Planning your Annual Inspection

[AKBill]

So I plan each year what is to be done during my annual inspection. What work are you planning? Here is my list for my 1974 Beech B19 Sport:

-Wing root seals (20hrs), parts $260
-Heated pitot tube (8hrs), Parts $150
-Oil filter adapter (new install, up till now I have had only an oil screen), 2hrs, parts $200
-Panel mounted intercom (8hrs), Free
-Landing light lens (will make out of 1/8 plexi glass), 8hrs to make 1/2 to install, parts $20
-Wing window seal (easy 1/2 hour if I take a 15 min coffee break), parts $15
-ElT battery change (15 mim), parts $25
-Throttle lock, adjust (2hours)
-Fuel gauge reads full all the time (2hrs if things go well)
-Brake hoses change (2hrs), parts $30
-Install new OAT/Voltmeter (2hrs), parts $250
-Open up for inspection (4hrs)
-Oil change (1/2hr) Oil $40
-Compression check(1/2hr)

My labor 60hrs
IA to inspect and sign off 8hrs @ $80/hr, total $640
Hanger rental $400 for the month
Parts $990

Expected cost for 2016 $2030. I think I can complete the above in one month as long as I don't take extra long lunch breaks, working weekends only....

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

That won't take you a month. Most of it will be done in the first day.
I use my inspection/service list and add on any deferred items each year.

 

[GRG55]

I use the Piper list, which is multiple pages. But I tend to do things throughout the year so I don't have a big list of routine PM to attend to at annual time.

 

[AKBill]

That won't take you a month. Most of it will be done in the first day.
I use my inspection/service list and add on any deferred items each year.

Completing the list I ou

I use the Piper list, which is multiple pages. But I tend to do things throughout the year so I don't have a big list of routine PM to attend to at annual time.

I am with you there, I don't have a hanger so I plan one month down time to do upgrades.

 

[luvflyin]

Throttle lock, adjust (2 hours?)

 

[GMascelli]

So I plan each year what is to be done during my annual inspection. What work are you planning? Here is my list for my 1974 Beech B19 Sport:

This year, I'm replacing all the black duct. It should be a real PITA.

 

[AKBill]

Throttle lock, adjust (2 hours?)

The throttle lock for the B19 is a separate lever on the side of the throttle quadrant. To adjust you need to take the knobs of the throttle, mixture control and carb heat. Then remove the cover for the throttle quadrant. At that point you can adjust the amount of friction for the throttle lock lever. Then reassemble.

 

[AKBill]

This year, I'm replacing all the black duct. It should be a real PITA.

I have replaced most of my ducting in my plane it was a PITA.

 

[Jumpmaster]

I have replaced most of my ducting in my plane it was a PITA.

For me this annual:
1. Install Powerflow Exhaust;

2. Install intake modification via an STC for more manifold pressure;

3. Install engine monitor;

4. Repitch and dynamically balance my prop; and

5. Fix my baffles!

Already converted my landing lights to LEDs and installed Tempest fine wire plugs. Will be an expensive annual but hopefully the modifications will pay off in terms of better performance and more knowledge about my plane.

 

[weirdjim]

The throttle lock for the B19 is a separate lever on the side of the throttle quadrant. To adjust you need to take the knobs of the throttle, mixture control and carb heat. Then remove the cover for the throttle quadrant. At that point you can adjust the amount of friction for the throttle lock lever. Then reassemble.

Pilot: "Throttle Lock Hard To adjust throttle"
Mechanic: "That's what it's there for"

Jim

 

[Checkout_my_Six]

Hmmmm...going on five years with the new plane. I haven't thought what's next.

 

[AKBill]

Pilot: "Throttle Lock Hard To adjust throttle"
Mechanic: "That's what it's there for"

Jim

Jim right now the lock is loose and is not holding throttle lever tight. ....

 

[Tom-D]

I just spent 2 days with a new customer that owns a Champion 7EC that has not flown in two years, formulating a maintenance plane to get it flying again.
He has some issues he and his A&P will take care of and then call me.

 

[NealRomeoGolf]

Mine came out of annual 10 days ago...

1. Install engine monitor
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Install LED landing light
4. Replace broken throttle quadrant cover
5. Oil change
6. Fix oil filler door
7. Other usual Piper annual stuff
8. ELT battery change

 

[AKBill]

Mine came out of annual 10 days ago...

1. Install engine monitor
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Install LED landing light
4. Replace broken throttle quadrant cover
5. Oil change
6. Fix oil filler door
7. Other usual Piper annual stuff
8. ELT battery change

What type of LED landing light did you install + cost?

 

[Tom-D]

Mine came out of annual 10 days ago...

1. Install engine monitor
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Install LED landing light
4. Replace broken throttle quadrant cover
5. Oil change
6. Fix oil filler door
7. Other usual Piper annual stuff
8. ELT battery change

Here we go, talking about the maintenance that had nothing to do with the inspection.

 

[NealRomeoGolf]

Tom, go back and read the purpose of the post....

what is to be done during my annual inspection

And then his list of things not having to do with an inspection. It implies other maintenance you have done that isn't the inspection. Would you rather we list out all of the requirements from Piper about what to inspect? A riveting read for sure.

What type of LED landing light did you install + cost?

I put in an Alphabeam LED light seen at Aircraft Spruce here....
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/teledynelandinglight.php?clickkey=1708430

 

[AKBill]

Tom, go back and read the purpose of the post....



And then his list of things not having to do with an inspection. It implies other maintenance you have done that isn't the inspection. Would you rather we list out all of the requirements from Piper about what to inspect? A riveting read for sure.



I put in an Alphabeam LED light seen at Aircraft Spruce here....
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/teledynelandinglight.php?clickkey=1708430

Thanks for the reply, yes this maintenance has nothing to do with the annual. I park outside all but 1 month a year when I do my annual. So in addition to the annual I plan other maintenance and upgrades. I stay very busy with the annual and my other list.

Thanks again for the input, I'll look at the Alphabeam LE.

 

[NealRomeoGolf]

I'll look at the Alphabeam LE

I actually just went up tonight for the first time with the new light. It is BRIGHT and pretty awesome. I went with that one because I wanted to be cool like @Timbeck2. It took some minor cowling mods to get the light to fit (the dome is deeper than a regular incandescent) but totally worth it.

 

[Tom-D]

Tom, go back and read the purpose of the post.

I did, the whole thread is based upon the 13th month maintenance period concept.
All the maintenance being done, and all items being installed should be completed prior to the inspection being started.

 

[Tom-D]

All my customers are smart enough to know they do their maintenance during the 12 calendar months prior to the annual inspection, have it signed off properly, and there be no issues during the annual inspection. The annual inspection then becomes nothing more than a continuation of a continuous maintenance program.
Think about it, is it smarter to tie up your aircraft for several weeks catching up, or staying ahead of it the issues?