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A single-pilot VFR flight is scheduled during the day to transport a group of passengers to their destination. Due to a technical issue, the aircraft to be used is changed at the last minute. The new aircraft is slightly smaller, and has enough passenger seats to accommodate all but one of the passengers, however, there is a second pilot seat which is unoccupied. Under EU air operation regulations, which of the following options is available to the pilot?
  • A
    One passenger cannot be taken to the destination as only flight crew members may occupy flight crew seats.
  • B
    The second pilot seat can only be occupied by someone capable to perform a safe landing in the event of pilot incapacitation.
  • C
    A passenger may occupy the spare pilot seat provided it does NOT interfere with the operation of the flight or cause undue distraction.
  • D
    A passenger may only occupy the second pilot seat if they work for the operator and have passed a security check.

Note: The real question may refer to an aircraft or a helicopter, the rules are the same either way.

Learning Objective 071.01.02.09.14: Explain the operator’s and commander’s responsibilities regarding persons on board, admission to the flight crew compartment and carriage of unauthorised persons or cargo.

AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) Admission to the flight crew compartment
ED Decision 2014/015/R
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE-PILOT OPERATIONS UNDER VFR BY DAY
Where an aircraft is used in a single-pilot operation under visual flight rules (VFR) by day, but has more than one pilot station, the instructions of the operator may permit passengers to be carried in the unoccupied pilot seat(s), provided that the commander is satisfied that:

(a) it will not cause distraction or interference with the operation of the flight; and
(b) the passenger occupying a pilot seat is familiar with the relevant restrictions and safety procedures.

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