Pilots in command of flight verification checks and test flights shall be briefed on procedures and systems to be checked by whom?

• A. Flight Commander
• B. Ground Crew
• C. Maintenance Officer or Quality Assurance
• D. Safety Officer

Answer: (C)

The briefing on procedures and systems to be checked should come from the Maintenance Officer or Quality Assurance. They are responsible for the aircraft’s current maintenance status, the exact verification steps, and any limitations or known issues that must be considered during flight verification checks and test flights. This ensures the pilot has a precise, up-to-date plan of what will be tested, in what sequence, and under what safety conditions, which is essential for a controlled and compliant test.

The Flight Commander oversees the operation of the flight but relies on the maintenance/QA briefing for the specific check procedures. Ground Crew handle servicing and day-to-day tasks, not the formal test procedures briefing. The Safety Officer concentrates on hazard assessment and overall safety planning, not the detailed test procedure briefing.