When a passenger seat is inoperative in a position other than upright, which action is recommended?

When a passenger seat is inoperative in a position other than upright, which action is recommended?

• A. Do nothing
• B. Install a temporary seat
• C. All of the above
• D. Re-route passengers

Answer: (C)

Safety relies on using seats that are fully functional and properly secured. If a passenger seat is inoperative in any position other than upright, you cannot rely on it for safe operation. The correct approach is to move the passenger to an operable seat, and if allowed by the operator’s procedures, you can install a temporary seat to maintain capacity while keeping safety intact. If neither option is feasible, you would re-route the passenger to another flight or itinerary. Because all of these practical steps may be necessary depending on the situation, that combined approach is the best answer.

Safety relies on using seats that are fully functional and properly secured. If a passenger seat is inoperative in any position other than upright, you cannot rely on it for safe operation. The correct approach is to move the passenger to an operable seat, and if allowed by the operator’s procedures, you can install a temporary seat to maintain capacity while keeping safety intact. If neither option is feasible, you would re-route the passenger to another flight or itinerary. Because all of these practical steps may be necessary depending on the situation, that combined approach is the best answer.