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AA.II.A.K4bFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. The reasons for checking each item

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Aircraft preflight inspection, including: b. The reasons for checking each item

Bottom line

The visual preflight assessment mitigates airplane flight hazards. Under 14 CFR part 91, the pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether the aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot should follow the AFM/POH to determine the required items for visual inspection.

Key numbers

Key numbers for b. The reasons for checking each item
NumberWhat it means
within 75 feet of field elevation, when properly set to the current barometric setting, for IFR flightAltimeter check

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 2 (pp. 2-4–2-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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