Inspections

Our detailed inspection list is offered here as a guide to owners and is
modified as required each time for make and model specifics.

Annual Inspections: The basic Annual Inspection takes about 16 hours for a single engine, fixed gear, fixed prop. Aircraft.
At $55 per hour (our current shop rate) that is $880.

Pre-purchase Inspections: The basic pre-purchase inspection requires approx. 6 hours for a fixed gear/fixed prop single and costs $290.

For a more details please contact us at FlaglerAircraft@cfl.rr.com
See Notes at bottom of list.

Annual Inspection________      Pre-Purchase Inspection________       Dated:___________

Aircraft:_________   Tail No:_________    Serial No:______________________________

Tach Time:___________    Engine Time:___________

Owner Name:_______________________________   Phone:______________   E-Mail:___________________________________

Additional repair notes:   (Owner reported discrepancies)

Mechanic’s check list & notes	Item Description	Included in Pre-Purchase Inspection	Included in Annual Inspection	Included during Annual at extra cost
	Propeller Group
	Remove Spinner		X
	Inspect Spinner and Back Plate	X (visible inspection)	X
	Inspect blade for nicks and cracks	X	X
	Inspect hub for cracks/corrosion		X
	Check mounting bolts/safety		X
	CONSTANT SPEED PROP
	Check blades for tightness		X
	Check governor attachments		X
	Check for grease and/or oil	X	X
	Remove Prop & remove sludge			X (TBD)
	Lubricate as per manual		X
	Inspect front crankshaft oil seal	X (visible inspection)	X (visible inspection)
	Replace spinner		X
	Engine Group
	Remove cowling, clean		X
	Check for cracks missing fasteners	X	X
	Oil System Check
	Drain engine oil		X
	R&R filter, check screen/filter		X
	Check Temp sending unit for leaks and electrical connections	X	X
	Remove oil cooler and flush			X (up to 4 hours)
	Clean and check fins	X (visual)	X
	Check for leaks	X	X
	Check security of clamps	X	X
	Check condition of oil lines	X	X
	Fill engine with oil		X
	Fuel System Check
	Clean/check fuel filter screen		X
	Drain carburetor			X (1/2 hour)
	Service fuel injection nozzles			X (TBD)
	Check for leaks, condition and security of fuel lines and clamps	X	X
	Check throttle shaft for looseness	X	X
	Induction System Check
	Remove and replace air filter		X
	Induction and heat seals	X (visual)	X
	Condition of Carb heat box	X (visual)	X	Repair as Necessary
	Tightness of intake manifold		X
	Turbo-Charger mounting			X (TBD)
	Fuel Injection mounting			X (TBD)
	Exhaust System Check
	Check for leaks, cracks, etc.	X (visual)	X
	Check condition of gaskets		X
	Check muffler shroud	X (visual)	X
	Ignition System Check
	Mag points for clearance			(as required)
	Breaker belts for lubrication			(as required)
	Contact spring height			(as required)
	Mag oil seal for leakage	X	X
	Harness and insulators (cracks corrosion connections)	X	X
	Mag to engine timing		X
	Spark plugs (service/Replace)			X (up to 2 hours)
	Charging System Check	.	.	.
	Alternator (remove/replace)			(as required) 3 hours
	Check mounting		X
	Wiring (Fraying/chafing)		X
	Safeties, security		X
	Service Battery		X
	Starting System Check	.	.	.
	Remove and Replace as necessary			(as required) 3 hours
	Check wiring harness		X
	Check safety wire and mountings		X
	Engine Condition (General)	.	.	.
	Baffles	X	X	X (up to 16 hrs)
	Breather Tube	X	X
	Check crankcase for leaks/cracks	X	X
	Engine mounts and bushings		X
	Cylinders for excessive heat	X	X
	Drive Belts		X
	Vacuum Pump and lines/security	X	X
	Check Air-Oil Separator		(as required)
	All electrical connections	X	X
	Loose parts, hoses (Service life), connections		X
	Proper installation of safety wire		X
	Engine Controls (operation)	.	.	.
	Throttle	X	X
	Carb/Injector mixture	X	X
	Prop governing controls	(as required)	(as required)
	Cowl flaps	(as required)	(as required)
	Compression Check	X (as required)	X
	Clean Engine		X
	Lubricate Controls		X
	Reinstall Cowlings		X
	Cabin Group	.	.	.
	Interior (damage/operation)
	Cabin doors and windows	X	X
	Seats, seat belts, mountings	X	X
	Heater, vents, etc.		X
	Controls (operation)
	Flaps	X	X
	Fuel selector valve	X	X	(service) up to 4 hours
	Rudder pedals	X	X
	Replace rudder pedal springs			(replace) 2 hours
	Brakes	X	X
	Control wheel and column	X	X
	Pulleys, cables, chains		X
	Ailerons	X	X
	Elevator and trim	X	X
	Lubricate controls		X
	Brakes (check)
	Operation of brake cylinders	X	X
	Check for leaks	X	X
	Check fluid level (fill as required)		X	(fill) 0.5 hours
	Parking brake (operation)		X
	Instrument Panel
	Instrument lines and attachments		X
	Service gyro & instrument filters		X	(replace) 1 hours
	Instrument panel shock mounts		X
	Wiring and instrument chafing		X
	Static ports, static lines, alt air		X
	Aircraft lighting
	Cabin and instrument lights	X	X
	Landing lights	X	X
	Navigation lights	X	X
	Strobe lights	X	X
	Rotating beacon / tail strobe	X	X
	Wing Group
	Remove inspection plate, fairings		X
	Wings
	Surfaces for damage, loose rivets	X	X
	Wing tips for damage, loose rivets	X	X
	Wing attachment bolts		X	(replace) up to 5 hours
	Pitot tube assembly		X
	Stall warning indicator/operation	X	X
	Ailerons
	Surfaces for damage	X	X
	Hinges and attachments	X	X
	Check control cables		X
	Check pulleys and bellcranks		X
	Flaps
	Surfaces for damage	X	X
	Hinges and attachments	X	X
	Flap operation (mechanical)	X	X
	Fuel tanks
	Check for leaks and/or water	X	X
	Fuel tank vents	X	X
	Marked for octane and capacity	X	X
	Operation of fuel drain	X	X
	Lubricate as per manual		X
	Reinstall Inspection Plates / fairings		X
	Landing Gear Group
	Put airplane on jacks			X
	Tires and Wheels			Up to 5 hours
	Remove Tires and Wheels			"
	Clean Wheel Bearings			"
	Check for wear or damage			"
	Repack wheel bearings			"
	Check for broken bolts/corrosion		X
	Check tire pressure		X
	Replace tires and wheels			X
	Brakes
	Check linings, disk, drums		X
	Brake lines (leaks/security)		X
	Brake attachment bolts		X
	Fixed Gear
	Gear forks/torque links		X
	Shocks (leaks/scoring)	X	X
	Gear attachment bolts		X
	Nose gear steering control travel		X
	Shimmy damper		X
	Check condition of fairings	X	X
	Lubricate as per manual		X
	Remove airplane from jacks		X

	Periodic Inspections
	Radios checked (dates)			(as required)
	VORs checked (dates)			(as required)
	Transponder check (date)			(as required)
	Tachometer calibration (date)			(as required)
	Gyro certification (date)			(as required)
	Artificial Horizon certification			(as required)
	Altimeter/static check FAR 91.411			(as required)
	Encoding altimeter (date)			(as required)
	Altitude Encoder (Mode C)			(as required)
	ELT Battery (date)		X
	Operational Checkout
	Before starting
	Check fuel gauges	X	X
	Check electric fuel pump	X	X
	Check fuel pressure	X	X
	Check fuel flow gauge	X	X
	Start Engine
	Check oil pressure	X	X
	Check fuel pump	X	X
	Check fuel pressure/flow gauge	X	X
	Check Alternator output	X	X
	Check manifold pressure	X (as applicable)	X (as applicable)
	Check alternate air/carb heat	X	X
	Check mag switch operation	X	X
	Check RPM (left Mag drop)	X	X
	Check RPM (right Mag drop)	X	X
	Check static RPM	X	X
	Check idle RPM	X	X
	Check oil pressure	X	X
	Check oil temperature	X	X
	Check propeller smoothness	X (as required)	X (as required)
	Check governor operation	X (as required)	X (as required)
	Check vacuum gauge	X	X
	Check cabin heater	X (as required)	X
	Check electrical equip operation	X (as required)	X
	Check parking brake	X	X
	Check throttle/mixture operation	X	X
	Check idle mixture at shutdown	X	X
	Aircraft Papers
	Aircraft conforms to FAA specs		X
	All ADs complied with		X
	All special insp. complied with		X
	Aircraft forms signed / completed		X
	Registration		X
	Airworthiness Certificate		X
	Radio License		X
	Flight Manual		X

Note 1. The cost of any inspection will vary greatly depending on such simple items as broken or striped fasteners, corroded or damaged components and worn scat tubes and out of date hoses.

Note 2. The cost of the inspection is for the inspection process itself and does not include any repairs or parts.

Revised, January 15, 2005

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