100 Hour Inspection Checklist - American Legend AL18

Before performing an annual condition or 100-hour inspection, are all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing, and cowling removed or opened, and are the aircraft and engine thoroughly cleaned?

Are all aircraft records and manufacturer’s equipment lists inspected for approved installed equipment and accessories before performing an annual condition or 100-hour inspection?

Is compliance with the manufacturer’s Service Bulletins and letters checked before performing an annual condition or 100-hour inspection?

Is compliance with airworthiness directives checked on all type certificated components such as engine and engine accessories, propeller, and tailwheel before performing an annual condition or 100-hour inspection?

Are the ELT inspection and battery replacement checked, along with the currency of the required transponder certification check, before performing an annual condition or 100-hour inspection?

Is the presence of all placards and markings as listed in the POH inspected before performing an annual condition or 100-hour inspection?

Is the fabric flexible and resilient when pushed hard with a knuckle?

Are systems and components checked for improper installation, apparent defects, and unsatisfactory operation?

Is there an inspection for cleanliness and loose equipment that might foul the controls?

Is the elevator trim inspected to ensure proper operation?

Are the seats and safety belts inspected for poor condition and apparent defects?

Are the interior sidewall panels and headliner inspected for condition and security?

Are the seat structure and canvas seat slings inspected for wear, tears, and sagging?

Are the slings tightened to remove slack and ensure they do not touch or interfere with flight controls?

Is the baggage compartment inspected for wear, tear, and security?

Are windows and windshields inspected for deterioration and breakage?

Are instruments checked for poor condition, mounting, marking, and improper operation?

Are flight and engine controls inspected for improper installation, wear, and improper operation?

Are batteries checked for improper installation and improper charge?

Are all systems inspected for improper installation, poor general condition, and apparent and obvious defects?

Is the engine section inspected for visual evidence of excessive oil and/or fuel leaks and the sources of such leaks?

Are studs and nuts checked for the insecurity of attachment and obvious defects?

Is the internal engine inspected for cylinder compression and for metal particles or foreign matter on screens and sump drain plugs?

If there is weak cylinder compression, are the internal conditions and internal tolerances checked?

Is the engine mount inspected for cracks, looseness of mounting, and looseness of engine to mount?

Are flexible vibration dampeners checked for poor condition and deterioration?

Are engine controls inspected for defects, improper travel, and improper safety?

Are lines, hoses, and clamps inspected for leaks, improper condition, and looseness?

Are exhaust stacks inspected for cracks, defects, and improper attachment?

Are accessories checked for apparent defects in the security of mounting?

Are all systems inspected for improper installation, poor general condition, defects, and insecure attachment?

Is the cowling inspected for cracks and defects?

Is the air/oil separator (if installed) inspected and serviced per the maintenance manual?

Is the fabric and skin inspected for deterioration, distortion, and other evidence of failure?

Is the fabric flexible and resilient when pushed hard with a knuckle?

Are gear assemblies checked for poor condition and insecurity of attachment?

Is the cabane assembly inspected for poor condition and insecurity of attachment?

Are die spring shock absorbing devices checked for poor condition and insecurity of attachment?

Is the tailwheel inspected for poor condition and proper connector springs and links?

Are brake fluid lines checked for poor condition and leakage?

Are wheels inspected for cracks, defects, and the condition of bearings?

Are tires inspected for wear, cuts, and improper inflation?

Are brakes checked for improper adjustment and leaks?

Are brake linings checked for excessive wear?

Are floats and skis inspected for insecure attachment and obvious or apparent defects?

Are the fabric and skin inspected for deterioration, distortion, and other evidence of failure?

Is the fabric flexible and resilient when pushed hard with a knuckle?

Is the wing root area checked for the security of wing attach fittings, wiring, and switches?

Are the flexible fuel lines in the wing root area inspected for condition, security, leaks, and age?

Is it verified that the life limit for the fuel lines is eight years?

Are the aileron pulleys inspected for condition and security of attachment?

Are the aileron control cables checked for proper routing, condition, and tension?

Is the cable tension set so the system moves freely?

Are the lift struts and jury struts inspected for condition and security of attachment?

Are the lift strut attach points checked for the condition and security of the hardware?

Are the ailerons inspected for condition, security of attachment, and proper travel?

Are the flaps inspected for condition, security of attachment, and proper travel?

Are the wing tip lights inspected for condition, security of attachment, and proper function?

Is the fabric and skin inspected for deterioration, distortion, and other evidence of failure?

Is the fabric flexible and resilient when pushed hard with a knuckle?

Is the trim jack screw and yoke assembly inspected for proper operation, lubrication, wear, and security?

Does the trim operate smoothly?

Are the tail brace wires inspected for condition, security, and proper tension?

Are all elevator and rudder attachment hardware inspected for condition and security?

Are the control cable attachments checked for security?

Is the proper elevator and rudder travel verified?

Is the propeller assembly inspected for cracks, nicks, binds, and oil leakage?

Are the mounting bolts inspected for proper torque and safety?

Is the propeller inspected?

Are radio and electronic equipment inspected for improper installation and insecure mounting?

Are wiring and conduits inspected for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects?

Are bonding and shielding checked for improper installation and poor condition?

Is the antenna inspected for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation?

Are flight control hinges, control sticks, torque tubes, landing gear die springs, and sliding tubes lubricated with Corrosion X or LPS #1?

Are wheel bearings lubricated with good quality wheel bearing grease?

Are the forward and aft stabilizer supports equipped with grease fittings or oil holes?

If oil holes are present, is Corrosion X or equivalent applied?

If grease fittings are present, are good quality general purpose grease or wheel bearing grease used?

Is the landing gear die spring lubricated with LPS-3, Corrosion X at the top, bottom, and slip joint?