Aircraft Inspections

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Aircraft inspections are carried out by Tech One for a variety of reasons with varying complexity. The following list details the types of inspections performed and the application for which they are used.

General Inspection

A general physical inspection is carried out to assess the general condition of the aircraft and consists of a visual inspection of the aircraft exterior and interior. The focus being on the main wear and tear components such as doors, landing gear, engines, flight controls, and the aircraft structural condition.

This type of inspection is usually associated with a periodic or mid lease term assessment for aircraft owners or leasing companies. It can be used when a prospective buyer needs to have a snapshot of general condition, in the early stages of an aircraft purchase arrangement.

Lease Return Inspection

This is a detailed inspection that forms the basis for an aircraft appraisal or valuation, it gives specific information to the appraiser on the condition of the aircraft and certain components which affect the total sale or lease value. The external areas focused on are mainly structural damage, corrosion, wear, leakage and external paint condition. The internal areas focused on are mainly cabin appearance, galley and lavatory condition, flight deck appearance and condition.

In addition to the inspection a full inventory of life limited parts is taken, this is used to track traceability of the components history and to determine their time in service.

Heavy Check Inspection

This type of inspection may be a requirement for certain lease agreements where the inspection must be carried when the aircraft is in the hanger on a heavy check. This is usually required for older aircraft that are subject to a more stringent monitoring program for corrosion and structural integrity. In this situation the aircraft is completely opened up and much more of the aircraft's internal structure and equipment is visible for inspection.

Special Inspections

On certain occasions it may be necessary to carry out special inspections, these inspections may be limited to one component such as an engine or several components such as landing gears, or a particular section of the aircraft such as the main cabin configuration.

Aircraft Records Audits

Aircraft records are just as important as the aircraft itself and if they are not up to date or maintained correctly within the strict guidelines laid out by the regulatory authority they can significantly affect the legality and value of the aircraft.

Tech One conduct two main types of aircraft records audits: General Audit and Lease Return Records Audit. Read more about records audits...