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PA.II.F.K1cFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition as recommended by the manufacturer

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Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including: c. Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition as recommended by the manufacturer

Bottom line

The manufacturer’s approved checklists, placards, and emergency procedures provide a basic defense against threats, errors, or undesired aircraft states.

FAA references

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