US Air Force 060122-F-4081S-061 Flight preparation

In aviation, an outside check or walk around is the

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inspecting certain elements of an aircraft prior to

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for security, safety, and operational reasons. The pilot primarily inspects outside parts of the aircraft they will steer, e.g. control surfaces, tires and possible leaks from

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or oil.

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