Does AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) require the total number of passengers on board to be considered when establishing SCP procedures?

Yes, the total number of passengers carried on board is one of the factors to be taken into account.

AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)

Q: What factors should an operator take into account when establishing procedures for carrying special categories of passengers?

The operator should take into account: (a) the aircraft type and cabin configuration; (b) the total number of passengers carried on board; (c) the number and categories of SCPs, which should not exceed the number of passengers capable of assisting them in an emergency; and (d) any other factor(s) or circumstances possibly impacting on the application of emergency procedures by the operating crew members.

Q: According to AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b), what is the maximum number of special categories of passengers that should be carried?

The number and categories of SCPs should not exceed the number of passengers capable of assisting them in case of an emergency.

Q: In establishing procedures for SCP carriage, what cabin-related aspect must the operator consider?

The aircraft type and cabin configuration.

Q: Besides aircraft type, cabin configuration, and SCP numbers, what additional considerations might affect emergency procedures for SCP carriage?

Any other factor(s) or circumstances possibly impacting on the application of emergency procedures by the operating crew members.

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AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)

ED Decision 2016/004/R

PROCEDURES

When establishing the procedures for the carriage of SCPs, the operator should take into account the following factors:

(a) the aircraft type and cabin configuration;

(b) the total number of passengers carried on board;

(c) the number and categories of SCPs, which should not exceed the number of passengers capable of assisting them in case of an emergency; and

(d) any other factor(s) or circumstances possibly impacting on the application of emergency procedures by the operating crew members.

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Source-Title: AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12702 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 23 July, 2017

Entryintoforcedate: 23 July, 2017

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2016/004/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

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

Parentir: CAT.OP.MPA.155 Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR