Inspection concepts and Techniques

What are two examples of inspection systems?

• Reports

• Scheduled inspections

What can rushed or skipped inspections result in? (2)

• More repair time

• Aircraft deterioration

What are three inspection systems?

• Flight hour system

• Calendar system

• Combination of both

What is a calendar system?

Inspection after a set number of weeks

What is a flight hour system?

Inspection after a set number of flight hours

Out of the two inspection systems, which is efficient for management?

Calendar system

When should you open/remove all plates, doors, fairings, cowling and clean the structure?

Before inspection

Before cleaning the aircraft, what should you take note of?

Any leakage

What should you do to prepare for an inspection?

• Review aircraft logbook

• Use checklists

• Additional publications

When preparing for an inspection, why would you need to review the aircraft log book?

Background and maintenance history

When preparing for an inspection, why would you use a checklist?

To ensure no item is overlooked

When preparing for an inspection, what are two examples of additional publications?

• Part vendors

• FAA publications

What are aircraft logs?

ALL records related to an aircraft

Conditions, inspection dates, times on airframe/engines/propellers should be written in…

A logbook

Where should you record history of significant events, components and accessories in?

A logbook

Where should you record compliance with FAA ADs and manufacturer SBs?

A Logbook

What are the 2 traits of a logbook that can affect an aircraft’s value?

• Organization

• Completeness

Where can you obtain a checklist? (3)

• self-designed

• Manufacturer-provided

• Sourced elsewhere

What should a checklist rundown?

• Fuselage and hull group

• Cabin and cockpit group

• Engine and nacelle group

• Landing gear group

• Wing and center section

• Management group

• Propeller group

• Communication and navigation group

• Misc.

When going down the checklist of the fuselage and hull group, what should you check in fabric and skins? (3)

• Deterioration

• Distortion

• Attachment security

When going down the checklist of the fuselage and hull group, what should you not about the systems/components? (3)

• Proper installation

• Defects

• Operations

When going down the checklist of the fuselage and hull group, what should you take note of the envelope gas bags and ballast tanks?

Condition

When going down the checklist of the cabin and cockpit group, What should you make note about the window/windshield?

Integrity

When going down the checklist of the cabin and cockpit group, what should you take note of the seatbelts?

Condition and security

When going down the checklist of the cabin and cockpit group, what should you not about the flight/engine controls? (2)

• Installation

• Function

When going down the checklist of the cabin and cockpit group, what should you take note of the battery? (2)

• Installation

• Charge

When going down the checklist of the cabin and cockpit group, what should you take note of the systems?

• Installation

• Condition

• Defects

• Attachments

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what type of leak should you look out for? (3)

• Oil

• Fuel

• Hydraulic leaks

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what should you note of the mounts and vibration dampeners? (2)

• Cracks

• Deterioration

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what should you take note of the engine controls, line/hoses/clamps? (3)

• Defects

• Leaks

• Security

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what should you take note of the exhaust stacks? (2)

• Attachment

• Defects

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what should you take note of from accessories? (2)

• Defects

• Mounting

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what should you take note of the cowling? (2)

• Cracks

• Defects

When going down the checklist of the engine and nacelle group, what should you take note of the ground run-up?

• Control/system response

• Instrument operation

When going down the checklist of the landing gear group, what should you take note of the wheels, tires, and breaks? (3)

• Defects

• Wear

• Adjustments

When going down the checklist of the landing gear group, what should you take note of the floats/skis?

• Attachment

• Defects

When going down the checklist of the wing and center section, what should you take note of the movable surfaces? (3)

• Damage

• Attachment

• Travel

When going down the checklist of the wing and center section, what should you take note of the control mechanism/cables? (3)

• Movement

• Tension

• Routing

When going down the checklist of the empennage group, what should you take note of the fixed/movable surfaces? (4)

• Damage

• Defects

• Fastener security

• Fabric/skin condition

When going down the checklist of the propeller group, what should you take note of the assembly? (3)

• Cracks

• Nicks

• Oil leaks

When going down the checklist of the propeller group, what should you take note of the bolts? (2)

• Torquing

• Tying

When going down the checklist of the propeller group, what should you take note of the anti-icing? (2)

• Operation

• Defects

When going down the checklist of the propeller group, what should you take note of the control mechanisms? (3)

• Operation

• Mounting

• Travel

When going down the checklist of the communication and navigation group, what should you take note of the equipment? (6)

• Installation

• Mounting

• Wiring

• Bonding

• Shielding

• Antennas

When going down the checklist of the misc group, what should you take note of the emergency equipment? (2)

• Condition

• Stowage

When going down the checklist of the misc group, what instructions should you follow for parachutes/rafts/flares?

Manufacturer-recommend inspection

When going down the checklist of the misc group, what should you take note autopilot? (3)

• Condition

• Attachment

• Operation

What do efficient maintenance relies on what? (4)

• SBs

• ADs

• ACs

• Specifications

What information does the maintenance manual provide?

Full instruction for maintaining all aircraft systems/components

What are overhaul manuals?

Instructions for unit overhaul

What is a structural repair manual?

Information and instructions for repairing primary and secondary structures

What are the two categories of ADs?

• Emergency

• Less urgent

What are TCDS

Describes types:

• Design

• limitation

• Requirements

For certification

Which CFR requires aircraft inspection at specific intervals?

14 CFR

How many calendar months must an AMT perform a detailed inspection?

Every 12 calendar months

How often do commerical aircraft reuire inspection?

100 flight hours

Where does a proper checklist gets it requirements from?

14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D