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 uncleanliness 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
torquing and obvious defects.
(3) Internal engine—for cylinder
compression and for metal particles or foreign matter on screens
and sump drain plugs. If there is weak cylinder compression, for
improper internal condition and improper internal tolerances.
(4) Engine mount—for cracks,
looseness of mounting, and looseness of engine to mount.
(5) Flexible vibration dampeners—for
poor condition and deterioration.
(6) Engine controls—for defects,
improper travel, and improper safetying.
(7) Lines, hoses, and clamps—for
leaks, improper condition and looseness.
(8) Exhaust stacks—for cracks,
defects, and improper attachment.
(9) Accessories—for apparent defects
in security of mounting.
(10) All systems—for improper
installation, poor general condition, defects, and insecure
attachment.
(11) Cowling—for cracks, and
defects.
(e) Each person performing an annual
or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the
following components of the landing gear group:
(1) All units—for poor condition and
insecurity of attachment.
(2) Shock absorbing devices—for
improper oleo fluid level.
(3) Linkages, trusses, and
members—for undue or excessive wear fatigue, and distortion.
(4) Retracting and locking
mechanism—for improper operation.
(5) Hydraulic lines—for leakage.
(6) Electrical system—for chafing
and improper operation of switches.
(7) Wheels—for cracks, defects, and
condition of bearings.
(8) Tires—for wear and cuts.
(9) Brakes—for improper adjustment.
(10) Floats and skis—for insecure
attachment and obvious or apparent defects.
(f) Each person performing an annual
or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) all
components of the wing and center section assembly for poor
general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion,
evidence of failure, and insecurity of attachment.
(g) Each person performing an annual
or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) all
components and systems that make up the complete empennage
assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin
deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure, insecure
attachment, improper component installation, and improper
component operation.
(h) Each person performing an annual
or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the
following components of the propeller group:
(1) Propeller assembly—for cracks,
nicks, binds, and oil leakage.
(2) Bolts—for improper torquing and
lack of safetying.
(3) Anti-icing devices—for improper
operations and obvious defects.
(4) Control mechanisms—for improper
operation, insecure mounting, and restricted travel.
(i) Each person performing an annual
or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the
following components of the radio group:
(1) Radio and electronic
equipment—for improper installation and insecure mounting.
(2) Wiring and conduits—for improper
routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects.
(3) Bonding and shielding—for
improper installation and poor condition.
(4) Antenna including trailing
antenna—for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper
operation.
(j) Each person performing an annual
or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) each
installed miscellaneous item that is not otherwise covered by
this listing for improper installation and improper operation.
