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You have a cold and take medicine that makes you drowsy. Who must not require you to act as a flight crew member?

  1. The operator, if the operator has reason to believe you are not fit for duty
  2. Only a medical examiner
  3. Only the Minister of Transport
  4. Only the passengers
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Correct answer: The operator, if the operator has reason to believe you are not fit for duty

Section 602.02 forbids the operator to use a person who is not, or is not likely to be, fit for duty. The person must not act either.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.02 Fitness of Flight Crew Members

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026