Pre-Departure Service Check (PDSC)

Pre-Departure Service Check (PDSC)

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Definition

A pre-departure service check (PDSC), often discussed in terms of extended-range operations, verifies the aircraft's status and the condition of its systems for long-range flights, typically over water. 

Description

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations state that at a minimum, a PDSC for extended-range operations (ETOPS) must:

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