no-go item

An item of equipment whose unserviceability, failure, or absence from an aircraft prohibits takeoff according to operating rules.

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We did see one example of the traditional bugaboo of the electromechanical twin Cessna gear: If the nosegear strut is completely deflated it's a no-go item. If the pilot ignores it, it will jam upon retraction and will not extend.

CHANCELLOR ACCIDENTS: IMC EVENTS

Cabin heat isn't a high-priority item during the summer in Florida, but it might be a no-go item elsewhere.

Preflight strategies: how you inspect your airplane before flying it can depend on where it's parked, how long since its last flight and the day's mission

If the former, it's a no-go item. Other examples of no-go items might include an engine tachometer or a failed altimeter.

Is it airworthy? Whether you can fly after discovering a failed piece of equipment at preflight depends on the equipment, the aircraft and whether it's required for the mission

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