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What is Maintenance check flight?

Maintenance check flight Post-maintenance air test conducted to verify aircraft performance and systems before return to commercial service.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Maintenance check flight” Used in Practice?

Control, maintenance check flight TM completed hydraulic test at FL350, request descent to pattern.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Maintenance check flight?

Post-maintenance air test conducted to verify aircraft performance and systems before return to commercial service.

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