Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › II. Preflight Procedures › Task A. Preflight Assessment

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Aircraft preflight inspection, including:

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Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-5
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Visual Preflight Assessment
supporting systems have specific requirements for checking prior to flight. Ground-based inspections may include verification that the flight deck reference guide is in the aircraft and accessible; checking of system driven removal of “Xs” over engine indicators; checking pitot/static ... take place. Since an advanced avionics aircraft preflight checklist may be extensive, pilots should allow time to ensure that all items are properly addressed. Figure 2-6. Ground-based inspections include verification that “Xs” on the instrument display are displayed…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-6
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Outer Wing Surfaces and Tail Section
sequence from the cabin entry access opening and then in a counterclockwise direction until the aircraft has been completely inspected. Besides the AFM/POH preflight assessment, the pilot should also develop awareness for potential areas of concern, such as signs ... addition to items specified in the AFM/POH for inspection, the pilot should have an awareness for critical areas, such as spar lines, wing, horizontal, and vertical attach points including wing struts and landing gear attachment areas. The airplane skin should…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-13
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Ground Lighting Illusions › Exposure to Chemicals
Chemicals When conducting preflight and post-flight inspections, pilots must verify that the fluid levels in their aircraft meet the levels specified for safe operations as stated in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. These fluids include, but are not limited…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Leading Accident Causes › Identifying Hazards
pilot who can see terrain can maneuver to avoid it. • Preflight Planning–Many hazards can be detected through preflight planning. Weather briefings identify hazards. Aircraft performance calculations, preflight inspections, and other routine procedures may identify hazards. • On-board Equipment ... traffic, airspace activity, and other hazards. • Postflight Inspections–Inspecting the aircraft following the completion of a flight may identify aircraft hazards before the next person flies the aircraft. Common items include condition of tires and brakes, security of access panels…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-2
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft
Figure 2-3. Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM) and the Pilot Operating Handbook…
14 CFR Part 141 — Pilot Schools Open
14 CFR Part 141, Appendix J to Part 141—Aircraft Type Rating Course, For Other Than an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
other applicable procedures that apply to the aircraft type; (3) Subjects requiring a practical knowledge of the aircraft type and its powerplant, systems, components, operational, and performance factors; (4) The aircraft's normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures, and the operations ... flight manual; (6) Location of and purpose for inspecting each item on the aircraft's checklist that relates to the exterior and interior preflight; and (7) Use of the aircraft's prestart checklist, appropriate control system checks, starting procedures, radio…