Who is responsible for preflight checks?

Who is responsible for preflight checks?

• A. MX (Maintenance)
• B. PIC (Pilot In Command)
• C. FA (Flight Attendant)
• D. Ground Crew

Answer: (A)

Airworthiness verification is handled by maintenance. They perform a preflight inspection to check for any mechanical or systems issues, confirm required servicing and documents are complete, and release the aircraft only when it’s safe to fly. The Pilot in Command then does a cockpit preflight to verify that flight controls, instruments, and systems are ready from the flight deck perspective, but the formal preflight checks ensuring the airplane is airworthy come from maintenance. Flight attendants and ground crew have important roles in cabin readiness and aircraft servicing, but they are not the ones responsible for the preflight airworthiness checks.

Airworthiness verification is handled by maintenance. They perform a preflight inspection to check for any mechanical or systems issues, confirm required servicing and documents are complete, and release the aircraft only when it’s safe to fly. The Pilot in Command then does a cockpit preflight to verify that flight controls, instruments, and systems are ready from the flight deck perspective, but the formal preflight checks ensuring the airplane is airworthy come from maintenance. Flight attendants and ground crew have important roles in cabin readiness and aircraft servicing, but they are not the ones responsible for the preflight airworthiness checks.