100 hour/Annual Inspections

For our comprehensive inspections, we complete AD research specific to your aircraft. We comply with Section 6 of Continental Aerospace Technologies™ M-0 and 14CFR part 43 appendix D.

The checklist below includes steps taken during inspections that comply with 14 CFR 43 Appendix D.

checklist

Before that inspection, remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing, and cowling. Thoroughly clean the aircraft and aircraft engine.
  1. Fabric and skin—for deterioration, distortion, other evidence of failure, and defective or insecure attachment of fittings.
  2. Systems and components—for improper installation, apparent defects, and unsatisfactory operation.
  3. Envelope, gas bags, ballast tanks, and related parts— for poor condition.
  1. Generally—for uncleanliness and loose equipment that might foul the controls.
  2. Seats and safety belts—for poor condition and apparent defects.
  3. Windows and windshields—for deterioration and breakage.
  4. Instruments—for poor condition, mounting, marking, and (where practicable) improper operation.
  5. Flight and engine controls—for improper installation and improper operation.
  6. Batteries—for improper installation and improper charge.
  7. All systems—for improper installation, poor general condition, apparent and obvious defects, and insecurity of attachment.
  1. Engine section—for visual evidence of excessive oil, fuel, or hydraulic leaks, and sources of such leaks.
  2. Studs and nuts—for improper torquing and obvious defects.
  3. Internal engine—for cylinder compression and for metal particles or foreign matter on screens and sump drain plugs. If there is weak cylinder compression, for improper internal condition and improper internal tolerances.
  4. Engine mount—for cracks, looseness of mounting, and looseness of engine to mount.
  5. Flexible vibration dampeners—for poor condition 
and deterioration.
  6. Engine controls—for defects, improper travel, and improper safetying.
  7. Lines, hoses, and clamps—for leaks, improper condition and looseness.
  8. Exhaust stacks—for cracks, defects, and improper attachment.
  9. Accessories—for apparent defects in security of mounting.
  10. All systems—for improper installation, poor general condition, defects, and insecure attachment.
  11. Cowling—for cracks, and defects.
  1. All units—for poor condition and insecurity of attachment.
  2. Shock absorbing devices—for improper oleo fluid level.
  3. Linkages, trusses, and members—for undue or excessive wear fatigue, and distortion.
  4. Retracting and locking mechanism—for improper operation.
  5. Hydraulic lines—for leakage.
  6. Electrical system—for chafing and improper operation of switches.
  7. Wheels—for cracks, defects, and condition of bearings.
  8. Tires—for wear and cuts.
  9. Brakes—for improper adjustment.
  10. Floats and skis—for insecure attachment and obvious or apparent defects.
  1. Propeller assembly—for cracks, nicks, binds, and oil leakage.
  2. Bolts—for improper torquing and lack of safetying.
  3. Anti-icing devices—for improper operations and obvious defects.
  4. Control mechanisms—for improper operation, insecure mounting, and restricted travel.
  1. Radio and electronic equipment—for improper installation and insecure mounting.
  2. Wiring and conduits—for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects.
  3. Bonding and shielding—for improper installation and poor condition.
  4. Antenna including trailing antenna—for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation.
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