Lancair ES-P, Pilot Operating Handbook

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performed by the pilot. All other maintenance required must be
performed by appropriately licensed personnel.
In this case, it is again recommended that you secure the services of an
FBO for your maintenance so that it can become familiar with the
aircraft. Such personnel will undoubtedly want to familiarize
themselves with the aircraft and will need access to the builder's
manuals, blueprints, etc., in order to best serve your needs.
AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS
FAA REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
An annual condition inspection is required on all aircraft. This
inspection must include the landing gear, all structures for cracks,
evidence of delaminations, corrosion of parts, security of fittings and
fasteners, a compression test of the engine's cylinders and an inspection
of the propeller. This "Annual Condition Inspection" must be signed
off in the aircraft logbook by the inspector, as well as any repairs
necessary due to items found during the inspection.
RECOMMENDED INSPECTIONS
It is recommended that two additional levels of inspections beyond the
preflight inspections found in Section IV of this handbook be made.
These are at 25 hour and 100 hour intervals. Your new aircraft will
undoubtedly be given several "100 hour" inspections at earlier
intervals, a practice which is also recommended. In addition there are
continuing care items, items which have a recommended overhaul or
replacement schedule and special inspections required due, such as
gear/ flap extensions at high speeds.
The 25 hour inspection is intended to cover rather routine items of wear
such as tires, oil changes, cable end fittings, brake linings, hose and
wire fretting and rubber areas, etc.
The 100 hour inspection takes a more in-depth look at the aircraft for
structural cracks, delaminations, etc., much as an annual inspection. It
is recommended that the aircraft be thoroughly washed, the engine
cleaned, compression checked and a complete review of the aircraft and
engine log book be made to insure all FAA (or appropriate registering
agency) requirements for such items as altimeter checks, item TBOs
etc. This inspection must be recorded in the aircraft and engine log
books and signed by the inspector. Since your aircraft is registered as
an EXPERIMENTAL aircraft it cannot be used for hire, however for
aircraft flown regularly, accumulating many hours through the year,
this is a recommended inspection.