FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Regulations (Part 121)Medium
A Part 121 domestic flight is scheduled for an aircraft with 120 passenger seats. Under 14 CFR 121.391, what is the minimum number of flight attendants required for this flight?
- A4 flight attendants
- B5 flight attendants
- C3 flight attendants
- D2 flight attendants
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 3 flight attendants
14 CFR 121.391 states that for an airplane with more than 100 passenger seats, at least one flight attendant must be provided for each unit (or part of a unit) of 50 passenger seats. For 120 seats, this means 120 / 50 = 2.4 units, which rounds up to 3 flight attendants.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Four flight attendants would be required for 151-200 seats.
- B. Five flight attendants would be required for 201-250 seats.
- D. Two flight attendants would only be sufficient for up to 100 seats.
Minimum Flight Attendants (121.391)
Regulations specifying the minimum number of flight attendants required on Part 121 passenger-carrying flights to ensure passenger safety and emergency evacuation.
- Based on maximum approved passenger seating capacity.
- One flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats or part thereof.
- Ensures adequate staffing for emergencies.
Memory trick: Flight Attendant Rule: 'F' for Fifty seats, 'A' for Attendant, 'R' for Round UP, 'E' for Emergency.