B737 MAX 8
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Human-Machine Interface; Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Aircraft Equipment Problem Dissipated; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Human Factors; Procedure; Aircraft
I was very concerned to read a pilot bulletin a short time back about the intercom issue on the Max 8's where if certain switches are left in the wrong position the passengers in the back can hear the pilot's conversation up front. I know the easy answer is to make sure the switches are in the correct position. However we all forget things; and it is just a matter of time until someone forgets and a career or two are potentially ended as well as the airline put into a difficult PR position based upon a thought to be private conversation being overheard by a passenger. Is there any plan to have this system permanently disabled? If so; when might that occur? Any information you can pass on regarding this would be greatly appreciated. This is a topic of common concern in conversation on the flight deck amongst pilots.
Captain reported concerns over the cockpit/cabin intercommunication system allowing crew conversations to be heard by passengers.