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(a) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall, before that inspection, remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing, and cowling. He shall thoroughly clean the aircraft and aircraft engine.

The builder of an aircraft is the person who builds the major portion of the aircraft. When you build 51% of the parts and do 51% of the assembly of the total, you have done the major portion. The FAA calls this the Major Portion Rule.

ELT – Every aircraft (with some limited exceptions) is required to have an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), and that unit must be inspected every 12 calendar months as found in FAR 91.207(d). This regulation applies to both VFR and IFR flying.

Types of Inspection 100-Hour Inspection. ing to the FAA, every aircraft that carries passengers for hire, no matter its size, must undergo a 100-hour inspection. ... Annual Inspection. Annual inspections take place as often as you'd guess, once a year. ... Progressive Inspection.

Check the fuel and oil pressure, radio settings and transponder code, the health of the navigation instruments, operations of flight controls, database currency, and flight plan entry. Also, check the seats and safety belts for signs of wear or damage. Ensure that the safety belts are able to clasp and unclasp.

A pre-flight inspection typically includes walking around the aircraft and visually assessing the flight control surfaces and fuselage for any wear or tear. During a pre-flight inspection, the battery, cabin, avionics, and cockpit should also be inspected to ensure everything is properly functioning.

ELT – Every aircraft (with some limited exceptions) is required to have an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), and that unit must be inspected every 12 calendar months as found in FAR 91.207(d). This regulation applies to both VFR and IFR flying.

In conclusion in order to be legal and safe to fly, an aircraft must have a current annual, a 100-hour inspection if used to carry passengers for hire or operated for hire, and all applicable ADs must have been complied with.