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The list of mandatory supplies is longer than that; those were probably just the ones this particular doctor was looking for. As of April 12, 2004 the FAA requ

The list of mandatory supplies is longer than that; those were probably just the ones this particular doctor was looking for. As of April 12, 2004 the FAA requires an emergency medical kit containing 25 specific items (https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/part-121/appendix-A https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/part-121/appendix-A). Given the general markup on anything certified for use in aviation, I suspect the cost is on the order of $1000 / year / plane; my guess is that the EMK had been used and not restocked rather than Delta deliberately understocking medical supplies.

XorNot 10y ago
That is essentially as bad. They're running an airline - a business predicated on checking everything when you land a plane. Not restocking life-saving emergency medical items after use is inexcusable.
- dawnerd 10y ago
  Not defending them but it could be possible the plane had a quick turnaround and the crew in charge of checking failed. I've had flights where they didn't even get the cleaning or catering crew in. Honestly if a flight is that tight to schedule they should just delay to make sure everything is right.
  - jsumrall 10y ago
    If you're a FA and the emergency medical kit gets used on the flight, I imagine you would remember that when the plane lands. Forgetting that you had an emergency on board and not restocking the kit takes an incredible amount of thoughtlessness.
    - tajen 10y ago
      It could also have been pillaged by a drug addict. The check list may be "Check the medical kit is in board", and only checking the contents every 10 flights. Quite a low probabiliy that this happens together with a myocard problem and a problematic flight attendant, though.
  - manarth 10y ago
    > the crew in charge of checking failed What other checks might have been missed? Fuel? Flap-setting? Doors are closed? Cleaning and catering are not legal requirements to ensure the safety of the flight, unlike FAA-mandated equipment.
- raverbashing 10y ago
  It's probably not "rechecking" but having it replaced once it's used (it's obvious to the crew when that happens) And maybe there's a periodic recheck, but not every rotation
- manarth 10y ago
  > checking everything when you land a plane And critically, before you take off. This is what checklists are for.
- dredmorbius 10y ago
  This instantly brings to mind contract beacons in performer's agreements with facilities. Checking for green M&Ms is a lot easier than individually inspecting grounding for all electrical work. If the med kit's being shorted or overlooked, what else is?

XorNot 10y ago

That is essentially as bad. They're running an airline - a business predicated on checking everything when you land a plane. Not restocking life-saving emergency medical items after use is inexcusable.

dawnerd 10y ago
Not defending them but it could be possible the plane had a quick turnaround and the crew in charge of checking failed. I've had flights where they didn't even get the cleaning or catering crew in. Honestly if a flight is that tight to schedule they should just delay to make sure everything is right.
- jsumrall 10y ago
  If you're a FA and the emergency medical kit gets used on the flight, I imagine you would remember that when the plane lands. Forgetting that you had an emergency on board and not restocking the kit takes an incredible amount of thoughtlessness.
  - tajen 10y ago
    It could also have been pillaged by a drug addict. The check list may be "Check the medical kit is in board", and only checking the contents every 10 flights. Quite a low probabiliy that this happens together with a myocard problem and a problematic flight attendant, though.
- manarth 10y ago
  > the crew in charge of checking failed What other checks might have been missed? Fuel? Flap-setting? Doors are closed? Cleaning and catering are not legal requirements to ensure the safety of the flight, unlike FAA-mandated equipment.
raverbashing 10y ago
It's probably not "rechecking" but having it replaced once it's used (it's obvious to the crew when that happens) And maybe there's a periodic recheck, but not every rotation
manarth 10y ago
> checking everything when you land a plane And critically, before you take off. This is what checklists are for.
dredmorbius 10y ago
This instantly brings to mind contract beacons in performer's agreements with facilities. Checking for green M&Ms is a lot easier than individually inspecting grounding for all electrical work. If the med kit's being shorted or overlooked, what else is?