What should cabin crew do during the silent review period?

What should cabin crew do during the silent review period?

• A. Disengage from conversation
• B. Adopt the semi-brace position
• C. Perform the 30 second silent review (SEATS)
• D. Monitor passengers and aircraft behaviour during take off and landing

Answer: (C)

During the silent review period, cabin crew carry out a quick, focused safety check in silence to ensure readiness for take-off or landing. The 30-second silent review, known as SEATS, is the prescribed action. It involves a concise verification of safety-critical items—seats in the upright position, seat belts fastened, exits clear and accessible, and all loose items secured—so the cabin is secured before these critical phases begin. This quiet check minimizes distractions and allows the crew to confirm everything is in order without interrupting passengers. Other behaviors described aren’t the formal action of this period. Simply disengaging from conversation is part of maintaining quiet, but the explicit duty is to perform the SEATS check. Adopting the semi-brace position is not performed during silent review; brace positions are for protection during an adverse event. Monitoring passengers and aircraft behaviour continues, but the specific requirement during silent review is the SEATS check.

During the silent review period, cabin crew carry out a quick, focused safety check in silence to ensure readiness for take-off or landing. The 30-second silent review, known as SEATS, is the prescribed action. It involves a concise verification of safety-critical items—seats in the upright position, seat belts fastened, exits clear and accessible, and all loose items secured—so the cabin is secured before these critical phases begin. This quiet check minimizes distractions and allows the crew to confirm everything is in order without interrupting passengers.

Other behaviors described aren’t the formal action of this period. Simply disengaging from conversation is part of maintaining quiet, but the explicit duty is to perform the SEATS check. Adopting the semi-brace position is not performed during silent review; brace positions are for protection during an adverse event. Monitoring passengers and aircraft behaviour continues, but the specific requirement during silent review is the SEATS check.