After Lowering the Landing Gear, the Pilot Notices That the "Gear

question 35

Multiple Choice

After lowering the landing gear, the pilot notices that the "gear down and locked" light is not illuminated. "It's probably just a burned out light bulb," she says, as she proceeds on final approach for landing. Considering the pilot's hypothesis, which is the result of Type I error?

• A)The sound of metal scraping on concrete will be heard upon landing.
• B)The landing is delayed unnecessarily while the bulb and gear are checked.
• C)We cannot be sure without knowing whether or not the bulb is actually faulty.

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