The pressure should be checked ___ and before each flight.

The pressure should be checked ___ and before each flight.

• A. Weekly
• B. Monthly
• C. Hourly
• D. Daily

Answer: (D)

Regularly verifying pressure keeps you ahead of leaks, gauge drift, and temperature effects, and it ensures the system is within limits on a daily basis. Checking again before each flight adds a safety net for any changes that can occur from the previous flight, handling, or environmental conditions. If pressure is too low, landing gear may fail to extend or lock properly, braking and steering performance can be compromised, and inflated tires may be unsafe under load. The other intervals are less protective: hourly is more than necessary for typical operations, while weekly or monthly checks won’t catch pressure losses that can happen between flights or overnight.

Regularly verifying pressure keeps you ahead of leaks, gauge drift, and temperature effects, and it ensures the system is within limits on a daily basis. Checking again before each flight adds a safety net for any changes that can occur from the previous flight, handling, or environmental conditions. If pressure is too low, landing gear may fail to extend or lock properly, braking and steering performance can be compromised, and inflated tires may be unsafe under load. The other intervals are less protective: hourly is more than necessary for typical operations, while weekly or monthly checks won’t catch pressure losses that can happen between flights or overnight.