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Old 1st Nov 2014, 22:02
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As stated above, it will vary between types and airlines. Procedures will also vary according to aircraft status - acceptance check for transfering an aircraft that has flown a week ago to a new airline checks does not require as detailed check as acceptance flight after C or D check. Some test flight items are also prescribed by maintenance after replacing of critical parts - flight controls, etc..

I agree that checklists shouldn't be in public domain, since test flights are far from normal line operations and some a bit too eager pilots could get the wrong idea...

Should you be involved in flight testing in the future, your company will provide you with the flight test checklist well in advance, so you have time to prepare. Perhaps you'll receive even dedicated training, ideally in a simulator.
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