Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › V. Preflight Procedures › Task A. Preflight Assessment

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Airplane preflight inspection, including:

Which items should be inspected

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-1
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft
involve the following: 1. Inspecting the airplane’s airworthiness status. 2. Following the AFM/POH to determine the required items for visual inspection. [Figures 2-1, 2-2, 2-3]. Figure 2-1. Pilots should view the aircraft’s maintenance logbook ... Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM) and the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for each individual aircraft explain the required items for inspection…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 1-16
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Introduction
covers the essential elements for the regulatory basis of flight including: 1. An airplane’s airworthiness requirements, 2. Important inspection items when conducting a preflight visual inspection, 3. Managing risk and resources, and 4. Proper and effective airplane surface movements…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-4
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Visual Preflight Assessment
each manufacturer has a specified sequence for conducting the actions. In general, the following items are likely to be included in the AFM/POH preflight inspection: ⦁ Landing gear control is DOWN, if applicable. ⦁ Master, alternator, and magneto switches are OFF. ⦁ Control ... compare to the tank level by visual inspection. If so equipped, fuel pumps may be placed in the ON position to verify fuel pressure in the proper operating range. ⦁ Other items may include checking that lights for both the interior…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 9-3
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION The preflight inspection consists of the standard aircraft inspection with a few additional items associated with the floats. When performing a preflight inspection, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. A typical inspection of the floats includes: • Visual Inspection—Examine ... Float and Skid Freedom—In cold weather, it is common for floats and skids to freeze to the surface. Inspect the floats and skids for freedom of movement and obstructions. To help prevent this problem, try to park…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-2
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.3 Preflight Inspection › 7.3.4 Preflight Inspection Items
Preflight Inspection Items. Even if the small UAS manufacturer has a written preflight inspection procedure, the FAA recommends the remote PIC ensure the following inspection items be incorporated into the remote PIC’s preflight inspection procedure. Such a practice will ... condition for safe operation. The preflight inspection should include a visual or functional check of the following items. 1. Visual condition inspection of the small UAS components; 2. Airframe structure (including undercarriage), all flight control surfaces, and linkages; 3. Registration…
14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft Open
14 CFR § 135.429 Required inspection personnel.
rotorcraft that operate in remote areas or sites, the Administrator may approve procedures for the performance of required inspection items by a pilot when no other qualified person is available, provided— (1) The pilot is employed by the certificate holder ... originally performed the item of work; and (5) Each item of work that is a required inspection item that is part of the flight control system shall be flight tested and reinspected before the aircraft is approved for return…