Who should you inform if discrepancies are found during pre-tow checks?

• A. Maintenance
• B. Flight crew
• C. Ground control
• D. Ramp supervisor

Answer: (A)

Discrepancies found during pre-tow checks are a maintenance issue because the aircraft’s mechanical and systems condition must be assessed and corrected before any movement is authorized. Maintenance is responsible for diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and certifying that the aircraft meets safety standards for towing or flight. Without maintenance clearance, towing cannot proceed, since unresolved faults could compromise safety or lead to further damage. The flight crew isn’t the appropriate channel here because their focus is on flight operations and performance, not on resolving ground-based faults that affect airworthiness. Ground control coordinates airfield movement but doesn’t diagnose or fix mechanical issues, and ramp supervision oversees operational flow rather than the technical disposition of faults. Therefore, reporting the discrepancy to Maintenance ensures the issue is properly evaluated and corrected before any tow action resumes.