Lesson 1Exterior walk-around sequence: nose to tail systematic checks and what to inspect at each stationDis section define standard exterior walkaround sequence from nose to tail, detailin wha fi inspect at each station, how fi keep flow, an how fi document an escalate spotted discrepancies.
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 presenceDis section detail checks of maintenance areas an access panels, focusin pon correct fasteners, temporary repairs, tag presence, panel fit, an ensurin safe closure before aircraft 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 integrityDis section detail inspection of doors, seals, an emergency exits, includin girt bars, slide indicators, overwing exits, placards, lockin mechanisms, an common damage or misriggin findings.
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 repairsDis section show typical nonconformities by aircraft area, illustratin corrosion, wrong fasteners, missin signatures, incomplete task cards, wrong part numbers, an informal or undocumented repairs.
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 complianceDis section explain cabin an emergency equipment checks, focusin pon oxygen systems, life vests, ELT, fire extinguishers, placards, expiry dates, accessibility, an common nonconformities affectin dispatch readiness.
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 evidenceDis section cover landin gear an wheel inspection durin walkarounds, includin tire an brake state, hydraulic leaks, chafin, torque security, retraction proof, an typical nonconformities an documentation 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 securityDis section focus pon avionics an antenna areas, coverin antenna security, fairin state, wirin chafin, connector seals, bondin, access panel security, an typical environmental an maintenance defects.
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 penetrationsDis section cover fuselage an structural walkaround checks, includin skin damage, dents, fastener state, missin rivets, penetrations, an criteria fi allowable damage vs required repair.
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 securityDis section address flight deck inspection items, includin instrument shows, warnin lights, emergency equipment, maintenance log presence, placards, circuit breakers, an typical cockpit nonconformities.
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 practicesDis section explain hangar housekeeping an FOD control, includin tool control, loose item prevention, foreign object spotin, barricades, groundin, an inspector duties in shared workspaces.
Tool control and shadow boardsLoose hardware and debris detectionFOD walk patterns and reportingBarricades, cones, and safety zonesGrounding, bonding, and cable routing
