Cessna 206 100 Hour Inspection Checklist

CESSNA 206H / T206H SERIES 100 HOUR INSPECTION

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PREINSPECTION OPERATIONAL CHECKS PLACARDS (Refer to Pilot's Operating Handbook) PLACARDS AND DECALS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR - Inspect presence, legibility & security. Consult

Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, and supplements for required placards. Ascertain fuel 1 tanks are marked for capacity & octane rating.

FUSELAGE FUSELAGE SURFACE - Inspect for skin damage, loose rivets, condition of paint & check pitot-static ports & drain 1 holes for obstruction. Inspect covers & fairings for security. INTERNAL FUSELAGE STRUCTURE - Inspect bulkheads, doorposts, stringers, doublers & skins for corrosion, 2 cracks, buckles, loose rivets, bolts & nuts. 3

CONTROL WHEEL LOCK - Check general condition & operation.

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FUSELAGE MOUNTED EQUIPMENT - Check for general condition & security of attachment.

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 ANTENNAS AND CABLES - Inspect For security of attachment, connection & condition. EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER - Inspect security of attachment and check operation by verifying output

6 IAW FAR Part 91.207(d). Check cumulative time & useful life of batteries .

INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOCK MOUNTS, GROUND STRAPS AND COVERS - Inspect for deterioration, 7 cracks & security of attachment. 8

DOORS - Inspect general condition. Check latches, hinges & seals for condition, operation & security of attachment.

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SEATS - Check general condition & security. Check operation of seat stops & adjustment mechanism.

RESTRAINT SYSTEM, FRONT AND REAR - Check belts for thinning, fraying, cutting, broken stitches or ultra10 violet deterioration. Check system hardware for security of installation. WINDOWS AND W INDSHIELD INDSHIELD - Inspect general condition. Check latches, hinges & seals for condition, operation & 11 security of attachment. 12

UPHOLSTERY, HEADLINER, TRIM AND CARPETING - Check condition & clean as required. FLIGHT CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel with & without flaps extended.

13 Check electric trim controls for operation if applicable. 14  AILERON,

ELEVATOR AND RUDDER STOPS - Check for damage & security.

PORTABLE HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER - Inspect for proper operating pressure, condition, security of installation 15 & annual servicing date.

SEAT TRACKS AND STOPS - Inspect seat tracks for condition & security of installation. Check seat track stops for 16 damage & correct location. Inspect seat rails for cracks. . CONTROL COLUMN - Inspect pulleys, cables, sprockets, bearings, chains, bungees & turnbuckles for condition & 17 security. 18

FUEL RESERVOIR AND SELECTOR - Using quick drains ensure no contamination exists. WINGS AND EMPENNAGE

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WING SURFACES AND TIPS - Inspect for skin damage, loose rivets & condition of paint. WING SPAR AND W ING STRUT FITTINGS - Check for evidence of wear. Check attach bolts for indications of

2 looseness & retorque as required. 3

WING STRUCTURE - Inspect spars, ribs, skins & stringers for cracks, wrinkles, loose rivets, corrosion & other damage. METAL LINES, HOSES, CLAMPS AND FITTINGS- Check for leaks, condition & security. Check for proper

4 routing & support. 5

WING ACCESS PLATES - Check for damage & security of installation.

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WING STRUTS AND STRUT FAIRINGS - Check for dents, cracks, loose screws, rivets & condition of paint. VERTICAL AND HOIZONTAL STABILIZERS, TIPS AND TAILCONE - Inspect externally for skin damage &

7 condition of paint.

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WINGS AND EMPENNAGE - Continued VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS AND TAILCONE STRUCTURE -  Inspect bulkheads, spars,

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ribs & skins for cracks, wrinkles, loose rivets, corrosion or other damage. Inspect vertical & horizontal stabilizer attach bolts 8 for looseness. Retorque as necessary. Check security of inspection covers, fairings & tips.

LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES BRAKES, MASTER CYLINDERS AND PARKING BRAKE -  Check master cylinders and parking brake 1 mechanism for condition & security. Check fluid l evel & test operation of toe & parking brake. MAIN GEAR SPRING ASSEMBLIES - Inspect for cracks, dents, corrosion, condition of paint or other damage. 2 Check axles for condition & security.

BRAKE LINES, WHEEL CYLINDERS, HOSES, CLAMPS AND FITTINGS - Check for leaks, condition & 3 security & hoses for bulges & deteriation. Check brake lines & hoses for proper routing & support. WHEELS, BRAKE DISCS AND LININGS - Inspect for wear, cracks, warps, dents or other damage. Check wheel 4 through-bolts & nuts for looseness. 5

TIRES - Check tread wear & general condition. Check for proper inflation.

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WHEEL FAIRINGS, STRUT FAIRINGS AND CUFFS - Check for cracks, dents & condition of paint. MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCTURE - Check for damage, cracks, loose rivets, bolts & nuts & security of

7 attachment. 8

NOSE GEAR STEERING MECHANISIM - Check for wear, security & proper rigging. NOSE GEAR - Inspect torque links, steering rods & boots for condition & security of attachment. Check strut for evidence

of leakage & proper extension. Check strut barrel for corrosion, pitting & cleanliness. Check shimmy damper & bungees for 9 operation, leakage & attach points for wear & security. 10

NOSE GEAR FORK - Inspect for cracks, general condition & security of attachment. NOSE GEAR ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - Inspect for cracks, corrosion or other damage & security of

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WHEEL BEARINGS - Clean, inspect & lube. AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM 1  AILERONS AND HINGES - Check condition, security & operation.

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 AILERON STRUCTURE, CONTROL RODS, HINGES, BALANCE WEIGHTS, BELLCRANKS, 2 LINKAGE, BOLTS, PULLEYS AND PULLEY BRACKETS - Check condition, operation & security of attachment.  AILERONS AND CABLES - Check operation & security of stops. Check cables for tension, routing, fraying, corrosion & turnbuckle safety. Check travel if tension requires adjustment or if stops are damaged. Check fairleads & rub strips for 3 condition.

 AILERON CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel with & without flaps 4 extended.

WING FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM FLAPS - Check tracks, rollers & control rods for security of attachment. Check rod end bearings for corrosion. Check 1 operation. 2

FLAP ACTUATOR THREADS - Clean & lubricate. Refer to Chapter 12-21-03. FLAP STRUCTURE, LINKAGE, BELLCRANKS, PULLEYS AND PULLEY BRACKETS - Check for

3 condition, operation & security. 4

WING FLAP CONTROL - Check operation through full travel & observe Flap Position indicator for proper indication.

FLAPS AND CABLES - Check cables for proper tension, routing, fraying, corrosion & turnbuckle safety. Check travel if 5 cable tension requires adjustment. FLAP MOTOR, ACTUATOR AND LIMIT SWITCHES - Check wiring & terminals for condition & security. Check 6 actuator for condition & security.

ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM 1

ELEVATOR CONTROL- Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel.

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ELEVATOR , HINGES AND CABLE ATTACHMENT - Check condition, security & operation. ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - Inspect pulleys, cables, sprockets, bearings, chains & turnbuckles for condition,

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ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM ELEVATOR/RUDDER DOWNSPRING - Check structure, bolts, linkage, bellcrank & push-pull tube for condition,

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operation & security. Check cables for tension, routing, fraying, corrosion & turnbuckle safety. Check travels if cables require 4 tension adjustment or if stops are damaged.

ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL SYSTEM 1

ELEVATOR TRIM TAB AND HINGES - Check condition, security & operation.

ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM - Check cables, push-pull rods, bellcranks, pulleys, turnbuckles, fairleads, rub strips, etc. 2 for proper routing, condition & security. ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel. Check pulleys, cables, sprockets, bearings, chains, bungees & turnbuckles for condition & security. Check electric 3 trim controls for operation if applicable. 4

ELEVATOR TRIM TAB STOP BLOCKS - Inspect for damage & security. ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATOR - Check free-play limits. Refer to Chapter 27-31-00. Trim tab free play

inspection. If limits are exceeded, lubricate & recheck. If free play still exceeds limits, actuator must be overhauled or 5 replaced. (Special Inspection 3 yrs / 1000 hrs.)

RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM RUDDER - Inspect the rudder skins for damage, cracks & loose rivets, rudder hinges for condition, cracks & security; hinge bolts, hinge bearings, hinge attach fittings & bonding jumper for evidence of damage & wear, failed fasteners & 1 security. Inspect balance weight for looseness & the supporting structure for damage.

RUDDER PEDALS AND LINKAGE - Check for general condition, excessive wear, proper rigging & operation. Check 2 for security of attachment. 3

RUDDER, TIPS, HINGES, AND CABLE ATTACHMENT - Check condition, security & operation.

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RUDDER CONTROL - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel.

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RUDDER - Check internal surfaces for corrosion, condition of fasteners & balance weight attachment. NORMALLY ASPIRATED AND TURBOCHARGED ENGINES COWLING AND COWL FLAPS - Inspect for cracks, dents & other damage, security of cowl fasteners. Check cowl

1 flaps for condition, security & operation. Check controls for freedom of m ovement through full travel. 2

ENGINE - Inspect for evidence of oil & fuel leaks. Wash engine & check for security of accessories.

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COWL FLAP CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement through full travel. ENGINE, PROPELLER CONTROLS AND LINKAGE - Check general condition, freedom of movement through

full range. Check for proper travel, security of attachment & for evidence of wear. Check friction lock & venier adjustment for 4 proper operation.Check that throttle, fuel mixture & propeller governor arms operate through their full arc of travel. 5

IGNITION SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS - Inspect for damage, condition & security. FIREWALL STRUCTURE - Inspect for wrinkles, damage, cracks, sheared rivets, etc. Check cowl shock mounts for

6 condition & security.

ENGINE SHOCK MOUNTS, ENGINE MOUNT STRUCTURE, AND GROUND STRAPS - Check 7 condition, security & alignment. 8

INDUCTION SYSTEM - Check security of clamps, tubes & ducting. Inspect for evidence of leaking. INDUCTION AIRBOX, VALVES, DOORS AND CONTROLS - Remove air filter & inspect hinges, doors, seals

9 & attaching parts for wear & security. Check operation.

INDUCTION AIR FILTER - Remove and clean. Inspect for damage. Replace per manufacture recommendations or 10 IAW AD 84-26-02 as applicable. 11  ALTERNATE

INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM - Check for obstructions, operation & security.

 ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Check condition & security of alternator & support 12 brackets. Check wiring and terminal ends for security & condition. Check alternator belts for condition & proper adjustment. 13

STARTER, STARTER SOLENOID AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Check for condition & security. BENDIX DRIVE STARTER ASSEMBLY - Clean & lubricate starter drive assembly.

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OIL COOLER - Check for obstructions, leaks & security of attachment. Check baffling condition. EXHAUST SYSTEM (NORMALLY ASPIRATED) - Inspect for cracks, bulging & security. Special check in area of

15 heat exchanger. Refer to Chapter 78, Exhaust system maintenance practices.

EXHAUST SYSTEM (TURBOCHARGED) - Inspect Couplings, seals, clamps, & expansion joints for cracks. 16 Special check in area of heat exchanger. Refer to Chapter 78, Exhaust system maintenance practices.

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NORMALLY ASPIRATED AND TURBOCHARGED ENGINES (Continued) MULTI-SEGMENT V-BAND COUPLING CLAMPS - Refer to Chapter 78, Exhaust system maintenance 17 practices.

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(electric) FUEL PUMP - Check pump & fittings for condition, operation & security. ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP - Check for evidence of leakage, security of attachment & general condition. MAGNETOS - Check external condition, security & electrical leads for condition. Check timing to engine ' and' internal

20 timing if engine timing requires adjustment.

MAGNETO 500 HOUR INSPECTION -  At 500 hours since new or last magneto inspection, inspect & repair IAW 21 applicable Slick or TCM Maintenance manual; Replace contact points kit & distributor brush.

IGNITION HARNESS AND INSULATORS - Check for chaffing, proper routing, deteriation & condition of terminals. 22 Do not twist leads while tightening to sparkplugs.

CYLINDER COMPRESSION - Perform differential compression test & record. If there is weak cylinder compression, 23 refer to Chapter 71, IO-540-AB1A5 T.S., for further procedures. 24

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SPARK PLUGS - Remove, clean, analyze, gap, test & reinstall in rotation. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - Check system for & condition. Clean fuel inlet screen, check & clean injection nozzles & screens (if evidence of contamination is found) & l ubricate air throttle shaft. Inspect fuel lines and support clamps IAW

26 Lycoming SB 342E (AD 2002-26-05).

IDLE AND MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT - Check idle speed & idle mixture (lean rise). Adjust if necessary. Refer to 27 Chapter 73-00-01. 27

ENGINE PRIMER - Check for leakage, smooth operation & security.

HOSES, METAL LINES AND FITTINGS - Inspect for signs of oil & fuel leaks. Check for abrasions, chafing, 28 security, proper routing & support & evidence of deteriation. 29

COLD AND HOT AIR HOSES - Check condition, routing & security. ENGINE CYLINDERS, ROCKER BOX COVERS AND PUSHROD HOUSINGS - Check for barrel

30 separation, fin damage, cracks, oil leakage, security of attachment & general condition. 31

ENGINE BAFFLES AND SEALS - Check condition & security of attachment of inner cylinder & peripheral baffling. CRANKCASE, OIL SUMP AND ACCESSORY SECTION - Inspect for cracks & evidence of oil leakage. Check

bolts & nuts for looseness & retorque as necessary. Check crankcase breather lines for obstructions, security & general 32 condition.

TURBOCHARGER (IF APPLICABLE) - Inspect turbocharger mounting bracket, ducting, linkage & attaching parts for general condition, leakage or damage & security of attachment. Check wastegate actuator, controller, oil & vent lines, overboost relief valve, & compressor housing for leakage, apparent damage, security of attachment & evidence of wear. 33 Check wastegate return spring for condition & security.

TURBOCHARGER (IF APPLICABLE) - Examine the turbocharger for burned areas, bulges, or cracks. Use a 34 flashlight & mirror in the tailpipe to examine the turbine for coking, carbonization oil deposits & turbine impellers for damage. TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR - Remove the inlet duct. Examine the compressor for blade condition on the 35 impeller & oil deposits in the turbocharger. Make sure the compressor turns freely. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - Drain oil sump& oil cooler. Check for metal particles or foreign material in filter, on sump 36 drain plug & on engine suction screen. Close oil drain. Install new filter & service with appropriate grade & quantity oil.

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRAL FUEL BAYS - Check for evidence of leakage & condition of fuel caps, adapters & placards. Using quick 1 drains, ensure no contamination exists. Check quick drains for proper shut off. 2

FUEL SYSTEM - Inspect plumbing & components for mounting & security. FUEL TANK VENT LINES AND VENT VALVES - Check vents for obstruction & proper positioning. Check valves

3 for operation. 4 5

FUEL SELECTOR VALVE - Check controls for detent in each position, security of attachment & for proper placarding.  AUXILIARY (ELECTRIC) FUEL PUMP - Check pump & fittings for condition, operation, security.

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FUEL STRAINER, DRAIN VALVE AND CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement, security & proper operation. 6 Disassemble, flush & clean screen bowl. Check for leaks. 7

FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS - Check for damage, security of installation & operation. Check accuracy annually.

PROPELLER AND PROPELLER GOVERNOR 1 PROPELLER GOVERNOR & CONTROL - Inspect for oil & grease leaks. Check for security & operation. 2

PROPELLER MOUNTING - Check mounting bolts and safety wire for signs of looseness. Retorque bolts as required. PROPELLER BLADES - Inspect for cracks, dents, nicks, scratches, erosion, corrosion, condition of paint & other

3 damage.

SPINNER AND SPINNER BULKHEAD - Check general condition & attachment. Remove spinner, clean & inspect 4 for cracks & fractures. 5

PROPELLER HUB - Check for general condition, oil or dye leaks, cracks & corrosion. UTILITY SYSTEM

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VENTILATION SYSTEM - Inspect clamps, hoses, & valves for condition & security. HEATER COMPONENTS, INLETS AND OUTLETS - Inspect all lines, connections, ducts, clamps, seals &

2 gaskets for condition, restriction & security.

CABIN HEAT AND VENTILATION CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement through full travel. Check friction 3 locks.

PITOT TUBE AND STALL WARNING VANE - Check for condition & obstructions. Perform operational check of 4 pitot heater.

PROPELLER HEAT SLIP RINGS, BRUSHES AND BOOTS - Inspection for condition, wear & security. Perform 5 operational check. 6 7

OXYGEN SYSTEM - Inspect masks, hoses, lines & fittings for condition, routing & support. Check for operation & leaks. OXYGEN CYLINDER - Inspect for condition & mounting, check hydrostatic test due date. INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

VACUUM SYSTEM HOSES - Inspect for hardness, deteriation, looseness or collapsed hoses. 2 VACUUM PUMP - Check for condition & security. Check breather line for obstruction, condition & security. 1

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GYRO FILTER - Inspect for damage, deterioration & contamination. Clean or replace if required.

REGULATOR VALVE AND FILTER - Inspect valve assy. For security of installation. Visually inspect fil ter for 4 damage, deterioration & contamination. Clean or replace if required. 5

INSTRUMENTS - Check general condition & markings for legibility. INSTRUMENT LINES, FITTINGS, DUCTING AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING - Check for proper

6 routing, support & security of attachment. 7

STATIC SYSTEM - Inspect for security of installation, cleanliness & evidence of damage.

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NAVIGATION INDICATORS, CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS - Inspect for condition & security. INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED AVIONICS UNITS - Inspect for deteriation, cracks & security of panel

9 mounts & ground straps. Inspect for security of electrical connections, condition, & security of wire routing.

 AVIONICS OPERATING CONTROLS - Inspect for security & proper operation of controls & switches & ensure that 10 all digital segments will illumi nate properly.

REMOTE MOUNTED AVIONICS - Inspect for security of wire ties & electrical connectors, condition & security of wire 11 routing. Check for evidence of damage & cleanliness. 12

MICROPHONES, HEADSETS AND JACKS - Inspect for cleanliness, security & evidence of damage.

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MAGNETIC COMPASS - Inspect for security of installation, fluid level, cleanliness & correction card. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GENERAL AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEM WIRING - Inspect for proper routing, chafing, broken or loose terminals,

1 general condition, clamps & sharp bends in wiring.

INSTRUMENT, CABIN, NAVIGATION, BEACON, STROBE AND LANDING LIGHTS - Check operation, 2 condition of lens & security of attachment. 3 4

CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES - Check operation & condition. Check for spare fuses.  AIRCRAFT BATTERY - Check for general condition & security. Check level of electrolyte.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - Continued

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BATTERY BOX AND CABLES - Clean & remove any corrosion. Check cables for routing, support & security of 5 connections.

SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL, TERMINAL BLOCKS AND JUNCTION BOXES - Inspect 6 wiring, mounting, condition & wire routing. 7 8 9

POWER JUNCTION BOX - Check operation& condition. Check avalibility an condition of spare fuse (if applicable)  ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT -  Inspect wiring, mounting, condition & wire routing. SWITCHES - Check operation, terminals, wiring & mounting for condition, security & interference. IGNITION SWITCH - Check for proper operation & grounding in the off position. Assure compliance of

AD 76-09-07

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL PEDESTAL - Inspect wiring, mounting & terminals for condition & 11 security. Check resistance between stationary panel & instrument panel for proper ground. 12

EXTERNAL POWER RECPTICAL AND CABLES - Inspect for condition & security. OPERATIONAL CHECK AND POST INSPECTION

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 ACCESS COVERS, FAIRINGS AND COWLINGS -  Assure their proper reinstallation. ENGINE RUN-UP - Perform an operational check of the engine, engine instruments & other systems. Inspect the engine

2 compartment following the operational check for leaks or abnormalties. Taxi check the operation of the brakes.

SERVICE BULLETINS AND AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES MANUFACTURE SERVICE BULLETINS - Check that all Bulletins complied with at the governments request are 1 documented into the aircraft log books.

 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES - Check that all AD's have been com plied with or determined to be not applicable 2 and documented into the aircraft log books as such.

LOG ENTRIES / FORM 337 - Ensure all maintenance record entries required by Federal Aviation Regulations are 3 completed prior to returning the aircraft to service.

This inspection check list is derived from the re quirements of the appropriate aircraft, engine and component manufactures Maintenance Manuals, Service Publications and STC instructions for continued airworthiness in compliance with FAR Part 91.409 (f)(3).