Aircraft Inspections

Richard D. Mileham
Airworthiness Safety Program Manager
Great Lakes Region

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Maintenance Technician and

Inspection Authorization
Inspection Task
Review of the Inspection tasks will assist
you in performing the task of a
maintenance technician and Inspection
Authorization to the requirements of the
Federal Aviation Regulations
Recurrent training is the key to your
success and the key to maintaining a safe
aircraft.
Lets take a look at those tasks that we are
required to do as a maintenance
technician.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections are the most important

task that we
perform. It is also important that we
build a
working relationship with the owner
and operator
aircraft so we can complete the
requirements of
the inspection to determine that all
the airworthiness requirements are
met.
It is just as important that the

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CUSTOMER RELATIONS... GET

IT STRAIGHT

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Explain to the customer the

requirement of the inspection
and what it is going to take
to accomplish
the entire inspection.
Remember maintenance
includes inspection and items
found during the inspection
must have a corrective
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Many times there is a

misunderstanding that the
owner/operator has an option not
to fix discrepancies found during
the inspection. The regulation
does not allow items to be
deferred except in accordance
with inoperative equipment
procedures. Therefore, once you
have determined it to be a
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discrepancy,
a corrective action

Piper PA46-310P and

Cessna 152
Lets take a look at the above aircraft
and see what the requirements would
be for an inspection of the aircraft to
determine that it meets its type design
and is in a condition for safe operation.
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REGISTRATION AND
AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
UNITED SATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

1. NATIONALITY AND
REGISTRATION MARKS 2. MANUFACTURER AND MODEL

3. AIRCRAFT SERIAL
NUMBER

4. CATEGORY

5. AUTHORITY AND BASIS FOR ISSUANCE

This airworthiness certificate is issued pursuant to the Federal aviation Act of 1958 and certifies that, as of the date of issuance, the
aircraft to which issued has been inspected and found to conform to the type certificate therefor, to be in a condition for safe
operation, and had been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed airworthiness code as
provided in Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, except as noted herein.
Exceptions:

6. TERM AND CONDITIONS

Unless sooner surrendered, suspended, revoked, or a termination date is otherwise established by the Administrator, this
AIRWORTHINESS certificate is effective as long as the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and ALTERATIONS are performed in
accordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, as appropriate, and the aircraft is registered in the
United States.
DATE OF ISSUANCE

FAA REPRESENTATIVE

DESIGNATION NUMBER

Any alteration, PRODUCTION, or misuse of this certificate may be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3
years or both. THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE DISPLAYED IN THE AIRCRAFT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL
AVIATION REGULATIONS.

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91.203(a)(1)(2)

The first thing we need to do in o

research is to determine the aircr
had been registered and that is h
airworthiness certificate.

FAR 91.203 Civil Aircraft: Certification

Requirements.

If these are not present, we mus

the owner/operator of their respo
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THE AMT and IA MUST

RESEARCH:

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MAINTENANCE RECORDS

SPECIFICATION OR DATA SHEET

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

THE CURRENT MANUFACTURERS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL OR INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS.
FAR 43.13, 15, 16

Maintenance record research is

a time consuming task but is a
must. It is important to review
the work that may have been
accomplished since the last
inspection. As part of the
inspection you will be taking
responsibility for the condition
of the item being inspected and
you want to make sure the work
accomplished meets all the
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ARE THESE DOCUMENTS

REQUIRED?

TYPE
CERTIFICATE
DATA
SHEET
PA-46-310P
MALIBU

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PA-46-310P
MALIBU

PIPER

FLIGHT MANUAL

PA-46-310P
MALIBU

PIPER

APPROVED
EQUIPMENT LIST

Lets take a look at each

of these documents and
see what the
significance of the
documents are to the
inspection and how it
will be used to
determine the aircraft to
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The first document is the

Aircraft Type Data Sheet.

This document provides a listing
of all the equipment installed at
the time of manufacturing and
list optional equipment that
could be installed on the
aircraft.

Inspection of the aircraft to

the type data sheet is a

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A25S0
Revision 1
Piper
PA-46-310P
December 30, 1983
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A25SO

This data sheet , which is part of Type Certificate No. A25SO,

prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for,
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness
requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Type Certificate Holder;

Piper Aircraft Corporation
Vero Beach Division
Vero Beach, Florida 32960

1.

Model PA-46-310P (Malibu), 6PCLM (Normal Categ

Approved September 27, 1983)

Engine Teledyne Continental Model TSIO-520-B

Fuel
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100/100LL Minimum grade aviation gas

The type data indicates the following

information:

Type Data Sheet Number and Rev

Aircraft Make and Model
Conditions and Limitations
Airworthiness Requirements
Engines installed
Fuel Specification
Engine Limits
Propeller and Propeller Limits
Airspeed Limits
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Engine Limits

For all operations:

2600 RPM and 38 Hg MAP (310 HP),

sea level to 24,000 Ft.;
2600 RPM and 35 Hg MAP above 24,00 Ft.
2400 RPM and 31 Hg MAP maximum
when leaned to 50 F lean
of peak, any altitude.
Propeller and

Hartzell, Hub BHC-C2YF-1BF,

Blade F8052 ( )
Propeller Limits
Pitch: High 38.0 plus/minus
low 16.0 plus/minus 0.2 at 30 st
Diameter: Not over 80, not under 78.
Spinner: Hartzell D-4810 or D-4810P
Governor: Hartzell Model E-5-2 09/91

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Airspeed Limits
(KIAS) Vne (Never Exceed)
203 KIAS
Vno (Maximum Structural Cruise)
173 KIAS
Va (Maneuvering 4100 lbs.)
135 KIAS
Va (Maneuvering 2450 lbs.)
103 KIAS
Page No. 1 2 3 4 Vfe (Maximum
Flaps Extended)Rev. No 1 1
120 KIAS
109/91
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Type Data Sheet:

(Continued)

Airspeed Limits
Center of Gravity
Ranges
Empty Weight
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December 31, 19

A25SO Revision 1
Airspeed Limits Vlo (Maximum Landing Gear Ope
KIAS
Extension
170 KIAS
Retraction
130 KIAS
Vle (Maximum Landing Gear Extended)
C.G. Range
WT.
FWD Limit
AFT Limit
(Gear Extended) (LBS)
IN.S AFT OF
DATUM) (IN.S AFT OF DATUM)
4100
143.3 In.
147.1 In.
3680
136.1 In.
147.1 In.
2450 or less
130.7 In.
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December 31, 19

Empty Weight
C. G. Range

None

Maximum Weight

Ramp
Takeoff
Landing

4118 lbs.
4100 lbs.
3900 lbs.

Type Data Sheet:

(Continued)
Number of Seats and their locations
Maximum baggage (Forward and Aft)
Fuel Capacity (number of Gallons and
location)
Oil Capacity (number of Quarts and
location)
Maximum Operating Altitude
Maximum Cabin Operating Altitude
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Number of Seats

6
(2 at +135.5)
(2 at +177.0)
(2 at + 218.75)

Maximum Baggage 100 lbs at + 88.6 (Fwd.)

100 lbs. at + 245.1 (Aft.)

Fuel Capacity 122 gals. (2 wing tanks) at + 149

See note 1 for data on fuel system
Oil Capacity

8 qts. at + 53.5
See note 1 for data on oil system

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Maximum Operating Altitude 25,000Ft.

Maximum Cabin Operating
Pressure Differential
Control Surface Aileron
Movements
Elevator
Rudder
Elevator
Trim Tab
Wing Flaps (+1)

5.6PSID
(+1)
(+0.5)
(+1,-0)
(+1)

Up
Up
Left
Down
Up

18
Down 18
23.5 Down 14.5
26
Right 30
24.5 Up
19
(Elevator Neutral)
0
Down 35

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Type Data Sheet: (Continued)

Manufacturers Serial
Numbers
Datum
Certification Basis
Production Basis
Equipment
Noise Characteristics
Current Weight and Balance
Report
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Placards

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December 3

Manufacturers46-8408001 and up
Serial Numbers
Datum
100 inches forward of
pressure bulkhead.
Leveling Means
Top or Bottom Fuselage
at B.L.-0 (constant section)
Certification Basis FAR Part 23 effective
February 1, 1965, thru amendment
23-25,
effective Mar. 6, 1980; FAR 25.783(e),
25.831(c) and (d) of Amendment 12, effective
Aug. 1, 1981.
findings.
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No equivalent safety

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Production Basis:

December 3

Production Certificate No.

206.

Production Limitation:
Record issued and the
manufacturer authorized to issue
airworthiness certificates under
the delegation option
provisions of FAR 21.

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December 31,

Equipment
The basic required equipment
prescribed
in the applicable
airworthiness
regulations (see Certification
Basis) must be installed in the
aircraft for
certification. In addition, one of
the
following items of equipment
are
required for S/N 46-8408001
and up;

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AFM Report FT-157, Appendix D approved

September 26, 1983 or POH

Did you notice that under

equipment that the Aircraft
Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot
Operating Handbook (POH)
is required.
Therefore, when you are
performing the inspection,

you need to make sure

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Noise Characteristics
The corrected noise level of
the Model PA-46-310P is 74.8
dBA at the Maximum Normal
Operating Power at 2600 RPM.
The noise level stated above
has been approved by the
Federal Aviation Administration
in noise level test flights
conducted in accordance with
FAR 36. Noise Standards:
Aircraft Type and Airworthiness
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A25SO

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December 3

NOTE 1. Current Weight and

Balance Report, including list of
equipment included in
certificated empty weight and
loading instructions when
necessary, must be provided for
each aircraft at the time of
original certification. The
certified empty weight and
corresponding center of gravity
locations must include
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-ENDundrainable
system
oil
(not
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A25SO

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December 31, 1

NOTE 2. All placards required in the POH and AFM must

be installed in the appropriate locations. The following
placards must be displayed in clear view of the pilot:
The markings and placards installed in this
airplane contain operating limitations which must be
complied with when operating this airplane in the normal
category. Other operating limitations which must be
complied with when operating this airplane in this
category are contained in the airplane flight manual. No
aerobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved.
NOTE 3. The life limit of the fuselage assembly, P/N is
82250 is 10,145 hours. The life limit of the wing assemble,
P/N 831000 is 15,580 hours.
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Equipment Lists are

needed to determine
what is installed on
the aircraft that is not
included on the Type
Data Sheet.
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The following equipment list is a

comprehensive list of all Cessna
equipment available for this airplane.
A separate equipment list of items
installed in your specific airplane is
provided in your aircraft file. The
following list and the specific list for
your airplane have a similar order of
listing.
This equipment list provides the
following information:
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An item number gives the

identification number of the item.
Each number is prefixed with a letter
which identifies the descriptive
grouping (example: A. Powerplant &
Accessories) under which it is listed.
Suffix letters identify the equipment as
a required item, a standard item or an
optional item.
Suffix letters are as follows:
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- R=

required items of equipment for

FAA certification
- S= standard equipment items
- O= optional equipment items
replacing required or standard
items
- A= optional equipment items which
are in addition to required or
standard items
A reference drawing column provides the
drawing number for the item.
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CESSNA
MODEL 152

EQUIPMENT LIST

SECTION 6
WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST

The following equipment list is a comprehensive list of all Cessna equipment

available for this airplane. A separate equipment list of items

installed in your specific airplane is provided in your aircraft file.
The following list and the specific list for your airplane have a
similar order of listing.

This equipment list provides the following information:

An item number gives the identification number of the item. Each number is
prefixed with a letter which identifies the descriptive grouping (example:
A. Powerplant & Accessories) under which it is listed. Suffix letters identify
the equipment as a required item, a standard item or an optional item.
Suffix letters are as follows:
-R= required items of equipment for FAA certification

-S= standard equipment items

-O= optional equipment items replacing required or standard items
-A= optional equipment items which are in addition to required or
standard
items

A reference drawing column provides the drawing number for the item.

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ITEM
NO

EQUIPMENT LIST
DESCRIPTION

REF
WT ARM
DRAWING LBS INS

D19-R

AMMETER

S-1320-5

0.5 18.0

D25-A

CLOCK INSTALLATION

0400341

0.4 14.4

D67-A

RECORDER, ENGINE
HOUR METER

0401017

0.6

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5.2

ITEM
NO

EQUIPMENT LIST
DESCRIPTION

REF
WT ARM
DRAWING LBS INS

E. CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS
E05-R

SEAT, PILOT INDIVIDUAL

SLIDING

0414070

11.1

45.2

E05-O

SEAT, VERTICALLY
ADJUSTABLE, PILOT

0414071

13.6

45.2

E07-S

SEAT, COPILOT INDIVIDUAL

SLIDING

0414070

11.1

45.2

E07-O

SEAT, VERTICALLY
ADJUSTABLE, COPILOT

0414071

13.6

45.2

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NOTE
If additional equipment is to be
installed, it must be done in
accordance with the reference
drawing, accessory kit
instructions, or a separate FAA
approval.

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A complete equipment list will

also assist in the task of
accomplishing a weight and
balance, Airworthiness Directive
review and compliance listing.
If your aircraft does not have a
current equipment list it is
impossible to know all the
equipment make, model and
serial numbers of the equipment
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Airworthiness Directives
Lets take a look at Airworthiness
Directives and the compliance
requirements. Guidance and
information can be found in AC39-7C
Airworthiness Directives
Airworthiness Directives are
mandatory and it is the responsibility
of the owner/operator to assure the
ADs are complied with. Additionally,
the maintenance technician performing
an inspection is responsible to see the
ADs are complied with.
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Airworthiness Directives
The person performing the
compliance of an airworthiness
directive is responsible to assure
all airworthiness requirements are
met.
Airworthiness Directive research
is a must when performing any
inspection.
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ISSUANCE OF AD SUMMARY
EFFECTIVE 1990 CHANGES

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BOOK 1, SMALL AIRCRAFT AND ALL

ROTORCRAFT BETWEEN THE 1940S AND
1979 (STILL IN EFFECT)
BOOK 2, SMALL AIRCRAFT AND ALL
ROTORCRAFT ADS BEGINNING WITH 1980
TO PRESENT
BOOK 1, LARGE AIRCRAFT BETWEEN THE
1940S AND 1979 (STILL IN EFFECT)
BOOK 2, LARGE AIRCRAFT ADS BEGINNING
WITH 1980 TO PRESENT
AC 39-6

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
ARE ISSUED WHEN...

AN UNSAFE CONDITION EXISTS IN

A PRODUCT,

AND

THAT CONDITION IS LIKELY TO

EXIST OR DEVELOP IN OTHER
PRODUCTS OF THE SAME TYPE
DESIGN.

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FAR 39.1

AD CATEGORIES
EMERGENCY ADs
NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RULEMAKING

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LETS LOOK
AT AN

AD

A LITTLE CLOSER
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ADS HAVE 3 MAIN SECTIONS

THE NUMBER
APPLICABILITY
COMPLIANCE PERIOD
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BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN AD
NUMBER

87 03 10
YEAR OF
ORIGINAL
ISSUANCE

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BIWEEKLY
PERIOD OF
ORIGINAL
ISSUANCE

SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER
ASSIGNED TO
EACH AD IN THE
BIWEEKLY
PERIOD

AD NUMBERING INCLUDES TWO

SUPPLEMENTAL ELEMENTS
1.

THE R NUMBER INDICATES THE

NUMBER OF TIMES THE AD HAS BEEN
REVISED

07 R3

78-09-

AD
78-09-07 R3 HAS BEEN REVISED
THREE TIMES.
FOR EXAMPLE:

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AD NUMBERING INCLUDES TWO

SUPPLEMENTAL ELEMENTS
2.

A T WHICH PRECEDES THE AD

NUMBER MEANS THE AD WAS
TELEGRAPHED TO THE OWNER
OPERATOR OF THE UNSAFE PRODUCT.
NOTE:

92-02-51

THE LAST TWO SEQUENTIAL NUMBERS

OF THE TELEGRAPHIC AD BEGIN WITH
THE NUMBER 51 AND CONTINUE IN
ASCENDING ORDER

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IMPORTANT
FACT

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A REVISED AD MAY
INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES THAT WERE
NOT REQUIRED IN THE
ORIGINAL AD. THE
INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE
COMPLIED WITH AND THE
REVISED AD BE SIGNED
OFF EVEN THOUGH THE
ORIGINAL AD WAS A ONETIME COMPLIANCE AD.

AD APPLICABILITY
A STATEMENT IN THE AD WHICH
SPECIFIES THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH THE AD APPLIES.
THE AVIATION PRODUCT IS
USUALLY IDENTIFIED BY MAKE,
MODEL, OR SERIAL NUMBER
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REMEMBER
NOT ALL ADS ARE WRITTEN WITH A
ONE TIME COMPLIANCE ACTION!!!
MANY ADS HAVE RECURRING OR
REPETITIVE COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE NATURE
OF THE UNSAFE CONDITION.
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
CHECK CURRENT SUMMARY FOR ADS
APPLICABLE TO AIRCRAFT, ENGINE,
PROPELLER, AND APPLIANCES

91.417(a)(2)(v) STATUS OF ADS

METHOD OF COMPLIANCE
AD NUMBER
REVISION DATE
RECURRING AD TIME/DATE DUE

Use of an AD Compliance listing is

recommended.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE LIST

N_______________

AIRCRAFT, ENGINE, PROPELLER, ROTOR, OR APPLIANCE Make_________ Model__________ S/N______

AD NO.

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REV. APPLICABLE S.B.

DATE
OR SUBJECT

T
I
M
E

R
I
N
G

DATE AND
METHODNOFE
C
HOURS AT
COMPLIANCE
E
U
COMPLIANCE
R

NEXT COMP AU
DUE DATE
S
HRS/CYC

Airworthiness Directives may

include specific language as to
how compliance with the AD is to
be performed.
Be sure to read the AD very close
to determine the action required
and if you have questions
pertaining to the AD contact the
person at the phone number
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85-20-01 XXXXXX: Letter issued September 27, 1985.

Applies to XXXXXX Model......
(a) Prior to further flight:
1) Deactivate...
2) Fabricate...
(b) Within 25 hours...
(c) The requirements of paragraph (a)...
(d) The airplane may be flown in accordance
with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD
may be accomplished, providing the cabin heat
is not used during flight.
(e) An equivalent method of compliance may be
used...
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WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?
100 HOUR INSPECTIONS
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
OTHER REQUIRED OR APPROVED
INSPECTIONS AS APPROPRIATE
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IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
DETERMINE BY INSPECTION OF THE
AIRCRAFT RECORDS AND AIRCRAFT
THAT COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE ADS HAS BEEN
ACCOMPLISHED.
ANY NONCOMPLIANCE SHOULD BE
REPORTED TO THE AIRCRAFT OWNER.
IT IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
FOR AD COMPLIANCE
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FAR 43.15(a)(1), 43.11(b), 91.403(a

ARE
MANUFACTURER
SERVICE
BULLETINS
MANDATORY???
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IF THE FAA DETERMINED THE SERVICE BULLETIN

SHOULD BECOME MANDATORY BY LAW, THEN IT
WILL BE ADDED TO THE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

REVISION TO TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET

REVISION TO AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL

OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS

MANUFACTURERS INSPECTION PROGRAM

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PREAMBLE TO 135.421

AIRCRAFT
INSPECTION
PROGRAMS
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ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED FOR FAR PART 91 AND SOME AIR CARRIER
OPERATORS
REQUIRED EVERY 12 CALENDAR MONTHS
REPAIR STATIONS, AIR CARRIERS, OR THE HOLDER OF
AN IA MUST PERFORM THE INSPECTION
PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR PART 43 AND
APPENDIX D OF FAR 43

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FAR 43.7, 13, 15, 91.409

100 HOUR INSPECTIONS

+ REQUIRED FOR AIRCRAFT THAT OPERATE
FOR HIRE
+ AN A&P MECHANIC OR REPAIR STATION MAY
PERFORM THE INSPECTION
+ SIMILAR IN SCOPE AND DETAIL TO THE
ANNUAL INSPECTION

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FAR 91.409(b) 43.3

PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
* WRITTEN REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE
FAA
* MANUFACTURER, REPAIR STATION WITH
AIRFRAME RATING OR A&P MECHANIC WITH AN
INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION MAY SUPERVISE OR
CONDUCT THE INSPECTION
* PROVIDE A CURRENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES
MANUAL WHICH EXPLAINS:
* THE INSPECTION
* WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
* HOW RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED
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FAR 43.3, 91.409(b),(d)

PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
COMPLETE INSPECTION IN 12 MONTHS
IF THE PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION IS
DISCONTINUED, THE OWNER/OPERATOR
SHALL NOTIFY THE LOCAL FAA OFFICE

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FAR 91.409(d)

PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
Inspection schedule must insure
compliance with all applicable FAA
Specifications, type certificate data
sheets, airworthiness directives and other
approved data.
After the discontinuance of the
progressive inspection the next annual
inspection is due 12 calendar months
after the last complete inspection.

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FAR 91.409(d)

FAR PART 135 PROGRAMS

AIRCRAFT WITH NINE OR LESS SEATS

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100-HOUR/ANNUAL

APPROVED AIRCRAFT
INSPECTION PROGRAM

PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION

FAR 135.411(a)(1), 135.419

INSPECTION
Requirements
Each person performing an
inspection required by Part 91,
123,125, or 135 shall perform
the inspection as to determine
whether the aircraft or portions
thereof under inspection ,
meets all applicable
airworthiness requirements.
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Inspection
Requirements
Each person performing an inspection or
maintenance specified in an Airworthiness
Limitation section of the manufacturers
maintenance manual or Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness shall perform the
inspection and other maintenance in
accordance with that section or in
accordance with the operation
specifications.
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INSPECTION
CHECKLIST
Each person performing a 100
hour/annual inspection inspection shall
use a checklist while performing the
inspection,
May be the persons own design
One provided by the manufacturer
One obtained from another source
Must include the scope and detail of the
items in Appendix D of Part 43
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Inspection Requirements
If the inspection is provided
for FAR 123, 125 or 135 or
91.409e you must perform that
inspection in accordance with
the instructions and
procedures set forth in the
inspection program for the
aircraft being inspected.
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Inspection Records
Records of the 100-hour, annual,
progressive and other required or
approved inspections for each aircraft
(including the airframe) and each engine,
propeller, rotor and appliance of the
aircraft , the records must include:
A description of the work performed.
The date the work was completed.
The signature and certificate number of
the person approving the aircraft for
return to service.
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Inspection Records
Must contain the following information:
The total time in service of each engine,
each propeller and each rotor.
The current status of life-limited parts of
each airframe ,engine, each propeller, and
each rotor.
The time since overhaul of all items
installed on the aircraft which are required
to be overhauled on a specified time basis.
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Inspection Records
The current inspection status of the
aircraft, including the time since the last
inspection required by the inspection
program under which the aircraft and its
appliances are maintained.
The current status of applicable
airworthiness directives (AD) including for
each, the method of compliance, the AD
number, and revision date. If the AD
involves recurring action, the time and date
when when the next action is required.
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Inspection Records
Except for a progressive inspection, if
the aircraft was found to be airworthy
and approved for return to service the
record entry must include the
following or similar worded statement :
I certify that this aircraft has been
inspected in accordance with (insert
type) inspection and was determined to
be in an airworthy condition.
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UNAIRWORTHY

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Inspection Records
Except for progressive inspections, if the
aircraft is not approved for return to
service because of needed maintenance,
noncompliance with applicable
specifications, airworthiness directives, or
other approved data - the record must
include the following or similar worded
statement: I certify that this aircraft has
been inspected in accordance with (insert
type) inspection and a list of
discrepancies has been provided for
the aircraft owner or operator.
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Inspection Records
For progressive inspections, the following or
similarly worded statement: I certify that this
aircraft has been inspected in accordance with
a progressive inspection program, a routine
inspection of (identify aircraft or component)
and a detailed inspection of (Identify
components) were performed and the (aircraft
or components) are (approved or disapproved)
for return to service.

If disapproved, the entry will further state,

and a list of discrepancies have been provided

to the owner/operator.

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Aircraft Inspections
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