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During preflight you remain uncertain whether a defect you found affects safe flight. What is the correct decision?
- A.Fly a short test over the operating area to find out
- B.Let the client decide, since they are paying for the flight
- C.Do not fly until the defect is resolved or determined by qualified guidance to be acceptable
Correct answer
C. Do not fly until the defect is resolved or determined by qualified guidance to be acceptable
Why
Final responsibility for safe operation rests with the remote pilot in command. When the safety of flight is in doubt, the conservative decision is to ground the aircraft until the issue is understood and resolved.
Source: 14 CFR 107.15 · ACS knowledge area: Maintenance and Preflight Inspection Procedures · From the Maintenance & Preflight Inspection practice bank (MNT-055).