Between Top of Descent and 10,000 feet, communications with the Flight Crew should be restricted to:

Between Top of Descent and 10,000 feet, communications with the Flight Crew should be restricted to:

• A. Normal and Emergency Communication Only
• B. All Communications Are Allowed
• C. Operational Communications Only
• D. Non-Operational Communication Only

Answer: (C)

During the descent from top of descent to 10,000 feet, the flight deck workload is high as you configure for approach and monitor ATC instructions and altitude/speed constraints. Only operational communications should be exchanged with the flight crew because these messages are essential to safely controlling the aircraft and meeting the flight plan. This keeps attention on descent profile, clearance compliance, and any weather or system issues that could affect the approach. Non-operational chatter or routine discussions not tied to flight safety or navigation can distract pilots, so they’re avoided during this critical phase.

During the descent from top of descent to 10,000 feet, the flight deck workload is high as you configure for approach and monitor ATC instructions and altitude/speed constraints. Only operational communications should be exchanged with the flight crew because these messages are essential to safely controlling the aircraft and meeting the flight plan. This keeps attention on descent profile, clearance compliance, and any weather or system issues that could affect the approach. Non-operational chatter or routine discussions not tied to flight safety or navigation can distract pilots, so they’re avoided during this critical phase.