Which action is part of the cockpit (All Flights) check?

• A. Clear obstructions from beside seat prior to adjusting seat height
• B. Slam controls against the stops during the check
• C. Do not adjust seat height
• D. Backup UHF must be on prior to start

Answer: (A)

Ensuring the seating area is clear before adjusting seat height focuses on safe and proper cockpit configuration. During the cockpit check, you verify there’s nothing around the seat that could interfere with movement or damage the controls as you move or adjust your position. Clearing obstructions first allows you to set the seat height accurately so you have good visibility of the instruments and comfortable access to the controls. The other actions don’t fit this safety/setup purpose: slamming controls against the stops is hazardous and not a normal check step; not adjusting seat height would leave you in an awkward or unsafe position; and having the backup UHF on before start is a different preflight procedure, not part of the cockpit (All Flights) check.