Westwood Aviation

How much will my Inspection cost?

Great question. While we generally try to keep our inspection estimates as close to our labor hours database, ultimately the inspection hours vary due to the condition of the aircraft and more importantly the aircraft records (including previous AD reports, compliances, and log book organization, etc.) Within the quoted labor estimates are 2 hours of log book research which allows us to generate a current AD report, as well as locate any missed, or due AD’s. If the logs and or aircraft records are not complete or unorganized, additional labor hours may be incurred to locate previous compliance entries.

Shop Supplies and Consumables (Oil Filters, Engine Oil, Filters, Grease, Etc will be itemized separately. As far as actual amounts It depends on your type of Aircraft. Most Single engine, Fixed Gear Aircraft , with current Equipment lists and AD compliance reports / status, will be generally around $800-$1000 and as the complexities of the aircraft increase, so does the inspection rate. Please contact us for your quote today.

What Inspection Criteria do you use?

At a minimum, Westwood Aviation uses FAR part 43, Appendix D for all annual inspections. If at all possible we will use current Manufactures Checklists, in addition to FAR part 43 Appendix D. Please note that Additional Servicing not specified in FAR part 43 is not included in the Inspection Flat Rate, and will be will be invoiced  separately.

What is included in your Inspections?

The following services are included in our ANNUAL or 100 HOUR  inspection rates:
1. Removal/installation of panels and cockpit access
2. Inspection of aircraft per FAR 43, appendix D requirements and/or manufacturer inspection guide
3. Visual AD’s (not requiring maintenance to complete them)
4. Oil change labor
5. Cleaning plugs labor
6. Cleaning injector labor
7. Compression check labor
8. All filter element replacement labor
9. Wheel bearing inspection/repack labor
10. Cleaning fuel bowl(s)/ screens labor
11. Landing gear retraction/rig check
12. Service shimmy dampener
13. AD search (provided there is an adequate previous compliance report)
14. Checking cable tensions
15. Testing/Inspecting ELT (annual)
16. Pre and post inspection run-up for systems check
17. AD Compliance Report compliments of Westwood Aviation.
18. Battery service and clean
19. Check magneto timing
20.  Exhaust inspection
21.  Brake inspection

etc.

Please Note: This list is not conclusive as is not to be used as a checklist, rather a representation of the scope and detail of an aircraft 100hr / annual inspection.

Do you Allow Owner Assisted Annuals?

Absolutely. We welcome owner assisted Annuals. We feel that it is very important to Owners and Pilots to understand and become familiar with their airplane, and their specific aircraft systems, and one way to become more familiar with your aircraft. Owner Assist Inspections / maintenance will be billed at Time and Materials at standard shop rate.