c) Carrying out a statutory duty i.e. Customs, Police, Immigration, Port Health Authority, and relevant Aviation Authority Inspectors.


The cabin crew must deny access to anyone without a valid ID or a valid reason for access. The cabin crew must report to the PIC anything unusual or anyone behaving in a manner that causes concern.


Passenger visits to the Flight Deck


Visits to the flight deck by passengers is strictly prohibited. This applies to all flights for the purpose of public transport whoever the passengers might be.


Monitoring Passengers in Flight The routine monitoring of passengers during flight is an integral part of cabin crew duties.


ROUTINE AIRCRAFT SEARCH PROCEDURES


Routine aircraft searches should be conducted: a) On each sector prior to passenger boarding and once all non-essential staff such as cleaners and caterers have disembarked.


b) When a crew finds the aircraft unsecure and has reason to believe that access control has been ineffective and security compromised.


The purpose of the search is to ensure that there are no unauthorized persons or prohibited articles on board. It is to determine that no article or baggage carried by or belonging to any passenger who has disembarked has been left on the aircraft. It must include a visual and physical check of all areas of the interior of the aircraft and must be conducted before any passengers are boarded .


The following procedure is carried out:


a) The flight crew will immediately commence a security check of the flight deck and baggage compartments accessible in flight


b) Cabin crew will immediately commence security checks in the cabin or in their cabin area of responsibility. During this time, cabin crew must keep a constant check on the entrance area to ensure that no unauthorized entry of personnel has occurred


c) Government Officials with a statutory duty have a right of entry, although their identity and reason for entry must be checked as detailed above. Other persons must be challenged and asked to leave the aircraft until the security check has been completed


Exterior


Exterior checks of the aircraft form part of the walk- round procedure conducted by the flight crew. The exterior checks will include: a) Hatches


23 Business Aviation & Personal Security b) Inspection panels


c) Undercarriage wheel wells d) Baggage Compartments


Interior a) Lavatory compartments


1) Sink including plug and area underneath 2) Visual check of drop down oxygen unit 3) Smoke Detector unit


(where fitted)


4) Waste bins and stowage area 5) Waste bin flaps 6) All towel stowages, including paper towel and tissue holders


7) In toilet pan and under seat cover


8) Wardrobes and any other stowage in the lavatory


9) Mirror area for warning messages b) Cabin


1) Floor area under seats 2) A visual check of all passenger seats and surrounding area incorporating stroking the cushions for any detection of foreign objects


3) Seat pockets (if fitted) 4) Lifejacket stowages, a squeeze of the pouch to ensure presence of the lifejacket and detection of any foreign objects


5) Folding table stowages 6) Baggage stowage areas (including those containing equipment or stores)


7) Overwing exit areas 8) Behind last seat/seat row 9) Entertainment cabinet


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