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A flight crew member aware of being under a physical disability that might invalidate licence issue or renewal shall

  1. Aso advise the Minister.
  2. Bnot commence a flight as a crew member.Correct answer
  3. Cforward the licence to the Regional Aviation Medical Officer.
  4. Dfly as crew member only if a back-up member is available.

Why this is the answer

Per CAR 404.06, a flight crew member who knows of a physical condition that could invalidate licence issue or renewal must not act as a crew member (self-grounding). The rule is to stop exercising the privileges, not merely to notify the Minister or arrange a backup.

Reference

CARs 404.06 – Prohibition Regarding Exercise of Privileges

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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