Airplane Maintenance Checklist

Are the wings checked for cracks, dents, and bends?

Is visible damage reported immediately and sent for repair?

Is the stored fuel in the wings checked for leakages?

Are the position lights checked?

Are safety belts clasping and don’t pose any threat?

Are the air-conditioning, ventilation, and heating systems operating correctly?

Are hydraulic connections and hose connections secured and aren’t visibly damaged?

Are doors, side windows, and windscreens secured and free of damage?

Are cover plates taken off and cleaned?

Are there any loose fasteners, cracks, or dents? If so, is the cowling removed as necessary?

Are the fuel lines and pumps safely secured and don't have leakages?

Are the spark plugs removed and cleaned?

When reinstalling spark plugs, are they re-gapped according to the recommendations of the manufacturer with a spark plug gap clearance tool?

Are worn-out tires removed, repaired, and reinstalled (or replaced)?

Are the Landing gear shock struts lubricated with oil and serviced by adding air?

Are the damaged bungee cords used as elastic shock absorbers replaced?

Are the landing gear wheel bearings examined for cracks, cleaned, and lubricated?

Are broken bulbs replaced and wiring checked in the landing lights?

Is the rudder lubricated, not damaged, and working?

Is the elevator lubricated and not visibly damaged?

Are stabilizers examined for bird strikes?