If something is missing during preflight inspection, who should be contacted?

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If something is missing during preflight inspection, who should be contacted?

When something is missing during a preflight, the Pilot in Command must be informed. The PIC has the ultimate responsibility for the aircraft’s safety and airworthiness, so they evaluate the discrepancy, decide whether it can be resolved in time, whether a replacement or repair is needed, or if the flight must be postponed. The gate agent handles passenger flow, not safety decisions; the dispatcher supports planning and may be involved if the issue affects dispatch, but the authority to approve departure rests with the PIC. The idea of a captain in the engine room isn’t a real role in this context. So, contact the Pilot in Command.

When something is missing during a preflight, the Pilot in Command must be informed. The PIC has the ultimate responsibility for the aircraft’s safety and airworthiness, so they evaluate the discrepancy, decide whether it can be resolved in time, whether a replacement or repair is needed, or if the flight must be postponed. The gate agent handles passenger flow, not safety decisions; the dispatcher supports planning and may be involved if the issue affects dispatch, but the authority to approve departure rests with the PIC. The idea of a captain in the engine room isn’t a real role in this context. So, contact the Pilot in Command.

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