Baggage, equipment and cargo stowage
Carry-on baggage, equipment and cargo must be stowed so it can't shift or obstruct. CAR 602.86 has five sub-rules:
| Sub-rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Stowage method (602.86(1)) | Stow in a bin, compartment, rack or other location certified under the aircraft type certificate for that stowage, or restrain against shifting during surface movement, takeoff, landing and in-flight turbulence |
| Stay clear (602.86(2)(a)) | Never wholly or partially block: safety equipment, normal and emergency exits accessible to passengers, aisles between flight deck and a passenger compartment |
| Injury prevention (602.86(2)(b)) | Equipment and cargo in a passenger compartment: packaged or covered to avoid injuring people on board |
| Signs and carts (602.86(2)(c)) | Aircraft type-certificated for 10 or more passengers, with passengers on board |
| Crew access (602.86(2)(d)) | Cargo in a compartment crew can access: stowed so a crew member can effectively reach every part of it with a hand-held fire extinguisher |
Signs and carts details:
| Item | When | Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt, no smoking and exit signs | - | Not hidden from passengers | Unless auxiliary sign or other notification is available |
| Service carts and trolleys | Surface movement, takeoff, landing | Restrained | - |
| Service carts and trolleys | In-flight turbulence | Restrained | PIC or in-charge flight attendant directed cabin secured (CAR 605.25(3) or (4)) |
| Ceiling video monitors hanging into an aisle | Takeoff and landing | Stowed and restrained | - |
Trap: 602.86(1) restraint covers surface movement (taxi) and in-flight turbulence, not just takeoff and landing. Item tied down only for takeoff roll is non-compliant while taxiing or in cruise.
References
- CAR 602.86(1)
- CAR 602.86(2)(a)
- CAR 602.86(2)(b)
- CAR 602.86(2)(c)
- CAR 602.86(2)(d)