Door preflight requirements include which checks?

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Door preflight checks focus on ensuring the door and its escape system are in a safe, ready state before flight. Seals intact are checked so there’s no damage that could allow leakage or air ingress around the door; a damaged seal could compromise pressure and door integrity. The door must be disarmed during preflight to prevent the escape slide from arming or deploying while you’re just inspecting or moving the door, which keeps the aircraft safe and ready for boarding and taxi. The slide pressure gauge showing green confirms the emergency slide is properly charged and ready for use; a non-green reading would signal a fault or undercharge that needs maintenance or replacement.

Other options don’t align with a safe preflight state: damaged seals, an armed door, and a red gauge would indicate issues requiring attention, while checking only the door handle neglects the critical status of the door seals and slide.