Lesson 1Exterior walk-around sequence: nose to tail systematic checks and what to inspect at each stationSets standard outside walk from nose to tail, what to check each spot, keep flow, note raise found issues.
Standardized walkaround route planningNose, radome, and windshield checksWing, pylons, and engine nacelle areasEmpennage, APU, and tailcone checksRecording and escalating discrepanciesLesson 2Maintenance areas, access panels and panels opening checks: correct fasteners, missing fillister heads, temporary repairs and tag presenceDetails checks of upkeep areas access panels, right fasteners, temp fixes, tag presence, panel fit, safe close pre-release.
Panel identification and location controlCorrect fastener type and quantityTemporary repairs and damage markersRed tags, safety tags, and placardsFinal closure and security verificationLesson 3Doors, seals and emergency exits: placards, girt bar, escape slide indicators, and overwing exit integrityDetails door seal emergency exit checks, girt bars, slide signs, overwing exits, placards, locks, usual damage misfits.
Main entry and service door checksDoor seals, bonding, and damage signsGirt bar engagement and stowageEscape slide indicators and pinsOverwing exit markings and handlesLesson 4Typical nonconformities catalogued by area: examples of corrosion, incorrect fasteners, missing signatures, incomplete task cards, incorrect part numbers, and informal repairsShows usual faults by plane area, like rust, wrong fasteners, no signs, half task cards, bad part numbers, unnoted fixes.
Corrosion types and typical locationsIncorrect or mixed fastener usageMissing signatures and stampsIncomplete or altered task cardsWrong part numbers and informal fixesLesson 5Cabin and emergency equipment: passenger oxygen systems, life vests, ELT, fire extinguishers, and placard complianceExplains cabin emergency gear checks, oxygen, vests, ELT, extinguishers, placards, dates, access, usual faults for dispatch ready.
Passenger oxygen masks and panelsPortable oxygen bottles and regulatorsLife vests, seals, and stowage checksELT presence, security, and statusFire extinguishers, gauges, and sealsLesson 6Landing gear and wheels: tire condition, brake wear, hydraulic leaks, chafing, torque security and retraction/extension evidenceCovers gear wheel checks in walks, tire brake state, leaks, rub, torque hold, retraction signs, usual faults noting needs.
Tire wear patterns and damage limitsBrake wear indicators and heat evidenceHydraulic leak sources and contaminationChafing, clamp condition, and hose routingTorque markings and retraction evidenceLesson 7Avionics and antennae areas: antenna security, wiring chafing, connector seals and access panel securityFocuses avionics antenna spots, antenna hold, fairing state, wire rub, seals, bonding, panel hold, usual weather upkeep faults.
External antenna mounting and damageFairings, sealant, and corrosion signsWiring routing, support, and chafingConnector seals, backshells, and bondingAvionics bay access panel securityLesson 8Fuselage and structural checks: skin damage, dents, panel fastener condition, missing rivets and skin penetrationsCovers fuselage structure walk checks, skin harm, dents, fastener state, no rivets, holes, ok damage vs fix needs.
Skin dents, buckling, and crack signsFastener heads, flushness, and damageMissing rivets and replacement evidenceDoors, hatches, and cutout edgesSealant condition and moisture pathsLesson 9Flight deck checks: instrument indications, emergency equipment, maintenance log presence, placards and circuit breaker securityAddresses flight deck items, gauges, lights, emergency gear, log presence, placards, breakers, usual cockpit faults.
Primary and standby instrument statusWarning, caution, and status messagesFlight deck emergency equipment checksMaintenance log and MEL verificationCircuit breaker and placard inspectionLesson 10Hangar housekeeping and FOD control: tool control procedures, loose items, foreign object detection, and barricade/grounding practicesExplains hangar clean FOD control, tool rules, loose stop, object spot, barricades, ground, inspector duties in shared space.
Tool control and shadow boardsLoose hardware and debris detectionFOD walk patterns and reportingBarricades, cones, and safety zonesGrounding, bonding, and cable routing
