FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Easy
A Part 121 air carrier is conducting a flight with 55 passengers on board. What is the minimum number of flight attendants required for this flight?
- A1 flight attendant
- B2 flight attendants
- C3 flight attendants
- D4 flight attendants
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 flight attendants
14 CFR 121.391(a) states that for an aircraft with a seating capacity of more than 19 passengers, a minimum of one flight attendant is required for every 50 passengers, or fraction thereof. For 55 passengers, this means one flight attendant for the first 50, and another for the fraction of 5 (51-55), totaling two flight attendants.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Incorrect. This would be for 50 passengers or fewer.
- C. Incorrect. This would be for 101 to 150 passengers.
- D. Incorrect. This would be for 151 to 200 passengers.
121.391 Flight Attendant Requirements
14 CFR 121.391 mandates the minimum number of flight attendants required on Part 121 aircraft based on passenger seating capacity.
- One flight attendant per 50 passenger seats, or fraction thereof.
- Applies to aircraft with seating capacity over 19 passengers.
- Ensures adequate cabin safety and emergency response.
Memory trick: Fifty per Attendant, Plus Any Leftovers.