General

Question 1

When all the crew arrive at the same time, what is the first thing that the CA and DO does?

Answer 1

CA: Heads to the flight deck to begin flight deck power up and preparation
FO: External Safety Inspection

Question 2

If arriving separately, the first person to the plane does what?

Answer 2

External safety inspection, then go to the flight deck to establish power

Question 3

When is a preflight inspection of flight deck emergency systems and equipment required?

Answer 3

Prior to the first flight during a duty period, or if the aircraft has been unattended for any period of time.

Question 4

What are the 4 items on an exterior safety inspection?

Answer 4

-Chocks in place
-Landing gear door position
-Flight control surfaces clear
-APU exhaust area (unless APU running)

Question 5

What is the captain checking for in his “aircraft log inspection procedure?”

Answer 5

-Tail number matches aircraft log, OFP, and actual aircraft
-Check DDGs, write ups, placards, and MX history to determine MX status

Question 6

Who does the preliminary flight deck procedure?

Answer 6

Either the CA or FO, usually whoever gets to the flight deck first