Annual Inspections

What do you receive from an aircraft annual inspection? It all depends on what shop you choose. At Greasepilot we strive to provide as much value as possible. This includes providing up front quotes, clear communication with repair options, fast turn around times, comprehensive post annual reports, and unparalleled after sales support. We accomplish all this while remaining competitive on hourly cost. Want to learn more? Give us a call! Visit our Contact Us Page. 

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Inspecting Rear Section Of A36 Bonanza

Its Important to inspect flight critical items during the annual inspection. The tail of the A36 has elevator and rudder control systems to inspect.
Beech A36

Who Should Perform Annual Inspections?

An aircraft annual inspection is a critical maintenance event that should be conducted by an experienced technician. This inspection requires an Inspection Authorization (IA) or a certified repair station to complete. Routine servicing is usually conducted at this point as well. This includes oil changes, landing gear greasing, external hinge point lubrication, and pulley lubrication. Its important to find a shop or mechanic that has experience on your air-frame. This allows the technician to focus on critical areas specific to the air-frame in addition to being efficient with the inspection process.

Aircraft Annual Inspection

Our Aircraft Annual Inspection Process

Greasepilot has been providing aircraft annual inspections on piston single and piston twin aircraft for over 15 years. Along the way we’ve learned how to provide a quality inspection at a competitive price. Our through yet efficient process is made possible by using our custom 5 phase aircraft annual inspection process. In addition we provide up front quoting and we wont proceed with additional repairs without first consulting with you. Looking for more information about annual inspections? Check out this article provided by the AOPA Guide to Aircraft Annual Inspections.

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Inspecting Under Floor V35B Bonanza

Landing gear components as well as flight control systems live under the floor center section of the V35. In additon the carry through spar section can be inspected.
Beech V35B

Day 1

Phase 1: Aircraft Preperation

A work order is set-up, and logbooks are reviewed for scheduled service events. A pre annual inspection engine run-up is also performed.

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Phase 2: Aircraft Open Up

The aircraft engine cowling is removed, and airframe inspection panels are opened up. Hardware and removed items are bagged and tagged with location and aircraft tail number.

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Day 2

Phase 3: Servicing

The aircraft is serviced in accordance with aircraft maintenance manual. Routine items like oil change, compression checks, fuel strainer inspection are also completed at this time

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Day 3

Phase 4: Inspection

An Inspection Authorized Mechanic (IA) inspects the aircraft while recording discrepancies in the aircrafts work order. The inspector focuses on flight critical items like structures, flight controls, fuel system, and electrical system. The customer is then contacted prior to repairs to consult.

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Day 4

Phase 5: Close Up

Discrepancies are corrected after discussion with customer. Critical maintenance items are double checked. Then the aircraft engine is test ran. Paper work is completed. The annual process can take longer if parts or major repairs are needed.

Day 4

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To provide aircraft owners with a convenient and effective solution for aircraft maintenance. Aircraft maintenance should not be a hassle. Grease Pilot is dedicated to providing top notch customer service while solving your aircraft maintenance needs.

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