CABIN SAFETY INSPECTORS HANDBOOK

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

AIRCRAFT CABIN INSPECTION CHECKLIST

PRE FLIGHT (BASE / AIRCRAFT)

1. FACTUAL DETAILS

Operator: Flight Number:

Aircraft type: Aircraft Registration:

Pilot-in-command: Senior Cabin Attendant:

Departure Station: Destination Station:

Date of Inspection:

2. BRIEFING (As applicable):

S.No Items CAR references Observations

2.1 Carried out appropriately CAR Section 7 Series M Annex

B point 3

2.2 Review of C/A knowledge – SEP, CAR Section 7 Series M

First Aid and SOP’s.

2.3 Validity of SEP Card. CAR Section 7 Series M Annex

C

3. EMERGENCY CABIN EQUIPMENT - As per Aircraft LOPA

S.No Items CAR references Observations

3.1 LOPA displayed at a prominent

place

3.2 Fire Extinguishers CAR Section 8 Series ‘O’

Part 2 para 6.2.2 (b)
(For correct type/loc/
Serviceability etc.)

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3.3 First aid kits/Physician kits CAR Section 2 Series ‘X’

Part 3, para 5.7,5.8
(For loc/seal/valid Certification,
etc.)

3.4 Portable oxygen Bottles/masks Manufacturer/ operator

document / CAR Section 8,
(For loc/nos./ Serviceability status Series O, part II
etc.)

3.5 Megaphones Manufacturer/ operator

document / CAR Section 8,
(For loc/nos./ Serviceability) Series O, part II

3.6 Exits including emergency exits Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For placarding, controls, seal
Condition etc)

3.7 Evacuation slides Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For general condition/ gauge
indication)

3.8 Life jackets Section 8 Series O part 2

Para6.5.2.2
(For adequate nos./Loc/random
check of general Condition)

3.9 Life Rafts

(For loc/general condition Section 8 Series O part 2

including lanyards) Para6.5.3.1

3.10 Electric Torches / Flashlights CAR section 8 series I part

II para 13.3 (e)
(For nos./loc/Serviceability)

3.11 Lavatory smoke Detection, alarm Manufacturer/ operator

and extinguish system document

(For Serviceability)

3.12 Pax Oxygen Service Units Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For operational status/service
pins etc.)

3.13 Floor escape path Lighting/ Manufacturer/ operator

Emergency exits lighting document

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(For Serviceability)

3.14 PBE/Smoke Hood Manufacturer/ operator

document

3.15 Infant Life jackets Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For adequate nos./Loc/random
check of general Condition)

3.16 Life Line (As applicable) Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For general condition)

3.17 Emergency Locator Transmitter Section 8 Series O part 2

para6.17
(For nos./loc/Serviceability)

4. CABIN EQUIPMENT:

S.No Items CAR references Observations

4.1 Cabin attendant seats /Harnesses

(For general condition including Section 8 Series O part 2

retract mechanism, inertia locks) para6.16

4.2 Passenger Safety Briefing cards Section 2 Series X Part 7 para3

(For required information

/availability in each seat)

4.3 Passenger seats including seat Manufacturer/ operator

belts & tray tables document

(For general
condition/serviceability with
emphasis on seats at Emergency
exits for non extending type)

4.4 Extension seat belt Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For general
condition/serviceability)

4.5 Lavatory “No Smoking”

Aircraft Rule 25
signs/decals

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(For general condition including

trash containers)

4.6 Intercom and PA system Manufacturer/ operator

document
(For serviceability)

4.7 Signage ( For arm/disarm doors) Manufacturer/ operator

document

5 AIRCRAFT GALLEY

Check for condition and serviceability of:

S.No Items CAR references Observations

5.1 Storage Compartments & Manufacturer/ operator

restraints including latch document
mechanisms

5.2 Stationary cart tie downs Manufacturer/ operator

document

5.3 Lower deck equipment (if Manufacturer/ operator

applicable) document

5.4 Elevators/lifts (if applicable) Manufacturer/ operator

document

5.5 Ovens/Boilers (Check CBs) Manufacturer/ operator

document

Any other observation/remarks:

PLACE: SIGNATURE OF INSPECTOR:

DATE: NAME:
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