Which action is part of ABP duties during incapacitation?

• A. Assist with door operations
• B. Provide first aid only
• C. Remain in flight deck, providing requested assistance
• D. Take over control of the aircraft

Answer: (C)

During an incapacitation, the person designated to assist should stay in the flight deck and provide any help requested by the crew. This keeps the aircraft under coordinated control, allows the pilots to carry out procedures or use the autopilot, and enables timely communication with air traffic control while the ABP follows directions. They are not meant to roam or perform only one task like door operations or limit themselves to first aid; those duties, if needed, fall under the broader scope of assisting as directed. Taking over control of the aircraft is not automatic for an ABP; control remains with the flight crew unless the commander explicitly assigns it or there is a specific, authorized handover. The essence is that the ABP supports the flight crew by remaining in the flight deck and acting on requested instructions, rather than acting independently.