how are the airplanes maintained? do they have to be maintained before every flight.?

Answer 1

I would hope so, they do check ups between flights, unless its a ghetto airliner like Southwest or something

Answer 2

Commercial aircraft are inspected all the time. They have inspections "due" after so many landings, and so many hours of flight time. The actual maintenance is performed by licensed airframe and powerplant mechanics.

Additionally, as mentioned by some of the other posters, the crew inspects the aircraft prior to each flight. You will see them walk around and visually inspect the exterior of the aircraft and then the proceed to follow a very detailed "pre-flight" check list. They do this for every flight no matter how short. If there is any question at all, they will call a maintenance technician to come look at the issue before they take off. They don't want to fly a broken aircraft any more than you want to be a passenger on a broken aircraft.

Answer 3

The FAA has regulations on flight maintenance. Before every flight the captain does a visual inspection of the aircraft. Their are also checklists and such that the crew perform before takeoff. Planes undergo a variety of inspections ranging from the aforementioned pilot, to once a week or so more detailed inspections, to complete tear downs every number of years. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Planes are on a maintenance schedule. They are not maintained before every flight unless the pilots see a problem during the previous flight.

Answer 5

Aircraft are serviced after a set number of flying hours, all areas subject to stress are thoughly examined using several methods, including ultra sonics, mag pen, and many other methods dependent on what it is and where

Its a bit like a car in the UK, you have minor service's after a given time and major servicing at longer intervals

They are given a brief inspection prior to each flight

Answer 6

they are normally check on a daily basis as they flight thru hub city. if a problem arises, a sub plane is used to fill in

Answer 7

yes they to have to be checked thourgly before each flight. they have professionals that are specialy trained by aal american air lines. they have to replace anything damged or missing ansd sometimes even cancel flights if something is seriusly wrong with them.

Answer 8

yes...after every flight they do maintainence on it...

Answer 9

Yes you do have to do a check every time you go out.

Answer 10

they schedule stuff... minor stuff like tray tables or seat cushions are done before the flight... Big stuff is done in schedules....