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

2. 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.

3. INSPECTIONS

4. 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 maintaining 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.

5. CUSTOMER RELATIONS... GET IT STRAIGHT

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. REGISTRATION AND AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
UNITED SATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE
1. NATIONALITY AND
REGISTRATION MARKS
2. MANUFACTURER AND MODEL
3. AIRCRAFT SERIAL
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
Exceptions:
provided in Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, except as noted herein.
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.
91.203(a)(1)(2)

10. 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 Civil Aircraft: Certification
Requirements.
If these are not present, we must inform
the owner/operator of their responsibility.

11. 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.
FAR 43.13, 15, 16

12. Maintenance record research is a time consuming task but is a must
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.

13. ARE THESE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED?
PA P
MALIBU
FLIGHT MANUAL
PA P
MALIBU
APPROVED
EQUIPMENT LIST
TYPE
CERTIFICATE
DATA
SHEET
PIPER
PIPER
PA P
MALIBU

14. 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.

15. Inspection of the aircraft to the type data sheet is a must.
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.

16. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A25S0
Revision 1
Piper
PA P
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.

17. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Type Certificate Holder; Piper Aircraft Corporation
Vero Beach Division
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Model PA P (Malibu), 6PCLM (Normal Category),
Approved September 27, 1983)
Engine Teledyne Continental Model TSIO-520-BE
Fuel 100/100LL Minimum grade aviation gasoline

18. Type Data Sheet Number and Revision Aircraft Make and Model
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

19. 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
09/91

20. (KIAS) Vne (Never Exceed) 203 KIAS
Airspeed Limits
(KIAS) Vne (Never Exceed) KIAS
Vno (Maximum Structural Cruise) 173 KIAS
Va (Maneuvering 4100 lbs.) KIAS
Va (Maneuvering 2450 lbs.) KIAS
Vfe (Maximum Flaps Extended) 120 KIAS
Page No
Rev. No
09/91

21. Center of Gravity Ranges Empty Weight Maximum Weight
Type Data Sheet: (Continued)
Airspeed Limits
Center of Gravity Ranges
Empty Weight
Maximum Weight

22. Airspeed Limits Vlo (Maximum Landing Gear Operation)
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)
In In.
In In.
2450 or less In In.

23. Maximum Weight Ramp 4118 lbs. Takeoff 4100 lbs. Landing 3900 lbs.
December 31, 1983
Empty Weight None
C. G. Range
Maximum Weight Ramp lbs.
Takeoff lbs.
Landing 3900 lbs.

24. 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 Differential
Control surface movements

25. See note 1 for data on fuel system.
Number of Seats (2 at )
(2 at )
(2 at )
Maximum Baggage 100 lbs at (Fwd.)
100 lbs. at (Aft.)
Fuel Capacity 122 gals. (2 wing tanks) at
See note 1 for data on fuel system.
Oil Capacity 8 qts. at
See note 1 for data on oil system.
09/91

26. Maximum Operating Altitude 25,000Ft. Maximum Cabin Operating 5.6PSID
Pressure Differential
Control Surface Aileron (+1) Up Down 18
Movements Elevator (+0.5) Up Down 14.5
Rudder (+1,-0) Left Right 30
Elevator (+1) Down Up
Trim Tab (Elevator Neutral)
Wing Flaps (+1) Up Down 35
09/91

27. 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

28. Datum 100 inches forward of pressure bulkhead.
Manufacturer’s and up
Serial Numbers
Datum 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 , effective Mar. 6, 1980; FAR (e), (c) and (d) of Amendment 12, effective
Aug. 1, No equivalent safety findings.
December 31, 1983

29. Production Basis: Production Certificate No. 206.
December 31, 1983
Production Basis: Production Certificate No
Production Limitation:
Record issued and the manufacturer authorized to issue
airworthiness certificates under the delegation option
provisions of FAR 21.

30. required for S/N 46-8408001 and up;
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 and up;
AFM Report FT-157, Appendix D approved September 26, 1983 or POH
Report VB-1200

31. 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.

32. Noise Characteristics
The corrected noise level of the Model PA P 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.

33. A25SO
December 31, 1983
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 ( ) Oil 2.8 lbs. at (53.5)
-END-
09/91

34. A25SO
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 is 10,145 hours. The life limit of the wing assemble, P/N is 15,580 hours.
-END-
09/91

35. Equipment Lists are needed to determine what is installed on the aircraft that is not included on the Type Data Sheet.

36. 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:

37. An item number gives the identification number of the item
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:

38. - 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.

39. EQUIPMENT LIST -S= standard equipment items
CESSNA SECTION 6
MODEL 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
A reference drawing column provides the drawing number for the item.

40. ITEM EQUIPMENT LIST DESCRIPTION REF DRAWING WT LBS ARM INS NO
D19-R AMMETER S
D25-A CLOCK INSTALLATION
D67-A RECORDER, ENGINE
HOUR METER

41. E. CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS
ITEM NO
EQUIPMENT LIST
DESCRIPTION
REF
DRAWING WT
LBS
ARM
INS
E. CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS
E05-R SEAT, PILOT INDIVIDUAL
SLIDING
E05-O SEAT, VERTICALLY
ADJUSTABLE, PILOT
E07-S SEAT, COPILOT INDIVIDUAL
E07-O SEAT, VERTICALLY
ADJUSTABLE, COPILOT

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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 are complied with.

45. 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.

46. 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

47. 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.
FAR 39.1

48. NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
AD CATEGORIES
EMERGENCY ADs
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

49. AD
LET’S LOOK
AT AN
A LITTLE CLOSER

50. AD’S HAVE 3 MAIN SECTIONS
THE NUMBER
APPLICABILITY
COMPLIANCE PERIOD

51. BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN AD NUMBER87 03 10
YEAR OF
ORIGINAL
ISSUANCE
BIWEEKLY
PERIOD OF
ORIGINAL
ISSUANCE
SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER
ASSIGNED TO
EACH AD IN THE
BIWEEKLY PERIOD

52. AD NUMBERING INCLUDES TWO SUPPLEMENTAL ELEMENTS1.
THE “R” NUMBER INDICATES THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE AD HAS BEEN REVISED
FOR EXAMPLE: AD R3 HAS BEEN REVISED THREE TIMES. R3

53. AD NUMBERING INCLUDES TWO SUPPLEMENTAL ELEMENTS2.
A “T” WHICH PRECEDES THE AD NUMBER MEANS THE AD WAS TELEGRAPHED TO THE OWNER OPERATOR OF THE UNSAFE PRODUCT.
NOTE:
THE LAST TWO SEQUENTIAL NUMBERS OF THE TELEGRAPHIC AD BEGIN WITH THE NUMBER 51 AND CONTINUE IN ASCENDING ORDER

54. A REVISED AD MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL 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.
IMPORTANT FACT

55. 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

56. 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.

57. 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 recommended.

58. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE LIST
AIRCRAFT, ENGINE, PROPELLER, ROTOR, OR APPLIANCE Make_________ Model__________ S/N_________ R E C U I N G O N E T I M
AD NO REV. APPLICABLE S.B DATE AND METHOD OF NEXT COMP AUTHORIZED
DATE OR SUBJECT HOURS AT COMPLIANCE DUE DATE SIGNATURE
COMPLIANCE HRS/CYCLE AND NUMBER

59. 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.

60. 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 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...

61. WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?
100 HOUR INSPECTIONS
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
OTHER REQUIRED OR APPROVED INSPECTIONS AS APPROPRIATE

62. 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
FAR 43.15(a)(1), (b), (a)

63. ARE MANUFACTURER SERVICE BULLETINS MANDATORY???

64. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REVISION TO TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET
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
PREAMBLE TO

65. AIRCRAFT INSPECTION PROGRAMS

66. 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
FAR 43.7, 13, 15,

67. 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
FAR (b) 43.3

68. 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
SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION INTERVALS
FAR 43.3, (b),(d)

69. PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
COMPLETE INSPECTION IN 12 MONTHS
IF THE PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION IS DISCONTINUED, THE OWNER/OPERATOR SHALL NOTIFY THE LOCAL FAA OFFICE
FAR (d)

70. PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS
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.
FAR (d)

71. FAR PART 135 PROGRAMS AIRCRAFT WITH NINE OR LESS SEATS
100-HOUR/ANNUAL
APPROVED AIRCRAFT INSPECTION PROGRAM
PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION
FAR (a)(1),

72. 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.

73. 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.

74. 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

75. Inspection Requirements
If the inspection is provided for FAR 123, 125 or 135 or e you must perform that inspection in accordance with the instructions and procedures set forth in the inspection program for the aircraft being inspected.

76. 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.

77. 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.

78. 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.

79. 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.”

80. UNAIRWORTHY

81. 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.”

82. 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.”

83. Aircraft Inspections
The End