Briefing passengers before takeoff.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) Each certificate holder operating a passenger-carrying airplane shall insure that all passengers are orally briefed by the appropriate crewmember as follows: (1) Before each takeoff, on each of the following: (i) (ii) The location of emergency exits. (iii) The use of safety belts, including instructions on how to fasten and unfasten the safety belts. Each passenger shall be briefed on when, where, and under what conditions the safety belt must be fastened about that passenger. This briefing shall include a statement that the Federal Aviation Regulations require passenger compliance with lighted passenger information signs and crewmember instructions concerning the use of safety belts. (iv) The location and use of any required emergency flotation means. (v) On operations that do not use a flight attendant, the following additional information: (A) The placement of seat backs in an upright position before takeoff and landing. (B) Location of survival equipment. (C) If the flight involves operations above 12,000 MSL, the normal and emergency use of oxygen. (D) Location and operation of fire extinguisher. (2) After each takeoff, immediately before or immediately after turning the seat belt sign off, an announcement shall be made that passengers should keep their seat belts fastened, while seated, even when the seat belt sign is off. (3) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, before each takeoff a required crewmember assigned to the flight shall conduct an ind

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 121.571