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INSPECTION AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION:
TYPE/SN. /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln ENGINE MODEL/SN. /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln N NUMBER /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln PROPELLER MODEL/SN. /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln A/F TOTAL TIME /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln ENGINE TOTAL TIME /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln OWNER /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln PROPELLER TOTAL TIME /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln GENERAL:
S = SATISFACTORY U = UNSATISFACTORY (correct all unsatisfactory items prior to flight) Builder/Inspector
S U S U
REGISTRATION/AIRWORTHINESS/OPERATION LIMITATIONS
AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION PLATES INSTALLED
EXPERIMENTAL PLACARD INSTALLED
WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST (updated for each flight)
RADIO LICENSE WINGS:
REMOVE INSPECTION PLATES/FAIRINGS
GENERAL INSPECTION OF THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR WING
FLIGHT CONTROLS BALANCE WEIGHTS FOR SECURITY
FLIGHT CONTROLS PROPER ATTACHMENT (NO SLOP)
FLIGHT CONTROL HINGES/ROD END BEARINGS SERVICEABILITY
FLIGHT CONTROLS PROPERLY RIGGED/PROPER TENSION
INSPECT ALL CONTROL STOPS FOR SECURITY
TRIM CONTROL PROPERLY RIGGED TRIM CONTROL SURFACES/HINGES/ROD END BEARINGS SERV.
FRAYED CABLES OR CRACKED/FROZEN PULLEYS
SKIN PANELS DELAMINATE/VOIDS (COIN TEST)
POPPED RIVETS/CRACKED/DEFORMED SKIN
FABRIC/RIB STITCHING/TAPE CONDITION
LUBRICATION
WING ATTACH POINTS
FLYING/LANDING WIRES/STRUTS FOR SECURITY
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S U S U
CORROSION
FOR U/L AIRCRAFT CHECK
FLIGHT CONTROL BOLTS/PINS FOR SAFETY AND CONDITION
WING/STRUT/CABLE ATTACHMENTS AND HARDWARE FOR SAFETY AND
CONDITION FUEL SYSTEM:
CORROSION
FUEL LINES FOR CHAFING/LEAKS/ SECURITY/CONDITION
SUMP ALL FUEL TANKS FOR WATER OR DEBRIS
FUEL CAPS FOR SECURITY
FUEL PLACARD
FUEL VALVE/CROSS FEED/ FOR OPERATION AND SECURITY
CLEAN FUEL FILTERS/GASOLATOR/FLUSH SYSTEM
INSPECT FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM LANDING GEAR:
INSPECT STRUTS/TORQUE LINKS FOR ATTACHMENT
INSPECT STRUTS FOR PROPER EXTENSION
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INSPECT FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS
CHECK ALL BUSHINGS FOR WEAR/FREE PLAY
CHECK LUBRICATION
INSPECT WHEELS FOR ALIGNMENT
WHEEL/TIRES FOR CRACKS AND SERVICEABILITY
WHEEL BEARINGS FOR LUBRICATION
INSPECT FOR CORROSION
INSPECT NOSE GEAR FOR CRACKS AND TRAVEL
INSPECT TAIL WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND TRAVEL
PERFORM GEAR RETRACTION TEST/CK INDICATOR LIGHTS
EMERGENCY GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
BRAKE LINING WITHIN LIMITS
BRAKE DISKS FOR CRACKS, WEAR, AND DEFORMITY
BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES FOR LEAKS AND SECURITY FUSELAGE:
REMOVE INSPECTION PLATES AND PANELS
INSPECT BULKHEADS AND STRINGERS FOR POPPED RIVETS AND CRACKED SKIN
INSPECT FOR DELAMINATED SKIN/VOIDS (COIN TEST)
INSPECT THE SECURITY OF ALL INTERNAL LINES
INSPECT WINDOWS/CANOPY FOR CRACKS AND FIT
INSPECT DOOR OR CANOPY LATCHING MECHANISM
INSPECT FIRE WALL FOR DISTORTION AND CRACKS
INSPECT RUDDER PEDALS AND BRAKES FOR OPERATION AND SECURITY
INSPECT BEHIND FIREWALL FOR LOOSE WIRES AND CHAFING LINES
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CHECK CONTROL STICK/YOKE FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
CHECK FLAP CONTROL OPERATION
CHECK CABLE AND PULLEYS FOR ATTACHMENT AND OPERATION
PERFORM FLOOD-LIGHT CARBON MONOXIDE TEST
ENSURE THE COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS ARE PROPERLY MARKED
INSPECT INSTRUMENTS, LINES, FOR SECURITY
CHECK/CLEAN/REPLACE INSTRUMENT FILTER
INSPECT COCKPIT FRESH AIR VENTS/HEATER VENTS FOR OPERATION AND
SECURITY
INSPECT SEATS, SEAT BELTS/SHOULDER HARNESS FOR SECURITY AND
ATTACHMENT
CORROSION
CHECK BALLISTIC CHUTE INSTALLATION PER MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDATIONS
EMPENNAGE/CANARD
REMOVE INSPECTION PLATES AND FAIRINGS
INSPECT CANARD ATTACH POINTS FOR SECURITY
INSPECT VERTICAL FIN ATTACH POINTS
INSPECT ELEVATOR/STABILIZER ATTACH POINTS
INSPECT HINGES/TRIM TABS/ROD ENDS FOR ATTACHMENT AND FREE PLAY (SLOP)
INSPECT EMPENNAGE/CANARD SKIN FOR DAMAGE/CORROSION
INSPECT ALL CONTROL CABLES, HINGES AND PULLEYS
INSPECT ALL CONTROL STOPS FOR U/L:
CHECK ALL ATTACHMENT POINTS AND CONTROL FOR SAFETY CONDITION
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S U S U ENGINE:
PERFORM COMPRESSION TEST #1 /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc #2 /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln #3 /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc #4 /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc #5 /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc #6 /emlowln/emlowln/emlowln
CHANGE OIL AND FILTER (CHECK FOR METAL)
INSPECT IGNITION HARNESS FOR CONDITION AND CONTINUITY
CHECK IGNITION LEAD CIGARETTES FOR CONDITION/CRACKS
CLEAN AND GAP SPARK PLUGS
CHECK MAGNETO TIMING/POINTS/OIL SEAL/DISTRIBUTOR
INSPECT ENGINE MOUNT/BUSHINGS
INSPECT ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT BOLT TORQUE
INSPECT ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR ATTACHMENT
CHECK ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR BELT CONDITION
INSPECT CYLINDERS FOR CRACKS/BROKEN FINS/ EXHAUST STAINS
INSPECT ENGINE BAFFLES FOR CRACKS/CONDITION
CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS INSPECT VACUUM PUMP AND LINES
INSPECT OIL VENT LINES
INSPECT ALL CABIN HEAT/CARB HEAT/DEFROSTER DUCTS FOR CONDITION
INSPECT CARBURETOR FOR SECURITY & CLEAN INLET SCREEN
INSPECT INTAKE HOSES/SEALS FOR SECURITY/LEAKS
INSPECT THROTTLE/MIXTURE/CARB HEAT/CONTROL FOR
PROPER TRAVEL AND SECURITY
INSPECT CARB HEAT AIR BOX FOR CRACKS/OPERATION
INSPECT CONDITION OF FLEXIBLE FUEL AND OIL LINES
INSPECT OIL COOLER FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION
CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR ATTACHMENT AND CONDITION
CHECK MUFFLER/INTERNAL BAFFLE/ FOR SECURITY
CHECK EXHAUST PIPES/FLANGES FOR SECURITY & ATTACHMENT
REPACK EXHAUST GASKETS AS REQUIRED
CHECK COWLING FOR CRACKS AND SECURITY
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S U S U FOR U/L:
CHECK CARB BOOTS ON 2 CYCLE ENGINES FOR CRACKS
CHECK SAFETIES ON EXHAUST SPRINGS PERFORM 2 CYCLE COMPRESSION TEST TO CHECK SEALS
ENSURE SPARK PLUG CAPS ARE SAFETIED ON INVERTED ENGINES PROPELLER:
CHECK SPINNER AND BACK PLATE FOR CRACKS
INSPECT FOR CRACKS/STONE DAMAGE/NICKS
CHECK FOR DELAMINATION (WOOD/COMPOSITE BLADES)
CHECK PROP BOLTS TORQUE/SAFETY WIRE
CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS (CRANKCASE NOSE SEAL)
GREASE LEAKS (CONSTANT SPEED PROP)
CHECK PROPELLER GOVERNOR FOR LEAKS AND OPERATION
CHECK PROP TRACK
CHECK PROP BALANCE (WOOD PROP)
ELECTRICAL
SPARE FUSES AVAILABLE
BATTERY SERVICED AND FREE FROM CORROSION
BATTERY BOX FREE FROM CORROSION
ELT BATTERY FREE FROM CORROSION AND CURRENT BATTERY
CHECK LANDING LIGHT OPERATION
CHECK POSITION LIGHTS OPERATION
CHECK ANTI COLLISION LIGHT FOR OPERATION
INSPECT ALL ANTENNA MOUNTS AND WIRING FOR SECURITY
CHECK ALL GROUNDING WIRES (ENGINE TO AIRFRAME, WING TO AILERON/ FLAP, ETC.)
INSPECT RADIOS/LEADS/WIRES FOR ATTACHMENT & SECURITY
INSPECT CIRCUIT BREAKERS/FUSES PANELS FOR CONDITION
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S U S U OPERATIONAL INSPECTION:
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE/PROPELLER
ALL INSPECTION PANELS AND FAIRINGS SECURE
PERSONNEL WITH FIRE BOTTLE STANDING BY
BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK
PROPER FUEL IN TANKS
ENGINE START PROCEDURES
OIL PRESSURE/OIL TEMPERATURE WITHIN LIMITS
VACUUM GAUGE CHECK
MAGNETO CHECK/HOT MAG CHECK
IDLE RPM/MIXTURE CHECK
STATIC RPM CHECK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK
COOL DOWN PERIOD/ENGINE SHUT DOWN
PERFORM OIL, HYDRAULIC, AND FUEL LEAK CHECK PAPERWORK:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
RECORD FINDINGS AND SIGN OFF INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE IN AIRCRAFT LOG BOOKS
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1 5/24/95 AC 90-89A Appendix 2 APPENDIX 2. ADDRESSES FOR ACCIDENT/INCIDENT
INFORMATION Accident/incident reports for all U.S.-registered make and model aircraft are available from the following sources:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Information Management Section, AFS-624 P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 FAX: (405) 954-4655 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) P.O. Box 3086 Attention: Information Services Wittman Airfield Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 TEL: (414) 426-4821 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Public Inquiry Section RE-51 490 L’Enfant Plaza, SW.
Washington, DC 20594 TEL: (202) 382-6735 Upon writtern request, the FAA will supply summary formatted computer print-outs on all accidents and incidents concerning all makes and models of general aviation and amateur-built aircraft. Reports for an individual aircraft accident/incident, or a summary accident/incident report on all aircraft accidents and incidents for a particular make and model, are also available. Requests must be in writing via mail or FAX.
The FAA, EAA, and the NTSB require the date, location of the accident, and if possible, the ‘‘N’’ number for a single aircraft accident. Identify the make and model aircraft (e.g., Poteen Rocket, model OB-1) only if ALL the accidents/incidents for a particular aircraft design are being requested.
A single, computerized report runs approximately 2 pages in length. If the accident is over 18 months old, the report will list probable causes.
A processing fee may be charged for each request based on the number and length of the reports requested.
For Ultralight Accident/Incident information, call or write to the following address:
FAA Safety Data Exchange ACE-103 Attention: Ben Morrow 1201 Walnut Street, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64106 TEL: (816) 426-3580 Service reports and service information also are available by computer by dialing the FAA Safety Data Exchange telephone, (800) 426-3814. The system operates at 1200 thru 9600 Baud rates, and the other parameters are: 8 N 1. It is suggested ANSI or VT100 emulations be used.
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1 5/24/95 AC 90-89A Appendix 3 APPENDIX 3. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES ON FLIGHT
TESTING The following references comprise selected additional information sources on flight testing and first flight experiences for amateur-built and ultralight aircraft. This list of informational material may help amateurbuilders in preparing the FLIGHT TEST PLAN for their aircraft.
INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS: Amateur-Built Askue, Vaughan, Flight Testing Homebuilt Aircraft, (Ames, IA: State University Press, 1992) Ariosto, James, ‘‘A Two Minute Test-Hop Reveals All Wrongs,’’ Sport Aviation , (May 1970), pp. 29-30.
Bingelis, Antoni, ‘‘A Report on the 1973 Oshkosh Safety and Courtesy Inspections,’’ Sport Aviation, (November 1973), pp. 35-37.
/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc ‘‘After the First Test Flight,’’ Sport Aviation, (April 1988), pp. 27-30.
/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc ‘‘Flight Testing Homebuilts-Stage One: Making Preparations for Flight Testing,’’ Sport Aviation , (January 1989), pp. 27-30.
/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc ‘‘Flight Testing Homebuilts-Stage Two: Making the Initial Flight Test,’’ Sport Aviation, (February 1989), pp. 27-30.
/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc ‘‘Flight Testing Homebuilts-Stage Three: Expanding the Flight Envelope,’’ Sport Aviation, (March 1989), pp. 28-31, 66.
Colby, Doug (1986), ‘‘Into the air, Junior Birdman!’’ Homebuilt Aircraft, V. 13, No ?, pp. 44-47.
Dewey, A. J., and Downie, Don, ‘‘Flight Testing the Deweybird,’’ Air Progress Homebuilt Aircraft , (Spring- Summer 1967), pp. 4-9.
Donofrio, P. R., ‘‘Checkmate,’’ Sport Aviation, (June 1978), pp. 30-31.
Dwiggins, Don, ‘‘Flight Testing Your Homebuilt,’’ Homebuilt Aircraft, (July 1985), pp. 40-43.
/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc ‘‘Flight Testing Your Homebuilt,’’ Plane and Pilot, (Annual, 1974), pp. 56-61.
Enman, Ann, ‘‘The Moment of Truth! The Test Flight,’’ Air Progress 1989 Guide to Sport Aircraft Kits , pp. 16-19.
Experimental Aircraft Association, Pilot Reports and Flight Testing , V. 1, pg. 72 (1977). Selected first flight reports and flight testing procedures.
Friedman, Peter, ‘‘High Tech-First flight,’’ Sport Pilot, (February 1989), pp. 16, 17, 72, 73.
Goyar, Norman, ‘‘Free Insurance and How to Get It,’’ Sport Pilot, j. 5, No. 3 (1989), pp. 44-49.
Hamlin, Benson, Flight Testing Conventional and Jet-Propelled Airplanes, (New York: The MacMillan Company, 1946) Heintz, Chris, ‘‘The First Flight of Your Aircraft,’’ EAA Light Plane World, (May 1986), pp. 7-9.
/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/emlowln/wdspc ‘‘Performance Testing Your Aircraft,’’ EAA Light Plane World, (July 1986), pp. 13-15.
Hurt, H. H., Jr., Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, (California: University of Southern California, 1960 [revised 1965]). NAVAIR 00-80T-80. Issued by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Aviation Training Division.