A qualified ________ or ________ shall perform a walk around inspection prior to flight.

A qualified ________ or ________ shall perform a walk around inspection prior to flight.

• A. PILOT or AIRCREW MEMBER
• B. PILOT or MECHANIC
• C. AIRCREW MEMBER or PASSENGER
• D. PILOT or SAFETY OFFICER

Answer: (A)

Before flight, a walk-around inspection is performed by a qualified pilot or aircrew member to verify exterior condition and readiness. This person has the training to spot issues that could affect safety, such as damaged rotor blades, leaks, loose panels, or other external hazards. The walk-around is a crew responsibility because it requires understanding of flight-critical systems and how external conditions can impact flight. A mechanic handles maintenance and post-maintenance checks, but the preflight walk-around for flight readiness is conducted by the flight crew. Passengers or safety officers aren’t designated to perform this check in normal operations.

Before flight, a walk-around inspection is performed by a qualified pilot or aircrew member to verify exterior condition and readiness. This person has the training to spot issues that could affect safety, such as damaged rotor blades, leaks, loose panels, or other external hazards. The walk-around is a crew responsibility because it requires understanding of flight-critical systems and how external conditions can impact flight. A mechanic handles maintenance and post-maintenance checks, but the preflight walk-around for flight readiness is conducted by the flight crew. Passengers or safety officers aren’t designated to perform this check in normal operations.