Lesson 1Exterior walk-around sequence: nose to tail systematic checks and what to inspect at each stationDefines standard outside walkaround from nose to tail, what to check at each spot, keeping flow, recording and reporting issues found.
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 maintenance areas, access panels: right fasteners, temp fixes, tags, panel fit, safe closure before 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, common damage or wrong setup.
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 repairsPresents usual issues by aircraft area: rust, wrong fasteners, missing signatures, unfinished task cards, wrong parts, informal 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, issues affecting 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 evidenceCovers landing gear/wheel checks in walkarounds: tires, brakes, leaks, rubbing, torque, retraction signs, usual issues and records.
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 on avionics/antenna areas: antenna fix, fairings, wire rubbing, seals, bonding, panel security, weather/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 penetrationsCovers fuselage/structure walkarounds: skin damage, dents, fasteners, missing rivets, holes, limits for damage vs 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 securityAddresses flight deck items: instruments, warnings, emergency gear, logs, placards, breakers, usual cockpit issues.
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 cleanliness, FOD control: tools, loose items, detection, barricades, grounding, inspector duties in shared spaces.
Tool control and shadow boardsLoose hardware and debris detectionFOD walk patterns and reportingBarricades, cones, and safety zonesGrounding, bonding, and cable routing
