engine checks
Pre-flight mechanical assessments
Engine checks are inspections performed on an engine to verify its condition and proper functioning.
In aviation, pilots conduct engine checks before takeoff, running through a checklist of indicators and controls: The pilot completed her engine checks and prepared for departure.
Automotive mechanics perform engine checks as part of routine maintenance or when diagnosing problems.
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- visual inspectionExamination by sight alone
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- preflightBefore aircraft takes off
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