If a door arming abnormality is observed, to whom should it be reported?

• A. International Purser/Purser and Pilots
• B. Ground Operations Supervisor
• C. Maintenance Supervisor
• D. Flight Attendant in charge of the door

Answer: (A)

Door arming abnormalities are safety-critical and must be reported up the chain of command to ensure the flight crew can assess and resolve the issue promptly. The cabin lead, typically the International Purser on international flights or the Purser in charge, is the first point of contact. They relay the abnormality to the pilots so the flight crew can verify door status, perform required checks, and decide whether to continue, divert, or arrange maintenance. Ground-based roles like Ground Operations or Maintenance Supervisors become involved as needed, but they are not the immediate in-flight recipients of the report. The person in charge of the door, while important, reports through the Purser to the pilots to ensure proper coordination and safe resolution.