Jack
The condition inspection requirement is given in your Operating Limitations.
"(22) No person must operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12 calendar months it has had a condition inspection performed in accordance with the scope and detail of 14 CFR part 43, appendix D, or other FAA-approved programs, and was found to be in a condition for safe operation. As part of the condition inspection, cockpit instruments must be appropriately marked and needed placards installed in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.9. In addition, system-essential controls must be in good condition, securely mounted, clearly marked, and provide for ease of operation. This inspection will be recorded in the aircraft logbook and maintenance records.
(23) Condition inspections must be recorded in the aircraft logbook and maintenance records showing the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] in accordance with the scope and detail of 14 CFR part 43, appendix D, and was found to be in a condition for safe operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s
total time-in-service (cycles if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person performing the inspection."
If you comply with "14 CFR part 43, appendix D" and no other "FAA approved program" is listed--
you have complied with the minimum requirement.
It's not as easy for Turbines. They have to have their "FSDO approved" inspection program.
From 8130-2g
"Note: Limitations 24 and 25 of this paragraph will be issued in lieu of
limitations 22 and 23 of this paragraph for turbine-powered amateur-built
aircraft.
(24) This aircraft must not be operated unless it is inspected and maintained in
accordance with an inspection program selected, established, identified, and used as set forth in
14 CFR § 91.409(e) through (h). This inspection must be recorded in the aircraft logbook and maintenance records.
(25) Inspections must be recorded in the aircraft logbook and maintenance records
showing the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been
inspected on [insert date] in accordance with the scope and detail of the [identify program,
title] FSDO-approved program dated ________, and found to be in a condition for safe
operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s total time-in-service (cycles if appropriate), and
the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person performing the
inspection."
Charlie K.
From: Jack Morgan <jmorgan1023@comcast.net>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: [LML] FAA certification
All.
The FSDO inspector did a good job for me a couple of years ago. He did not require any kind of inspection guide.... only the normal documentation we are all familiar with. I agreed with everything he found and was happy for his expertise. He was contacted recently by an RV builder and he advised him he was no longer allowed to do inspections because of "sequester cuts". This inspector is a solid guy and it was obvious he was not buying the government BS either. I suspect using a DAR now is wise as the FAA management folks are trying to make lives miserable fearing cuts. As usual it will vary by FSDO.
Jack Morgan
On Sep 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM, Lancair Mailing List wrote:
In preparation for my meeting with the FSDO inspector next Tuesday morning, could one of you possibly share
a checklist for 320/360 airframe, propeller and engine condition inspection that would typically be used
as a guide for annual condition inspection? They apparently require such a document.
Perhaps our LOBO friends have compiled such a checklist?
Thanks,
Angier Ames
N4ZQ
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