FAR 43 Annual Inspection Checklist Cheat Sheet

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Introd​uction (d) Engine and Nacelle group

The annual/100 hr inspection checklist, as dictated by the FAR 43, Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect
Appendix D —Scope and Detail of Items (as Applicable to the Particular (where applic​able) components of the engine and nacelle group as
Aircraft) To Be Included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspec​tions follows:
 Engine sectio​n—for visual evidence of excessive oil, fuel, or hydraulic
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 Studs and nuts—for improper torquing and obvious defects.
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 Internal engine—for cylinder compre​ssion and for metal particles or
foreign matter on screens and sump drain plugs. If there is weak cylinder
(a) Cleaning
compre​ssion, for improper internal condition and improper internal
 Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall, before tolera​nces.
that inspec​tion, remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access  Engine mount—for cracks, looseness of mounting, and looseness of
doors, fairing, and cowling. He shall thoroughly clean the aircraft and engine to mount.
aircraft engine.  Flexible vibration dampen​ers—for poor condition and deteri​ora​tion.
 Engine contro​ls—for defects, improper travel, and improper safetying.
 Lines, hoses, and clamps—for leaks, improper condition and
(b) Fuselage and Hull Group
looseness.
Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect  Exhaust stacks—for cracks, defects, and improper attach​ment.
(where applic​able) the following components of the fuselage and hull  Accessories—for apparent defects in security of mounting.
group:  All system​s—for improper instal​lation, poor general condition, defects,
 Fabric and skin—for deteri​ora​tion, distor​tion, other evidence of failure, and insecure attach​ment.
and defective or insecure attachment of fittings.  Cowling—for cracks, and defects.
 Systems and compon​ent​s—for improper instal​lation, apparent defects,
and unsati​sfa​ctory operation.
(e) Landing Gear group
 Envelope, gas bags, ballast tanks, and related parts—for poor
condition. Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect
(where applic​able) the following components of the landing gear group:
 All units—for poor condition and insecurity of attach​ment.
(c) Cabin and Cockpit Group
 Shock absorbing device​s—for improper oleo fluid level.
Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect  Linkages, trusses, and member​s—for undue or excessive wear fatigue,
(where applic​able) the following components of the cabin and cockpit and distor​tion.
group:  Retracting and locking mechan​ism—for improper operation.
 Generally—for unclea​nliness and loose equipment that might foul the  Hydraulic lines—for leakage.
controls.  Electrical system—for chafing and improper operation of switches.
 Seats and safety belts—for poor condition & apparent defects.  Wheels—for cracks, defects, and condition of bearings.
 Windows and windsh​iel​ds—for deteri​oration & breakage.  Tires—for wear and cuts.
 Instruments—for poor condition, mounting, marking, & (where  Brakes—for improper adjust​ment.
practi​cable) improper operation.  Floats and skis—for insecure attachment and obvious or apparent
 Flight and engine contro​ls—for improper instal​lation & improper defects.
operation.
 Batteries—for improper instal​lation & improper charge.
 All system​s—for improper instal​lation, poor general condition, apparent
and obvious defects, and insecurity of attach​ment.

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 FAR 43 Annual Inspection Checklist Cheat Sheet
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(f) Wing and Center section assembly

 Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect

(where applic​able) all components of the wing and center section
assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin deteri​ora​tion,
distor​tion, evidence of failure, and insecurity of attach​ment.

(g) The Complete Empennage assembly

 Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect

(where applic​able) all components and systems that make up the
complete empennage assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin
deteri​ora​tion, distor​tion, evidence of failure, insecure attach​ment, improper
component instal​lation, and improper component operation.

(h) Propeller group

Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect

(where applic​able) the following components of the propeller group:
 Propeller assemb​ly—for cracks, nicks, binds, and oil leakage.
 Bolts—for improper torquing and lack of safetying.
 Anti-icing device​s—for improper operations and obvious defects.
 Control mechan​ism​s—for improper operation, insecure mounting, and
restricted travel.

(i) Radio group

Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect

(where applic​able) the following components of the radio group:
 Radio and electronic equipm​ent—for improper instal​lation and insecure
mounting.
 Wiring and condui​ts—for improper routing, insecure mounting, and
obvious defects.
 Bonding and shield​ing—for improper instal​lation and poor condition.
 Antenna including trailing antenn​a—for poor condition, insecure
mounting, and improper operation.

(j) Installed miscel​laneous items

 Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect

(where applic​able) each installed miscel​laneous item that is not otherwise
covered by this listing for improper instal​lation and improper operation.

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