as well as the authorizations contained in the certificate holder's
operations specifications.
    (b) If the certificate holder adds tasks or environments to those
listed in Table 3A, it must further develop the tasks or environments
to include the requirement and frequency for training and evaluation in
each additional task or environment. These changes must be submitted to
the POI for approval.
    (c) If the certificate holder's operation does not permit, or the
operation of the aircraft flown by the certificate holder does not
require one or more of the tasks listed in Table 3A, those tasks must
not be included in the FCOM.
    (d) The recurrent requirements in Table 3A also include the
frequency during which each flight engineer must be trained and
evaluated in each task and environment.
    (e) Changes to the FCOM must be submitted to the POI for approval.
    2. Job Performance Training Requirements.
    When differences and special training are required for job
performance training, they will be additional training modules or new
tasks or environments. For more information about differences and
special training categories see attachment 1 of this appendix.

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    3. Deviation from Sec.  121.1345 Training program: Mandatory use of
flight simulation training devices.
    If a certificate holder receives a deviation in accordance with
Sec.  121.1345, and the certificate holder wants to extend the
deviation, the certificate holder should submit the request for an
extension at least 60 days before the termination date of the
deviation.

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B. Airplane Emergency Equipment Training Requirements. Airplane
Emergency Procedures Drills and Observations (See Sec. Sec.  121.1205;
121.1333; 121.1337; 121.1351; 121.1365; 121.1367; 121.1337; 121.1381;
121.1383; 121.1387; and 121.1391)

    1. An individual performance drill is a hands on training and
evaluation demonstration that is performed by each flight crewmember
using the specified emergency equipment.
    2. A group performance drill allows a flight crewmember to
participate as part of a group of persons completing a specific drill.
During these situations, it is not necessary for each flight crewmember
to complete each task in the performance drill. However, each flight
crewmember participant must observe the actions and activities of the
other persons who are completing the performance drill tasks.
    3. An observation drill is one during which a flight crewmember
observes a specific procedural drill being conducted by other persons
in a live setting or through an audio-visual medium.
    4. Table 3B provides a list of the drills and observations that are
required in each training curriculum. The frequency for recurrent
drills and observations is every 36 months. Attachment 4 contains the
performance standards for each drill and observation.
    5. Each flight crewmember must operate each exit on each aircraft
type on which the flight crewmember is to serve in both the normal and
emergency modes, including the actions and forces required in the
deployment of emergency evacuation slides.
    6. Each flight crewmember must complete the required emergency
training drills during the specified training periods, using those
items of installed emergency equipment for each aircraft type on which
the flight crewmember is to serve.
    7. Each piece of emergency equipment and training device must be in
its fully secured, pinned, bracketed, or stowed condition, as installed
on the aircraft, prior to being operated by each flight crewmember
during each performance drill. The removal and stowage of each piece of
emergency equipment may be completed separately from the performance
drill as part of the equipment mountings drill.
    8. Flight crewmembers must demonstrate proficiency by completing
each performance drill without reference to any guidance material or
instruction.
    9. Individual evaluation of each flight crewmember's performance by
an instructor is required. Flight crewmembers who do not complete
emergency training drills must be retrained in accordance with the
certificate holder's approved training program prior to reevaluation.

                          Table 3B--Aircraft Emergency Equipment Training Requirements
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 No certificate holder may use nor may any person serve as a flight crewmember unless the following training has
                                         been completed by that  person
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                                                                                Initial,
                                                                                transition,
                                                                                conversion, and  Recurrent every
             Emergency equipment training drills                   New hire       phase II and      36 months
                                                                                III
                                                                                requalification
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(a) Performance Drills:
                          Individual
    (1) Fire Extinguishers...................................  ...............               X                X
    (2) Oxygen Systems.......................................  ...............               X   ...............
    (3) Equipment Mountings..................................  ...............           \1\ X   ...............
    (4) Flight Deck Oxygen Systems...........................  ...............               X                X
    (5) Firefighting (Actual Fire)...........................               X   ...............  ...............
    (6) Emergency Exits......................................  ...............               X                X
    (7) Emergency Evacuation (with Escape Slide).............  ...............               X                X
    (8) Emergency Evacuation (without Escape Slide)..........  ...............               X                X
    (9) Flotation Devices....................................  ...............               X                X
                            Group
    (10) Ditching Survival (Dry Training Environment)........  ...............               X                X
    (11) Ditching Survival (Wet Training Environment)........               X   ...............  ...............
(b) Observation Drills:
    (1) Preparation of Emergency Exits in Emergency Mode.....  ...............               X                X
    (2) Emergency Evacuation Using an Escape Slide...........  ...............               X                X
    (3) Deployment, Inflation, and Detachment of Slide, Raft,  ...............               X                X
     or Slide-Raft...........................................
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\1\ Only required if mountings differ by equipment.

    See attachment 4 for the Performance Standards for the Emergency
Equipment Training Drills.

C. Determining the Level of Flight Simulation Training Device That Must
Be Used for Training, Evaluation, and Recent Experience (See Sec. Sec.
121.1345; 121.1347; 121.1349; and 121.1351)

    To use an FSTD for training, evaluation, and recent experience the
following general requirements must be met. The code shown in Table 3C
for the task or environment indicates the lowest FSTD qualification
level that may be used.
    1. General Requirements.
    In addition to the approval of the POI required by part 121, to be
used for any task or environment, an FSTD must:
    (a) Have a qualification level assigned in accordance with part 60
of this chapter.
    (b) Be maintained in accordance with part 60 of this chapter.
    (c) Have all of the aircraft and FSTD systems installed and
operating that are necessary to complete the task or environment.
    (d) Be operated in accordance with Sec.  60.25 of this chapter,
Operation with Missing, Malfunctioning, or Inoperative Components.
    (e) Have the qualification level indicated in Table 3C, or a higher
qualification level, for the task or environment and the category of
training indicated. Certain tasks may be trained in an FSTD at a
different level than required for evaluating that specific task. The
instructor must observe the flight engineer perform the task to
proficiency in the level of FSTD required for the evaluation prior to
the evaluation by a check person.
    2. Loft Requirements.
    For Qualification LOFT, a level C or D FFS is required. For
Recurrent LOFT, a level B, C, or D may be used.
    3. Takeoff and Landing 90 Day Recency of Experience.
    The three takeoffs and three landings required for maintaining or
regaining 90 day recency of experience must include at least one
takeoff with a simulated failure of the most critical engine, at least
one landing from a precision category approach to the lowest minimums
authorized for the certificate holder, at least one landing to a full
stop, and at least one visual traffic pattern and landing. For
maintaining recency of experience in a FFS, a level B, C, or D must be
used. For regaining recency of experience, a level C or D is required.
    4. FSTD Requirements for the Proficiency Test, Check, or Review.
    (a) The proficiency test administered at the conclusion of initial,
transition, conversion, or requalification training must be conducted
in no more than two levels of FSTD.
    (b) The proficiency test, check, or review administered as part of
the recurrent qualification requirements may only be conducted in a
Level B or higher FFS.

                                   Table 3C--Minimum FSTD Required for Credit
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                    Training category                        Initial, transition,              Recurrent
---------------------------------------------------------       converson, and       ---------------------------
                                                                requalification
   Tasks Each task may be performed in the FSTD level    ----------------------------                Proficiency
         specified or any higher level of FSTD.                          Proficiency    Training    test, check,
                                                            Training        test                      or review
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1.0 General
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------
1.1 Human Factors and CRM...............................       Must be incorporated throughout training and
                                                                                evaluation.
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------

2.0 Preflight Procedures
2.1 Flight Deck (Inspection or Preflight)...............            4             A             4             B
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------
2.2 Cabin Inspection....................................           Aircraft or approved pictorial means
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------
2.3 Exterior Inspection.................................           Aircraft or approved pictorial means
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------
3.0 Ground Operations
3.1 Engine Start........................................            4             A             4             B
3.2 Pushback and Powerback..............................            A             A             A             B
3.3 Taxi................................................            A             A             A             B
3.4 Pre-Takeoff Procedures..............................            4             A             4             B
3.5 After Landing.......................................            4             A             4             B
3.6 Parking and Securing................................            A             A             A             B
4.0 Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Procedures
4.1 Takeoff.............................................            6             A             6             B
4.2 Inflight............................................            6             A             6             B
4.3 Approach and Landing................................            6             A             6             B
4.4 Engine and Systems Monitoring.......................            4             A             4             B
5.0 Line Oriented Environments
5.1 Anti-icing, Deicing Before Takeoff..................            4             A             4             B
5.2 Structural Icing Airborne...........................            6             A             6             B
5.3 Thunderstorm Avoidance for departure and arrival....            6             A             6             B
5.4 Windshear Avoidance and Encounter...................            6             A             6             B
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D. Persons Authorized To Administer Flight Engineer Training,
Evaluation, and Observation Activities Under Subpart BB. (see
Sec. Sec.  121.1347; 121.1349; 121.1251; 121.1253; 121.1255; 121.1257;
121.1271; 121.1281; 121.1341; 121.1377; 121.1379; 121.1381; 121.1383;
121.1385; and 121.1391)

    Table 3D identifies who must administer certain required training
and evaluation for flight engineers, and who must supervise and observe
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      Table 3D--Persons Eligible To Be Authorized To Administer Flight Engineer Training, Evaluation, and Observation Activities Under Subpart BB*
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                                                                                Affiliation and Position
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       Contractor                             The part 119 certificate holder
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Other than   Part 142 or other Part 119
                                                         part 142 or      certificate holder
 Flight engineer training, evaluation, and observation   other part  ----------------------------
    activities under Subpart BB (by aircraft type)           119                                                                               Aircrew
                                                         certificate                                 Ground        Flight     Check flight     program
                                                           holder        Ground        Flight      instructor    instructor     engineer      designee
                                                       --------------  instructor    instructor
                                                           Ground
                                                         instructor
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Academic (Ground School) Training.....................            X             X             X             X   ............  ............  ............
Job Performance (Flight) Training.....................  ............  ............            X   ............            X   ............  ............
Certificate or Rating Examination.....................  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............            X
Proficiency Test (Initial, Transition, Conversion,      ............  ............  ............  ............  ............        \1\ X             X
 Recurrent, Requalification)..........................
Qualification LOFT....................................  ............  ............  ............  ............        \2\ X             X   ............
Supervision of Operating Experience...................  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............        \3\ X   ............
Proficiency Check.....................................  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............            X   ............
Proficiency Review....................................  ............  ............  ............  ............        \4\ X             X   ............
Observation of:
     Flight Engineer Instructor--Initial......  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............            X   ............

     Flight Engineer Instructor--Recurring....  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............            X   ............
     Check Flight Engineer--Initial...........  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............        \5\ X
     Check Flight Engineer--Recurring.........  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............            X         \5\ X
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See Sec.   121.1343 for special limited authorizations for Initial Cadre Personnel. When POI authorization is required, the designation will
  specifically state the authorizations granted to the instructor, check flight engineer, or APD. Part 142 TCEs and other part 119 certificate holders'
  check flight engineers may be qualified and authorized as check flight engineers or APDs by the part 119 certificate holders' POI in accordance with
  subpart BB of this part. When qualified and authorized, these check flight engineers and APDs are considered a component of the part 119 certificate
  holders' training program resources.
\1\ When the proficiency test does not involve the issuance of a certificate or rating, a check flight engineer may conduct a Proficiency Test.
\2\ With POI authorization, employees of the part 119 certificate holder who are specifically designated flight engineer instructors may conduct
  Qualification LOFT and Proficiency Reviews.
\3\ In addition to the Check Flight Engineer, supervision of flight engineer operating experience may also be conducted by a Check Pilot, a Check
  Captain, or a Flight Engineer who has been specifically authorized by the POI.
\4\ With POI authorization, employees of the part 119 certificate holder who are specifically designated flight engineer instructors may conduct the
  flight engineer portion of Qualification LOFT and flight engineer Proficiency Reviews.
\5\ With POI authorization, employees of the part 119 certificate holder who are designated as APDs and specifically designated to do so, may conduct
  the Initial or Recurring Check Flight Engineer Observation.

E. Administering Evaluations. (See Sec. Sec.  121.1221; 121.1253;
121.1257; 121.1271; 121.1281; 121.1341; 121.1343; 121.1361; 121.1363;
121.1365; 121.1367; 121.1377; 121.1379; 121.1381; 121.1383; and
121.1391)

    The following requirements apply to the evaluation activity
indicated. Refer to Table 3D of this attachment for who may administer
each type of evaluation.
    1. Proficiency Tests.
    (a) Proficiency tests must be administered for first time
qualification in a duty position. They also must be administered at the
end of the first 9-month recurrent period following the proficiency
test required by Sec.  121.1365(b)(1), and for phase II and III re-
qualification. Employees of the certificate holder who are used or will
be used in the certificate holder's operations and who have completed
all of the required training may use the proficiency test to obtain a
certificate or rating.
    (b) When conducting a proficiency test, the evaluator (FAA, APD, or
check flight engineer), must evaluate the success of each task as it is
performed. If the proficiency test is a second attempt, and the first
attempt was within the previous 60 days, the only tasks the evaluator
is required to assess are those that were failed or were not assessed
on the first attempt. However, during this retest, and at the
discretion of the evaluator, any task may be reevaluated, including
those previously judged satisfactory.
    (c) During a proficiency test, a task is judged as either
satisfactory or unsatisfactory. However, in limited circumstances, the
evaluator may judge a task to be incomplete or may not be certain about
the outcome of the task. In these limited circumstances, the evaluator
may require the applicant to repeat that task, or portions of that
task; however, this provision does not authorize instruction or
practice. The remaining tasks of the proficiency test must be completed
before repeating the questionable task. If the second attempt to
perform a questionable task is not clearly satisfactory, the evaluator
must consider it unsatisfactory.
    (d) Unsatisfactory performance is demonstrated by consistently
exceeding the parameters set out for the specific task, consistently
exceeding the parameters for aircraft handling standards, or failing to
take prompt, corrective action when those parameters are exceeded. If
the flight engineer fails a task, the evaluator must decide if the
entire test must be repeated or if the test can continue. If the entire
proficiency test must be repeated, the evaluation must be terminated.
If a single task has been judged unsatisfactory, and both the flight
engineer and the evaluator agree, the test may continue, but only the
tasks that have not been evaluated may be attempted. If the flight
engineer fails a second task, the evaluator must terminate the test.
    (e) If the proficiency test must be terminated for unsatisfactory
performance, the FAA notification (and notice of disapproval, if
appropriate) must list the tasks or areas of operation that have not
been evaluated and which tasks or areas of operation that have been
found unsatisfactory. These tasks and areas of operation must be
evaluated, or re-evaluated, on any subsequent proficiency test.
    (f) If a proficiency test is discontinued for reasons other than
unsatisfactory performance (e.g., equipment failure, weather,
sickness), the evaluator must complete one of the following:
    (1) If the test is part of an application for an FAA-issued
certificate or rating, the evaluator must appropriately annotate FAA
Form 8710-1, ``Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application.'' The
evaluator must return FAA Form 8710-1 and, if applicable, AC Form 8080-
2, Airman Written Test Report to the flight engineer. The evaluator
must also issue a Letter of Discontinuance to the flight engineer. The
Letter of Discontinuance must identify the portions of the test that
were successfully completed. The flight engineer must present the
Letter of Discontinuance to the evaluator when the test is resumed. The
Letter of Discontinuance must become part of the certification file.

    (2) If the test is not part of an application for an FAA-issued
certificate or rating, the evaluator must properly annotate the flight
engineer's training record to indicate the tasks and areas of operation
that were satisfactorily completed and the tasks and areas of operation
that were not evaluated.
    (g) The evaluator must annotate any certificate or rating issued as
a result of a part 121, subpart BB proficiency test, with ``LIMITED TO
AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS.''
    (h) The evaluator must submit FAA Form 8081.5C, ``Airman
Performance Report, Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating
for Airplane,'' to the FAA for all tests administered under subpart BB
of part 121.
    2. Proficiency Checks and Reviews.
    (a) Proficiency checks and reviews must include job performance
evaluation of the tasks identified in Table 3B and an equipment
knowledge assessment outlined in section B of Attachment 2. The
equipment knowledge assessment may be replaced by the academic
knowledge test as outlined in Attachment 2 if the flight engineer
completes the proficiency test within 60 days of the knowledge test. If
the flight engineer does not complete the academic knowledge test in
these areas within 60 days of the proficiency test, the flight engineer
must complete a test of these knowledge areas in conjunction with the
proficiency check or review. This test may be completed with oral,
written, or computer based methodology. A passing score of 80% is
required in each of the three areas of:
    (1) Aircraft Systems;
    (2) Handbooks, manuals, MEL, CDL, and operations specifications;
and
    (3) Aircraft performance and limitations.
    (b) Evaluators who conduct proficiency checks and reviews and
instructors who conduct proficiency reviews may provide limited
training to a flight engineer. The limits are:
    (1) No more than two tasks may be trained, and no more than a total
of three attempts (including the first unsatisfactory, a rehearsal, and
a final assessment) in each of the two tasks is allowed.
    (2) The flight engineer has not satisfactorily completed the check
or review if the flight engineer has three or more unsatisfactory
tasks, or fails to demonstrate satisfactory performance in three
attempts at any one task.
    (3) The check or review must be completed within the approved
scheduled time period.
    3. Other Assessments.
    (a) After qualification, the flight engineer's performance in all
job performance training activities (including LOFT) must be assessed
for a satisfactory level of task proficiency based upon this QPS.
    (b) During a scheduled FSTD course of instruction (other than
LOFT), if a task is performed unsatisfactorily the flight engineer may
retrain on the unsatisfactory task; however, all scheduled tasks,
including any retraining, must be completed within the approved
scheduled time period.
    (c) Unsatisfactory task performance during LOFT may not be
retrained and reevaluated during that scheduled time period.
4. Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory Performance
    (a) No evaluator or instructor may assess the flight engineer's
performance as satisfactory unless that flight engineer:
    (1) Performs the tasks in accordance with the standards and
tolerances established in the QPS.
    (2) Demonstrates mastery of the aircraft or simulated aircraft with
the successful outcome of each task never in doubt.
    (3) Demonstrates performance such that no corrective or instructive
action is required by another flight crewmember to maintain safe
flight.
    (4) Demonstrates CRM competencies in accordance with duties
outlined in the FCOM requiring crew interactions, including in a crew
briefing before each takeoff and before each approach.
    (5) Demonstrates sound judgment.
    (b) The evaluator or instructor must assess a flight engineer's
performance as unsatisfactory if the flight engineer consistently
exceeds tolerances established in this QPS or fails to take prompt
corrective action when tolerances are exceeded.
5. Recording, Reporting and Correcting Unsatisfactory Performance
    The certificate holder must report a failure of a test, check, or
review to the FAA in accordance with Sec.  121.1331(f)(1). The flight
engineer must be retrained and reevaluated to a satisfactory level
before the flight engineer may begin or be returned to line operations.

Attachment 4 of Appendix R to Part 121

Generic Flight Engineer Performance Standards for Each Task,
Environment, Drill, and Demonstration

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A. Developing Flight Engineer Performance Requirements for Each Task
and Environment. (See Sec. Sec.  121.133; 121.135; 121.1201; 121.1203;
121.1205; 121.1221; 121.1253; 121.1257; 121.1271; 121.1281; 121.1341;
121.1343; 121.1361; 121.1363; 121.1365; 121.1367; 121.1377; 121.1379;
121.1381; 121.1383; and 121.1391)

1. General Requirements
    (a) Certificate holders must develop training curricula and flight
engineer performance requirements for each required task and
environment that include:
    (1) Conditions: Environmental conditions and circumstances,
including those that compound the difficulty of the task when
encountered.
    (2) Awareness criteria: Identify specific aspects of the task and
environment that indicate proper operation, a need to seek further
information, or a need to take action to prevent encountering a hazard
or compounding the difficulty unnecessarily.
    (3) Action criteria: Procedures for completing a task, including
operations in or near a critical environment, when appropriate. Provide
relevant parameters with tolerances to reflect satisfactory levels of
performance.
    (b) This attachment describes performance requirements and generic
procedures for completing a task or operating in or near a critical
environment. The certificate holder must tailor these performance
requirements to the specific aircraft type and the certificate holder's
approved operations.
2. [Reserved]

B. Generic Tasks and Environments (See Sec. Sec.  121.133; 121.135;
121.1201; 121.1203; 121.1205; 121.1221; 121.1253; 121.1257; 121.1271;
121.1281; 121.1341; 121.1343; 121.1361; 121.1363; 121.1365; 121.1367;
121.1377; 121.1379; 121.1381; 121.1383; and 121.1391)

1.0 Area: All Operations
    The flight engineer must demonstrate the awareness criteria and
action criteria under the prescribed conditions. The certificate holder
must train flight engineers in all authorized conditions. Any selected
condition may be evaluated unless a particular condition is specified.
1.1 Task: Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Procedures
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.

    (1) Maintain situational awareness of the events and circumstances
at all times.
    (2) Demonstrate ability to continuously monitor and to identify any
potential hazards or threats to the safety of the flight.
    (3) Demonstrate ability to communicate and manage available
resources.
    (4) Maintain adequate lookout and traffic avoidance for the
conditions.
    (5) Maintain awareness of aircraft position relative to a ``nearest
suitable airport.''
    (6) Monitor system indications to ensure normal operation or
identify abnormal situations.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Ensure operation of the aircraft within the limitations
established by the FCOM.
    (2) Comply with the provisions of the FCOM, SOP, and MEL (if
appropriate) as they pertain to the particular aircraft, through all
phases of flight and all operations.
    (3) Make correct use of instruments, flight director, autopilot,
and navigation and communication equipment as prescribed by the FCOM,
and as appropriate to the phase of flight.
    (4) Plan workload.
    (5) Complete the proper normal, abnormal, or emergency
checklist(s).
    (6) Alert ATC and the certificate holder as necessary and obtain
appropriate level of service.
    (7) Ensure proper crew and passenger briefings are completed.
    (8) Ensure the takeoff briefing is conducted according to the FCOM
prior to taking the active runway.
    (9) Ensure that the approach is briefed prior to initial descent
and conducted according to the FCOM.
    (10) Ensure potential terrain or obstacle threats are included in
departure and arrival briefings.
    (11) Ensure that passengers, crew, and cargo are properly secured
for take-off or landing.
    (12) Assist PIC in determining the best course of action when an
immediate landing is required, but not possible.
1.2 Task: Human Factors and CRM
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Demonstrate terrain awareness.
    (2) Demonstrate orientation, division of attention, and proper
planning.
    (3) Observe indication of situation, condition, or problem.
    (4) Consider the risks of alternate courses of action.
    (5) Demonstrate an awareness of environmental factors that are
potentially hazardous to safety of flight operations.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Demonstrate sound judgment and operating practices in those
instances where specific instructions or checklist items are not
published.
    (2) Confirm fault diagnosis with crew and review possible causes.
    (3) Identify alternative course(s) of action; discuss with crew;
monitor the course of action selected by evaluating progress toward a
goal.
    (4) Involve other crewmembers, aircraft dispatchers, and
maintenance control personnel in option analysis.
    (5) Demonstrate effective communications with other crewmembers.
    (6) Coordinate actions with other crewmembers prior to execution,
except where safety of flight would be in jeopardy.
    (7) Ensure that coordination with flight or ground crew is
completed where necessary.
    (8) Demonstrate the necessary flight crew coordination required for
the tasks being completed.
1.3 Task: MEL Relief
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Understand MEL application.
    (2) Consider factors that restrict aircraft operation.
    (c) Action criteria. Apply the provisions of the appropriate MEL
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    (d) The purpose of this task is to require specific training that
addresses safe operation of the aircraft while carrying an MEL item
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2.0 Area: Preflight Procedures
2.1 Task: Flight deck (Inspection or Preflight)
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Coordinate with ground crew and ensure adequate clearance prior
to supplying power to, or operating, any devices such as doors,
hatches, or flight control surfaces.
    (2) Know the maintenance or system tests that must be performed.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Demonstrate proper operation of applicable aircraft systems.
    (2) Note any discrepancies and take proper corrective action.
    (3) Determine that the aircraft is airworthy and safe for flight.
    (4) Locate the documents required for flight, including
airworthiness and registration certificates, operations specifications
(if appropriate), FCOM, MEL, CDL, weight and balance data, and the
maintenance logbook.
    (d) Verify that the aircraft is safe for flight by examining and,
if appropriate, servicing items such as:
    (1) Engine(s), including controls and indicators.
    (2) Fuel quantity (if interior inspection is appropriate to the
aircraft).
    (3) Oil quantity (if interior inspection is appropriate to the
aircraft).
    (4) Hydraulic fluid quantity (if interior inspection is appropriate
to the aircraft).
    (5) Oxygen quantity and pressures for crew and passengers (if
interior inspection is appropriate to the aircraft).
    (6) Fire protection and detection systems for proper operation,
pressures, and discharge indications.
    (7) Pneumatic system pressures (if interior inspection is
appropriate to the aircraft).
    (8) Ground environmental systems for proper operation.
    (9) APU.
    (10) Anti-ice and de-ice systems.
2.2 Task: Cabin Inspection
    (a) Condition(s).
    (1) All.
    (2) The flight engineer must prepare the cabin for a positioning
flight with no cabin crew aboard. The flight engineer is not required
to prepare the cabin for passenger safety in revenue service.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Awareness of emergency equipment location
and stowage, emergency exit location and operation, and noticeable
inoperative cabin equipment.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Visually inspect the aircraft cabin to ensure the aircraft is
safe for flight.
    (2) Take necessary actions prescribed by the FCOM for safe flight
or crew evacuation.
2.3 Task: Exterior Inspection
    (a) Condition(s).
    (1) All.
    (2) An approved pictorial must realistically portray the location
and detail of inspection items, and may be used instead of the aircraft
to conduct an actual exterior inspection.
    (3) Flight Instructors, Check Flight engineers, and Check Captains
may be approved to certify an flight engineer's proficiency in exterior
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    (4) The exterior inspection is a demonstration of a flight
engineer's ability to perform appropriate safety checks. It is not an
extension of the systems knowledge evaluation.
    (5) The person conducting the evaluation should limit questions to
those necessary to determine if a flight engineer can properly conduct
the inspection and recognize an unsafe condition.

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    (b) Awareness criteria. Check the general area around the aircraft
for hazards to the safety of the aircraft and personnel.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Note any discrepancies and take proper corrective action.
    (2) Determine that the aircraft is airworthy and safe for flight.
    (d) The flight engineer must verify that the aircraft is safe for
flight by examining and, if appropriate, servicing items such as:
    (1) Engines, for closed and latched access panels, leaks other than
normal drainage, intake and exhaust areas for freedom from FOD hazards,
and pylon alignment marks, as appropriate.
    (2) Fuel quantity (if exterior inspection is appropriate to the
aircraft).
    (3) Oil quantity (if exterior inspection is appropriate to the
aircraft).
    (4) Hydraulic fluid quantity (if exterior inspection is appropriate
to the aircraft).
    (5) Oxygen quantity and pressures for crew and passengers (if
exterior inspection is appropriate to the aircraft).
    (6) Landing gear, brakes, and steering system.
    (7) Tires for condition, inflation, and correct mounting, where
applicable.
    (8) Fire protection and detection systems for pressures and absence
of discharge indications (if exterior inspection is appropriate to the
aircraft).
    (9) Pneumatic system pressures (if exterior inspection is
appropriate to the aircraft).
    (10) Auxiliary power unit (APU).
    (11) Flight control systems including trim, spoilers, ailerons,
leading and trailing edge slats and flaps, elevator, stabilizer, and
rudder, as appropriate.
    (12) Anti-ice and de-ice systems.
    (13) General airframe and structural integrity, including
scratches, tears, holes, or dents and the fit and security of panels,
doors, and hatches.
3.0 Area: Ground Operations
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Properly divide attention inside and outside flight deck.
    (2) Assist PIC in maintaining (surface movement) positional
awareness.
    (3) Comply with sterile flight deck requirements.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Monitor and confirm clearance before crossing or entering
active runways.
    (2) Observe runway hold lines, localizer and glide slope critical
areas, beacons, and other surface movement guidance control markings
and lighting.
    (d) The certificate holder must provide crewmembers with specific
requirements for unique parking situations, or unique crewmember
responsibilities that must be completed before the door closes or after
it is opened in accordance with the FCOM. The certificate holder must
also submit these unique requirements to the FAA for acceptance or
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    (e) Ground operations begin when the aircraft door is closed and
includes all activities until the brakes are released for the takeoff
roll. Ground operations resume again when the landing roll has been
completed to a safe taxi speed just as the aircraft exits the landing
runway, and continues until the aircraft has been parked and the door
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3.1 Task: Engine Start
    (a) Condition(s).
    (1) All.
    (2) Includes hot or cold weather, tailwinds, icing conditions, low
density altitude.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Ensure the ground safety procedures are
followed during the before-start, start, and after-start phases of
ground operations.
    (c) Action criteria. Use required ground crew personnel during the
before-start, start, and after-start phases (as appropriate).
3.1.1 Task: Engine Start--Normal
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Monitor appropriate RPM and EGT indicators.
    (2) Be able to identify abnormal RPM and EGT indications.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Start the engine(s):
    (2) Under varying environmental conditions;
    (3) Using normal, auxiliary power unit, external power, pneumatic
sources, or cross-bleed, as appropriate.
3.1.2 Task: Engine Start--Abnormal
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Monitor appropriate RPM and EGT indicators.
    (2) Be able to identify abnormal RPM and EGT indications.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Start the engine(s):
    (2) Take appropriate action in the event of a malfunction during
the start process.
3.2 Task: Pushback or Powerback
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Maintain communications with ground crew.
    (2) Avoid use of brakes unless requested by ground crew.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Exhibit adequate knowledge of pushback or powerback procedures
(as appropriate to the aircraft).
    (2) [Reserved]
3.3 Task: Taxi
    (a) Condition(s).
    (1) All.
    (2) Training must be conducted in taxi operations at the lowest
visibility (RVR) authorized. Evaluation can be in any conditions.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Comply with low visibility procedures, as applicable.
    (2) Be aware of the operational factors that could affect the
takeoff such as takeoff warning inhibit systems or other aircraft
characteristics, runway length, surface conditions, wind, wake
turbulence, obstructions, and other related factors that could
adversely affect safety.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Monitor and confirm clearances received and ensure all
instrument references, flight director and autopilot controls, and
navigation and communications equipment have been set.
    (2) Confirm that the aircraft trim and wing high lift devices are
configured properly.
    (3) Monitor and confirm the takeoff and departure clearance as
issued by ATC.
3.4 Task: Pre-Takeoff Procedures
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Be aware of the operational factors that
could affect the takeoff such as takeoff warning inhibit systems or
other aircraft characteristics, runway length, surface conditions,

wind, wake turbulence, obstructions, and other related factors that
could adversely affect safety.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Interpret information and clearances received and ensure all
instrument references, flight director and autopilot controls, and
navigation and communications equipment have been set.
    (2) Confirm that the aircraft trim and wing high lift devices are
configured properly.
    (3) Obtain (or acknowledge, as appropriate) the takeoff and
departure clearance as issued by ATC.
3.5 Task: After Landing
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Promptly clear the runway, avoiding an
incursion on any other runway in the process.
    (c) Action criteria. Take no other action until the aircraft is
clear of the runway and a suitable ATC clearance has been received.
3.6 Task: Parking and Securing
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Be aware of or acknowledge other aircraft
and ground vehicles that might be a hazard to your operation.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Use available visual docking system and marshaller to properly
park the aircraft.
    (2) Complete the post-flight entries in the maintenance logbook,
including any discrepancies encountered during the flight.
4.0 Area: Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Procedures
4.1 Task: Takeoff
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Monitor engine and other aircraft controls, settings, and
instruments during takeoff to ensure all predetermined parameters are
maintained.
    (2) Monitor aircraft airspeed to determine normal acceleration
during take-off ground roll.
    (3) Assess take-off and climb hazards particularly those related to
obstacles.
    (4) Consider the effect of LAHSO or SOIR if conducted on a runway
that crosses the takeoff runway.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) The flight crewmembers must ensure takeoff clearance is
received and that the correct runway is being entered for takeoff.
    (2) Monitor correct alignment on the centerline of the runway prior
to and during the takeoff.
    (3) Adjust the engine controls for the existing conditions and
verify the expected engine performance.
    (4) Monitor rotation at the proper airspeed, at the proper rate, to
the proper pitch attitude for the aircraft configuration.
    (5) Complete after takeoff checklists.

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    (d) Takeoff begins at brake release (or the application of thrust
with the intention of flight for those aircraft not using brakes).
Takeoff ends when the aircraft is airborne, or in the event of a
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4.2 Task: Inflight
    (a) Condition(s).
    (1) All
    (2) Normal aircraft systems, controls, indications, and procedures.
    (3) High altitude operations.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Understand the requirements of the climb profile, normal
cruise, and normal descent.
    (2) Aware of high altitude performance and specific flight
characteristics.
    (3) Aware of aircraft systems, subsystems, and devices (e.g., fuel
heat, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, pressurization).
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Complete appropriate checklists.
    (2) Demonstrate or use aircraft systems, subsystems, and devices,
appropriate to the aircraft, such as:
    (i) Engines.
    (ii) Fuel system.
    (iii) Electrical system.
    (iv) Hydraulic system.
    (v) Environmental and pressurization systems.
    (vi) Fire detection and extinguishing systems.
    (vii) Navigation and avionics systems.
    (viii) Automatic flight control system, electronic flight
instrument system, and related subsystems.
    (ix) Flight control systems.
    (x) Anti-ice and deice systems.
    (xi) Aircraft and personal emergency equipment.
    (xii) Other systems, subsystems, and devices specific to the
aircraft type, including make, model, and series.
    (xiii) Pneumatic system(s).
4.3 Task: Approach and Landing
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Monitor the navigation instruments and be aware of correct
airspeeds, aircraft configurations, crossing altitudes, and ATC
clearance requirements.
    (2) Awareness of other crewmembers and their activities during
approach and landing.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Correctly compute approach and landing performance
requirements.
    (2) Adjust engine controls and aircraft systems, as necessary.
    (3) Complete appropriate checklist items, interacting with other
crewmembers to ensure procedures are complete and aircraft systems are
operating properly.
4.4 Task: Engine and Systems Monitoring
    (a) Condition (s). Engine systems, controls and indications.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Aware of aircraft systems within normal
range, normal procedures, and checklists.
    (c) Action criteria
    (1) Adjust the engine controls and aircraft systems, as necessary.
    (2) Complete appropriate checklist items, interacting with other
crewmembers to ensure procedures are complete and aircraft systems are
operating properly.
5.0 Area: Line Oriented Operations Environments
    The specific operational environments below must be integrated into
instruction modules for initial, conversion, transition, recurrent, and
requalification training.
5.1 Task: Anti-Icing and Deicing Before Takeoff
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Understand the certificate holder's ground anti-icing and de-
icing program.
    (2) Be able to determine the need for anti-icing or de-icing prior
to takeoff.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Inspect the aircraft to ensure all surfaces are free of ice
before flight.
    (2) Correctly operate anti-icing and de-icing systems or equipment.
    (3) Coordinate the application of a proper mix of anti-icing or
deicing fluid.
    (4) Determine hold over time.
    (5) Comply with the hold over time restrictions for takeoff.
5.2 Task: Structural Icing, Airborne
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Know the conditions that can lead to structural ice.
    (2) Understand the effects of structural icing on aircraft
performance.

    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Know when and how to apply the procedures in the FCOM for
operating in icing conditions or conditions that may lead to structural
icing.
    (2) Determine when structural icing is present.
    (3) Monitor ice accretion during flight.
    (4) Correctly operate anti-icing and de-icing systems and
equipment.
5.3 Task: Thunderstorm Avoidance, Departure, and Arrival
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria. Know the weather information available to
determine the probability of thunderstorm activity and its location.
    (c) Action criteria. Use weather radar to identify thunderstorm
activity and to avoid departing into the threat or circumnavigate in
flight.
5.4 Task: Windshear Avoidance and Encounter
    (a) Condition(s). All.
    (b) Awareness criteria.
    (1) Know the sources of information that indicate the possible
presence of windshear or turbulence.
    (2) Observe the visual indications that usually indicate the
presence of windshear or turbulence.
    (3) Understand the effect of windshear or turbulence on the
performance of the aircraft during low altitude operations.
    (c) Action criteria.
    (1) Avoid indicated areas of possible windshear or turbulence, if
possible.
    (2) Be able to recognize the indications of windshear or turbulence
during takeoff and landing profiles.
    (3) Execute the FCOM procedure for avoiding windshear; and, if not
possible to avoid, execute the FCOM procedure for escaping windshear or
turbulence during low altitude operations.
    (4) Practice avoiding and escaping windshear or turbulence during
low altitude operations to include:
    (i) Takeoff.
    (ii) Departure.
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    (d) Refer to the most current version of the FAA Windshear Training
Aid. Demonstrations and practice are primarily for the purpose of
enabling pilots to avoid windshear encounters. This practice will also
enable pilots to execute the proper escape maneuver should windshear be
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C. Performance Standards for the Emergency Training Drills (See
Sec. Sec.  121.133; 121.135; 121.1201; 121.1203; 121.1205; 121.1333;
121.1337; 121.1351; 121.1365; 121.1367; 121.1381; 121.1383; and
121.1391)

    1. Emergency training equipment must be identical to that installed
in the certificate holder's aircraft on which the flight crewmember is
to be qualified with respect to weight, dimensions, appearance,
features and operation. Equipment may be substituted when it is similar
with respect to weight, dimensions, appearance, features, and
operations, and the pilot has been provided with training on
differences between the training equipment and the actual aircraft
equipment.
2. Performance Drills--Individuals
    (a) Fire Extinguishers
    (1) Environment: The hand fire extinguisher must be charged; but
does not have to contain the actual extinguishing agent.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must complete the
following during the drill for each type of installed hand fire
extinguisher:
    (i) Prepare extinguisher for use (e.g., rotate handle to
pressurize, break tamper seals, pull pin, release safety latch).
    (ii) Operate extinguisher discharge mechanism.
    (iii) Aim and discharge extinguisher at the base of the fire
(actual or simulated) using proper discharge pattern, bottle position,
and flight crewmember body position (appropriate to the location of the
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    (3) Effective training scenarios for firefighting should include
realistic drills with emphasis on combating hidden fires. To provide
realistic training, drills should simulate locations of hidden fires
such as behind sidewall panels, in overhead areas and panels, or in air
conditioning vents. The intent of the training is to provide
crewmembers with the typical obstacles that they would encounter
onboard the aircraft, but it is not intended to have each student tear
apart sidewall panels. A training program should incorporate a method
to assess and combat a hidden fire, such as locating the exact source
of the fire before applying an extinguishing agent. Depending on the
sophistication of the training device, the flight crewmember could use
a manual release tool that is designed to open the enclosed area to
gain access to a fire that is suspected in that region.
    (4) The hand fire extinguisher does not have to be positioned in
the same location as installed in the aircraft. This drill is not
required for the type of hand fire extinguisher used in the
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    (b) Oxygen Systems
    (1) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must complete the
following during the drill for each type of installed oxygen system
equipment:
    (i) Don and activate the oxygen and test for flow, position, seal,
and security of the mask or hood to the face or head.
    (ii) Demonstrate proper precautions.
    (iii) Secure the oxygen bottle, canister, or cartridge (as
appropriate) and position it to monitor the supply.
    (iv) Demonstrate proper handling techniques if using portable solid
state units.
    (v) Deactivate and stow equipment.

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    (2) This drill is not required for the type of protective breathing
equipment used in the firefighting drill that is completed during the
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    (c) Equipment Mountings.
    (1) Environment: Each piece of emergency equipment must be in its
fully secured or pinned condition using the identical bracketing or
mounting system that is used on the aircraft in which the equipment is
installed.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must complete the
following during the drill:
    (i) Completely remove each piece of emergency equipment from its
bracketing or securing system.
    (ii) Secure each piece of emergency equipment in its bracketing and
securing system or properly stow according to certificate holder
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    (3) Unless otherwise specified, it is not necessary to have the
emergency equipment installed within locations or compartments as
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    (d) Flight Deck Oxygen Systems.
    (1) Environment: This drill must provide the flight crewmember with
practice in donning and using the flight deck supplemental oxygen
systems or related vision protection equipment as it would be used in a
smoke-filled or fume-filled flight deck. The flight deck supplemental
oxygen systems equipment must be identical to that installed in the
aircraft with respect to dimensions, appearance, features, controls,
charge duration, and operation.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must complete the
following during the drill for each type of installed oxygen system
equipment:
    (i) Remove the bottle, canister, hood, or mask from the bracket or
stowage.
    (ii) Don and activate the oxygen and test for flow, position, seal,
and security of the mask or hood to the face or head. Additionally, if
smoke goggles are separate from oxygen, they must be donned.
    (iii) Demonstrate proper precautions.
    (iv) Secure the oxygen bottle, canister, or cartridge (as
appropriate) and position it to monitor the supply.
    (v) Demonstrate proper handling techniques if using portable solid
state units.
    (vi) Deactivate and stow equipment.
    (e) Firefighting (Actual Fire).
    (1) Environment: The flight crewmember must complete the
firefighting drill while combating an actual fire. The flight
crewmember must combat the fire using at least one type of hand fire
extinguisher that is appropriate for the type of fire being fought,
while using the type of installed PBE.
    (i) This is a one-time emergency drill requirement that the flight
crewmember must complete for the certificate holder for which the
flight crewmember is employed.
    (ii) For the purpose of this drill, protective breathing equipment
and the hand fire extinguisher must be installed in the appropriate
bracket or stowage compartment or stowage pouch (if not completed
during the equipment mountings drill).
    (iii) The hand fire extinguisher must be charged; but does not have
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    (iv) A self-contained PBE may be substituted with a training smoke
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    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must complete the
following during the drill:
    (i) Recognize the type of fire.
    (ii) Locate source of fire or smoke.
    (iii) Remove PBE from stowage container and pouch (as appropriate).
    (iv) Don the PBE and activate oxygen in proper sequence (activation
of oxygen may be simulated).
    (v) Verify seal.
    (vi) Select appropriate hand fire extinguisher for the class of
fire.
    (vii) Prepare extinguisher for use (e.g., rotate handle to
pressurize, break tamper seals, pull pin, release safety latch).
    (viii) Approach fire or smoke.
    (ix) Combat fire using proper techniques.
    (x) Operate extinguisher discharge mechanism properly.
    (xi) Aim and discharge extinguisher at the base of the fire using
proper discharge pattern, bottle position, and flight crewmember body
position.
    (xii) Maintain an appropriate distance from the fire in order to
complete the task and maintain personal safety.
    (xiii) Be aware of PBE oxygen duration.
    (xiv) Be aware of signals that PBE is no longer generating oxygen
to wearer.
    (xv) Use protective techniques to back away.
    (xvi) Ensure fire is extinguished.
    (xvii) Use proper techniques for PBE removal.
    (xviii) Properly secure equipment.
    (f) Emergency Exits.
    (1) Task (Normal Operation): The flight crewmember must complete
the following drill, with respect to the normal operation of each
flight crewmember emergency exit:
    (i) Identify conditions under which each exit should be opened or
closed, if appropriate.
    (ii) Assess the exterior and interior conditions for obstacles or
hazards to persons or the exit during the opening or closing (e.g.,
jetway, stairs, barrier straps).
    (iii) Follow procedure to ensure flight crewmember awareness at
armed boarding door prior to aircraft pushback (if applicable to the
exit).
    (iv) Identify signal for arming and disarming.
    (v) Coordinate and communicate with other crewmembers.
    (vi) Properly arm and disarm the exit.
    (vii) Verify girt bar is armed or disarmed as appropriate.
    (viii) Verify exit is in the correct mode for intended operation.
    (ix) Use proper techniques for the operating mechanism (such as
handles to open exit and secure in locked position).
    (x) Install safety strap. Stow safety strap.
    (xi) Release locking mechanism and properly use control handles to
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    (2) Environment: The operation of each type of flight crewmember
emergency exit may be conducted as an observation drill that includes
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    (3) Task (Emergency Operation): The flight crewmember must complete
the following drill, with respect to the emergency operation of each
flight crewmember emergency exit:
    (i) Position escape device (if applicable).
    (ii) Verify that girt bar is armed or disarmed as appropriate.
    (iii) Verify the exit is in the correct mode.
    (iv) Identify conditions under which the exit is to be opened in
the emergency mode.
    (v) Use proper voice commands to passengers (as appropriate).
    (vi) Assess conditions outside the exit to determine the exit
usability (e.g., clear of obstruction, fire, aircraft attitude).
    (vii) Open the exit in the armed mode (as applicable) and secure or
stow the exit (as applicable) to ensure a fully open and unobstructed
exit.
    (viii) Hold onto assist handle (if applicable).
    (ix) As applicable, pull the manual inflation handle(s) and verify
deployment, inflation (e.g., ramp, slide).
    (x) Maintain appropriate protective body and hand positions.
    (xi) Follow crew coordination procedures (as appropriate).

    (xii) Access release handle(s) (e.g., Slide disconnect, jettison
tailcone, ventral stairs)
    (xiii) Recognize when it is appropriate to exit the aircraft.
    (xiv) Access escape tapes or escape ropes (if applicable).
    (g) Emergency Evacuation (With Slide)
    (1) Environment: This drill is required when the flight crewmember
is qualifying on an aircraft that is equipped with emergency escape
slides.
    (i) This is a one-time emergency drill requirement that the flight
crewmember must complete for the certificate holder for which the
flight crewmember is employed.
    (ii) Each flight crewmember must complete an emergency evacuation
by egressing the aircraft or approved training device using at least
one type of installed emergency escape slide from an aircraft on which
the flight crewmember will be qualified to serve.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must complete the
following during the drill:
    (i) Observe the airplane exit(s) being opened in the emergency mode
and the associated exit slide, or slide raft being deployed and
inflated or perform the tasks resulting in the completion of these
actions.
    (ii) Egress the aircraft or approved training device and descend
the slide while using the proper method and technique.
    (h) Emergency Evacuation (Without Slide)
    (1) Environment: This drill is required when the flight crewmember
is qualifying on an aircraft that is not equipped with an emergency
escape slide on any emergency exit.
    (i) This is a one-time emergency drill requirement that the flight
crewmember must complete for the certificate holder for which the
flight crewmember will serve.
    (ii) Each flight crewmember must complete an emergency evacuation
by egressing the aircraft or approved training device through an
emergency exit that is not designed to have an escape slide installed
and is representative of the aircraft on which the flight crewmember
will be qualified to serve.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must
satisfactorily accomplish the following during the drill:
    (i) Observe the airplane exit(s) being opened in the emergency
mode.
    (ii) Egress the aircraft or approved training device while using
the proper method and technique.
    (i) Flotation Devices
    (1) Environment: The individual flotation means used for this drill
must be identical to each type of life preserver, flotation device, and
seat cushion installed in the aircraft with respect to weight,
dimensions, controls, types and method of operation.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: Each flight crewmember must complete
the following during the drill:
    (i) Life preservers:
    (A) Recognize removal procedures for individual flotation devices
and also recognize any equipment or furnishings that may complement or
hinder the removal of the flotation device or seat cushion.
    (B) Don and secure life preserver, and inflate using automatic
inflation (if appropriate) of at least one chamber.
    (C) Demonstrate proper arm placement and use of the life preserver.
    (D) Partially inflate, or simulate inflation of, a second chamber
(if appropriate) of life preserver orally.
    (E) Practice deflation technique.
    (F) Locate and describe light activation.
    (ii) Flotation devices:
    (A) Recognize removal procedures for flotation devices or seat
cushions, and also recognize any equipment or furnishings that may
complement or hinder the removal of the flotation device or seat
cushion.
    (B) Demonstrate proper arm placement and use of the flotation
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    (3) The individual flotation means installed may consist of life
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    (j) Ditching Survival (Wet and Dry Training Environments)
    (1) Environment:
    (a) Ditching survival drill in a dry training environment must be
conducted on a surface with sufficient space to conduct the drill
without interference from nearby objects or structures.
    (b) Ditching survival drill in a wet training environment must be
conducted in water with sufficient depth and width under and around the
slide, raft or slide-raft that does not allow participants the ability
to touch the bottom or sides of the water containment structure.
    (i) Ditching survival drill in a wet training environment is a one-
time emergency drill requirement that the flight crewmember must
complete for the certificate holder for which the flight crewmember is
to serve.
    (ii) Raft boarding and subsequent activities must be done in water
for ditching survival drill in a wet training environment.
    (2) Crewmember Performance: The flight crewmember must participate
in the following ditching survival drill for both wet and dry training
environments as applicable to the certificate holder's procedures and
approved extended overwater operations:
    (i) Identify boarding station and board raft.
    (ii) Review the need to crawl and stay low.
    (iii) Distribute the load.
    (iv) Review the need to stay attached to the aircraft as long as
possible, and operation of the quick disconnect.
    (v) Review the need to get clear of fuel-covered water and debris.
    (vi) Locate and deploy the sea anchor.
    (vii) Discuss the importance of upwind and downwind.
    (viii) Retrieve the survival kit and review contents.
    (ix) Identify inflation valve and review operation of inflation
pump and raft repair kit.
    (x) Identify equipment for bailing raft dry (e.g., bailing bucket
or sponge).
    (xi) Install the canopy and discuss methods for collecting rain
water and water purification techniques.
    (xii) Demonstrate how canopy can be used in both hot and cold
climates.
    (xiii) Review the use of signaling devices located in survival
kits.
    (xiv) Discuss the cautions associated with flares and sea dye
marker and proper use.
    (xv) Point out raft lights.
    (xvi) Review alternate signaling devices (e.g., mirrors).
    (xvii) Locate and demonstrate use of heaving line. Review
techniques to retrieve survivors.
    (xviii) Review raft maintenance techniques.

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    (3) Activities prior to raft boarding for both wet and dry training
environments may be done in classroom, aircraft, or aircraft mockup.

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    3. Observation Drills--During the observation drill, the flight
crewmember observes the specific procedural drill

being conducted by other persons in a live setting or through an audio-
visual medium.
    (a) Preparation of Emergency Exits in Emergency Mode.
    (1) Crewmember Performance: Each flight crewmember must observe the
preparation of each type of installed flight crewmember emergency exit
in the emergency mode, as follows:
    (i) Position escape device (if applicable).
    (ii) Verify that girt bar is armed or disarmed (as appropriate).
    (iii) Verify the exit is in the correct mode.
    (iv) Identify conditions under which the exit is to be opened in
the emergency mode.
    (v) Use proper voice commands to passengers (as appropriate).
    (vi) Assess conditions outside the exit to determine the exit
usability (e.g., clear of obstruction, fire, aircraft attitude).
    (vii) Open the exit in the armed mode (as applicable) and secure
and stow the exit (as applicable) to ensure a fully open and
unobstructed exit.
    (viii) Hold onto assist handle (if applicable).
    (ix) Pull the manual inflation handle(s) and verify deployment and
inflation (e.g., ramp, slide).
    (x) Maintain appropriate protective body and hand positions.
    (xi) Follow crew coordination procedures (as appropriate).
    (xii) Access release handle(s) (e.g., slide disconnect, jettison
tailcone, ventral stairs).
    (xiii) Recognize when it is appropriate to exit the aircraft.
    (xiv) Access escape tapes or escape ropes (if applicable).
    (b) Emergency Evacuation Utilizing an Escape Slide (if applicable).
    (1) Crewmember Performance: Each flight crewmember qualifying on an
aircraft equipped with evacuation slides must observe the evacuation of
an aircraft with passengers using a slide. The observation must
include:
    (i) Correct methods of evacuation.
    (ii) Correct methods of entering the slide.
    (iii) Necessity for helpers at the bottom of slide.
    (c) Deployment, inflation, and detachment of slide, raft, or slide-
raft.
    (1) Crewmember Performance: Each flight crewmember must observe the
deployment, inflation, and detachment from the airplane of each type of
installed slide, raft, or slide-raft. This observation must include:
    (i) Proper use of the exit operating handle.
    (ii) Location and color of the inflation handle.
    (ii) Demonstration of forces required to inflate slide or slide-
raft.
    (v) Attachment to aircraft (if applicable).
    (v) Sound of inflating slide, raft, or slide-raft.
    (vi) Proper inflation and position of the slide, raft, or slide-
raft.
    (vii) Location of the ditching handle or laces.
    (viii) Launching points (if required).
    (ix) Procedure to pull ditching handle including secondary actions
that may be required.
    (x) Lanyard and the removal or cutting of lanyard.
    (xi) Righting overturned rafts (if applicable).

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    33. Add appendix S of part 121 to read as follows:

Appendix S to Part 121--Flight Attendant Qualification Performance
Standards

Table of Contents

Introduction
A. What is contained in the Flight Attendant QPS?
B. Can the reader rely solely on this document for flight attendant
qualification and related training requirements?
C. How can I get answers to questions about the contents of this
appendix?
D. Why do we need a QPS for flight attendants?
E. Where can each type of standard be found in the QPS?
F. [Reserved]
G. Where can definitions and acronyms be found?
H. What references are recommended?
I. How must Crew Resource Management (CRM) training be administered?
J. How are these standards used to develop training and evaluation
requirements for flight attendants?
K. What is the continuous analysis process and how is it
incorporated in this QPS? (See Sec.  121.1355.)
Attachment 1. Flight Attendant Training--Evaluation Requirements and
Programmed Hours (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301; 121.1331; 121.1335;
121.1341; 121.1343; and 121.1361)
Attachment 2. Tasks for Flight Attendant Training--Task Requirements
and Performance Standards by Area of Instruction (see Sec. Sec.
121.1301; 121.1331; 121.1333; 121.1341; and 121.1361)
Attachment 3. Training and Evaluation Requirements for Flight
Attendant Training Curricula (Basic Qualification), Categories (New
Hire, Initial, Transition, Emergency, Recurrent, and
Requalification), and Aircraft Operating Experience (see Sec. Sec.
121.1301; 121.1303; 121.1309; 121.1331; 121.1341; 121.1361;
121.1363; 121.1369; 121.1373; and 121.1375)

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Introduction

A. What is contained in the Flight Attendant QPS?

    This QPS contains Information and QPS Requirements.
    1. Information: Explanations that clarify or support regulatory
requirements found in the Code of Federal Regulations or in this Flight
Attendant QPS. Explanations are provided as guidance and are not
regulatory. This guidance appears under the heading ``BEGIN
INFORMATION'' and uses the terms ``should'' or ``may'' to indicate that
it is not mandatory.
    2. QPS Requirements: Flight Attendant Qualification Performance
Standards, contained in this appendix, are regulatory and mandatory.
These requirements appear under the heading ``BEGIN QPS REQUIREMENTS''
and use the terms ``must,'' and ``may not.''

B. Can the reader rely solely on this document for flight attendant
qualification and related training requirements?

    No, do not rely solely on this document for regulatory requirements
in these areas. The reader must also use 14 CFR part 91 and part 121,
subparts G, T, V, X, and BB.

C. How can I get answers to questions about the contents of this
appendix?

    1. You may contact: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service, Air Transportation
Division, AFS-210, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591,
Telephone:(202) 267-8166, Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    2. You may find answers to questions on the:
    (a) Flight Standards Internet Web Site: ``http://www.faa.gov/about/
office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/.'' On this Web Site
you will find Flight Standards Programs, Aviation Safety Inspector
Handbooks, the current Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), Advisory
Circulars, and other sources of FAA information.
    (b) Flight Standards Cabin Safety Web Site: http://www.faa.gov/
safety/programs_initiatives/aircraft_aviation/cabin_safety/. On this
Web Site you will find links to FAA rules and guidance documents, legal
interpretations and other sources of FAA information that are pertinent
to cabin safety. Also linked from this site are additional Department
of Transportation information sources.

D. Why do we need a QPS for flight attendants?

    1. To provide an objective means of establishing performance based
standards for flight attendant training and qualification.
    2. To provide routine and periodic update capability. This
capability is needed to respond to accidents, incidents, or rapidly
occurring changes to equipment and operations. All changes made to this
appendix will be subject to public notice and comment, unless good
cause exists to support a finding that notice and comment would be
impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.
    3. To provide the certificate holder with a minimum set of
standards for developing the following:
    (a) Training programs,
    (b) Performance standards, and
    (c) Evaluation criteria as they relate to the flight attendant job
function.

E. Where can each type of standard be found in the QPS?

    1. Attachment 1 contains general evaluation requirements and
programmed hours for flight attendant training.
    2. Attachment 2 contains tasks for flight attendant training by
area of instruction.
    3. Attachment 3 contains specific instruction and evaluation
requirements for flight attendant training curricula (basic
qualification), categories (new hire, initial, transition, emergency,
recurrent, and requalification), and aircraft operating experience.

F. [Reserved]

G. Where can definitions and acronyms be found?

    You can find definitions in Sec.  121.1205. Acronyms are as
follows:

Acronyms

AED Automated External Defibrillator
AFS 200 Air Transportation Division, Flight Standards Service
ASAP Aviation Safety Action Program
ASRS Aviation Safety Reporting System
CIA Central Intelligence Agency
CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CRM Crew Resource Management
CRS Child Restraint System
CSI Aviation Safety Inspector--Cabin Safety
DOT Department of Transportation
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMK Emergency Medical Kit
FAOM Flight Attendant Operating Manual
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigations
FOQA Flight Operational Quality Assurance
NTSB National Transportation Safety Board
MEL Minimum Equipment List
PBE Protective Breathing Equipment
PED Portable Electronic Devices
PIC Pilot in Command
POC Portable Oxygen Concentrator
POI Principal Operations Inspector
QPS Qualification Performance Standards
TSA Transportation Security Administration

H. What references are recommended?

    The following references (as amended) support the knowledge and
skill standards for tasks. They are strongly recommended for providing
further details for lesson development. To find 14 CFR parts go to
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov; to find Advisory Circulars go to: http://
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars; and to find FAA
handbooks go to: http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/
airline_operators/handbooks/.
    1. 14 CFR part 1, Definitions and Abbreviations
    2. 14 CFR part 121, Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and
Supplemental Operations
    3. FAA Order 8400.10, Volume 3, Air Transportation Operations
Inspector's Handbook
    4. AC 60-28, English Language Skill Standards
    5. AC 120-51, Crew Resource Management Training
    6. AC 120-54, Advanced Qualification Program
    7. AC 120-44A, Air Carrier First Aid Programs
    8. AC 120-47, Survival Equipment for Use in Overwater Operations
    9. AC 120-59, Air Carrier Internal Evaluation Programs
    10. AC 121-29B, Carry-On Baggage
    11. AC121-24B, Passenger Safety Information Briefing and Briefing
Cards
    12. AC 121-33B, Emergency Medical Equipment
    13. AC 121-34B, Emergency Medical Equipment Training
    14. AC 121-35, Management of Passengers During Ground Operations
Without Cabin Ventilation
    15. AC 121-36, Management of Passengers Who May Be Sensitive to
Allergens
    16. AC 120-87, Use of Child Restraint Systems on Aircraft
    17. AC 120-88 A, Preventing Injuries Caused by Turbulence

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I. How must Crew Resource Management (CRM) training be administered?

    The flight attendant must demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
technical and CRM competencies for each particular task.
    1. Certain CRM-related knowledge and skills must be associated with
one or more flight attendant performance tasks and must be evaluated
during flight attendant training as shown in Attachment 2 of this
appendix.
    2. The flight attendant must demonstrate knowledge and skills in
both the technical and CRM competencies for each task. A task is not
completed unless the evaluator has determined that the flight attendant
has demonstrated knowledge and skills in the technical and CRM
competencies.

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    3. CRM refers to the effective use of all available resources,
including human resources, hardware, and information. Human resources
include all other groups routinely working with the flight crew who are
involved in decisions that are required to operate a flight safely. CRM
is not a single task. CRM is a set of competencies that must be evident
in all tasks in this QPS as applied to the individual and the multi-
crew operation.
    4. CRM deficiencies usually contribute to the unsatisfactory
technical performance of a task. Therefore, the CRM competencies are
valuable for debriefing. For debriefing purposes, an amplified list of
these competencies, expressed as behavioral markers, is in AC 120-51,
as amended.
    5. Certificate holders should conduct flight crewmember and flight
attendant CRM scenarios together. When this is not possible,
certificate holders should include information in flight attendant
training that addresses the role of flight crewmembers during emergency
situations.

J. How are these standards used to develop training and evaluation
requirements for flight attendants?

    Training categories provide the framework for the lessons and
modules necessary to train and evaluate flight attendants.
    1. Knowledge (Academic): New hire training and portions of initial,
transition, emergency, requalification, and recurrent training are for
the purpose of acquiring and maintaining the knowledge required for
safe operations. The required areas of instruction, including the CRM
competencies, are combined with the information and procedures
contained in the certificate holder's Flight Attendant Operating Manual
(FAOM),

and other pertinent references to create the knowledge requirements.
Curricula are then developed to support these knowledge requirements
and ensure that knowledge is obtained and maintained.
    2. Cognitive, Procedural, and Motor Skills (Job Performance): The
job performance tasks in basic qualification, requalification, and
recurrent training are for the purpose of combining the knowledge
obtained in the academic training with cognitive, procedural, and motor
skills. The cognitive, procedural, and motor skill requirements should
be developed from the tasks, hazards, and environments required in this
QPS, from the generic flight attendant performance standards, the
certificate holder's FAOM and from other references that directly
address specific tasks, hazards, or environments. Curricula should be
developed to support acquiring these skills and ensuring that knowledge
is maintained.
    3. Training categories contain requirements for two different
segments of training within that training category. These two segments
are ``academic'' training and ``job performance'' training. For
example, a flight attendant receives academic training on a certificate
holder's procedures regarding the preflight crewmember briefing, and
receives a knowledge test on those procedures. In addition, the flight
attendant receives job performance training in the form of ``practice''
of his or her ability to actually perform a preflight crewmember
briefing. In another example, a flight attendant receives academic
training on a certificate holder's procedures regarding opening an
aircraft exit door in the emergency mode, and receives a knowledge test
on those procedures. In addition, the flight attendant receives job
performance training in the form of ``practice'' and a proficiency test
of his or her ability to open the aircraft exit door in the emergency
mode.

K. What is the continuous analysis process and how is it incorporated
in this QPS? (see Sec.  121.1355)

    1. The continuous analysis process is a certificate holder internal
evaluation and improvement process. The continuous analysis process
will enable the certificate holder to maintain and refine the training
process by continually monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of
the process. Various assessment tools (testing, checking, inspection,
documenting, evaluation, and analysis) will be used to validate the
effectiveness of a training program or the need to change a training
program.

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    2. A continuous analysis process is incorporated in this QPS
through integration with the qualification and training program. The
certificate holder is responsible for designating responsibility for
the process. The certificate holder must ensure appropriate and
adequate assessment tools (testing, checking, critique, inspection,
observation, documenting, evaluation, and analysis) are utilized to
enable the certificate holder to validate the effectiveness of the
qualification and training program, or the need to change that program.
The certificate holder must describe the attributes of the continuous
analysis process in the certificate holder's FAA approved training
program.

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    3. Components of a Continuous Analysis Process.
    (a) Qualification and training program as approved by the
Administrator.
    (1) Attributes of the continuous analysis process.
    (i) Who is responsible?
    (ii) Who has authority to change the process?
    (iii) Description of the process.
    (iv) Controls. Policy, procedure, training, evaluation.
    (v) Documenting and Measurement.
    (vi) Interfaces between Departments. Consistency (policy,
procedures, manuals).
    (A) Across Departments.
    (B) Across Divisions.
    (b) Assessment tools (adequate and appropriate).
    (1) Testing.
    (2) Checking.
    (3) Critique.
    (4) Inspection and observation.
    (5) Documenting.
    (6) Evaluation and analysis.
    (c) Modification and adjustment of the qualification and training
program.
    (d) Approval for modification and adjustment.

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Attachment 1 of Appendix S to part 121

Flight Attendant Training Evaluation Requirements and Programmed Hours
(Sec.  121.1331)

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A. Evaluation Requirements (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331,
121.1341, 121.1343, 121.1361)

    1. Proficiency Checks.
    If an evaluator conducting proficiency checks provides training,
the training must be conducted as follows:
    (a) No more than two tasks may be trained and no more than a total
of three attempts (including the first unsatisfactory, a rehearsal, and
a final assessment) in each of the tasks are permitted.
    (b) Three or more unsatisfactory tasks, or failure to demonstrate
satisfactory performance in three attempts at any one task, makes the
check unsatisfactory.
    2. Proficiency Tests.
    (a) Evaluators who conduct proficiency tests may not provide
training to the flight attendant during the test.
    (b) If, in the judgment of the evaluator, the flight attendant's
performance of any task during a proficiency test is unsatisfactory,
the test in that task is failed.
    (c) When a flight attendant fails a proficiency test, the flight
attendant must be retrained in the task and reevaluated on the schedule
specified in the certificate holder's approved training program.
    3. Knowledge Checks.
    Evaluators who conduct knowledge checks during aircraft operating
experience may provide training to the flight attendant during the
knowledge check as follows:
    (a) No more than two tasks may be trained, and no more than a total
of three attempts to complete a knowledge check in each of the tasks is
allowed.
    (b) Three or more unsatisfactory tasks, or failure to
satisfactorily complete a knowledge check in three attempts at any one
task, makes the check unsatisfactory.
    4. Qualified Evaluators.
    Evaluations may only be conducted by those persons as outlined in
Table 3A of this Attachment.

B. Programmed Hours (see Sec. Sec.  121.1335, 121.1361)

    1. Baseline and Minimum Programmed Hours (see Sec. Sec.  121.1335,
121.1361). Table 1A sets out the baseline and Table 1B sets out the
minimum programmed hours for each category of training by segment
(academic and job performance). The baseline programmed hours may be
reduced after demonstration that the reduction is warranted and
approved by the Administrator. The FAA may

approve a reduction in baseline programmed hours if the certificate
holder demonstrates that the reduction is warranted. The FAA will not
approve a reduction in the programmed hours below the minimum
programmed hours.
    2. Required hours for requalification training (see Sec. Sec.
121.1309, 121.1361). The hours established for requalification training
(Sec.  121.1309) are for individuals in specific circumstances.
Therefore, there are no programmed hours in Table 1A and 1B for
requalification training.
    3. Required hours for differences and special training (see
Sec. Sec.  121.1337, 121.1361). The hours established for differences
and special training are in addition to the previously approved
programmed hours for the approved training program. For differences
training (Sec.  121.1391), the programmed hours remain in the
differences category of training. For special training (Sec.
121.1337(c)), the certificate holder integrates the training into the
existing categories in Table 1A. Therefore, there are no programmed
hours in Table 1A or Table 1B for differences and special training.
    4. Security training. Security training programmed hours required
for crewmembers by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may
not be included in the required programmed hours contained in Tables 1A
and 1B.

                           Table 1A--Flight Attendants Baseline Programmed Hours* by Category of Training and Training Segment
                                                                  [See Sec.   121.1335]
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                                                                                Category of training
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                                                           Initial                        Transition                       Recurrent
          Training segment                       --------------------------                 (each    ---------------------------------------------------
                                       New hire                    Each      Emergency    additional                  2 to 5       6 to 9      10 to 13
                                                    General      aircraft     training     aircraft      1 type       types        types        types
                                                     topics        type                     type)       aircraft     aircraft     aircraft     aircraft
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Academic...........................           20            8            8          8**            8            8            8            8            8
Job Performance....................           20            4            4         16**            4            4            5            6            7
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total..........................           40           12           12         24**           12           12           13           14           15
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*Programmed hours do not include differences training, as required in Sec.   121.1391.
**Academic and job performance programmed hours are each reducible by 1 hour if the flight attendant is not qualified to serve in extended overwater
  operations.

                           Table 1B--Flight Attendants Minimum Programmed Hours* by Category of Training and Training Segment
                                                                  [See Sec.   121.1335]
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                                                                                Category of training
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Initial                        Transition                       Recurrent
          Training segment                       --------------------------                 (each    ---------------------------------------------------
                                       New hire                    Each      Emergency    additional                  2 to 5       6 to 9      10 to 13
                                                    General      aircraft     training     aircraft      1 type       types        types        types
                                                     topics        type                     type)       aircraft     aircraft     aircraft     aircraft
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Academic...........................           16                         6                         6
Job Performance....................           16          Not            2          Not            2                    Not reducible.
                                                    reducible                 reducible
    Total..........................           32                         8                         8
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 *Programmed hours do not include differences training, as required in Sec.   121.1391.

    5. Periods of time when training is not occurring, such as lunch or
travel between facilities, do not count toward required programmed
hours.

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    6. Programmed hours for flight attendants are divided into academic
and job performance segments for each training category. These segments
are specifically designed to allow flexibility in instructional design
regarding integration of academic and job performance programmed hour
requirements. The job performance segment includes the practice and
proficiency requirements in Attachment 3 of this appendix.
    7. A reduction to the 8 hour minimum of initial training on
aircraft types may be appropriate for several reasons. For example, a
certificate holder may operate several types of aircraft from the same
manufacturer with similar cabin configurations and equipment, or a
certificate holder may carefully design a training approach that
incorporates the use of extensive training on a ``base'' aircraft type
upon which training on other aircraft types is based. The 12 and 8
hours apply to each aircraft type. Aircraft operating experience is
required on each aircraft type for which a flight attendant receives
initial training.
    8. If the flight attendant has already served in an active duty
status as a flight attendant for the certificate holder for at least
180 days, that flight attendant is eligible for transition training on
a new aircraft type. Aircraft operating experience is not required for
each aircraft type for which a flight attendant receives transition
training. A flight attendant does not have to be a required flight
attendant in accordance with Sec.  121.391 to ``serve,'' the flight
attendant only needs to ``perform the duties of a required flight
attendant.'' Transition training has the same required number of hours
and subjects for aircraft specific training as initial training, a 12-
hour baseline required for each aircraft type which can be reduced to
an 8-hour minimum. A reduction to the 8-hour minimum of transition
training on aircraft types may be appropriate. For example, the new
aircraft type may be very similar to a different aircraft type on which
the flight attendant is already qualified.
    9. If the flight attendant has not served as a flight attendant for
the certificate holder for at least 180 days, including days off or
days on reserve, and the certificate holder wants to qualify the flight
attendant on a new aircraft type, then the flight attendant must have
initial training on that aircraft type and the associated aircraft
operating experience by type.

Attachment 2 of Appendix S to Part 121

Tasks for Flight Attendant Training Task Requirements and Performance
Standards by Area of Instruction

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I. Introduction (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331,121.1333,
121.1341, 121.1361)
II. General Task Requirements (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331,
121.1333, 121.1341, 121.1361, 121.1373)
    A. Area of Instruction: Flight Attendant Duties and
Responsibilities--Normal Operations (see Sec.  121.1363)
    1. Subject: Preflight
    2. Subject: Pre-Movement on the Surface
    3. Subject: Ground Movement
    4. Subject: Inflight
    5. Subject: Arrival
    6. Subject: During Stops
    7. Subject: Federal Aviation Regulations
    8. Subject: General Contents, Control and Maintenance of
Applicable Portions of the Certificate Holder's Manual
    9. Subject: Contents of the Certificate Holder's Operations
Specifications
    10. Subject: Crew Resource Management
    11. Subject: Theory of Flight
    B. Area of Instruction: Flight Attendant Duties and
Responsibilities--Abnormal Situations (see Sec.  121.1369)
    1. Subject: Handling Passengers Whose Conduct May Jeopardize
Safety
    2. [Reserved]
    C. Flight Attendant Duties and Responsibilities--Emergency (see
Sec.  121.1373)
    1. Subject: Emergency Equipment
    2. Subject: Emergency Situations
III. Aircraft Specific Task Requirements (see Sec.  121.1369)
    A. For Each Aircraft Type
    1. Subject: A General Description of the Aircraft
    2. [Reserved]
    B. [Reserved]
IV. Emergency Training Drill Requirements (see Sec.  121.1373)
V. Emergency Training Drills--General (see Sec.  121.1373)
    A. Subject: Job Performance Drills
    B. Subject: One Time Job Performance Drills
    C. Subject: Observation Drills
VI. Emergency Training Drills--Aircraft Specific. Subject: Exit
Device Operation (see Sec.  121.1373)

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I. Introduction (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331, 121.1333, 121.1361)

    A. This attachment establishes task requirements and performance
standards. Sections II. General Task Requirements and III. Aircraft
Specific Task Requirements of this attachment list the academic
requirements to the subtask level. Sections IV. Emergency Training
Drills Requirements, V. Emergency Training Drills--General, and VI.
Emergency Training Drills--Aircraft Specific list the performance
requirements to the subtask level. Attachment 3 lists the tasks that
must be trained and evaluated for each training category. Attachment 3
includes tables that contain the various combinations of academic and
job performance tasks taken from attachment 2, that, when combined,
make up the requirements for training in each of the required training
categories. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331, 121.1333, 121.1341,
121.1361)
    B. Each certificate holder must have a training program that
includes the areas of instruction, subjects, tasks, subtasks, and
performance standards in this attachment. The certificate holder must
use this Attachment to determine the tasks on which each flight
attendant must be trained and evaluated for each training category in
accordance with their FAA approved training program. The tasks listed
in the FAOM must reflect the tasks included in this attachment, as
amended and include standard operating procedures, abnormal procedures,
non-normal procedures, and emergency procedures, as well as the
authorizations contained in the certificate holder's operations
specifications. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331)
    C. Training under each task is required except when a particular
piece of equipment is not on an aircraft in which the flight attendant
is to serve or a procedure is not applicable to operations conducted by
the certificate holder for the aircraft on which the flight attendant
serves. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301,121.1361)
    D. The flight attendant must demonstrate that he or she is able to
meet the academic and job performance standards in this QPS. (see
Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1335, 121.1341, 121.1343, 121.1361)
    E. In Attachment 3, training is required in all areas for persons
who are qualifying for the first time in a flight attendant duty
position for a certificate holder, and selected portions are required
for persons required to complete requalification, transition, and
recurrent training. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1303, 121.1309,
121.1341, 121.1361, 121.1363, 121.1369, 121.1373, 121.1375)
    F. Recurrent training job performance segments must include
training and evaluation at the subtask level. Recurrent training
academic segments must include training and evaluation at the task
level. Recurrent training academic subjects are identified on table 3E
of Attachment 3 by a ``T.'' (see Sec. Sec.  121.1303, 121.1361,
121.1375)

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    1. The FAA anticipates that recurrent training academic tasks will
be developed through an analysis of events, reports, feedback, issues,
or changes to certificate holder safety policies, procedures,
regulations, or FAA guidance that has occurred in the previous year to
determine what should be incorporated in the appropriate training
programs.
    2. This gives certificate holders the flexibility to determine what
will be included at the subtask level for recurrent academic tasks. The
certificate holder may choose to use the subtasks listed in the Flight
Attendant QPS as a guide, but the certificate holder is not required to
use these specific subtasks for training and evaluation.

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    G. Recurrent training must include all changes made to the subject
matter in the training categories in the basic qualification curriculum
since the person received basic qualification training. Each subject in
recurrent training must be covered every year. Certain tasks, as
indicated in table 3E, must be trained and evaluated at least once
every 3 years. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1303, 121.1361,121.1375)
    H. A knowledge test must be in the form of a written, oral, or
computer administered test in each area of instruction. The form,
content and method of administration must be approved by the
Administrator in each area of instruction. Each test must contain at
least one question on each task within a subject. The certificate
holder must develop an examination question repository that includes a
minimum number of 2 questions for each required question. (see
Sec. Sec.  121.1341, 121.1343, 121.1361)

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    I. This repository will allow random selection of questions when
creating examinations. This allows students in a particular examination
to receive a different set of exam questions or the same exam questions
in a different order. This also permits students to be retested with
questions that are different from questions they received on a prior
examination.

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    J. An individual must complete the knowledge test. To complete the
knowledge test, a score of 80% or better in each area of instruction is
required and the test must be corrected to 100% by a person qualified
to administer the examination. Correction of incorrect answers must
include a discussion of which answer is correct and why, and why the
person's original answer was incorrect. Retraining is required in each
area of instruction for which a score of 80% or better is not achieved.
Retraining is followed by reevaluation of the flight attendant in each
retrained area of instruction. The form and content of the reevaluation
must be approved by the Administrator. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1341,
121.1343, 121.1361)
    K. The certificate holder must conduct a proficiency test so that
the flight attendant physically performs the required task and meets
the performance standards in Attachment 2 of the Flight Attendant QPS.
(see Sec. Sec.  121.1341,121.1361)

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    L. Section 121.1209 of this part requires a flight attendant to be
able to read, write, and understand the English language. The flight
attendant may demonstrate English language proficiency in several ways.
For example, an individual's successful completion of approved
crewmember training conducted solely in English would be a successful
demonstration of the flight attendant's ability to read, write, and
understand the English language.
    M. If there is doubt about a flight attendant's ability to read
English, the flight attendant should read aloud a short paragraph from
an appropriate source, such as a safety related announcement. If there
is doubt about the flight attendant's ability to write in English, the
person evaluating the flight attendant should read a short statement
and have the flight attendant write it in English. The certificate
holder should have in place a process to ensure a final determination
of whether the applicant meets the English language requirement for
those times when the test indicates to the person evaluating the flight
attendant that the flight attendant is not able to read, write,
understand, or speak the English language.

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II. General Task Requirements (see Sec. Sec.  121.1301, 121.1331,
121.1333, 121.1341, 121.1361, 121.1373)

A. Area of Instruction: Flight Attendant Duties and Responsibilities--
Normal Operations

1. Subject: Preflight
(a) Task: General (Preflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Review all certificate holder issued memorandums and orders.
    (2) Verify currency of FAOM.
    (3) Ensure presence of certificate holder required items.
    (4) Attend or provide crewmember briefing.
    (5) Stow crew baggage and personal carry-on baggage properly.
    (6) Stow the FAOM properly so it is accessible when performing
duties.
    (7) Identify seats with movable aisle armrests for seating of
passengers with disabilities.
    (8) Adjust cabin lighting in accordance with certificate holder's
procedures.
    (9) Report safety discrepancies to the PIC.
    (10) Report any discrepancies in the aircraft cabin, systems, and
equipment in accordance with certificate holder procedures.
    (11) Cabin position specific duties as defined in the FAOM.
(b) Task: Crewmember Briefing (Preflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Security procedures.
    (2) Communication procedures.
    (3) Emergency procedures.
    (4) MELs with any effect on cabin safety equipment or procedures.
    (5) Flight information.
    (6) Review and follow procedures concerning supernumerary
personnel.
(c) Task: Cabin and Galley Security (Preflight)
    Subtask: Implement cabin and galley security procedures in
accordance with certificate holder's security program.
(d) Task: Check of Emergency Equipment (Preflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Proper preflight techniques.
    (2) Procedures to be followed if equipment fails to meet preflight
requirements.
    (3) Check the flight attendant jumpseat and restraint system,
including automatic seat retraction, proper operation, no missing or
broken components on flight attendant jump seat, and presence of
jumpseat headrest.
    (4) Check flight attendant panel to ensure switches, controls, and
indicators are working.
    (5) Verify no abnormal indications are present on any panels or
gauges.
    (6) Check portable oxygen equipment.
    (7) Check fire extinguishers.
    (8) Check first aid kits.
    (9) Check EMK.
    (10) Check AEDs.
    (11) Check megaphones.
    (12) Check PBEs.
    (13) Check ELTs.
    (14) Visual check of crash ax.
    (15) Check emergency lighting system.
    (16) Check emergency flashlights.
    (17) Check survival kits.
    (18) Verify position of circuit breakers.
    (19) Check communication systems, including passenger address and
interphone systems.
    (20) Ensure chimes, chime indicator lights, and associated
annunciator panel indicators are working.
    (21) Check general condition of emergency exits in the passenger
and galley areas.
    (22) Check assist handles.
    (23) Check lavatory fire detection system, flapper doors, ashtrays,
and placards.
    (24) Check for flotation equipment, as required.
    (25) Check that class B cargo compartments are clear for crew fire
fighting.
    (26) Check emergency equipment stowage areas for unapproved items.
(e) Task: Check of Safety Equipment (Preflight).
    Subtasks:
    (1) Check presence of and prepare demonstration equipment.
    (2) Check audio/visual safety demonstration equipment.
    (3) Verify that the universal precaution kit and CPR masks, or the
kit that contains these items, is onboard.
    (4) Verify that onboard wheelchair is present and properly secured.
(f) Task: Galley Check (Preflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Ensure all latches, locks, and flapper doors work properly.
    (2) Ensure only approved items are stowed in ovens.
    (3) Check circuit breakers located in the galley.
    (4) Ensure lower lobe galley lift works properly.
(g) Task: Check of Cabin and Cabin Systems (Preflight)
    Subtasks:

    (1) Check circuit breakers located in the cabin.
    (2) Check temperature and ventilation controls.
    (3) Check lighting systems to ensure proper working condition.
    (4) Check photo luminescent emergency pathway lighting systems, and
preflight and charging procedures.
    (5) Ensure all lock-out mechanisms are engaged on emergency exit
seats.
    (6) Stow inflight service and entertainment items.
2. Subject: Pre-Movement on the Surface
(a) Task: General (Pre-Movement on the Surface)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Ensure minimum required number of flight attendants are onboard
during the entire boarding process.
    (2) Assume proper station during passenger boarding.
    (3) Identify possible able bodied passengers.
    (4) Provide all required announcements to passengers.
    (5) Provide all required individual passenger briefings.
(b) Task: Passenger Boarding (Pre-Movement on the Surface)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Observe passengers for acceptance according to regulation and
certificate holder policy (e.g., intoxicated passengers and
unaccompanied minors).
    (2) Monitor carry-on baggage for excessive size, quantity, or
evidence of hazardous materials.
    (3) Monitor exit seat occupants according to certificate holders
approved exit seat program.
    (4) Monitor passenger behavior and maintain situational awareness.
    (5) Report passengers who appear to be intoxicated or are otherwise
disruptive immediately to the PIC and customer service personnel.
    (6) Ensure certificate holder procedures are followed regarding the
passenger use of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC).
    (7) Ensure certificate holder procedures are followed regarding
child restraint systems.
    (8) Ensure certificate holder procedures are followed regarding lap
held children.
    (9) Ensure lap held children are distributed with regard to oxygen
availability.
    (10) Comply with certificate holder procedures for child and infant
flotation equipment.
    (11) Ensure certificate holder procedures are followed regarding
passenger count.
    (12) Conduct compliance check to ensure carry-on baggage is
properly stowed.
    (13) Ensure that use of portable electronic devices is in
compliance with certificate holder's procedures.
    (14) Conduct appropriate passenger briefing for exit seat
occupants.
    (15) Verify (must be verified by the assigned required crewmember)
that all exit seat occupants meet exit seat criteria, prior to aircraft
movement on the surface.
    (16) Ensure proper handling of passengers with additional needs,
such as armed passengers, prisoners, escorts, passengers with personal
oxygen, and unaccompanied minors.
    (17) Ensure any medical oxygen being used by a passenger was
supplied by the certificate holder and follow appropriate procedures
for use.
    (18) Ensure the PIC is notified that medical oxygen or POC is in
use.
    (19) Ensure the passenger using medical oxygen or POC is seated per
the certificate holder's procedures.
    (20) Ensure the medical oxygen bottles or POC are properly located
and secured when they are being used and before and after use.
    (21) Ensure no persons are allowed to smoke within 10 feet of any
oxygen or POC in use.
    (22) Apply weight and balance procedures as directed by the PIC.
    (23) Ensure compartment restraints are secured for compliance with
carry-on baggage regulation.
    (24) Ensure all items carried on by the passenger are properly
stowed (e.g., purses and assistive devices).
    (25) Ensure unusual items (e.g., organs for transplant) are stowed
in accordance with certificate holder's approved carry-on baggage
program.
    (26) Follow approved method for removing carry-on baggage that
cannot be stowed.
    (27) Verify (must be verified by assigned required crewmember) that
all carry-on baggage is stowed prior to closing last passenger entry
door.
(c) Task: Passengers With Disabilities (Pre-Movement on the Surface)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Review part 382 of 14 CFR, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
Disability in Air Travel.
    (2) Review certificate holder responsibilities regarding compliance
with 14 CFR 382, including the role of the compliance resolution
official (CRO).
    (3) Review crewmember responsibilities regarding compliance with 14
CFR 382.
    (4) Review cabin accommodations, such as onboard wheelchairs,
accessible lavatories, movable armrests, and collapsible armrests.
    (5) Review types of service animals, including unique service
animals, lap-held service animals, and emotional support service
animals.
    (6) Review location and placement of service animals.
    (7) Review types of assistive devices that are designed for, and
used by, people with disabilities.
    (8) Review location and placement of assistive devices, including
specific certificate holder procedures regarding stowage of a
passenger's folding wheelchair in the cabin.
    (9) Review exclusion of assistive devices from the number of carry-
on items that each passenger is allowed to bring onboard.
    (10) Review use of orthotic positioning devices by people with
disabilities.
    (11) Review passenger briefings for people with disabilities.
    (12) Review procedures for handling passenger disputes regarding
compliance with 14 CFR 382.
(d) Task: Galley Security (Pre-Movement on the Surface)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Ensure all catering and galley supplies are stowed properly.
    (2) Ensure latches and locks are positioned properly.
    (3) Ensure secondary locking mechanisms are engaged.
    (4) Ensure carts are secured on permanent tie downs for surface
movement and take-off.
    (5) Ensure curtains and doors are properly secured.
(e) Task: Preparation of Exits (Pre-Movement on the Surface)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Ensure doors are closed.
    (2) Ensure timely arming of exits, including positioning of warning
devices and cross check requirements.
    (3) Ensure passengers are seated with seat belts fastened.
    (4) Ensure no items are improperly stowed at jumpseats, passenger
seats, lavatories or galleys.
    (5) Signal or communicate with flight crew regarding cabin
readiness for aircraft movement.
(f) Task: Compliance Check (Pre-Movement on the Surface)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Ensure that a normal or emergency means of egress is available
when passengers are on board the aircraft.
    (2) Ensure proper closure of overhead compartments and closets.
    (3) Ensure that all carry on baggage is properly stowed.

    (4) Ensure that all passengers, except those meeting lap child
criteria, are seated with seat belts fastened.
    (5) Ensure that seat belt extensions have been provided to all
passengers who need them.
3. Subject: Ground Movement
(a) Task: General (Ground Movement)
    Subtask:
    (1) Flight attendants must occupy assigned jumpseats during taxi
unless performing safety related duties.
    (2) Flight attendants must understand the impact of conducting non-
safety related duties during taxi.
(b) Task: Passenger Information (Ground Movement)
    Subtask:
    (1) Use public address system properly.
    (2) Provide appropriate information:
    (i) Compliance with Fasten Seat Belt and No Smoking signs.
    (ii) Stowage of tray tables.
    (iii) Positioning seat backs in the upright position (leg rests
retracted).
    (iv) Location of emergency exits.
    (v) Proper use of portable electronic devices.
    (vi) Stowage of carry-on baggage.
    (vii) Smoking restrictions.
    (viii) Use of oxygen (if applicable).
    (ix) Availability of flotation devices.
    (3) Use safety video correctly.
    (4) Ensure safety demonstration is coordinated with announcement.
    (5) Give safety demonstration from approved location.
    (6) Assume proper position during the safety demonstration to
ensure even distribution of flight attendants.
    (7) Give safety demonstration at individual seats if passengers'
view is obstructed.
    (8) Ensure additional information regarding extended over water
flights is provided.
    (9) Ensure that any passengers needing the assistance of another to
move quickly to an exit during an emergency and any attendants are
briefed on the routes to each appropriate exit, the most appropriate
time to begin moving to the exit, and inquire as to the most
appropriate way to assist that person.
(c) Task: Sterile Flight Deck Procedures (Ground Movement)
    Subtask:
    Comply with sterile flight deck procedures.
(d) Task: Compliance Check (Ground Movement)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Ensure that all exits are accessible.
    (2) Ensure carry-on baggage is stowed.
    (3) Ensure that certificate holder procedures are followed
regarding child restraint systems.
    (4) Ensure that portable electronic devices are turned off and
stowed.
    (5) Ensure that overhead bins are closed and latched.
    (6) Ensure tray tables are stowed and secured.
    (7) Ensure seat backs are in the upright position (leg rests
retracted).
    (8) Ensure seat belts are fastened.
    (9) Ensure lap seated infants and children are held or secured in a
seat.
    (10) Ensure all galley service items have been picked up and
stowed.
    (11) Ensure galley equipment is secured.
    (12) Ensure that all cabin divider systems are secured open.
    (13) Ensure that all video screens are retracted.
    (14) Ensure that all lavatories are vacant.
    (15) Ensure that cabin lighting is adjusted as per certificate
holder procedures.
    (16) Return to flight attendant jumpseat.
    (17) Secure barrier strap.
    (18) Don seat belt and shoulder harness.
    (19) Signal or communicate with flight crew regarding cabin
readiness for take-off.
    (20) Perform silent review.
    (21) Assume flight attendant protective brace position.
4. Subject: Inflight
(a) Task: General (Inflight)
    Subtask:
    Secure flight attendant restraint system upon leaving jumpseat in
accordance with certificate holder procedures.
(b) Task: Inflight Procedures (Inflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Review flight deck entry and communication procedures.
    (2) Review procedures for flight attendants to enter and secure
flight deck door, including requesting a briefing on the location,
donning and use of the fixed oxygen system available for the flight
attendant's emergency use when one flight crewmember has to leave the
flight deck.
    (3) Check cabin and passengers periodically throughout the flight.
    (4) Check lavatories periodically throughout the flight for
potential fire hazards, overly filled trash receptacles, flapper doors
that will not close, evidence of smoking or tampering with smoke
detectors.
    (5) Collect and stow service items properly.
(c) Task: Passenger Information (Inflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Provide after take-off announcement(s).
    (2) Provide seat belt announcement when seat belt sign is turned on
or off according to certificate holder procedures.
    (3) Coordinate proper timing of passenger removal of shoulder
harnesses.
(d) Task: Passenger Handling Procedures (Inflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Follow proper certificate holder's alcohol procedures.
    (2) Ensure passengers seated in exit seats meet exit seat criteria.
    (3) Follow proper certificate holder's passenger handling and
reporting procedures.
    (4) Follow the certificate holder's program outlining flight
attendant duties regarding the use of portable electronic devices
(PED).
    (5) Ensure passengers are given information about times,
conditions, and limitations on PED use.
    (6) Understand the regulations regarding PEDs, including the
effects of the use of PEDs on aircraft avionics during critical phases
of flight.
    (7) Ensure passengers terminate the use of any devices suspected of
causing interference.
    (8) Coordinate between cabin and flight deck with regard to PED
use.
(e) Task: Proper Use of Service Carts and Service Equipment (Inflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Secure unattended carts properly.
    (2) Engage permanent tie-downs or pop-up tie-downs correctly.
    (3) Secure galley compartments when not in use.
    (4) Secure food and beverage items when not in use.
    (5) Comply with galley lift restrictions.
    (6) Ensure that at least one flight attendant is not more than 10
feet away from service cart when in use.
    (7) Stow service carts properly.
    (8) Set brakes properly.
    (9) Latch cart doors and utilize secondary locks.
    (10) Report any malfunctioning galley equipment including
restraints and brakes.
(f) Task: Communication and Coordination Procedures (Inflight)
    Subtasks:

    (1) Communicate with flight crew regarding turbulence.
    (2) Communicate with flight crew regarding potential security
threats or disruptive passengers.
    (3) Communicate with flight crew regarding any abnormal or
emergency situation.
    (4) Report maintenance discrepancies (airworthiness and non-
airworthiness).
(g) Task: Pre-landing (Inflight)
    Subtasks:
    (1) Provide appropriate pre-landing announcements for initial
descent.
    (2) Perform lavatory vacancy check.
    (3) Adjust cabin lighting.
    (4) Collect all service items.
    (5) Close and secure galley compartments properly.
    (6) Set primary and secondary locks.
    (7) Ensure carts are secured on permanent tie downs for landing and
surface movement.
    (8) Ensure curtains and doors are properly secured.
    (9) Turn off electrical appliances not in use.
    (10) Comply with Fasten Seat Belt signs.
    (11) Re-verify that passengers seated in exit seats meet exit seat
criteria.
    (12) Reengage lock out mechanism at exit seats.
    (13) Ensure only approved child restraint systems are in use and
are properly positioned.
    (14) Ensure lap infants are held or secured in seat.
    (15) Ensure tray tables are stowed and secured.
    (16) Place seat backs in the upright position (leg rests
retracted).
    (17) Discontinue use of PEDs.
    (18) Stow carry-on baggage.
(h) Task: Sterile Flight Deck Procedures (Inflight)