Automated preflight walk around tool

摘要

A system for completing a walk around inspection of an aircraft is provided. The system may include a processor, a memory, and a user interface. The user interface also includes a user input system and a user output system. The user interface is configured for presenting a graphical checklist for a walk around inspection of an aircraft. The system also includes a communications device. The communications device is configured for communicating with an Onboard Maintenance System for the aircraft. The system, including the processor, memory, user interface and communications device, can be used to perform the inspection of the aircraft and provide a compliance record for the inspection.

主权项

1. A system for completing a walk around inspection of an aircraft, comprising:
a processor; a memory; a user interface, the user interface including a user input system and a user output system, the user interface configured for presenting a graphical checklist for the inspection of the aircraft, the graphical checklist including a compliance record for the inspection of the aircraft and at least one aircraft-specific portion; and a communications device, the communications device configured for: communicating with an Onboard Maintenance System for the aircraft; sending the compliance record to the flight deck of the aircraft; and communicating a signal indicating a status of the inspection, wherein the status of the inspection includes a result of Not Started or Complete.