Engine and engine compartment for fuel and oil leaks, security of parts, correct engine and propeller control travel, proper safetying, and visible defects.

Propeller and spinner for apparent damage or defects

Remainder of airplane for security of attaching bolts, screws, and rivets, broken spot welds, fuel leaks, and apparent exterior damage or defects.

Items for servicing and lubrication in accordance with enclosed figure as required at 50-hour intervals.

Engine temperatures and pressures.

Idle and Maximum RPM

Magneto drop; note particularly any difference between the drop on the two magnetos.

Engine response to changes in power.

Any unusual engine noises.

Propeller response through pitch range

Fuel tank selector; operate engine on each tank and off positions long enough to make sure the selector functions properly.

Idling speed and mixture proper idle cut off.

Ammeter.

Suction gauge

Fuel and oil pressures

Cylinder and oil temperatures.

Engine for cylinder compression, if compression test indicates problems, check internal conditions and tolerances.

Engine oil for changing, screen for cleaning; filler cap, dipstick, drain plug, and screen for security ands safetying as required. Refer to enclosed figure for aircraft equipped with external oil filters.

Oil cooler for security, leaks and obstructed air passages.

Induction air filter for servicing, proper fit, security, cracks in frame, and tears or bare spots in filter element. Paper element "dry" filters for replacement every 300 hours.

Entire engine assembly for cleanliness.

Induction air box for internal cleanliness, cracks, and security; air valve and doors for operation and sealing; controls for security and operation.

Cold air and hot air flexible hoses for security, kinks, holes, chafing, and burnt spots.

Engine baffles for security, sealing; controls for security, sealing, crack, metal deformation, and attachment of sealing strips.

Cylinders for security, cracks, broken cooling fins; rocker box covers and push rod housings for security, oil leaks, cracks, and dents.

Crankcase, oil pan, reduction gear housing, and accessory section for security, oil leaks, safetying; front crankshaft seal for oil leakage.

All lines and hoses for security, leaks, cracks, dents, kinks, corrosion, hose deterioration, and chafing.

Intake system for security, leaks, deteriorated hoses, and loose or corroded clamps; manifold drains for proper operation, drain lines and hoses for security, leak’s and chafing.

Exhaust system for security, leaks, cracks, and burned-out spots.

Ignition harness for security, chafing, burning, defective insulation, and loose or broken terminals.

Spark plugs for proper gap, cleanliness, and evidence of reliable operation.

Crankcase and vacuum system breather lines for security, obstructions, corrosion, cracks, and chafing.

All electrical wiring in the engine compartment for security, chafing, defective insulation, and loose or broken terminals.

Vacuum pump for security, oil leaks, and safetying.

Vacuum relief valve for security and the inlet screen for cleanliness, holes, corrosion, and safetying.

Vacuum system oil separator for security cracks, oil leaks, and servicing.

Engine and propeller controls and linkage for security, proper rigging, binding, excessive wear, cracks, misalignment, corrosion, safetying, and chafing.

Engine shock mounts for security, safetying, deterioration; engine mount for cracks, corrosion, dents, bends, and evidence of overheating; ground straps for security, corrosion, fraying of braided straps, and cracking of metal straps.

Cabin heater valve and door for proper operation, sealing, cracks, and deformation; controls for security, binding, proper rigging, and alignment.

Starter for security, oil leaks, tight electrical connections; engagement lever for proper rigging ad return spring tension. Every 200 hours, check starter brushes for sufficient length, binding; brush leads for fraying, chafing; commutator for glaze, pits, grooves, high mica, and cleanliness.

Generator for security and oil leaks if generator is fastened to accessory case; drive belt for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear; electrical connections for security. Every 200 hours, check generator brushes for sufficient length, binding; brush leads for fraying, chafing; commutator for glaze, pits, grooves, high mica, and cleanliness.

Voltage regulator for security and tight electrical connections. Every 200 hours, check contact points for discoloration, pits, and corrosion.

Starting vibrator for security and tight electrical connections. Every 500 hours, check vibrator contact points for discoloration, pits, and corrosion.

Bendix-Scintilla Magnetos

Slick Magnetos

Carburetor for security, cracks, corrosion, fuel leaks, cleanliness, of inlet screen and proper safetying.

Fuel/air control unit for security, cracks, corrosion, fuel leaks, cleanliness of inlet screen, proper safetying, and security of cooling shrouds.

Engine driven fuel pump for security, cracks, leaks, proper safetying, and security of cooling shrouds.

Fuel manifold valve (fuel injection distributor) for security, proper safetying, and leaks.

Fuel injection lines for security, kinks, cracks, dents, leaks, and chafing

Fuel injection nozzles for cleanliness and security.

Engine cowling for cleanliness, proper fit, security, cracks, dents, cuts, tears, loose or broken hinges, defective latches or fasteners, and deteriorated paint.

Cowl flaps for cleanliness, proper fit, security, cracks, dents, cuts, tears, loose or broken hinges, and deteriorated paint.

Fixed pitch propeller for track, nicks, cracks, corrosion, bends, dents, security, and proper safetying.

Constant speed propellers for nicks, cracks, corrosion, bends, dents, loose nuts and bolts, oil leaks, freedom of blade movement, excessive looseness of blades, security, and proper safetying.

Hartzell constant speed propeller for correct lubrication.

Propeller governor or security, safetying, cracks, oil leaks; control for correct rigging, security, binding, and proper safetying.

Spinner and spinner bulkhead for cracks, dents, alignment, security, and condition of paint.

Fuel strainer for internal cleanliness, security, leaks, and safetying; drain valve and control for proper rigging, operation, leaks, and security.

Electrical fuel pumps for cleanliness of filter screens, security, leaks, proper operation, and tight electrical connections.

Fuel tank sump drains for water and sediment, leaks, security, and safetying; quick drains valves for proper operation.

Underside of wings for evidence of fuel leaks; rubber fuel cells for loose fasteners attaching upper surface to wing; fuel tank filler cap placards for legibility; caps for leaks and security.

Fuel vents for obstructions, operation of check valve, leaks, security, and proper position of vent behind wing strut.

Fuel selector valve, or shut off valve, for proper operation, security, leaks, positive detent positioning, and legibility and correct indexing of placard.

All fuel lines for security, chafing, leaks, cracks, dents, kinks, and corrosion.

Fuel line and selector valve drains for servicing, security, leaks, and safetying.

Fuel accumulator tank for cracks, dents, leaks, and security.

Fuel quantity gauges (direct reading), electrical fuel quantity gauges, and fuel quantity electrical transmitters for security, correct indication, defective electrical wiring, cracked glass, legibility, and leaks.

Engine primer for proper operation, leaks and security.

Vapor return line solenoid and fuel system check valves for proper operation, leaks, and security.

Brakes for proper operation, sponginess, failure to hold pressure, and fluid level.

Master cylinders, brake lines, and hoses for security, leaks, cracks, dents, and chafing

Brake linings for wear cleanliness, chips, cracks, and security.

Brake discs for scoring, warping, excessive wear, and loose or broken brake clips.

Wheel and brake assembly for cracks, dents, corrosion, leaks, loose bolts, defective paint, freedom of moving parts, and excessive wear.

Axles for security, cleanliness, cracks, bends, defective threads; axle nuts for proper adjustment and safetying.

At the first 100 hour inspection and at 500 hour interval thereafter, remove the wheel bearings and inspect for cleanliness, rust, cracks, pits, scoring, brinelling, discoloration, excessive wear, and lubrication.

Main landing gear spring struts for security, cracks, bends, deep scratches, dents, chipped or peeling paint, and security of steps.

Tires for proper inflation, sufficient tread, cleanliness, cuts, blisters, breaks, and uneven wear. Check wheel alignment if tires show uneven wear.

Tail wheel for lubrication, security, cracks, tire for proper inflation, cuts, sufficient tread, breaks, and blisters; tail wheel spring, steering and anti swivel mechanism for security, proper operation, cracks, frayed cables, and worn links.

Nose gear shock strut for proper servicing, leaks, cleanliness, proper operation, excessive wear, looseness, visible damage and security.

Nose gear steering linkage for correct alignment, proper steering travel, lubrication, excessive wear, and visible damage or defects.

Torque links for lubrication, cracks, binding, security, safetying, and excessive wear.

Shimmy dampener for servicing, security, proper operation, leaks and excessive wear.

Speed faring for security, cleanliness, proper adjustment of scrapers, cracks, tears, separation of laminate, and condition of paint.

Parking brake for proper operation, correct adjustment, security, excessive wear and full release.

Pitot and static ports for obstructions; pitot and static lines for security, cracks, kinks, chafing, and moisture; pitot and static systems for leaks; pitot tube for alignment.

Aircraft exterior for cracks, metal distortion, broken spot welds, loose or missing rivets, screws, and bolts, corrosion, condition of paint, and any other apparent damage or defects. Especially check wing and empennage tips for damage.

Aircraft structure for corrosion, cracks, metal distortion, loose or missing rivets, screws, and bolts, and evidence of excessive loads.

Windows and windshield for cleanliness, proper attachment, sealing, crazing, cracks, deep scratches, and discoloration.

Door and window hinges and latches for lubrication, alignment, proper operation, cracks, distortion, binding, and security.

Seats for ease of movement, positive locking, security, and seat stops; seat upholstery for rips, tears, holes, and cleanliness; seat structure for cracks, bends, and corrosion, seat rails for security, cracks, and damage.

Safety belts for security, proper latching, cuts, tears, fraying, and broken stitching; attaching parts for cracks, deformed metal and excessive wear.

Control column for security, binding, cracks, looseness, and restricted travel; bearings, sprockets and pulleys for cleanliness, lubrication, binding, security, and excessive wear; cables and chains for security, cleanliness, corrosion, fraying, binding, broken links, and misalignment; turnbuckles for safetying; bellcranks for cracks, distortions, and binding.

Control wheels for alignment, binding, security, bent tube, and excessive wear; control lock for proper operation and availability.

Instruments for cracked glass, security, proper operation, cleanliness, and legibility of markings; gyro instrument air filters for replacement.

Magnetic compass for security, fluid discoloration, leaks, lighting, and proper operation. Accuracy of the compass on all cardinal headings should be checked whenever equipment replacement, modification, or relocation might cause compass deviation, and at engine overhaul periods. Compensate the compass and record deviation on the compass correction card.

Instrument wiring and plumbing for security, chafing, leaks, cracks, kinks, defective insulation, loose terminals, and inference with control column travel.

Instrument panel for security, deteriorated shockmounts, cracks, damaged decorative cover, and legibility of all decals and labeling.

Defrosting, heating, and ventilation systems for proper operations, security, chafing, and deterioration; controls for proper rigging, binding, and security; ram air inlets for obstructions.

Cabin upholstery for trim and cleanliness, rips tears, holes, and security; sun visors for security and proper operation; ashtrays for cleanliness and security.

Area beneath floor for cleanliness, chafing and security of lines, hoses and electrical wires; control cables for fouling.

Stall warning horn and light for proper operation and security.

Electrical switches, circuit breakers, and fuses for security, proper functioning, correct rating, and legibility of placarding; wiring for security, proper insulation, and chafing; spare fuses for availability.

Instrument and cabin lights for proper operation, security, and cleanliness; instrument light rheostat for proper functioning.

Radios and radio controls for proper operation and security.

Radio components in aft fuselage for security, proper shock mounting, cracked or deformed mounting brackets, and cleanliness.

Oxygen systems for proper operation, leaks, security of oxygen bottle, lines, regulator, and gauge; mounting brackets for cracks, security and damaged metal; oxygen masks and hoses for availability; oxygen supply for servicing for anticipated requirements.

Battery for servicing, security, and corroded terminals; battery cables for condition of terminals, security, and defective insulation; battery box for cracks, corrosion, damaged mounting brackets, and security; vent line for corrosion, security, and obstructions.

Firewall for proper sealing, security of grommets and shields, cracks, dents, wrinkles, loose or missing rivets, screws, or bolts, and evidence of excessive loads.

Radio antennas for cleanliness, security, proper connections. Corrosion, and cracked insulators; external loop housing for security, cleanliness, cracks, loose or missing screws, sealing, and obstructed drain hole.

Navigation lights, anti collision lights, landing lights, and rotating beacon for proper operation, security, cleanliness, and cracked glass.

Stall warning sensing unit for freedom of vane, security, cleanliness, and proper operation.

Pitot and stall warning heaters for proper operation.

Aileron control system:

Ailerons for security of attachment, smooth operation, security of balance weights, cracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage.

Flap control system:

Flaps for security of attachment, smooth operation, binding rollers, cracked, bent, or loose tracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage.

Elevator control system:

Elevators for security of attachment, smooth operation, security of balance weights, cracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage.

Elevator or stabilizer trim control system:

Movable stabilizer or elevator trim tab for security of attachment, smooth operation, cracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage.

Rudder control system:

Rudder for security of attachment, smooth operation, security of balance weight, cracks corrosion, and skin or structural damage.

Rudder trim control system:

Wings, wing struts, and empennage for security of attachment, cracked fittings, loose or missing rivets and bolts, security of hinges, defective bearings, and evidence of elongated bolt holes and excessive wear of attaching parts.

Tachometers shall be checked for accuracy within the tolerances specified by the manufacturer or +/- 4% when no other specification is in place.

Non-stabilized magnetic direction indicators shall be calibrated with a dated correction card installed for each indicator.

ELT’s for recertification

Survival gear for inspection by owner.

Fire extinguishers for recertification.

Life jackets for recertification

First aid kit for inspection by owner.

Propellers overhaul every ten years or 1500 hours

Ski bungee’s to be replaced every two years, sooner if worn out