Ryanair Initial Exam Questions and
Answers 2023 with complete solution;
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Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? Answer- In an empty
bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into a bag and put the
needle into the empty box
What is the CC chain of command based on? Answer- Based on rank and who has
been there for the longest.
What is the primary role of CC? Answer- Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol
according to Ryanair requirements? Answer- 8 hours before commencing duty
How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? Answer-
Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
When should CC conduct PDI's? Answer- The first flight of the day / change of aircraft
How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? Answer-
General surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
What should CC complete in their 30 second review? Answer- Safety and emergency
procedures
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of darkness?
Answer- In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
What does FOD stand for? Answer- Foreign Object Debris
What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? Answer- English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft, passengers,
Aircrew and cargo on
board? Answer- The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and
operating standards in Ireland? Answer- IAA
,CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has been suffering
from any illness involving incapacity to function as CC for a period longer than?
Answer- 21 days
What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? Answer- Weather condition,
technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? Answer- Properly ticketed ryanair staff
passenger or IAA inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? Answer- Every 20 minutes.
What are SPIs? Answer- Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? Answer- CC must stop flying as soon
as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor and Crew control must be informed
immediately.
How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? Answer- 13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? Answer- Open door - check exterior handle in
place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap attached.
Closed door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and safety strap is
stowed.
What are your PDIs on jump seat area? Answer- Seat retracts correctly
Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the seated position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
What are your PDIs on galley? Answer- Waste bins and waste cart operational.
Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond correctly.
Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured open.
Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then turn off
What are your PDIs in the cabin? Answer- ELS and PEM operational if present.
Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once inch diameter grey
identification circle on the front edge of the seat cover.
Seat belts are in place.
,Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in the PSU
- check each viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
What are your PDIs on toilet? Answer- Waste bin flap operational
ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
What are the different fire prevention actions? Answer- Smoking is not permitted at
any time on board.
Ovens are only to be used for cooking food and not as a stowage compartment. Failing
to comply with this can lead to the oven becoming inoperative and a serious fire risk.
All aircraft electrical equipment should only be used for their intended purposes. Circuit
breakers must only be pulled if you suspect an electrical problem or fire hazard with the
piece of equipment.
The smoke detector sensors in each toilet must be checked to ensure that they have
not been disabled or tampered with.
Access doors to waste bins are fully closed and securely latched.
What are your actions during the command "CC return to your seats"? Answer-
Immediately stop what you are doing, stow trolleys and return to assigned seat.
After which period of time do cabin crew have to contact the flight crew to enable their
well-being? Answer- Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
What is Ryanair policy on carrying weapons & ammunition onboard our aircrafts?
Answer- We do not carry any weapons or ammunition on board, it is prohibited
What does PSU stand for? Answer- Passenger Service Unit
What does PA stand for? Answer- Passenger Announcement/Public Address
What is the definition of outboard? Answer- The direction towards the outside of the
aircraft.
What is the definition of load sheet? Answer- A mass and balance document which
includes information such as pax and baggage numbers, weights and location.
, What is the definition of landing gear? Answer- The wheels and it's components on
which an aircraft lands. May also be called undercarriage.
What is the definition of inboard? Answer- The direction towards the center line of the
aircraft.
What is the definition of infant? Answer- A person under the age of 2 years.
What is the definition of hold? Answer- Compartment in the lower deck of the aircraft
where pax baggage and cargo is stowed.
What does GPU stand for? Answer- Ground Power Unit
What does SPI stand for? Answer- Safety Procedure Instructions
What does SEP stand for? Answer- Safety and Emergency Procedures
What does ICAO stand for? Answer- International Civil Aviation Organization
What does IATA stand for? Answer- International Air Transport Association
What does IAA stand for? Answer- Irish Aviation Authority
What is the definition of taxiway? Answer- Airport routes linking runway with the ramp
area.
What does THOB stand for? Answer- Total Heads on Board
What is the definition of taxiing? Answer- All aircraft movements on the ground prior to
take off and after landing.
What is the definition of stand? Answer- Parking area for aircraft
What does SOP stand for? Answer- Standard Operating Procedure
What is the definition of runway? Answer- An airport area designed for aircraft to take
off and land.
What is the definition of ramp? Answer- Manoeuvring area for aircraft beside the
terminal building
What is the definition of girt bar? Answer- Metal bar which connects to brackets on the
floor when aircraft slide is armed.
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