In a single-pilot operation under VFR by day, can passengers occupy the second pilot station if the aircraft has more than one pilot station?

Yes, the instructions of the operator may permit passengers to be carried in the unoccupied pilot seat(s), provided the commander is satisfied that it will not cause distraction or interference with the operation of the flight, and the passenger is familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures.

Does AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) allow passengers in pilot seats for single-pilot operations under IFR?

No, the AMC applies only to single-pilot operations under VFR by day. It does not address IFR operations.

What is the regulatory reference for the acceptable means of compliance regarding admission to the flight crew compartment for single-pilot VFR day operations?

AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3), with ED Decision 2014/015/R.

In the context of AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3), what does 'familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures' refer to?

It refers to the passenger occupying a pilot seat being familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures, as required for the commander to be satisfied before allowing the passenger to sit in the unoccupied pilot seat.

For a single-pilot operation under VFR by day, what must the operator's instructions permit before passengers can be carried in unoccupied pilot seats?

The operator's instructions must permit passengers to be carried in the unoccupied pilot seat(s), and the commander must be satisfied of the two conditions (no distraction/interference and passenger familiarity with restrictions and safety procedures).

What is the applicability date of AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) as per the supplied text?

The text does not state an applicability date; it only references ED Decision 2014/015/R.

AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) Admission to the flight crew compartment

Q: Under what conditions may passengers be carried in an unoccupied pilot seat during a single-pilot VFR day operation?

Passengers may be carried in the unoccupied pilot seat(s) during single-pilot VFR day operations if the commander is satisfied that it will not cause distraction or interference with the operation of the flight, and that the passenger occupying a pilot seat is familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures.

Q: What must the commander be satisfied of before allowing a passenger to sit in a pilot seat in a single-pilot operation under VFR by day?

The commander must be satisfied that (a) it will not cause distraction or interference with the operation of the flight, and (b) the passenger occupying a pilot seat is familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures.

Q: What are the two specific safety conditions a commander must check before a passenger can sit in an unoccupied pilot seat during a single-pilot VFR day flight?

The commander must check that (a) it will not cause distraction or interference with the operation of the flight, and (b) the passenger occupying a pilot seat is familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures.

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AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) Admission to the flight crew compartment

ED Decision 2014/015/R

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE-PILOT OPERATIONS UNDER VFR BY DAY

Where an aircraft is used in a single-pilot operation under visual flight rules (VFR) by day, but has more than one pilot station, the instructions of the operator may permit passengers to be carried in the unoccupied pilot seat(s), provided that the commander is satisfied that:

(a) it will not cause distraction or interference with the operation of the flight; and

(b) the passenger occupying a pilot seat is familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures.

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Source-Title: AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) Admission to the flight crew compartment View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12298 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 July, 2014

Entryintoforcedate: 1 July, 2014

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2014/015/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.GEN.MPA.135 Admission to the flight crew compartment

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR