Quality Inspection Flashcards

After a quality inspection identifies a recurring chocking error, what is the next step in the corrective action process?

Answer: Identify the root cause and assign a corrective action with a due date

Effective corrective action addresses the root cause and has an owner and deadline to prevent recurrence.

During a turnaround audit, the inspector sees GSE approaching the aircraft without a brake check. What is this called?

Answer: A brake-check violation

GSE must perform a brake check before entering the equipment restraint area, and skipping it is a safety violation.

What is the purpose of a post-departure gate inspection?

Answer: To check the gate area for FOD, leftover equipment, and spills before the next arrival

A post-departure sweep makes sure the stand is clean and ready for the next aircraft.

An inspector finds a hydraulic fluid leak under a parked tug. What is the correct response?

Answer: Remove the tug from service, contain the spill, and report it

Leaks create slip hazards and environmental issues, and they point to a mechanical fault that needs repair.

Why are random, unannounced ramp audits valuable?

Answer: They show how work is actually done day to day rather than when staff expect to be observed

Unannounced audits show real practice, which makes the quality data more reliable.

Which item should be confirmed during a cargo ULD inspection before loading?

Answer: Base and edges are free of damage and the ULD is serviceable

Damaged ULDs may not lock properly in the hold and can shift in flight.

When dangerous goods are found loaded without a NOTOC entry, what does the quality inspection classify this as?

Answer: A serious nonconformance requiring immediate correction and reporting

The NOTOC tells the captain about dangerous goods on board, and leaving one off is a serious regulatory violation.