When the AED seal is missing, who should be notified?

When the AED seal is missing, who should be notified?

• A. The Captain and the A Flight Attendant
• B. The Captain only
• C. The A Flight Attendant only
• D. No notification required

Answer: (A)

When the AED seal is missing, the main idea is to protect safety by ensuring the equipment hasn’t been opened or tampered with and is properly documented. A missing seal means the device may have been used or accessed since it was last checked, so it needs immediate reporting and action. The Captain must be informed for overall flight readiness and to authorize any needed steps, while the A Flight Attendant handles safety equipment logs, re-sealing, and coordinating maintenance checks. Notifying both ensures the issue is properly investigated, logged, and the AED is kept in a ready, compliant state for future flights.

When the AED seal is missing, the main idea is to protect safety by ensuring the equipment hasn’t been opened or tampered with and is properly documented. A missing seal means the device may have been used or accessed since it was last checked, so it needs immediate reporting and action. The Captain must be informed for overall flight readiness and to authorize any needed steps, while the A Flight Attendant handles safety equipment logs, re-sealing, and coordinating maintenance checks. Notifying both ensures the issue is properly investigated, logged, and the AED is kept in a ready, compliant state for future flights.