787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Normal Procedures -
Amplified Procedures
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Exterior Inspection
Before each flight the captain, first officer, or maintenance crew must
verify that the airplane is satisfactory for flight.
Items at each location may be checked in any sequence.
Use the detailed inspection route below to check that:
• the surfaces and structures are clear, not damaged, not missing
parts and there are no fluid leaks
• the tires are not too worn, not damaged, and there is no tread
separation
• the gear struts are not fully compressed
• the engine inlets and tailpipes are clear, the access panels are
secured, the exterior is not damaged, and the reversers are stowed
• the doors and access panels that are not in use are latched
• the probes, vents, and static ports are clear and not damaged
• the antennae are not damaged
• the light lenses are clean and not damaged
(Refer to Exterior Inspection
in Chapter SP, Section 16, for additional
information.)
Inspection Route
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