What does WALK AROUND mean?

• A. The exterior inspection of the aircraft by a flight crewmember performed during layovers
• B. The exterior wash and polish procedure
• C. The preflight cabin cleaning procedure
• D. The exterior inspection of the aircraft by a flight crewmember done during preflight and after each landing

Answer: (D)

Walk around means the exterior inspection of the aircraft performed by a flight crewmember before flight and again after each landing. This check is all about confirming the outside of the airplane is safe and ready for operation: looking for obvious damage, loose or missing exterior parts, leaks, tire wear, condition of doors and exits, proper securing of panels, and that exterior lighting and safety placards are in place. It isn’t about washing or polishing the aircraft, nor is it about cleaning the cabin interior, and it isn’t limited to layovers—it's specifically done as part of preflight and post-landing checks to catch issues before the next flight.