Use of Non-Certified Equipment on Cockpit Windows
The use of non-certified equipment, like sunshades or suction cup mounted devices, on the inner surface of cockpit windows may create risks to the windows integrity and therefore aircraft safety.This document highlights the risks associated with non-certified equipment used on cockpit windows. It provides operational recommendations to flight crews and recalls that certified tablet holders, […]
Lithium Battery Fire in the Cabin or in the Cockpit
A lithium battery fire during flight is a significantly growing threat due to the increasing number of portable electronic devices carried by aircraft occupants.Recent events illustrate the critical importance of adhering to the procedures to timely and efficiently react to a lithium battery fire.This article explains the specific firefighting steps to fight a lithium battery […]
Tidy cockpit for safe flight
One would not normally think of everyday life objects, apparently as inoffensive as a pen or a cup of coffee, as being a real threat to the safe operation of a commercial flight. Yet, leaving them unsecured or forgotten in a cockpit could rapidly turn them into real trouble makers…