Which of the following is NOT a verification the T1 controller must perform before designation?

• A. The crewmember's training and checking is current.
• B. Takeoff and landing are current.
• C. The aircraft is on D085 and airworthy.
• D. The crewmember's medical certificate is current.

Answer: (D)

The T1 designation process focuses on verifying that the crewmember is qualified and current to operate the flight and that the aircraft is ready for service. Specifically, the controller checks that the crewmember’s training and checking are current, that the crewmember is current for takeoff and landing operations, and that the aircraft assigned for the flight is on the appropriate manifest (D085) and is airworthy. These verifications ensure the crew can perform required procedures safely and that the aircraft is legally and mechanically ready.

The crewmember’s medical certificate, while essential for flight eligibility, is not a verification performed by the T1 controller for designation. Medical status is a personal qualification that the operator is responsible for confirming with the crewmember and in the company’s medical records; the designation checks themselves do not include verifying the medical certificate.