FAA Inflight Disruptive Threat & Restraint Protocol Navigator

1. FAA 4-Level Threat Diagnostic Matrix 49 U.S.C. § 46504

FAA LEVEL 2 CLASSIFICATION: Physically abusive behavior including pushing, grabbing, kicking, or lunging at passengers/crew. Physical restraint (flex-cuffs/zip-ties) is authorized by Captain under FAR Part 121 when immediate physical safety is compromised.

Cabin Seating & Incident Location (Aisle 14) Click seats to isolate / reassign

ROWA (WIN)B (MID)C (AIS)D (AIS)E (MID)F (WIN)

12A

12B

12C

12D

12E

12F

13A

13B

13C

13D

13E

13F

14A

14B !

14C

14D

14E

14F

15A

15B

15C

15D

15E

15F

16A

16B

16C

16D

16E

16F

TARGET SEAT: 14B (Restrained Passenger)

2. Corridor Waypoint & Diversion Matrix T+120m IN-FLIGHT

58 MIN

ETA Remaining

CONTINUE

Divert Strategy

7,400 LBS

Reserve Fuel

OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT: Suspect restrained and contained at Row 14. Captain elects to continue direct route to EWR (58 min remaining). Newark Port Authority Police (PAPD) notified for priority ramp intercept at gate.

3. Crew Restraint & De-Escalation Protocol FAR Part 121

Verbal De-escalation & Separation STEP 1

Issue verbal compliance directive, request calm, and relocate vulnerable seatmate.

Notify Flight Deck (Captain / PIC Authority) MANDATORY

Notify Captain via interphone. Captain authorizes physical containment kit under FAR 121.533.

Deploy Onboard Restraint Kit (Flex-cuffs / Zip-ties / Tape) STEP 3

Enlist Able-Bodied Passengers (ABPs). Restrain wrists in front of body; secure seatbelt. NEVER obstruct airway or wrap tape around mouth/neck.

Vital Sign & Circulation Monitoring SAFETY SOP

Check peripheral pulse and breathing every 15 minutes. Designate 1 Flight Attendant as continuous guard.

Law Enforcement Gate Meet (LEO Dispatch) TERMINAL

Captain requests Newark PAPD / FBI airport detachment meet aircraft at gate. Cabin remains seated upon arrival.

4. Formal Cabin Incident Log & FAA Report

Lead Flight Attendant

Witnesses Documented

Incident Trigger & Behavior Notes

[INCIDENT LOG GENERATED - AAL1348] TIME: T+120m | SEAT: 14B | STATUS: RESTRAINED THREAT LEVEL: LEVEL 2 (PHYSICAL ABUSE) LEO DISPATCH: PAPD NEWARK AIRPORT INFORMED