Aviation Glossary - 100-hour Inspection

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100-hour Inspection

An inspection, identical in scope to an annual inspection. Must be conducted every 100 hours of flight on aircraft of under 12,500 pounds that are used for hire.

source: FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)

An inspection required by 14 CFR section 91.409 for FAA-certificated aircraft that are operated for hire, or are used for flight instruction for hire. A 100- hour inspection is similar in content to an annual inspection, but it can be conducted by an aircraft mechanic who holds an Airframe and Powerplant rating, but does not have an Inspection Authorization. A list of the items that must be included in an annual or 100-hour inspection is included in 14 CFR part 43, Appendix D.

source: FAA Weight Shift Control Handbook (FAA-H-8083-5)

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