Whenever an entry is made into the Cabin Defect Log, who must be advised?

Whenever an entry is made into the Cabin Defect Log, who must be advised?

• A. The Captain
• B. The First Officer
• C. Ground crew
• D. Authorities

Answer: (A)

The Captain must be advised. In flight operations, the Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and for decisions related to any defects, including whether a defect affects dispatch, requires maintenance, or can be deferred under MEL. The cabin defect log is a communication to the person who has ultimate authority on the flight, so the Captain can coordinate with maintenance and determine the appropriate action. The First Officer may be informed as part of crew communication, but the requirement is to notify the Captain. Ground crew handle maintenance actions, and authorities are only notified for specific regulatory situations, not every cabin defect.

The Captain must be advised. In flight operations, the Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and for decisions related to any defects, including whether a defect affects dispatch, requires maintenance, or can be deferred under MEL. The cabin defect log is a communication to the person who has ultimate authority on the flight, so the Captain can coordinate with maintenance and determine the appropriate action. The First Officer may be informed as part of crew communication, but the requirement is to notify the Captain. Ground crew handle maintenance actions, and authorities are only notified for specific regulatory situations, not every cabin defect.