Passenger briefing contents
Pilot-in-command (PIC) must brief passengers on safety before flight.
Baseline briefing (CAR 602.89(1)): before takeoff, where applicable, PIC ensures all passengers briefed on:
- location and operation of emergency and normal exits
- location and operation of safety belts, shoulder harnesses and restraint devices
- seat positioning; securing of seat backs and chair tables
- stowage of carry-on baggage
- location and operation of oxygen equipment, where aircraft unpressurized and oxygen may be needed
- any smoking prohibition
Conditional briefings and information items (CAR 602.89(2), (3)): information items are given (not formal briefing) before takeoff.
| Type | Ref | Condition | Content | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briefing | CAR 602.89(2) | Over-water flight requiring life preservers or flotation devices (CAR 602.62) | Their location and use | Before over-water portion begins |
| Briefing | CAR 602.89(2) | Pressurized aircraft operated above FL 250 | Oxygen equipment location and operation | Before aircraft reaches FL 250 |
| Information | CAR 602.89(3) | - | Location and use of first aid kits and survival equipment | Before takeoff |
| Information | CAR 602.89(3) | ELT required under CAR 605.38, if helicopter or small aeroplane | Location and use of ELT | Before takeoff |
| Information | CAR 602.89(3) | Life raft required under CAR 602.63 | Location and use of life raft | Before takeoff |
TP 1102 adds two items beyond CARs:
- what to expect in an emergency landing
- location and use of fire extinguisher
References
- CARs 602.89
- TP 1102