RYANAIR INITIAL FINAL PAPER EXAMPREP
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VIEW AHEAD STUDY SHEET
◉ What is the CC chain of command based on? Answer: Based on
rank and who has been there for the longest.
◉ What is the primary role of CC? Answer: Safety of passengers,
crew & aircraft
◉ How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop
consuming alcohol according to Ryanair requirements? Answer: 8
hours before commencing duty
◉ How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their
well being? Answer: Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
◉ When should CC conduct PDI's? Answer: The first flight of the day
/ change of aircraft
◉ How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the
cabin? Answer: General surveillance checks must be made every 20
minutes
,◉ What should CC complete in their 30 second review? Answer:
Safety and emergency procedures
◉ Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the
hours of darkness? Answer: In order for passengers and CC's eyesight
to adjust to darkness.
◉ What does FOD stand for? Answer: Foreign Object Debris
◉ What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines?
Answer: English
◉ Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the
aircraft, passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? Answer: The Captain
◉ Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of
training and operating standards in Ireland? Answer: IAA
◉ 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? Answer: 21 days
◉ What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? Answer:
Weather condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
,◉ Who could occupy vacant crew seat? Answer: Properly ticketed
ryanair staff passenger or IAA inspector.
◉ How often should CC check the toilets? Answer: Every 20 minutes.
◉ What are SPIs? Answer: Safety procedure instructions
◉ What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? Answer: CC must
stop flying as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base
supervisor and Crew control must be informed immediately.
◉ How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? Answer:
13 hours
◉ What are your PDIs on assigned door? Answer: 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.
◉ What are your PDIs on jump seat area? Answer: 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.
◉ What are your PDIs on galley? Answer: 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
◉ What are your PDIs in the cabin? Answer: 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.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VIEW AHEAD STUDY SHEET
◉ What is the CC chain of command based on? Answer: Based on
rank and who has been there for the longest.
◉ What is the primary role of CC? Answer: Safety of passengers,
crew & aircraft
◉ How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop
consuming alcohol according to Ryanair requirements? Answer: 8
hours before commencing duty
◉ How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their
well being? Answer: Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
◉ When should CC conduct PDI's? Answer: The first flight of the day
/ change of aircraft
◉ How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the
cabin? Answer: General surveillance checks must be made every 20
minutes
,◉ What should CC complete in their 30 second review? Answer:
Safety and emergency procedures
◉ Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the
hours of darkness? Answer: In order for passengers and CC's eyesight
to adjust to darkness.
◉ What does FOD stand for? Answer: Foreign Object Debris
◉ What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines?
Answer: English
◉ Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the
aircraft, passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? Answer: The Captain
◉ Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of
training and operating standards in Ireland? Answer: IAA
◉ 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? Answer: 21 days
◉ What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? Answer:
Weather condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
,◉ Who could occupy vacant crew seat? Answer: Properly ticketed
ryanair staff passenger or IAA inspector.
◉ How often should CC check the toilets? Answer: Every 20 minutes.
◉ What are SPIs? Answer: Safety procedure instructions
◉ What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? Answer: CC must
stop flying as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base
supervisor and Crew control must be informed immediately.
◉ How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? Answer:
13 hours
◉ What are your PDIs on assigned door? Answer: 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.
◉ What are your PDIs on jump seat area? Answer: 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.
◉ What are your PDIs on galley? Answer: 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
◉ What are your PDIs in the cabin? Answer: 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.
