Drone exam · Maintenance and airworthiness

A pilot completes every checklist tick from memory but never looks closely at the landing gear after a hard landing the previous day. What is wrong with that approach?

Answer

The inspection must examine the aircraft's actual condition and known history. A previous hard landing creates a specific reason to inspect the affected structure and attachments carefully.

Explanation

A checklist supports attention, but it does not replace judgment about recent events that may have created hidden damage.