Aviation security
How many witnesses should complete a witness statement when a passenger displays
disruptive/unruly behaviour? - answer2 witnesses
What happens if a witness wants to retract their statement? - answer do not return the
statement to the witness if requested to do so, document that the witness asked to
withdraw and the reason. Should a witness wish to take a picture of their own
statement, this should be allowed.
Air safety report - answer Completed by the captain when
-A passenger is restrained
-Security/police are requested to meet a passenger on arrival
Sabotage definition - answerAn act or deliberate omission, intended to cause malicious
or wanton destruction of property, endangering or resulting in unlawful interference with
civil aviation and/or its facilities.
If a passenger makes a statement that they have a bomb: - answer-Exact statement to
be communicated to the captain or purser
-Purser to verify the intent of the threat with the passenger, and pass the info on to the
captain
-Impact of statement on other passengers to be reported to the captain
-Captain to inform VPNC
-Document via KIS report and pilot special report
Red bomb threat - answer-a specific warning which identifies a target and is assessed
as credible
Green bomb threat - answer-is a v ague warning which does not identify a target and
lacks credibility
DSVP-GS - answerDivisional senior vice president- Group security
In the event that a message is found on-board: - answer-Do not touch and do not move
-Do not leave unattended
-Inform captain immediately
-Confirm that the pre-flight security search of the area was completed
-Take all necessary measure sto preserve evidenc e
BD - answerBomb disposal
, EOD - answerExplosive ordnance disposal
LRBL - answerLeast risk bomb location
What must the suspicious article be covered with? - answerA plastic bag to prevent
liquid from entering
Where is the LRBL in the a380? - answerMain deck aft right hand side door
Where is the LRBL in the b777? - answerAft right hand side door
When can cabin crew build the LRBL? - answerOnly after being given the instruction by
the captain
How to prepare the LRBL? - answer-Disarm the aft right hand side door
-Remove safety and emergency equipment and stow in a suitable location
-Switch off all non-essential power to areas in the vicinity of the LRBL
-On a380 switch off upper deck aft galley and lounge power and remove any alcohol
and equipment. Aft lift must also be checked for any alcohol or any other flammable
Build the LRBL: - answer-If no bulkhead exists, remove 2 bi-folding lavatory doors and
secure in place with cushions
-Place 3 empty full size service carts one on top of the other in front of the slide raft
containers, wheels facing inboard and secure in place with cushions and pillows
-Build the bomb wall with interlocking cushions, build halfway between floor and ceiling
-Saturate each row of cushions with non-flammable liquids
-Pause construction of LRBL when it is prepared halfway between floor and ceiling
-Place a plastic tray in the centre of the bomb wall, as close to the door as possible
-Place an indicator line under the plastic tray to indicate the location of the suspicious
item
How many empty service carts must be placed in the LRBL - answer3 empty service
carts, wheels facing inboard and secure in place with cushions and pillows
How many cabin crew must volunteer as escorts? - answer2
The move of the suspicious item to the LRBL - answer-must be clear of all obstructions,
cabin dividers must be open
-on a380, if suspicious item is discovered on the upper deck, use aft stairs to transfer it
to the main deck
How many rows away must cabin crew move passengers in the LRBL vicinity? -
answerAt least 4 rows away, may be necessary to seat additional passengers in seat
rows, ensure extension seatbelts and oxygen masks are available. All passengers must
be seated with seat belts fastened and head below the top of the head rest. Passengers
near the LRBL should protect their heads with pillows and blankets
How many witnesses should complete a witness statement when a passenger displays
disruptive/unruly behaviour? - answer2 witnesses
What happens if a witness wants to retract their statement? - answer do not return the
statement to the witness if requested to do so, document that the witness asked to
withdraw and the reason. Should a witness wish to take a picture of their own
statement, this should be allowed.
Air safety report - answer Completed by the captain when
-A passenger is restrained
-Security/police are requested to meet a passenger on arrival
Sabotage definition - answerAn act or deliberate omission, intended to cause malicious
or wanton destruction of property, endangering or resulting in unlawful interference with
civil aviation and/or its facilities.
If a passenger makes a statement that they have a bomb: - answer-Exact statement to
be communicated to the captain or purser
-Purser to verify the intent of the threat with the passenger, and pass the info on to the
captain
-Impact of statement on other passengers to be reported to the captain
-Captain to inform VPNC
-Document via KIS report and pilot special report
Red bomb threat - answer-a specific warning which identifies a target and is assessed
as credible
Green bomb threat - answer-is a v ague warning which does not identify a target and
lacks credibility
DSVP-GS - answerDivisional senior vice president- Group security
In the event that a message is found on-board: - answer-Do not touch and do not move
-Do not leave unattended
-Inform captain immediately
-Confirm that the pre-flight security search of the area was completed
-Take all necessary measure sto preserve evidenc e
BD - answerBomb disposal
, EOD - answerExplosive ordnance disposal
LRBL - answerLeast risk bomb location
What must the suspicious article be covered with? - answerA plastic bag to prevent
liquid from entering
Where is the LRBL in the a380? - answerMain deck aft right hand side door
Where is the LRBL in the b777? - answerAft right hand side door
When can cabin crew build the LRBL? - answerOnly after being given the instruction by
the captain
How to prepare the LRBL? - answer-Disarm the aft right hand side door
-Remove safety and emergency equipment and stow in a suitable location
-Switch off all non-essential power to areas in the vicinity of the LRBL
-On a380 switch off upper deck aft galley and lounge power and remove any alcohol
and equipment. Aft lift must also be checked for any alcohol or any other flammable
Build the LRBL: - answer-If no bulkhead exists, remove 2 bi-folding lavatory doors and
secure in place with cushions
-Place 3 empty full size service carts one on top of the other in front of the slide raft
containers, wheels facing inboard and secure in place with cushions and pillows
-Build the bomb wall with interlocking cushions, build halfway between floor and ceiling
-Saturate each row of cushions with non-flammable liquids
-Pause construction of LRBL when it is prepared halfway between floor and ceiling
-Place a plastic tray in the centre of the bomb wall, as close to the door as possible
-Place an indicator line under the plastic tray to indicate the location of the suspicious
item
How many empty service carts must be placed in the LRBL - answer3 empty service
carts, wheels facing inboard and secure in place with cushions and pillows
How many cabin crew must volunteer as escorts? - answer2
The move of the suspicious item to the LRBL - answer-must be clear of all obstructions,
cabin dividers must be open
-on a380, if suspicious item is discovered on the upper deck, use aft stairs to transfer it
to the main deck
How many rows away must cabin crew move passengers in the LRBL vicinity? -
answerAt least 4 rows away, may be necessary to seat additional passengers in seat
rows, ensure extension seatbelts and oxygen masks are available. All passengers must
be seated with seat belts fastened and head below the top of the head rest. Passengers
near the LRBL should protect their heads with pillows and blankets
