Regulatory references for cabin safety
Glossary
| Acronym | Regulatory documentation |
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ANA |
Air Navigation Act. Administered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. |
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ANR |
Air Navigation Regulations. Administered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. |
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CA Act | |
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CAR | |
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CAO | |
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CASR | |
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AD GEN | |
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CAAP | |
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FAA TSO |
Federal Aviation Administration (US) - Technical Standard Order |
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AIP Gen |
Applicable legislation can be complex involving multi jurisdictional Australian and International requirements. The material contained herein is for general guidance only
References
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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admission to cockpit |
CAR 227 see also flight deck |
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aircraft (or equipment), interference with |
Civil Aviation Act section 24 |
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aisles |
CAR 254 CAO 20.16.3 (2) (definition) CAO 20.16.3(7) (provision of unobstructed aisle).) |
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alcohol and drugs/narcotics |
CAR 256 |
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animals |
CAR 256A |
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apron - safety procedures |
CAR 221 |
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arrest of passenger |
CAR 309 |
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behaviour – disorderly |
CAR 256AA, |
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blankets |
AD Gen 68#4 Cabin Interior Materials see also flammability |
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bomb threat |
see security |
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brace position |
CAO 20.11(14.1.3) |
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briefings |
CAO 20.11(14) |
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cabin attendants |
CAR 253(1); CAO 20.11(12); (Qualifications). CAO 20.16.2(6) (carriage of..) |
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cabin secure |
CAR 254, CAO 20.16.2; CAO 20.16.3(9) |
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carry-on baggage |
CAO 20.16.2(3)(4) (Stowage in cabin) CAO 20.16.2(5) (On a seat) CAO 20.16.2(6) (In cockpit) CAO 20.16.3(9) (stowage of loose articles). |
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CASA inspectors |
CAR 7 (authorised person) CAR 262 (carriage onboard) CAR 305 (authorised person) |
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child |
CAO 20.16.3(2) (Definition) |
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child/infant restraint |
see restraints |
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cockpit |
see flight deck |
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compliance with instructions |
CAR 138, CAR 215(9) |
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crew complement |
CAR 208,CAO 20.16.3, CAO 20.11.13.1 |
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crew member |
CAR 2 (definition) CAR 253, CAO 20.11(12) (proficiency reqmt) see also cabin attendant |
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decompression |
see oxygen |
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defects & reporting |
CA Act Sec 50A CAR 50 (reporting defects) CAR 248 CAR 49 (PUS) |
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definitions |
CAR 2, |
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designated remote areas |
CAO 20.11 (7.1b) (App III) |
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disabled passengers |
CAO 20.16.3(14)(15) |
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disorderly behaviour |
see behaviour |
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ditching |
CASR 25,001(FAR/JAR 25.1415) CAO 20.11 (5)(14.2) see also over-water flotation |
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drugs |
see alcohol |
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emergency equipment |
CAR 207 (reqmt to carry) CAR 252 (CASA may direct.. ) CAR 253 (equipment) CAO 20.11(3) (maintenance of |
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emergency lighting and escape path marking |
CAO 20.11.9.1 (operation of.) CAO 20.18. App V (Requirement for emergency torches) AD GEN 66 (Floor proximity escape path lighting) |
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emergency locator transmitter - elt |
CAR 252A; CAO 20.11(7.1) CAO 20.11(14.1.1 g) (Briefing to passenger) CAO 103.40 Equipment standards - buoyant survival beacons operating on 121.5/243 MHZ |
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emergency procedures |
CAO 20.11 |
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equipment | |
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inspection |
CAO 20.11(3) CAO 20.18.(10.1) |
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pre-flight check |
CAO 20.18.(10.1) |
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lighting requirements |
CAO 20.18 App V |
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serviceability of |
CAO 20.11(3) |
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stowage |
CAO 20.16.3 (9)(10) |
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evacuation | |
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demonstration |
CAO 20.11(15) + App II |
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ditching demo |
CAO 20.11(15) + App II |
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evidence |
CAR 297 |
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exits general |
CAR 254 (free from obstruction) CAR 254 (arming of..) CAO 20.2.3 (pic ensures locked before flight). |
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markings/placards/lighting |
AD GEN 4 Aircraft exits AD GEN 73 (Access to Type III exits) CAO 20.11(9) (Lighting) |
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row seating |
AD Gen#73 Access to Type III Exits |
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false statements |
Criminal Code Act 1995, Divisions 136 & 137 |
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fire extinguishers |
CAO 103.16 (Equipment standards) AD Gen 48 (fire protection in toilet areas) AD Gen 65 (hand held portable fire extinguishers) |
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firearms | |
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fire fighting |
see training |
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fire prevention / protection |
CAR 289 (creating a hazard) CAO 20.9(4) (vehicles & plant) AD Gen 48#3 Fire Protection in Toilet Areas |
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first aid | |
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equipment |
operator duty of care requirement. |
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Flammability |
AD Gen 68 |
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flight deck |
CAR 227 |
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flight operations manual | |
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flight & duty time |
CAR 216 (records) |
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flotation devices | |
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guide dogs | |
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halon | |
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handicapped |
CAO 20.16.3(2)(definition) CAO 20.16.3(14)(15) (Carriage) see also disabled |
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hazardous materials |
CASR Part 92 |
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high capacity |
CAO 20.4(2.1) (definition) CAO 82.5 (certification) |
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hijacking |
see security |
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hypoxia |
see oxygen, decompression |
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incidents |
ANA 19ac (definition) ANA 19ab (serious incident) ANA 19bc (reporting) |
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infants and small children |
CAO 20.16.3 (2) (Definition) CAO 20.16.3(13) (carriage) CAAP 235-2 (Approved Restraint methods) See also restraint |
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information |
see also safety features cards, briefings |
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injured passenger |
CAO 20.16.3(14) (carriage) |
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inspector | |
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authority |
CA ACT 94; CAR 5; 6, 7. |
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audits |
CAR 310B, |
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offences wrt |
Criminal Code Act 1995, Divisions 147,148 & 149 |
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responsibilities |
CAR 53, 89U, 305, 227, 302. |
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seating |
CAR 262 |
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instructors | |
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qualifications |
CAO 20.11 (12). |
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interference with crew member |
see security |
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interference with aircraft or equipment |
Civil Aviation Act section 24 |
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intoxicated persons |
see alcohol |
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lavatory | |
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fire protection |
AD Gen 48#3 Fire protection in toilet areas |
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garbage |
CAO 20.16.2 |
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life jackets | |
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life rafts | |
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maintenance |
CAR 50 (reporting defects) |
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manuals | |
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medical kits |
no requirement |
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megaphone |
CAO 20.11.6a |
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mercy flight |
AIP 1.1-77.1 (def & reqmts for..) |
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minimum equipment list |
CAO 20.18(10) |
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mobile phones |
CAR 309A.+ Operator requirement. |
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no smoking | |
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occupational health & safety |
Responsibility of State OH&S agencies |
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operating crew |
CAR 2 |
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operations manual |
CAR 215,(requirements for) |
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over-water equipment | |
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general |
CAR 258, CAO 20.11(5) |
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life preservers, life vests (life jackets) |
CAR 253 CAO 20.11(5.1) (Carriage of..) CAO 103.13 (standards) FAA TSO-C 13e 'Life Preservers', FAA TSO C72b A TSO-1c13 (lifejackets) |
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life rafts |
A/c certification reqmt CAO 20.11(5.2) (Carriage of..) CAO 103.15 (standards) FAA TSOC12c (Life Rafts (Twin Tube-transport category); |
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seat cushions (flotation) |
CAO 103.13 (standards) FAA TSO C 72A |
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slide rafts |
CAO 103.15 (standards) FAA TSO C69a |
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oxygen | |
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amount to be carried |
CAO 20.4(8) |
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briefing |
CAO 20.4(4.4) |
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carriage of |
CAO 20.4 |
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chemically generated oxygen system |
CAO 108.26 |
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duties of crew |
CAO 20.4(4) |
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depressurisation |
CAO 20.4 ( |
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equipment |
CAO 20.4(3) CAO 108.26 |
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first aid oxygen |
CAO 20.4(2); AO 20.4(9) |
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information in ops manual |
CAO 20.4(5) |
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PBE |
CAO 20.4(4.2)&(10); CAO 108.26 |
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preflight check |
CAO 20.4(4) |
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provision |
CAO 20.4(6.1) (Crew); CAO 20.4(6.4) (Passenger) |
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supplemental provision |
CAO 20.4(6,7,8) |
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use of |
CAAP 262-a |
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passengers – carriage of |
CAO 20.16.3(2) (definition) CAO 20.16.3(12) (max capacity of a/c) CAR 249 (prohibition on certain flights). |
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pa system (public address) |
CAO 20.11(14.1.6) ( inc Serviceability); CAO 20.16(3.4.3) (if no cabin crew carried) |
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pbe | |
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peds | |
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permitted unserviceabilities |
CAR 37, 49, 50 ; CAO 20.18(10) |
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pilot in command | |
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definition |
CAR 208 / 224 / 228(a) |
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authority |
CAR 100 / 145 / 224 / 233 / 239 / 309 / 309A . |
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powers of arrest |
CAR 309 |
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emergency authority |
CAR 145 (departure from procedures) |
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portable electronic devices (peds) |
CAR 309A. |
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pre-flight checks |
see equipment |
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prisoner |
see security |
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procedures |
see ops manual |
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protective breathing equipment (smoke hoods) |
CAO 20.4 (10), CAO 108.26 |
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raft | |
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refuelling |
CAO 20.9 (4.2). |
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refusing carriage |
see PIC-authority |
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restraint (arrest of passenger) |
CAR 309(1) |
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restraint (seatbelts) | |
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child/infant |
CAO 20.16.3(13) CAAP 235-2-(0) Carriage and restraint of small children in aircraft |
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flight attendant |
CAO 108.42 AD/Gen/61 |
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shoulder harness |
CAO 108.42 |
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stretcher |
CAO 20.16.3(14) |
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use of |
CAR 251 CAO 20.16.3(3)(4). |
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regular public transport (RPT) |
CAR 206C |
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safety procedures | |
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cabin |
CAR(1988)215 |
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apron |
CAR 221 |
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screening |
see security |
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seat belts |
see restraint |
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seats | |
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general |
CAO 103.10 (equipment stds-passenger seats). |
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cushions, flotation |
CAO 20.11(5.1.2) |
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cushions, flammability |
AD Gen 63, Flammability Requirements - Aircraft Seat Cushions |
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reclining |
CAO 20.16.3(5) |
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side facing |
AD Gen64#1 Side Facing (SF) Seats - Improved Occupant Restraint |
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seatbacks/recline |
CAO 20.16.3(5) |
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when to occupy |
CAO 20.16.3(3)(4) |
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seats – cabin attendant |
CAO 20.11(13.2);20.16.3(6) AD GEN 61#2 Cabin Attendant Seats (for required cabin attendants). |
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seats – passenger |
CAO 20.16.3(3)(5) |
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security | |
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general |
car 143, 144 |
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AVSEC programmes |
ANA & ANR. |
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behaviour |
CAR 256AA |
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hijacking |
ANA & ANR. |
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interference with crew member |
CA Act 24 |
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crew powers of arrest |
CAR 309(1) |
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reporting |
ANA & ANR |
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screening |
ANA & ANR |
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unauthorized access |
CAR 294 |
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unlawful interference |
ANA & ANR |
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weapons |
ANA & ANR |
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service animals | |
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assistance animals |
CAR 256A |
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smoking |
ANR 25,(Policy) CAR 255;289, CAO 20.16.3(8) (Notices/signs) |
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smoke hoods | |
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special passenger |
see disabled |
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SOPs see | |
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supplemental oxygen |
see oxygen |
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survival |
see also training |
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circumstances for use of distress equipment |
CAR (1988) 191; 192 |
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equipment for over land |
CAo 20.11(7) (Survival) |
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equipment for over water |
CAo 20.11(5) (flotation) |
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equipment maintenance |
CAO 20.11(3) |
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signaling equipment |
CAO 20.11(6.1)(7) |
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training |
CAO 20.11, |
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tray tables |
CAO 20.16.3(10) |
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tarmac safety |
CAR 221 CAO 20.3 (marshalling) CAO 20.9 (4.3) (refuelling) CAO 20.9(5) (engines) |
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telephones | |
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torches |
CAO 20.18.7 (App V) |
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training & checking | |
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annual/recurrent |
CAO 20.11(12) |
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approval by CASA |
CAR(1988)217(3); CAO 20.11(12) |
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cabin trainer |
CAO 20.11(APP IV-1.5). |
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cheating in exams |
CAR 298A/298B |
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organization |
car 217 |
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proficiency testing |
CAR 253 (reqmt for) CAO 20.11 App IV |
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turbulence |
AIP Gen 3.4-104 App2 (Levels of..) see also briefings, restraints |
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unaccompanied minor |
No regulatory requirements. operator duty of care responsibility. |
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unlawful interference |
see security |
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unserviceable equipment |
see equipment |