Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

Owned and cared for by an 80-year-old pilot now stepping away from the yoke, the airplane has been lovingly maintained and hangar stored. Navigation and weather awareness are enhanced with a Narco 810, VOR with CDI, Garmin 496, and stormscope. The annual inspection was completed in August 2024 and is valid through August 2025.

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Annual Inspection VOR Transponder Airplanes 72

Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Always hangared and meticulously maintained, it reflects pride of ownership throughout. Recent maintenance includes a May 2025 annual inspection, fresh magnetos, new auxiliary fuel pump, and overhauled alternator. The exterior features a rare one-of-one Xi Edition paint scheme in snow white, sterling silver, and mariana blue.

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Annual Inspection Flight Deck Stability Airplanes 78

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate.

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Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 89

Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

The weather forecast is clear with light winds, ideal for VFR conditions. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. Check for any overdue inspections, outstanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and the resolution of any previously noted discrepancies.

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Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 40

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate.

Stability 52

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This system gives pilots access to real-time engine data, moving map navigation, weather alerts, terrain warnings, and even traffic information. This includes: Annual Inspections Every Cessna must undergo a full inspection by a certified mechanic at least once per year. This is non-negotiable and required by law.

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General Aviation Cockpit Pilot Stability 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. A friend reminds you of a couple additional nuggets of due diligence to be reckoned with—a hangar and insurance. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

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Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98