Additional performance rules for inspections.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (1) Perform the inspection so as to determine whether the aircraft, or portion(s) thereof under inspection, meets all applicable airworthiness requirements; and (2) If the inspection is one provided for in part 125, 135, or § 91.409(e) of this (b) (1) The drive shafts or similar systems. (2) The main rotor transmission gear box for obvious defects. (3) The main rotor and center section (or the equivalent area). (4) The auxiliary rotor on helicopters. (c) (2) Each person approving a reciprocating-engine-powered aircraft for return to service after an annual or 100-hour inspection shall, before that approval, run the aircraft engine or engines to determine satisfactory performance in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations of— (i) Power output (static and idle r.p.m.); (ii) Magnetos; (iii) Fuel and oil pressure; and (iv) Cylinder and oil temperature. (3) Each person approving a turbine-engine-powered aircraft for return to service after an annual, 100-hour, or progressive inspection shall, before that approval, run the aircraft engine or engines to determine satisfactory performance in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. (d) (2) If the aircraft is away from the station where inspections are normally conducted, an appropriately rated mechanic, a certificated repair station, or the manufacturer of the aircraft may perform inspections in accordance with the procedures and using the forms of the person who would otherwise perform the inspection.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 43.15