What is the correct approach to the cockpit door during boarding?

• A. Keep door secured when appropriate.
• B. Manage access per policy.
• C. Escort authorized personnel as required to minimize risk.
• D. Keep door secured when appropriate, manage access per policy, and escort authorized personnel as required to minimize risk.

Answer: (D)

During boarding, protecting the flight deck relies on a layered approach. Keep the cockpit door secured when appropriate to prevent unauthorized entry, follow the airline’s policy to manage who may access the cockpit and how access is requested or granted, and escort authorized personnel as required to ensure anyone entering is properly accounted for and verified. This combination creates multiple checks: the door remains closed and locked when it should be, access is governed by clearly defined procedures, and anyone needing to approach the cockpit is accompanied by someone who is authorized and knowledgeable about the policy. Using all three elements together is the most effective way to minimize risk while allowing necessary operations and approvals to occur.