Walk-around

Pre-flight inspection of an F-15 Eagle.

In aviation, an outside check or walk around is the air crew inspecting certain elements of an aircraft prior to boarding for security, safety, and operational reasons.

The pilot primarily inspects outside parts of the aircraft he will steer, e.g. tires and possible leaks from kerosene or oil.

See also

• Preflight Planning Dispatch Checklist

External links

• A photographic tour of some items of interest on a Boeing 737 external check
• Aviation Training Tools - Interactive Training Aids - Outside Check (Walk around)