Exterior Inspection Flashcards
Concerning the brake wear indications:
A. Indicators must not be less than flush with the parking brake released.
B. Must extend five inches out of the guides.
C. With the parking brake set, the brake wear indicator pin must extend out of the guide.
D. Must extend 10 inches out of the quads.
C. With the parking brake set, the brake wear indicator pin must extend out of the guide.
The Captain, First Officer, or IRO may conduct the exterior inspection.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The flight crew is responsible to ensure there are no gear pins installed in any landing gear during the exterior inspection.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The flight crew is responsible for visually verifying that all gear pins are stowed in the E & E compartment.
A. True
B. False
A. False
Only maintenance personnel may install or remove the gear pins.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Concerning the negative pressure relief vents: (select all that apply)
A. There are a total of four.
B. There are two on each side of the aircraft located just forward of the wing root.
C. There are a total of two, one on each side of the fuselage.
D. There are a total of two.
A. There are a total of four.
B. There are two on each side of the aircraft located just forward of the wing root.
The exterior inspection must be accomplished prior to every flight except in the case of a diversion where ramp access is not available.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The positive pressure relief valves should be open during the exterior inspection.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Probes, vents, and static ports should be:
A. Obstructed
B. Covered
C. Clear and not damaged
C. Clear and not damaged
Tires are not to be worn, damaged, or show tread separation.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Engine inlets and tailpipes do not need to be clear.
A. True
B. False
B. False
All doors and panels that are not in use should be:
A. Opened
B. Latched
C. Removed
D. Closed
B. Latched
The 787 has a parking brake light indicator at the front of the nose wheel.
A. True
B. False
A. True
When inspecting the rear wing area during preflight, you notice some spoilers appear with slight partial extension. Is this normal?
A. Yes
B. No
A. Yes
When checking the left and right main gear, the wheels do not need to be chocked.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Hydraulic lines and electrical wiring should be:
A. Secure
B. Loose
C. Frayed or leaking
A. Secure
When checking the nose gear, the strut can be fully compressed.
A. True
B. False
B. False
When checking the right forward fuselage, make sure the oxygen pressure relief disc is in place.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The areas around the potable and lavatory fill and drain areas should be checked for leakage.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The radome should be checked to ensure:
A. It is undamaged
B. Diverter strips are secure
C. All of the above
C. All of the above
When inspecting the outflow valve, ensure the following:
A. The valve should be fully closed, in good condition, and free from obstruction.
B. The valve may be in an intermediate position, in good condition, and free from obstruction.
C. The valve should be fully open, in good condition, and free from obstruction or contamination.
D. The valve should be fully open, in good condition, snow or contaminant not impending the valve openings.
C. The valve should be fully open, in good condition, and free from obstruction or contamination.
You notice a dent in the side of the fuselage that doesn’t have a dent dot on it, what will you do?
A. Enter the discrepancy into the ELB and notify maintenance.
B. If it doesn’t look too bad, there’s probably nothing to worry about.
C. Pretend like you didn’t see it.
D. Cover it with tape.
A. Enter the discrepancy into the ELB and notify maintenance.
Small amounts of snow or ice is allowed on the engine inlet or on the fan blades and spinner?
A. True
B. False
B. False
Pay particular attention to loose or missing fasteners and hardware in the following areas: Wing to body fairing panels, lower wind panels, pylon panels, flap track fairings, and engine cowl latches. If any fasteners or hardware are found in an improper state, notify maintenance.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The boarding door is an area of frequent contact between the aircraft and the jetway and may be more likely to experience damage as a result of improper contact. If exterior damage is reported to the pilot by another work group, such as a Customer Service agent or a member of the ramp team, pilots must enter the discrepancy into the ELB and notify maintenance in accordance with the FOM.
A. True
B. False
A. True
