Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy. Here’s what it means: A – Annual Inspection An annual inspection is required every 12 months for all aircraft. This helps you know when the next one is due.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 11, 2025

Following the completion of its annual inspection, the aircraft is ready for the upcoming airshow season. B-17G 44-8543 Ye Olde Pub [Photo by Randy Malmstrom] Unlike the other two, B-17G 44-8543 (N3701G), known as Ye Olde Pub , remains airworthy under the care of the Erickson Aircraft Collection.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

The annual inspection was completed in August 2024 and is valid through August 2025. Inside, the interior is in good shape and presents as clean, fresh, and free from wear or stains. The exterior finish is equally tidy thanks to years of residing in a hangar away from the elements.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Recent maintenance includes a May 2025 annual inspection, fresh magnetos, new auxiliary fuel pump, and overhauled alternator. Oil changes have been performed every 20 to 30 hours, with full oil analysis history documented.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 3, 2025

Fortunately, there are no obvious major issues, and its likely a thorough annual inspection would return it to the skies without too much trouble. The description of this particular Ercoupe does not specify whether this example has them, but none are evident in the photos. This Ercoupe is priced low because it needs some attention.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

If you ask a seasoned aviation mechanic what flight is the most risk-prone for an aircraft, you may be surprised to hear that it’s the first flight after significant maintenance, such as the annual inspection. I learned this when I worked at a flight school that had the CFIs do the “return to service test flights.”

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2025

The mechanic who conducted the most recent annual inspection did not remove the rudder control cables for inspection as required by an airworthiness directive. Investigators determined the tension forces on the left cable were likely greater than design due to the missing part, which could have increased the risk of fatigue.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 23, 2025

Add in the cost of an annual inspection and it is prudent to develop a realistic budget for the first-year surprises that inevitably arise. Get the Pre-Buy Before you start looking for your airplane, find a trusted mechanic to do a thorough pre-buy inspection. You get the picture.

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AV Web

APRIL 22, 2025

Another issue, I was told, is that sometimes the ADS-B Out settings might reset to default when the aircrafts battery is disconnectedperhaps during annual inspections for the battery capacity checkor when replacing the battery. After the repair and a 30-minute flight, I recommend pulling a PAPR report to ensure everything is correct.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 13, 2025

With the last annual inspection dated December 2001, it would be prudent to thoroughly inspect both the airframe and engine to ensure no serious issues have surfaced during that time. An external antenna improves radio reception dramatically, while a push-to-talk makes it easy to use.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

All new circuit breakers and electrical busses, rebuilt brakes with new pads, new fuel components, and new throttle/mixture cables are all the sorts of things that add up to create expensive annual inspections, but all have been completed in this airplane.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

An annual inspection completed in September included a new battery, spark plugs, mag harness, main tires, and mufflers—more items the next owner won’t have to worry about for quite some time.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 7, 2025

Most recently, in September 2024, an extensive annual inspection was completed by Mike Nixon and Matt Jackson, ensuring that this historic warbird remains in peak condition for years to come. Ongoing Maintenance and Future Prospects From 2014 to 2024, N51T has undergone continuous maintenance and upgrades to preserve its airworthiness.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Paperwork has been submitted to the necessary parties, and an annual inspection has been initiated to get the Meyers airworthy. The opportunity recently arose for the Geneseo group to acquire the aircraft as part of their flying collection.

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Gary's Flight Journal

JUNE 7, 2024

Day 1 Reposition It’s that time of year, annual inspection for our Commander. I think Bill would agree the seat removal is the hardest part of the annual inspection. I was up early and headed to the airport to sump my fuel and get in the air. I took off from runway three-two and pointed for New Garden Airport, N57.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride. The inspection must be endorsed by a mechanic who holds an additional certification called an Inspection Authorization (IA).

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Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

Maintenance facility and individual mechanic recommendations for annual inspections and regular maintenance. Technical information available from a type club typically includes things like these: Copies of manuals and sometimes even technical design data for out-of-production parts and modifications.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 13, 2025

Price and Location The asking price for N18G is $375,000, which includes a January 2025 annual inspection and several spare rotables. The aircraft is based at Bridgewater Airpark in Bridgewater, VA, and inspections are available by appointment only. FAA records are also available upon request for serious prospective buyers.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 31, 2025

The annual inspection on a Stearman is usually a couple of thousand dollars. Insurance rates can be in the hundreds or up to the thousands annually, depending on the pilot and location. The fuel expense is 12-14 gallons per hour, multiplied by your local AvGas rate.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Many owners assume that when an aircraft completes its annual inspection, it has been thoroughly scrutinized by well-trained eyes and can be depended upon to be in condition for safe flight. Mechanics know better. The post Your Post-Maintenance Checklist first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Take Flight OC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Full Range of Services: From annual inspections and 100-hour checks to paint and body work, we cover all aspects of maintenance. Comprehensive Maintenance Services: Expert Maintenance Team: Our experienced technicians ensure your Diamond DA42 or DA62 remains in pristine condition. Why Choose Take Flight Aviation?

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

OCTOBER 7, 2024

For example, at either 200 to 300 or 400 to 600 flight hours, your aircraft will require an A Check, which could include inspection of the following: Aircraft exterior Tires Brakes Fluid levels Flight controls Avionics systems On the other hand, for a C Check, your aircraft requires a more vast inspection and maintenance every 18 to 24 months.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 25, 2025

Quiz: iPad Annual Maintenance iPad Pilot News Similar to the routine of having your airplane undergo an annual inspection, it’s recommend that you take the time to complete regular steps to keep your iPad, apps and accessories performing at their best. In this quiz, test your knowledge of routine iPad care tips.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I had just picked my airplane up from its annual inspection and needed to get my IFR clearance from the non-towered KDMW via cell phone from Potomac Approach Control, as the RCO was out of service. And it was because of this, I learned a big lesson that I solved with a technology upgrade.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate. You’ve heard of owners running an engine 500 hours beyond the recommended overhaul time, and you’d like to get input on that. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 13, 2024

Scribbled logbook entries that just list something like “annual inspection completed” aren’t going to cut it anymore. Don’t Go Cheap on the Paperwork Not all mechanics are the best at “ doing the paperwork ,” but going in the logbooks is what will document the work they completed.

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Air Facts

APRIL 12, 2024

I am really fortunate for this experience and I, like Mike Busch, think every owner should get to know the people in the shop who work on their planes and also help in the yearly guessing game of the dreaded airplane annual inspection. I also worked on a King Air, removing all the interior and glareshield.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Avoid this situation by sitting down with your CFI and going through the logbooks to verify the aircraft is airworthy, using the acronym AAV1ATE as your guide (ADs complied with, annual inspections, VOR every 30 days, 100-hour, altimeter/pitot static system every 24 calendar months, transponder every 24 calendar months, ELT check).

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly. Before flying, a pilot must verify these inspections have been performed by looking in the maintenance logs.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They immediately wanted to sign the purchase agreement on that classic Gulfstream II that was only slightly out of annual inspection and hadn’t flown in 2 years. Things like oil and tire changes, engine and avionics reserves, annual inspections, and insurance premiums aren’t discussed with student pilots.

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Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

Check for any overdue inspections, outstanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and the resolution of any previously noted discrepancies. Confirm the last date of the annual inspection and any applicable 100-hour inspections if the helicopter is used for instruction or hire.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate. You’ve heard of owners running an engine 500 hours beyond the recommended overhaul time, and you’d like to get input on that. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

AUGUST 5, 2024

Costs vary widely based on location, aircraft size, and facility amenities, generally starting from $30,000 and going up to over $200,000 annually.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This includes: Annual Inspections Every Cessna must undergo a full inspection by a certified mechanic at least once per year. 100-Hour Inspections For aircraft used in flight training, like those in our fleet at Leopard Aviation, we also follow the 100-hour inspection rule.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

His PA-30, also known as a Twinkie, had just come out of an extensive factory annual inspection. That spring, I started looking, and Itzhak, the consummate networker, had heard of an available plane. Max Karant was selling his 1965 Piper Twin Comanche (PA30). And Karant was asking only $30,000 for the airplane.

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