INSPECTION PREPARATION
Arrive with
the right information.
A practical preparation guide for owners planning an annual or 100-hour inspection, or a maintenance visit.
Your printable checklist
Save a copy, gather the records and use it to prepare for the conversation with the shop.
Aircraft & timing
- Make, model, registration and current airport.
- Inspection requested and any due-date or aircraft-use information you already have.
- Preferred timing, planned trips and a clear owner contact during the work.
Records & equipment
- Airframe, engine and propeller logbooks; relevant equipment records.
- Recent inspection findings, maintenance entries and discrepancy lists.
- Installed-equipment, STC and previous repair paperwork if available.
- Arrange access to additional records directly with the shop; confirm what should travel with the aircraft.
Discrepancies & photos
- Write down each known issue, when it began and what conditions bring it on.
- Include wider photographs and close-ups for damage or repairs.
- For panel work, include a full-panel photograph and equipment model information.
- Note recent maintenance, previous repairs or changes that may be relevant.
Arrival & handover
- Confirm availability, meeting point, access and parking arrangements before traveling.
- Discuss keys, records and any owner-supplied parts or equipment before bringing them.
- Remove loose personal items and keep an inventory of anything left in the aircraft.
- Agree on estimate contact, approval expectations and collection arrangements.
This is an owner preparation guide, not an aircraft inspection procedure. The shop confirms the scope and arrangements for your aircraft. A service inquiry does not reserve a slot.
A useful owner reference
The FAA’s Aircraft Inspection for the General Aviation Aircraft Owner provides additional background for owners.
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