What is the fourth step in the Crew Coordination Steps?

• A. QRC
• B. QRH
• C. Develop and communicate plan
• D. Captain assigns PF

Answer: (A)

In crew coordination, actions follow a flow that keeps the team aligned under pressure. After the plan has been developed and communicated, the next step is to reference the Quick Reference Card. The QRC is a concise, crew-facing guide that lists the immediate actions and their intended order for common situations. Using it at this point provides a quick, shared check of the critical steps, so everyone knows exactly what to do and in what sequence, reducing chances of missed actions or miscommunication during busy moments.

The Quick Reference Handbook serves a different purpose: it contains more detailed procedures for abnormal conditions and is consulted when those specific, longer checklists are needed. Assigning the pilot flying is a leadership decision that happens based on the plan and current conditions, but it isn’t the quick, standardized reference that anchors the action sequence. Developing and communicating the plan occurs earlier in the flow to set direction before you verify and execute.