OI11-5A4 Aircraft Insp Checklist.pdf

OPERATING INSTRUCTION 11-5, ATTACHMENT 4 30 Mar 2007

USAF TPS QUALITATIVE EVALUATION PROGRAM

AIRCRAFT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

This checklist is a guide intended for military or civilian maintenance technicians to follow when evaluating a civilian owned aircraft under consideration for use in the TPS

Qual Eval Program. This evaluation is intended to evaluate the airworthiness of an aircraft by physical inspection and document review. TPS uses this inspection, along with the engineering analysis and instructor qualifications, to determine the risk assessment associated with the qual. This checklist outlines the minimum inspection requirement and is only meant to be a starting point for further investigation. The method of inspection will vary dependent on the type of operation. Non-DoD maintenance technicians must hold the appropriate FAA certificate (A&P) and will be hired as required for inspections. MXQP or PKMQ will review civilian technician reports and verify the physical condition of the aircraft for suitability to operate at Edwards AFB and advise TPS regarding participation in the qual program.

1. If the aircraft is certified under Civil Standard Airworthiness (FAR Part 23/25 or

CAR Part 3), compliance with the maintenance standards of the manufacturer or the general aviation standard will be determined and any discrepancies will be documented in a report for review by TPS. Any supplemental type certificates (STC) or Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) Fm 337 modifications and any FAA waivers will be documented and evaluated to determine any restrictions for use in the TPS qual-eval program.

2. If the aircraft is certified under Civil Experimental Certification then it falls under either (a) Homebuilt (Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA) or (b) FAA Order

8130.27. Compliance will be determined by:

a. Homebuilt: Research on the particular airframe will be done to determine if the maintenance conforms to the general aviation standard and FAR Part 43. Copies of these programs will be obtained for review prior to the aircraft visit. In addition, the general aircraft type and the particular airframe history will be researched for possible maintenance problems through the FAA and EAA. The airframe will be researched to determine if the builder followed the EAA

Technical Advisor guidance for homebuilt aircraft in order to evaluate how well the aircraft was built. Compliance with the maintenance plan will be determined by a thorough review of the aircraft logbooks or other documentation and by physical inspection. Differences and discrepancies will be documented in a report for review by TPS. Any modifications and FAA waivers will be documented and evaluated to determine any restrictions for use in the TPS qual-eval program.

Aircraft speed and g limits will be determined using the envelope the aircraft was certified for or demonstrated to, whichever is more restrictive.

b. FAA Order 8130.27: Aircraft under this certification fall under several types: (1) research aircraft (i.e. ASTTA), (2) demonstration/exhibition aircraft, (3) aircraft meeting racing standards, and (4) non-US aircraft. Compliance with the maintenance plans described below, including any differences and discrepancies, will be documented in a report for review by TPS. Any STC or FAA Fm 337 modifications and FAA waivers will be documented and evaluated to determine any restrictions for use in the TPS qual-eval program. For all aircraft, the speed and g limits will be determined using the envelope the aircraft was certified for or demonstrated to, whichever is more restrictive.

(1) Research aircraft: These aircraft have certified maintenance programs based on the purpose of the aircraft. A copy of this program will be obtained for review prior to the aircraft visit and/or included in the contract.

(2) Demonstration/exhibition aircraft: These aircraft can have an FAA authorized, a local FSDO directed, or a national or manufacturer maintenance program.

The actual program used by the aircraft will be researched through the owner and the FAA to determine which program(s) apply. If an FAA authorized or local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) plan is used, any differences from the national standard will be documented. If there is no national standard, contact the FAA to determine the rationale behind the lack of a national standard plan and determine the most logical plan to compare with. A copy of the applicable program(s) will be obtained for review prior to the aircraft visit.

(3) Racing aircraft: These aircraft have more stringent requirements for certification than the demonstration/exhibition aircraft. Contact the local

FSDO for the inspection requirements in addition to the maintenance plans specified under the demonstration/exhibition aircraft. A copy of the applicable inspection requirements and program(s) will be obtained for review prior to the aircraft visit.

(4) Non US aircraft: The maintenance plan for non US aircraft (or foreign military aircraft operated under civil standards) will be certified by the FAA and should be researched like the demonstration/exhibition aircraft. Any modifications to the aircraft will be documented.

The results of this documentation inspection will be presented to TPS for an engineering/operations evaluation one week prior to the on-site aircraft inspection. TPS will highlight any additional inspection items for the inspectors to evaluate during the on-site visit, based on any questionable differences, discrepancies, modifications, or mission requirements. Reports made by non-DoD employed maintenance technicians will be reviewed by MXQP or PKMQ. MXQP or PKMQ will participate in the physical inspection of the aircraft either on-site at the aircraft’s home base or upon arrival at

Edwards AFB. The physical inspection of the aircraft will be as thorough as possible without dismantling the aircraft in any manner or removal of panels or components not intended to be removed during normal pre-flight or through-flight inspections.

Contractor personnel will perform all access and close-up for the inspections under the supervision of the MXQP or PKMQ maintenance rep.

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Check Sheet for civilian owned aircraft

LOCATION of AIRCRAFT:

Airport/Filed:

City:

State:

Date:

TYPE of AIRCRAFT:

Model:

Serial Number:

FAA Serial Number:

WHO was CONTACTED:

Full Name:

Telephone Number:

Address:

DOCUMENTATION to CHECK:

Airframe:

Current Airframe Hours/Hobbs Reading:

Date of Last Flight:

Phase or Annual Inspection:

Airframe Time:

Hobbs Reading

Date Completed:

Next Due Date:

Weight and Balance Completed:

Date Completed:

Next Date Due:

FAA Certification:

Type: Standard, Special, Experimental, R & D, Exhibition, Air Racing. or

Date Issued:

Airworthiness Directives:

Notes:

ENGINE MAINTENANCE:

#1 Engine Data:

Type:

Serial Number:

Annual Date/Time:

Engine Total Time:

Overhauled Date/Time:

Oil Change:

#2 Engine Data:

Type:

Serial Number:

Annual Date/Time:

Engine Total Time:

Overhauled Date/Time:

Oil Change:

LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT:

Parachute Repack Date C/W:

Airframe and Seats Carts Dates:

FACILITY:

Hanger:

Parts, Tools, Special Tools:

Tool Control:

AIRCRAFT INSPECTION:

Fuselage:

General condition (evidence of fluid leakage)……………………………..

Fuselage skin, access doors/covers for damage and security…..………….

Intake/prop area for damage……………………………………………

Exterior lights for general condition……………………………………….

All flight control surfaces for general condition and security……………….

Evidence of foreign objects………………………………………………….

Landing Gear:

Nose gear for damage and security………………………………………………

Nose gear doors for damage and security…………………………………………

Nose gear hyd/mech components for damage, leakage and security………………

Struts for general condition………………………………………………………

Tire for general condition…………………………………………………………

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Main gear for damage and security………………………………………………

Main gear doors for damage and security………………………………………

Main gear hyd/mech components for damage, leakage and security……………

Struts for general condition………………………………………………………..

Tires for condition…………………………………………………………………

Acft brakes general condition…………………………………………………….

Evidence of foreign objects………………………………………………………

Engine:

Visible areas of engine bay for evidence of fluid leakage…………………………

Chafing electrical wires……………………………………………………………

Chafing lines…………………………………………………………………

Engine mounts for general condition………………………………………………

Evidence of foreign objects………………………………………………………

Cockpit:

General condition (cleanliness)…………………………………………………

Evidence of foreign objects………………………………………………………..

Instruments general condition……………………………………………………..

Egress system serviceability………………………………………………………

Loose or missing hardware……………………………………………………….

Canopy/windscreen general condition……………………………………………

Faring panel (if installed) general condition……………………………………….

Other: