Which statement is NOT a bassinet criterion?

Which statement is NOT a bassinet criterion?

• A. Bassinet must be installed before takeoff and removed after landing
• B. Weight cannot exceed 40 lbs
• C. Baby must be in reclining position (zipped closed for A350)
• D. Bassinets must be installed after takeoff and stowed prior to landing

Answer: (A)

Bassinet use is governed by safe operational rules that focus on when it can be used, how much weight it must support, and how the infant is positioned for security. The standard practice is to install the bassinet after takeoff and keep it stowed before landing. This arrangement keeps the area near the doors and aisles clear during approach and allows unobstructed egress in an emergency. The statement that it must be installed before takeoff and removed after landing would put the bassinet into use during critical phases of taxi, takeoff, and landing, which isn’t how these systems are intended to be used. The other criteria align with safety norms: the infant must weigh under a specified limit (often around 40 pounds) to ensure the bassinet and restraints can handle the load safely, and the baby must be in a reclining position to prevent airway issues and ensure proper support, with aircraft-specific rules like the A350 requiring the zipper to be closed.

Bassinet use is governed by safe operational rules that focus on when it can be used, how much weight it must support, and how the infant is positioned for security. The standard practice is to install the bassinet after takeoff and keep it stowed before landing. This arrangement keeps the area near the doors and aisles clear during approach and allows unobstructed egress in an emergency. The statement that it must be installed before takeoff and removed after landing would put the bassinet into use during critical phases of taxi, takeoff, and landing, which isn’t how these systems are intended to be used.

The other criteria align with safety norms: the infant must weigh under a specified limit (often around 40 pounds) to ensure the bassinet and restraints can handle the load safely, and the baby must be in a reclining position to prevent airway issues and ensure proper support, with aircraft-specific rules like the A350 requiring the zipper to be closed.