When should you check the lavatory?

When should you check the lavatory?

• A. Before engine start
• B. Prior to taxiing, takeoff, landing and throughout flight
• C. Only after takeoff
• D. Only at destination

Answer: (B)

Lavatories must be checked regularly because issues can develop at any point and affect safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort. A preflight check before engine start ensures the area is clean, there are no hazards, and the toilet hardware and door operate correctly. A check before taxiing, before takeoff, and before landing makes sure the lavatory is accessible, stocked, and safe during critical phases of flight where quick access and proper function matter most. Checking throughout the flight allows cabin crew to catch new problems—such as spills, blockages, or a malfunctioning flush or light—and to replenish supplies as needed. This combination of checks covers all potential risk periods, which is why it’s the best practice. Focusing on only one moment, like before takeoff or only at destination, could miss problems that arise earlier or later in the journey.

Lavatories must be checked regularly because issues can develop at any point and affect safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort. A preflight check before engine start ensures the area is clean, there are no hazards, and the toilet hardware and door operate correctly. A check before taxiing, before takeoff, and before landing makes sure the lavatory is accessible, stocked, and safe during critical phases of flight where quick access and proper function matter most. Checking throughout the flight allows cabin crew to catch new problems—such as spills, blockages, or a malfunctioning flush or light—and to replenish supplies as needed. This combination of checks covers all potential risk periods, which is why it’s the best practice. Focusing on only one moment, like before takeoff or only at destination, could miss problems that arise earlier or later in the journey.