Annual Inspection

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We perform annual and 100 hr inspections for single- and multi-engine piston engine aircraft. Here is an excerpt from AOPA (www.aopa.org).

Annual Inspection/100 hr inspection

Most general aviation aircraft require an annual inspection. Excluded are aircraft that:

Use an approved progressive inspection plan;
Carry a special flight permit;
Carry a current experimental certificate; or
Carry a provisional airworthiness certificate.

The annual must be completed and properly endorsed by a mechanic with an inspection authorization (IA) within the preceding 12 calendar months. For example, if the aircraft’s annual is endorsed on March 15, 2012, the next annual is due before April 1, 2013; otherwise the aircraft may not be flown without authorization (such as with a ferry permit).

A ferry permit is required to fly an aircraft that’s out of annual, such as in the case of flying to another airport for the inspection. Contact your local FSDO for instructions on applying for a ferry permit.

Some airplanes may require an inspection every 100 hrs. Airplanes that:

Carry any person (other than a crewmember) for hire; or
Are provided by any person giving flight instruction for hire.

The phrase “for hire” refers to the person, not the aircraft. An FAR Part 91 example of a person carried for hire is an aerial photography flight.

If a flight instructor provides an aircraft, or any operation that supplies both flight instruction and an aircraft, that aircraft is subject to the 100-hour inspection. An aircraft provided by the (student) pilot, who is receiving instruction, is not subject to the 100-hour inspection.

The 100-hour limit may be exceeded by 10 hours for the purposes of flying to a place where the inspection can be done. The excess time must be included in computing the next 100 hours of time in service.

(source AOPA )

The Annual Inspection Checklist:

The annual/100 hr inspection checklist, as dictated by the FAR 43, Appendix D

Appendix D to Part 43—Scope and Detail of Items (as Applicable to the Particular Aircraft) To Be Included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspections

(a) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall, before that inspection, remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing, and cowling. He shall thoroughly clean the aircraft and aircraft engine.

(b) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the following components of the fuselage and hull group:

Fabric and skin—for deterioration, distortion, other evidence of failure, and defective or insecure attachment of fittings.
Systems and components—for improper installation, apparent defects, and unsatisfactory operation.
Envelope, gas bags, ballast tanks, and related parts—for poor condition.

(c) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the following components of the cabin and cockpit group:

Generally—for uncleanliness and loose equipment that might foul the controls.
Seats and safety belts—for poor condition and apparent defects.
Windows and windshields—for deterioration and breakage.
Instruments—for poor condition, mounting, marking, and (where practicable) improper operation.
Flight and engine controls—for improper installation and improper operation.
Batteries—for improper installation and improper charge.
All systems—for improper installation, poor general condition, apparent and obvious defects, and insecurity of attachment.

(d) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) components of the engine and nacelle group as follows:

Engine section—for visual evidence of excessive oil, fuel, or hydraulic leaks, and sources of such leaks.
Studs and nuts—for improper torquing and obvious defects.
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.
Engine mount—for cracks, looseness of mounting, and looseness of engine to mount.
Flexible vibration dampeners—for poor condition and deterioration.
Engine controls—for defects, improper travel, and improper safetying.
Lines, hoses, and clamps—for leaks, improper condition and looseness.
Exhaust stacks—for cracks, defects, and improper attachment.
Accessories—for apparent defects in security of mounting.
All systems—for improper installation, poor general condition, defects, and insecure attachment.
Cowling—for cracks, and defects.

(e) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the following components of the landing gear group:

All units—for poor condition and insecurity of attachment.
Shock absorbing devices—for improper oleo fluid level.
Linkages, trusses, and members—for undue or excessive wear fatigue, and distortion.
Retracting and locking mechanism—for improper operation.
Hydraulic lines—for leakage.
Electrical system—for chafing and improper operation of switches.
Wheels—for cracks, defects, and condition of bearings.
Tires—for wear and cuts.
Brakes—for improper adjustment.
Floats and skis—for insecure attachment and obvious or apparent defects.

(f) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) all components of the wing and center section assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure, and insecurity of attachment.

(g) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) all components and systems that make up the complete empennage assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure, insecure attachment, improper component installation, and improper component operation.

(h) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the following components of the propeller group:

Propeller assembly—for cracks, nicks, binds, and oil leakage.
Bolts—for improper torquing and lack of safetying.
Anti-icing devices—for improper operations and obvious defects.
Control mechanisms—for improper operation, insecure mounting, and restricted travel.

(i) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the following components of the radio group:

Radio and electronic equipment—for improper installation and insecure mounting.
Wiring and conduits—for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects.
Bonding and shielding—for improper installation and poor condition.
Antenna including trailing antenna—for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation.

(j) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) each installed miscellaneous item that is not otherwise covered by this listing for improper installation and improper operation.