What term refers to the set of procedures and checks that must be performed on the aircraft to ensure airworthiness?

• A. Preflight Inspection
• B. Ready Reserve
• C. Reserve Status
• D. Round Trip

Answer: (A)

A preflight inspection is the set of procedures performed before each flight to verify the aircraft is safe and capable of operating. It covers both exterior and interior checks: outside, you look for obvious damage, ensure control surfaces move correctly, check the landing gear, tires, brakes, hinges, and that there are no fuel or oil leaks; inside, you confirm instruments, flight controls, avionics, and essential systems function, and you verify that emergency equipment and required documents are present and up to date. This process also includes confirming maintenance status (including any MEL items) and that the flight plan, weather, NOTAMs, weight and balance, and other operational details are in order. Together, these checks establish airworthiness by ensuring any conditions that could affect safety are identified and addressed before flight. The other terms relate to crew availability or trip logistics, not to verifying the aircraft’s airworthiness.