Where should the cargo manifest be placed during flight?

• A. In the overhead bin
• B. Atlas container marked "for crew only" in forward galley
• C. In the flight deck pocket
• D. In the passenger seat pocket

Answer: (B)

The manifest should be kept in a secure, crew-accessible location so it’s protected from passengers and readily available to the crew for reference during the flight. Placing it in the Atlas container marked “for crew only” in the forward galley fits this requirement because it is a designated, secure storage space that crew can access while staying out of passenger reach. This ensures the document remains intact and confidential, and can be consulted by the cabin crew or flight crew as needed for loading details, weight and balance checks, or in case of incidents.

Keeping it in an overhead bin would expose it to passengers and potential misplacement. The flight deck pocket is a cockpit area not typically used for cabin crew reference, and the passenger seat pocket is clearly accessible to passengers, which compromises security and confidentiality.