09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
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FINAL INSPECTION
Use the 2 lists below for inspection of the aircraft. Refer to www.faa.gov.
These should be very helpful in getting your airplane signed off by the FAA Inspector
and ensuring that your airplane is safe for operation.
Title 14 Aeronautics and Space
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:
(1) Fabric and skin - for deterioration, distortion, other evidence of failure, and
defective or insecure attachment of fittings.
(2) Systems and components - for improper installation, apparent defects, and
unsatisfactory operation.
(3) 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:
(1) Generally - for un-cleanliness and loose equipment that might foul the controls.
(2) Seats and safety belts - for poor condition and apparent defects.
(3) Windows and windshields - for deterioration and breakage.
(4) Instruments
—for poor condition, mounting, marking, and (where practicable)
improper operation.
(5) Flight and engine controls
—for improper installation and improper
operation. (6) Batteries
—for improper installation and improper charge.
(7) 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:
(1) Engine section
—for visual evidence of excessive oil, fuel, or hydraulic leaks,
and sources of such leaks.
(2) Studs and nuts
—for improper torque and obvious defects.
