General Aviation Joint Steering Committee
Loss of Control Working Group
Outreach Guidance Document
2022/03-17-249(I)PP
This outreach guidance is provided to all FAA and aviation industry groups that are participating in outreach efforts sponsored by the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC). It is important that all outreach on a given topic is coordinated and is free of conflicts. Therefore, all outreach products should be in alignment with the outline and concepts listed below for this topic.
Outreach Month: May 2023
Topic: The $300.00 Inspection
The FAA and industry will conduct a public education campaign emphasizing the value of detailed aircraft inspections conducted by qualified aircraft mechanics with Inspection Authorization..
Background:
Inadequate maintenance and inspections are common accident causal factors. Aircraft owners seeking bargain-priced mechanical services may see unairworthy aircraft returned to service following cursory inspections .
Teaching Points:
- Periodic aircraft inspections are necessary in order to detect and correct discrepancies that cannot be discovered in the course of normal preflight inspections..
- Aircraft owners and pilots should insist on regulatory compliant inspections and documentation..
- Owners of light single-engine airplanes should expect an annual inspection charge to include fifteen and thirty hours of labor. Airworthiness Directive compliance, oil changes, repairs, parts, and supplies will be additional charges
- Aircraft Owners should seek reputable mechanical services and expect to pay a fair price to obtain them.
References:
- 14 CFR 43.15 - Additional Performance Rules for Inspections
- 14 CFR 43 Appendix D – Scope and Detail of Items to be Included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspections
- AC 61-67C – Stall and Spin Awareness Training
