Lesson 1Exterior walk-around sequence: nose to tail systematic checks and what to inspect at each stationThis section defines a standard exterior walkaround sequence from nose to tail, detailing what to inspect at each station, how to maintain flow, and how to document and escalate detected 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 presenceThis section details checks of maintenance areas and access panels, focusing on correct fasteners, temporary repairs, tag presence, panel fit, and ensuring 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 integrityThis section details inspection of doors, seals, and emergency exits, including girt bars, slide indicators, overwing exits, placards, locking mechanisms, and common damage or misrigging 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 repairsThis section presents typical nonconformities by aircraft area, illustrating corrosion, incorrect fasteners, missing signatures, incomplete task cards, wrong part numbers, and 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 complianceThis section explains cabin and emergency equipment checks, focusing on oxygen systems, life vests, ELT, fire extinguishers, placards, expiry dates, accessibility, and common nonconformities affecting 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 evidenceThis section covers landing gear and wheel inspection during walkarounds, including tire and brake condition, hydraulic leaks, chafing, torque security, retraction evidence, and typical nonconformities and 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 securityThis section focuses on avionics and antenna areas, covering antenna security, fairing condition, wiring chafing, connector seals, bonding, access panel security, and typical environmental and 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 penetrationsThis section covers fuselage and structural walkaround checks, including skin damage, dents, fastener condition, missing rivets, penetrations, and criteria for allowable damage versus 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 securityThis section addresses flight deck inspection items, including instrument indications, warning lights, emergency equipment, maintenance log presence, placards, circuit breakers, and 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 practicesThis section explains hangar housekeeping and FOD control, including tool control, loose item prevention, foreign object detection, barricades, grounding, and inspector responsibilities in shared workspaces.
Tool control and shadow boardsLoose hardware and debris detectionFOD walk patterns and reportingBarricades, cones, and safety zonesGrounding, bonding, and cable routing
