Which statement about the FRK preflight is true?

Which statement about the FRK preflight is true?

• A. Presence and secured to AED with a seal intact
• B. Only presence is required
• C. Only sealed contents are required
• D. The FRK is optional if the aircraft is on a short flight

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is readiness of emergency equipment through both presence and secure attachment. In FRK preflight you’re confirming that the kit is actually there and that it’s attached to the AED in a way that keeps it ready for immediate use. The seal being intact matters because it provides tamper-evidence—if the seal is broken, you can’t trust that the contents are unused and proper, so the kit should be replaced before flight. Simply having the kit present isn’t enough if it isn’t secured and sealed; likewise, only verifying sealed contents won’t confirm the kit is actually present or accessible when needed. Emergency equipment must be ready on every flight, regardless of distance.

The key idea here is readiness of emergency equipment through both presence and secure attachment. In FRK preflight you’re confirming that the kit is actually there and that it’s attached to the AED in a way that keeps it ready for immediate use. The seal being intact matters because it provides tamper-evidence—if the seal is broken, you can’t trust that the contents are unused and proper, so the kit should be replaced before flight. Simply having the kit present isn’t enough if it isn’t secured and sealed; likewise, only verifying sealed contents won’t confirm the kit is actually present or accessible when needed. Emergency equipment must be ready on every flight, regardless of distance.