Aircraft Inspections: Richard D. Mileham Airworthiness Safety Program Manager Great Lakes Region

Aircraft Inspections
Richard D. Mileham
Airworthiness Safety Program Manager
Great Lakes Region
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III-1
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 owner/operator

understand their responsibility in aintaining the
aircraft . Take the opportunity to explain the
requirements of the regulations and assist the
owner/operator in making sure that all the
requirements of the regulation are met.
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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 action.

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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 discrepancy, a corrective action must be
taken. Set it straight before you start the
inspection.

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Piper PA46-310P and
Cessna 152
• Let’s 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 it’s type design
and is in a condition for safe operation.

III-8
REGISTRATION AND
AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
UNITED SATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE
1. NATIONALITY AND 3. AIRCRAFT SERIAL
REGISTRATION MARKS 2. MANUFACTURER AND MODEL 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.

III-9 91.203(a)(1)(2)
The first thing we need to do in our
research is to determine the aircraft
had been registered and that is has
an airworthiness certificate.
FAR 91.203 Civil Aircraft: Certification

Requirements.
If these are not present, we must

inform the owner/operator of their
responsibility.
III-10
THE AMT and IA MUST
RESEARCH:
 MAINTENANCE RECORDS
 SPECIFICATION OR DATA SHEET
 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
 THE CURRENT MANUFACTURER’S

MAINTENANCE MANUAL OR INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS.

III-11 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 regulation
and airworthiness requirements.
III-12
ARE THESE DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED?
PA-46-310P PA-46-310P
TYPE
MALIBU MALIBU
CERTIFICATE
DATA PIPER
PIPER
SHEET
PA-46-310P
MALIBU APPROVED
FLIGHT MANUAL EQUIPMENT LIST

III-13
Let’s 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 meet it’s type
design.

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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 must.
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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 Category),

Approved September 27, 1983)
Engine Teledyne Continental Model TSIO-520-BE
Fuel100/100LL Minimum grade aviation gasoline

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The type data indicates the following
information:
Type Data Sheet Number and Revision
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 1degree,
low 16.0 plus/minus 0.2 at 30 station
Diameter: Not over 80”, not under 78”.
Spinner: Hartzell D-4810 or D-4810P
Governor: Hartzell Model E-5-2
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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
Vfe (Maximum
Flaps Extended) Page No. 1 2 3 4 120 KIAS
Rev. No 1 1 1
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Type Data Sheet:
(Continued)
Airspeed Limits
Center of Gravity Ranges
Empty Weight
Maximum Weight
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-2- December 31, 1983
A25SO Revision 1
Airspeed Limits Vlo (Maximum Landing Gear Operation)
KIAS Extension 170 KIAS
Retraction 130 KIAS
Vle (Maximum Landing Gear Extended) 200 KIAS
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. 147.1 In.

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-2- December 31, 1983
Empty Weight None

C. G. Range
Maximum Weight Ramp 4118 lbs.

Takeoff 4100 lbs.
Landing 3900 lbs.

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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
Maximum Cabin Operating Pressure
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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 + 149.4

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 5.6PSID

Pressure Differential
Control Surface Aileron (+1) Up 18 Down 18

Movements Elevator (+0.5) Up 23.5 Down 14.5
Rudder (+1,-0) Left 26 Right 30
Elevator (+1) Down 24.5 Up 19
Trim Tab (Elevator Neutral)
Wing Flaps (+1) Up 0 Down 35
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Type Data Sheet: (Continued)
Manufacturer’s Serial Numbers
Datum
Certification Basis
Production Basis
Equipment
Noise Characteristics
Current Weight and Balance Report
Placards
Life limit items
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Manufacturer’s 46-8408001 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. No equivalent safety
findings.

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-3- December 31, 198
Production Basis: 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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-3- December 31, 1983
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;
AFM Report FT-157, Appendix D approved

September 26, 1983 or POH
Report VB-1200

III-30
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 these
documents are available.

III-31
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 Certification.” The aircraft
noise is in compliance with FAR 36 noise
standards applicable to this type.

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A25SO -4- December 31, 19
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 undrainable system
oil (not included in oil capacity) and
unusable fuel as noted below Fuel 12 lbs. at
(+152.37) Oil 2.8 lbs. at (53.5)
-END- 09/91
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A25SO -4- December 31, 1983
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.
-END- 09/91
III-34
Equipment Lists are
needed to determine what
is installed on the aircraft
that is not included on the
Type Data Sheet.

III-35
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 SECTION 6
MODEL 152 WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST 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
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A reference drawing column provides the drawing number from www.avhf.com
for the item.
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ITEM EQUIPMENT LIST REF WT ARM
NO DESCRIPTION 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 5.2

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ITEM EQUIPMENT LIST REF WT ARM
NO DESCRIPTION DRAWING LBS INS
E. CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS
E05-R SEAT, PILOT INDIVIDUAL 0414070 11.1 45.2
SLIDING
E05-O SEAT, VERTICALLY 0414071 13.6 45.2

ADJUSTABLE, PILOT
E07-S SEAT, COPILOT INDIVIDUAL 0414070 11.1 45.2

SLIDING
E07-O SEAT, VERTICALLY 0414071 13.6 45.2

ADJUSTABLE, COPILOT
III-41
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.

III-42
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 installed.

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Airworthiness Directives
• Let’s 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 AD’s are
complied with. Additionally, the
maintenance technician performing an
inspection is responsible to see the AD’s
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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.

III-45
ISSUANCE OF AD SUMMARY
EFFECTIVE 1990 CHANGES
BOOK 1, SMALL AIRCRAFT AND ALL
ROTORCRAFT BETWEEN THE 1940’S AND
1979 (STILL IN EFFECT)
BOOK 2, SMALL AIRCRAFT AND ALL
ROTORCRAFT AD’S BEGINNING WITH 1980
TO PRESENT
BOOK 1, LARGE AIRCRAFT BETWEEN THE
1940’S AND 1979 (STILL IN EFFECT)
BOOK 2, LARGE AIRCRAFT AD’S BEGINNING
WITH 1980 TO PRESENT

AC 39-6
III-46
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.
III-47 FAR 39.1
AD CATEGORIES
• EMERGENCY ADs
• NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RULEMAKING

III-48
LET’S LOOK
AT AN AD
A LITTLE CLOSER
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AD’S HAVE 3 MAIN SECTIONS
• THE NUMBER
• APPLICABILITY
• COMPLIANCE PERIOD

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BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN AD
NUMBER
87 03 10
YEAR OF BIWEEKLY SEQUENTIAL
ORIGINAL PERIOD OF NUMBER
ISSUANCE ORIGINAL ASSIGNED TO
ISSUANCE EACH AD IN THE
BIWEEKLY
III-51 PERIOD
AD NUMBERING INCLUDES TWO
SUPPLEMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. THE “R” NUMBER INDICATES THE

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

III-53
A REVISED AD MAY
IMPORTANT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
FACT 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 ONE-
TIME COMPLIANCE AD.

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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 AD’S ARE WRITTEN WITH A
ONE TIME COMPLIANCE ACTION!!!
• MANY AD’S HAVE RECURRING OR

REPETITIVE COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE
NATURE OF THE UNSAFE CONDITION.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
CHECK CURRENT SUMMARY FOR AD’S

APPLICABLE TO AIRCRAFT, ENGINE,
PROPELLER, AND APPLIANCES
91.417(a)(2)(v) STATUS OF AD’S

• METHOD OF COMPLIANCE
• AD NUMBER
• REVISION DATE
• RECURRING AD TIME/DATE DUE
Use of an AD Compliance listing is
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE LIST
N_______________
AIRCRAFT, ENGINE, PROPELLER, ROTOR, OR APPLIANCE Make_________ Model__________ S/N_________
O R
AD NO. REV. APPLICABLE S.B. DATE AND METHOD OF N E NEXT COMP AUTHORIZED
DATE OR SUBJECT HOURS AT COMPLIANCE C DUE DATE SIGNATURE
E
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COMPLIANCE R HRS/CYCLE AND NUMBER
T R
I I
M N
E G

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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
located at the end of the AD.
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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 AD’S HAS BEEN
ACCOMPLISHED.
ANY NONCOMPLIANCE SHOULD BE

REPORTED TO THE AIRCRAFT OWNER.
IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
FOR AD COMPLIANCE

III-62 FAR 43.15(a)(1), 43.11(b), 91.403(a)
ARE
MANUFACTURER
SERVICE
BULLETINS
MANDATORY???
III-63
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
MANUFACTURER’S INSPECTION PROGRAM

III-64 PREAMBLE TO 135.421
AIRCRAFT
INSPECTION
PROGRAMS
III-65
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

III-66 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

III-67 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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* SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION INTERVALS
FAR 43.3, 91.409(b),(d)
• COMPLETE INSPECTION IN 12 MONTHS
• IF THE PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION IS

DISCONTINUED, THE OWNER/OPERATOR
SHALL NOTIFY THE LOCAL FAA OFFICE

III-69 FAR 91.409(d)
• 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.

III-70 FAR 91.409(d)
FAR PART 135 PROGRAMS
AIRCRAFT WITH NINE OR LESS SEATS
100-HOUR/ANNUAL
APPROVED AIRCRAFT
INSPECTION PROGRAM
PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION

III-71 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 manufacturer’s
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 person’s 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.

III-75
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.

III-77
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.

III-78
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.”

III-79
UNAIRWORTHY

III-80
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.”
III-81
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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It is just as important that the owner/operator

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5. AUTHORITY AND BASIS FOR ISSUANCE

6. TERM AND CONDITIONS

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FAR 91.203 Civil Aircraft: Certification

If these are not present, we must

 SPECIFICATION OR DATA SHEET

 THE CURRENT MANUFACTURER’S

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

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Type Certificate Holder; Piper Aircraft Corporation

1. Model PA-46-310P (Malibu), 6PCLM (Normal Category),

Engine Teledyne Continental Model TSIO-520-BE

Fuel100/100LL Minimum grade aviation gasoline

2600 RPM and 38” Hg MAP (310 HP),

2400 RPM and 31” Hg MAP maximum

Propeller and Hartzell, Hub BHC-C2YF-1BF, Blade F8052 ( )

C.G. Range WT. FWD Limit AFT Limit

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Empty Weight None

Maximum Weight Ramp 4118 lbs.

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Number of Seats and their locations

Maximum Baggage 100 lbs at + 88.6 (Fwd.)

Fuel Capacity 122 gals. (2 wing tanks) at + 149.4

Oil Capacity 8 qts. at + 53.5

Maximum Cabin Operating 5.6PSID

Control Surface Aileron (+1) Up 18 Down 18

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Production Basis: Production Certificate No.

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Equipment The basic required equipment

AFM Report FT-157, Appendix D approved

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Therefore, when you are performing the

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NOTE 1. Current Weight and Balance

NOTE 2. All placards required in the POH and AFM

NOTE 3. The life limit of the fuselage assembly, P/N is

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This equipment list provides the

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This equipment list provides the following information:

D19-R AMMETER S-1320-5 0.5 18.0

D25-A CLOCK INSTALLATION 0400341 0.4 14.4

D67-A RECORDER, ENGINE

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E05-O SEAT, VERTICALLY 0414071 13.6 45.2