Annual or 100 Hour Condition Inspection

Two Annual or 100 Hour Condition Inspection forms are available:
Powered Parachutes
All Ultralights

Annual or 100 Hour Inspection Form for Powered Parachutes
The result of coordination and review with the FAA has been the "Annual or 100 Hour Condition Inspection" form. This is the minimum data that must be recorded. It is recommended that each vehicle be inspected per the manufacturers recommendations. Those inspections may be documented on this form or forms of more detail. Each trainer must be inspected to the following applicable detail, as a minimum. (For recording purposes, initial each item successfully completed and  "X” each item requiring repair and record completion of the required action on the back of the form.)

Reference FAR Part 43, app. D

Check that registration numbers are visible on the unit and proper in size – 1 ½ inches high for PPCs.    ______ 

Check that: “TO BE USED FOR INSTRUCTION ONLY”.  is visible to persons entering the vehicle in letters at least 1/2” high.                                                                                                                                                                          ______

Inspect nose wheel and steering assembly – all bolts and nuts secure, fender secure, tire inflated, brake secure (if installed)  and in good condition.                                                                                                                                            ______

Inspect Main wheels and landing gear for condition and security. Check tires inflated, brakes, struts and shocks  or spring rods OK.                                                                                                                                                                          _______

Check seats and seat belts for condition and security.  Check operation and anchor points on seat and safety belts.                                                                                                                                                                                                   _______
Fuel system

Fuel tank secure and not leaking, filler cap condition, fuel lines and filter secure and clear (replace annually), fuel pump secure, pulse line new and clamped.                                                                                                                                _______

Fuel Primer secure and operating properly.  Lines to and from it replaced annually and clamped – not sagging below frame.                                                                                                                                                                       ______

Check oil reservoir and tubing.  Filler cap secure, lines clamped and not deteriorated, mounting secure. _______

Electrical system

Check battery mount, battery hold-down, and cables for condition and security. -                                         _______

Check all electric cables for proper insulation and ends secured.  Cables not rubbing on other parts.      _______

Wiring to switches and instruments.  Check secured, ends not frayed, not rubbing on other parts.  Instrument pod secured.  Mag wires secured, switches secure and not rotating in mount, connectors to engine secure.                            _______

Strobe light mount, control box, and wiring secured – if equipped.                                                                 _______

Airframe

Check frame rails in good condition.  All bolts and clamps and brackets secure and tight.                         _______

Fan cage – all bolts and clamps secure.  All parts in good condition, secured to pylon.                               _______

Outriggers or halo bars – secured to pylon and/or frontal bars.  Cables secured and tensioned properly, bolts tight.  CG adjusting bars secured to frame and pinned properly.                                                                                      _______

Check underside of airframe for damage or wear or loose components.                                                      _______

Rudder pedals secure to frame brackets, free moving, pulleys secure if equipped.  Control line tied off securely and neatly.                                                                                                                                                                                        _______

Canopy

Canopy steering lines properly routed through guides, pulleys, rings.  Steering line condition OK, not frayed or worn through outer cloth.                                                                                                                                                              _______

Risers – check condition thoroughly for wear, slack, damage.  Check attaching points for wear and security.         _______

Canopy lines – check quick links secure and no worn lines at quick links.  Lines in proper order from inside to outside.  Check guide pulleys in risers – they must be free-turning and not worn.                                                                     _______

Canopy – clean out all cells and inspect for damage and condition.  All attaching points must be inspected.  Suck test will help determine canopy condition.  Factory inspection recommended.                                                                   _______

Engine

Check mounts secured, studs secure to engine mounting plate, all components secured properly to engine.         _______

Carbs secured to engine, clamps secure and mounting tubes not deteriorated (replace bi-annually).  Throttle cables secure in top of carb and splitter secured.  Check throttle movement free and even.                                                    _______

Inspect all wiring on and around engine for security and wear.                                                                        _______

Check spark plugs secure (replace at proper intervals) and wiring and caps in good condition.                  ______

Exhaust manifold must be secure to engine and no sign of leaking.  Springs in good condition and safetied properly.  Caulk on springs to prevent vibration.  Check lower exhaust mounting secured properly and safetied as needed.  _______

Remove exhausts and inspect pistons and cylinders for wear and/or scoring and hand-verify compression by turning engine over by hand.  If in doubt, perform actual compression test with gauge.                                                         _______

Cooling system – hoses, radiator, secure, clean, fluid level.   Check recoil starter for proper operation.   _______

Rotary valve oil – level OK, fluid not milky, connections secure, filler cap secure.                                          _______

Gearbox secured to engine.  Filler/drain plugs secured with safety wire.  Coupling shows no abnormal slack.        _______

Propeller – clean all blades and inspect for dings, cracks, separation, abrasion, damage.  Repair if needed.        _______

Other

Radio and communication equipment – check mounted properly, fused if wired direct to battery, cabling secured as needed.     Inspect antenna mounting and cabling.                                                                                                               _______

Accessories secured as needed to prevent damage to prop.                                                                        _______

 Inspect (where applicable) each installed miscellaneous item that is not otherwise covered by this listing.             _______

All inspections shall include checks for improper operation, improper installation, poor condition, unacceptable wear, deterioration, defects, or unsatisfactory operation.

Completed by ________________________________ (BFI or owner)  (note: owner/operator is responsible)

Vehicle Hours __________ Vehicle Registration _______________         Date ____________

ShoMeChutes Inspection Form 11/08/03



General Annual or 100 Hour Condition Inspection Form for all Ultralight
The result of a coordination and review with the FAA and EAA has been the "Annual or 100 Hour Condition Inspection" form. This is the minimum data that must be recorded. It is recommended that each vehicle be inspected per the manufacturers recommendations. Those inspections may be documented on this form or forms of more detail. Each trainer must be inspected to the following applicable detail, as a minimum. (For recording purposes, check each item successfully completed "X each item requiring repair and record completion of the required action on the back of the form.)

Reference FAR Part 43, app. D

Each person performing an annual or 100-hour condition inspection shall:

A. Before that inspection, remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairings, and cowlings, and shall thoroughly clean the vehicle and engine.

B. Inspect (where application) the following components of the fuselage and hull group:

1. Fabric and skin.
2. Systems and components.
3. Envelope, gas bag, ballast tanks and related parts.

C. Inspect (where applicable) the following components of the cabin and cockpit group:

1. Generally.
2. Seats and safety belts.
3. Windows and windshields.
4. Instruments.
5. Flight and engine controls,
6. Batteries.
7. All systems.

D.  Inspect (where applicable) the following components of the engine and nacelle group:

1. Engine section.
2. Studs and nuts.
3. Internal engine including compression and for metal particles or foreign matter.
4. Engine mount.
5. Flexible vibration dampeners.
6. Engine controls.
7. Lines, hoses and clamps.
8. Exhaust stacks.
9. Accessories.
10. All systems.
11. Cowling.

E. Inspect (where applicable) the following components of the landing gear group:

1. All units.
2. Shock absorbing devices.
3. Linkages, trusses, and members.
4. Hydraulic lines.
5. Electrical systems.
6. Wheels.
7. Tires.
8. Brakes.
9. Floats and skis

F. Inspect (where applicable) the following components of the wing and center section assembly.

G. Inspect (where applicable) all the components and systems that make up the complete empennage assembly.

H. Inspect (where applicable) the following components of the propeller group:

1. Propeller assembly.
2. Bolts.
3. Anti-icing devices
4. Control mechanisms.

I. Inspect (where applicable) the following components of the radio group:

1. Radio and electronic equipment.
2. Wiring conduits.
3. Bonding and shielding.
4. Antenna, including trailing antenna.

J. Inspect (where applicable) each installed miscellaneous item that is not otherwise covered by this listing.

These shall include inspection for improper operation, improper installation, poor condition, unacceptable wear, deterioration, defects, or unsatisfactory operation.


Completed by ____________________ Date ______

Vehicle Hours __________ Vehicle Registration _________________