Aircraft Inspections

Condition Inspections · 100-Hour Inspections · Pre-Buy Evaluations

Thorough, by-the-book inspections performed at your hangar by FAA-certificated LSRM-A repairmen — with a clear, written report of what we find.

Inspections We Perform

Annual Condition Inspection

Required every 12 calendar months for S-LSA and E-LSA. Performed to the manufacturer's checklist and the aircraft's operating limitations, with a logbook endorsement on completion.

100-Hour Inspection

Required for S-LSA used for flight training, rental, or other compensated operations. Same scope as the condition inspection, driven by hours instead of the calendar.

Pre-Buy Evaluation

Buying an LSA? We evaluate the airframe, engine, and — just as important — the logbooks, so you know what you're getting before money changes hands.

What a Condition Inspection Covers

We follow the manufacturer's inspection checklist for your specific aircraft. A typical inspection includes:

Engine: compression/leak-down, gearbox, carbs or injection, plugs, hoses
Propeller: blades, hub, torque, tracking
Airframe: structure, skins, composite condition, corrosion
Flight controls: cables, rods, hinges, rigging, travel
Landing gear: tires, brakes, bearings, struts
Fuel system: tanks, lines, filters, sumps, placards
Electrical & avionics: battery, wiring, antennas, function checks
Ballistic parachute: repack & rocket life dates, cable routing
Cabin & safety: belts, doors, canopy, seats, placards
Records: logbooks, service bulletin & safety directive compliance, weight & balance

Please note: The inspection fee covers inspection labor only. Correcting discrepancies, parts, and consumables are quoted and billed separately — you approve any repair work before we do it.

What You Receive

Logbook Endorsement

A proper condition inspection entry signed by an FAA-certificated repairman.

Written Squawk List

Every discrepancy documented and prioritized: airworthiness items vs. watch items.

Straight Talk

A walk-through of what we found, what it means, and what it will cost to fix.

Inspection Pricing

Condition inspections start at $650 for a simple E-LSA and are tiered by aircraft type and records quality. Pre-buy evaluations run $500–$900 depending on the aircraft and logbooks.

See Full Pricing

Condition inspections on S-LSA and E-LSA are performed under the privileges of the FAA Light Sport Repairman certificate with Maintenance rating (LSRM-A). Condition inspections on experimental amateur-built aircraft require an A&P or the builder's repairman certificate — if that's your situation, contact us and we'll point you in the right direction or coordinate with an A&P in our network.

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