What is the purpose of the flight inspection?

Flight Inspection ensures the integrity of instrument approaches and airway procedures that constitute our National Airspace System infrastructure and the FAA's international commitments.



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A regular and routine inspection for all aircraft is the preflight inspection. This final check ensures the general integrity of aircraft, that all required documents are on board, and that the runway is clear. The cabin is inspected during preflight for: Location and number of spare fuses.

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Flight inspection is the airborne inspection of all space and ground-based instrument flight procedures and the validation of the integrity of the electronic signals in space transmitted from navigation systems. “Validating signals in space” is far removed from the origins of our air navigation system.

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Your post-flight inspection really begins as the engine(s) shudder to a stop and the gyros wind down. This is when you want to assess how well the airplane performed during the flight.

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Flight Inspection ensures the integrity of instrument approaches and airway procedures that constitute our National Airspace System infrastructure and the FAA's international commitments.

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Inspections can indicate any possible problems that may exist before take-off, allowing the pilot-to-be to assess whether or not it is safe to fly. Each plane is different and has its own characteristics, but there are some common key points.

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A pre-flight inspection will entail a careful examination of the cabin, the aircraft's nose and propeller, the engine, the empennage (tail section), and the right a left wing leading edges and trailing edges.

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A check: These checks are performed every 400–600 flight hours or 200–300 flight cycles and depend on the aircraft type. One aircraft cycle includes one round of takeoff and landing.

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Pilots are supposed to do a preflight inspection of the aircraft before each and every flight. For the most part, all pilots adhere to this. Especially, for the first flight of the day. An abbreviated inspection can be done for subsequent flights that same day called a through-flight inspection.

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Inspections are important as they allow you to: listen to the concerns of workers and supervisors. gain further understanding of jobs and tasks. identify existing and potential hazards.

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It is the pilot designated as aircraft commander for the forthcoming flight who must determine who carries out the duty. It is quite common for aircraft commanders to decide to carry out the external inspection prior to the first flight of a particular flight crew duty period themselves.

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Annual Aircraft Inspection Checklist
  • Cleaning. A simple wash will not only make your aircraft look nice but will clear out any dirt or debris that could clog up the functionality of the wings and tail. ...
  • Aircraft Registration. ...
  • Aircraft Basics. ...
  • Safety. ...
  • Flight Controls and Electrical Functions. ...
  • Exterior. ...
  • Wings and Flaps. ...
  • Engine.


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Contact your local FSDO for instructions on applying for a ferry permit. The 100-hour inspection is required for aircraft: That carry any person (other than a crew member) for hire; or. That are provided by any person giving flight instruction for hire.

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Inspection requirements differ with the various uses of aircraft. For example, aircraft being used for compensation or hire must have a thorough inspection every one-hundred hours. Most aircraft, including those used for compensation or hire are required to have a complete inspection every year (see annual inspection).

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The benefits of having Inspections include: Reduced costs due to Product Failure - for example, replacement and disposal of faulty goods. Avoid recalls and reputational damage. Anticipate production and shipment delays. Reduced days lost due to production delays.

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A typical 100-hour or annual inspection for a small training aircraft can take about three days, but it may take longer depending on the aircraft and the steps the A&P or IA uses to accomplish the inspection.

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The salute also signifies a transfer of control, a change of command if you will, from ground crew to air crew; a symbolic salute from maintenance to say; “Sir/Ma'am, you have the aircraft,” and a return salute stating; “Roger, I have the aircraft.” According to the International Civil Aeronautics Organization and the ...

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