
• min. 6 CCM
• double lane slide/raft

Question 21

How are the doors named in a widebody aircraft

Answer 21

At the right : R1, R2, R3, R4, R5…
At the left : L1, L2, L3, L4, L5…