Contents
During what phases of flight is a sterile cockpit most critical?
Description. The Sterile Cockpit/Flight Deck concept involves the restriction of flight crew member activity to that which is operationally essential during busy phases of flight – taxi out, take off, initial climb, intermediate and final approach, landing, and taxi in.
What is the purpose of a sterile cockpit?
“Sterile cockpit” is a mandatory aviation procedure for all U.S. airlines. It has nothing to do with germs or viruses but is all about keeping the air crew’s environment free of distractions that might compromise safety. The idea has occasionally been applied to ambulance operations and has much that can benefit EMS.
When did the Sterile Cockpit Rule come into effect?
Sterile Cockpit Rule. The Sterile Cockpit Rule is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation requiring aircraft pilots to refrain from non-essential activities in the cockpit during critical phases of flight, normally below 10,000 feet (3,050 m). The FAA imposed the rule in 1981, after reviewing a series of accidents…
What is the FAA sterile flight deck rule?
The Sterile Cockpit Rule is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation requiring aircraft pilots to refrain from non-essential activities in the cockpit during critical phases of flight, normally below 10,000 feet (3,050 m).
Can a captain make a PA announcement in a sterile cockpit?
Remember, below 10,000 feet if it’s not directly related to flight safety, it’s in violation with the sterile cockpit rule. “Beautiful day making approach into familiar station, Captain elects to make a PA announcement to passengers while flying the aircraft.
What was the rule for pilots in 1974?
It also bans crew members or pilots from “eating meals and holding non-essential communications with cabin crews”. It states this rule applies below 10,000 feet, and during taxi, take-off and landing. The regulation was introduced in 1974 in response to the crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 212.