FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Regulations (Part 121)Medium
A Part 121 certificate holder is operating an airplane type certificated for 50 passenger seats. Under 14 CFR 121.803, what is the minimum number of emergency medical kits that must be readily accessible to the crew?
- AFour.
- BOne.
- CThree.
- DTwo.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. One.
14 CFR 121.803(a) states that each airplane must carry at least one approved emergency medical kit. This regulation does not specify additional kits based on passenger capacity, unlike some other equipment requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; the regulation specifies 'at least one'.
- C. This is incorrect; the regulation specifies 'at least one'.
- D. This is incorrect; the regulation specifies 'at least one'.
Emergency Medical Kit (121.803)
14 CFR 121.803(a) mandates that each Part 121 airplane must carry at least one approved emergency medical kit, readily accessible to the crew, to provide immediate medical assistance.
- Applies to all Part 121 airplanes (with 19 or more passenger seats).
- Requires at least ONE approved emergency medical kit.
- Must be readily accessible to the crew.
Memory trick: One kit for all, when medical calls.