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CA.II.A.K3bFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. The reasons for checking each item

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

Bottom line

The preflight inspection is a thorough and systematic means by which a pilot determines if an aircraft is airworthy and in condition for safe operation.

Key numbers

Key numbers for b. The reasons for checking each item
NumberWhat it means
more than 8 pounds per gallonWater weight

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  7. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-1) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  8. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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