RYANAIR INITIAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED 2025/2026 LATEST
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of
darkness? --ANSWER--In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to
darkness.
What does FOD stand for? --ANSWER--Foreign Object Debris
What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? --ANSWER--
English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft,
passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? --ANSWER--The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and
operating standards in Ireland? --ANSWER--IAA
CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has been
suffering from any illness involving incapacity to function as CC for a period
longer than? --ANSWER--21 days
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,What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? --ANSWER--Weather
condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? --ANSWER--Properly ticketed ryanair
staff passenger or IAA inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? --ANSWER--Every 20 minutes.
What are SPIs? --ANSWER--Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? --ANSWER--CC must stop
flying as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor and Crew
control must be informed immediately.
How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? --ANSWER--13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? --ANSWER--Open door - check exterior
handle in place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap attached.
Closed door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and safety
strap is stowed.
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,What are your PDIs on jump seat area? --ANSWER--Seat retracts correctly
Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the seated
position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
What are your PDIs on galley? --ANSWER--Waste bins and waste cart
operational.
Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond
correctly.
Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured open.
Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then turn off
What are your PDIs in the cabin? --ANSWER--ELS and PEM operational if
present.
Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once inch diameter
grey identification circle on the front edge of the seat cover.
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, Seat belts are in place.
Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in
the PSU - check each viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
What are your PDIs on toilet? --ANSWER--Waste bin flap operational
ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? --ANSWER--
In an empty bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into
a bag and put the needle into the empty box
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AND ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED 2025/2026 LATEST
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of
darkness? --ANSWER--In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to
darkness.
What does FOD stand for? --ANSWER--Foreign Object Debris
What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? --ANSWER--
English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft,
passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? --ANSWER--The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and
operating standards in Ireland? --ANSWER--IAA
CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has been
suffering from any illness involving incapacity to function as CC for a period
longer than? --ANSWER--21 days
Page 1 of 73
,What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? --ANSWER--Weather
condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? --ANSWER--Properly ticketed ryanair
staff passenger or IAA inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? --ANSWER--Every 20 minutes.
What are SPIs? --ANSWER--Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? --ANSWER--CC must stop
flying as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor and Crew
control must be informed immediately.
How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? --ANSWER--13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? --ANSWER--Open door - check exterior
handle in place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap attached.
Closed door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and safety
strap is stowed.
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,What are your PDIs on jump seat area? --ANSWER--Seat retracts correctly
Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the seated
position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
What are your PDIs on galley? --ANSWER--Waste bins and waste cart
operational.
Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond
correctly.
Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured open.
Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then turn off
What are your PDIs in the cabin? --ANSWER--ELS and PEM operational if
present.
Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once inch diameter
grey identification circle on the front edge of the seat cover.
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, Seat belts are in place.
Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in
the PSU - check each viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
What are your PDIs on toilet? --ANSWER--Waste bin flap operational
ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? --ANSWER--
In an empty bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into
a bag and put the needle into the empty box
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