AMD-140C (3/08) CESSNA 180 185 100 HOUR INSPECTION 1 U.S. DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR N' NUMBER:____________ TACH HOURS:____________ MODEL: __________ AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME:____________ AIRCRAFT S/N:_____________ ENG. SMOH:__________ PROP SMOH:__________ PREINSPECTION 1 PREINSPECTION OPERATIONAL CHECKS PLACARDS (Refer to Pilot's Operating Handbook) PLACARDS AND DECALS - Inspect presence, legibility & security. Consult Pilot's Operating Handbook & FAA-Approved 1 Airplane Flight Manual, and suplements for required placards. FUSELAGE (Section 3) FUSELAGE SURFACE - Inspect for skin damage, loose rivets, condition of paint & checkpitot-static ports & drain holes for 1 obstruction. Inspect covers & fairings for security. INTERNAL FUSELAGE STRUCTURE - Inspect bulkheads, doorposts, stringers, doublers & skins for corrosion, 2 cracks, buckles, loose rivets, bolts & nuts. 3 CONTROL WHEEL LOCK - Check general condition & operation. 4 FUSELAGE MOUNTED EQUIPMENT - Check for general condition & security of attachment. 5 ANTENNAS AND CABLES - Inspect For security of attachment, connection & condition. EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER - Inspect for security of attachment and check operation by verifying 6 output. Check cumulative time & useful life of batteries IAW FAR Part 91.207. INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOCK MOUNTS, GROUND STRAPS AND COVERS - Inspect for deterioration, 7 cracks & security of attachment. MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP 8 PILOT'S AND COPILOT'S INERTIA REELS - Inspect for security of installation, proper operation, cuts & fraying.. SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES - Check general condition & security. Check operation of 9 seat stops & adjustment mechanism. Inspect belts for condition & security of fasteners. WINDOWS, WINDSHIELD, DOORS AND SEALS - Inspect general condition. Check latches, hinges & seals for 10 condition, operation & security of attachment. 11 UPHOLSTERY, HEADLINER, TRIM AND CARPETING - Check condition & clean as required. FLIGHT CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel with & without flaps extended. 12 Check electric trim controls for operation if applicable. 13 AILERON, ELEVATOR AND RUDDER STOPS - Check for damage & security. PORTABLE HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER - Inspect for proper operating pressure, condition,security of installation & 14 servicing date. SEAT TRACKS AND STOPS - Inspect seat tracks for condition & security of installation. Check seat track stops for 15 damage & correct location. Ensure inspection of seat rails for cracks. Inspect per SE83-6, comply with AD 87-20-03 R2. CONTROL COLUMN - Inspect pulleys, cables, sprockets, bearings, chains, bungees & turnbuckles for condition & 16 security. 17 FUEL LINE AND SELECTOR VALVE DRAINS - Remove plug & drain. WINGS AND EMPENNAGE (Section 4) 1 WING SURFACES AND TIPS - Inspect for skin damage, loose rivets & condition of paint. WING SPAR AND WING STRUT FITTINGS - Check for evidence of wear. Check attach bolts for indications of 2 looseness & retorque as required. 3 WING STRUCTURE - Inspect spars, ribs, skins & stringers for cracks, wrinkles, loose rivets, corrosion & other damage. METAL LINES, HOSES, CLAMPS AND FITTINGS- Check for leaks, condition & security. Check for proper routing 4 & support. 5 WING ACCESS PLATES - Check for damage & security of installation. 6 WING STRUTS AND STRUT FAIRINGS - Check for dents, cracks, loose screws, rivets & condition of paint. VERTICAL AND HOIZONTAL STABILIZERS, TIPS AND TAILCONE - Inspect externally for skin damage & 7 condition of paint. VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS AND TAILCONE STRUCTURE - Inspect bulkheads, spars, ribs & skins for cracks, wrinkles, loose rivets, corrosion or other damage. Inspect vertical & horizontal stabilizer attach bolts for 8 looseness. Retorque as necessary. Check security of inspection covers, fairings & tips. AMD-140C (3/08) CESSNA 180 185 100 HOUR INSPECTION 2 U.S. DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES (Section 5) BRAKES, MASTER CYLINDERS AND PARKING BRAKE - Check master cylinders and parking brake mechanism MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP 1 for condition & security. Check fluid level & test operation of toe & parking brake. MAIN GEAR SPRING STRUTS - Inspect for cracks, dents, corrosion,condition of paint or other damage. Check axles 2 for condition & security. BRAKE LINES, WHEEL CYLINDERS, HOSES, CLAMPS AND FITTINGS - Check for leaks, condition & 3 security & hoses for bulges & deteriation. Check brake lines & hoses for proper routing & support. WHEELS, BRAKE DISCS AND LININGS - Inspect for wear, cracks, warps, dents or other damage. Check wheel 4 through-bolts & nuts for looseness. 5 TIRES - Check tread wear & general condition. Check for proper inflation. 7 MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCTURE - Check for damage, cracks, loose rivets, bolts & nuts & security of attachment. 8 TAIL WHEEL STEERING, CABLES AND SPRING TUBE - Check for wear, security & proper rigging. 9 TAIL WHEEL - Friction check.. 10 WHEEL BEARINGS - Clean, inspect & lube. AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM (Section 6) 1 AILERONS AND HINGES - Check condition, security & operation. AILERON STRUCTURE, CONTROL RODS, HINGES, BALANCE WEIGHTS, BELLCRANKS, 2 LINKAGE, BOLTS, PULLEYS AND PULLEY BRACKETS - Check condition, operation & security of attachment. AILERONS AND CABLES - Check operation & security of stops. Check cables for tension, routing, fraying, corrosion & 3 turnbukle safety. Check travel if tension requires adjustment or if stops are damaged. Check fairleads & rub strips for condition. 4 AILERON CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel with & without flaps extended. WING FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM (Section7) 1 FLAPS - Check tracks, rollers & control rods for security of attachment. Check operation. 2 FLAP CONTROL LEVER LATCH - Clean & lubricate. FLAP STRUCTURE, LINKAGE, BELLCRANKS, PULLEYS AND PULLEY BRACKETS - Check for 3 condition, operation & security. 4 WING FLAP CONTROL - Check operation through full travel. FLAPS AND CABLES - Check cables for proper tension, routing, fraying, corrosion & turnbuckle safety. Check travel if 5 cable tension requires adjustment. FLAP MOTOR, ACTUATOR AND LIMIT SWITCHES - Check wiring & terminals for condition & security. Check 6 actuator for condition & security. ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (Section 8) 1 ELEVATOR CONTROL- Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full travel. 2 ELEVATOR , HINGES AND CABLE ATTACHMENT - Check condition, security & opeation. ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - Inspect pulleys, cables, sprockets, bearings, chains & turnbukles for condition, 3 security & operation. ELEVATOR DOWNSPRING - Check structure, bolts, linkage, bellcrank & push-pull tube for condition, operation & security. Check cables for tension, routing, fraying, corrosion & turnbuckle safety. Check travels if cables require tension 4 adjustment or if stops are damaged. RUDDER AND TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM (Section 9) RUDDER - Inspect the rudder skins for cracks & loose rivets, rudder hinges for condition, cracks & security; hinge bolts, hinge bearings, hinge attach fittings & bonding jumper for evidence of damage & wear, failed fasteners & security. Inspect 1 balance weight for looseness & the supporting structure for damage. RUDDER PEDALS AND LINKAGE - Check for general condition, cables, proper rigging & operation. Check for security 2 of attachment. 3 RUDDER, TIPS, HINGES, AND CABLE ATTACHMENT - Check condition, security & operation. 4 RUDDER - Check internal surfaces for corrosion, condition of fasteners & balance weight attachment. STABILIZER TRIM TAB CONTROL SYSTEM (Section 10) 1 ELEVATOR TRIM TAB AND HINGES - Check condition, security & operation. ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM - Check cables, push-pull rods, bellcranks, pulleys, turnbuckles, fairleads, rub strips, etc. for 2 proper routing, condition & security. AMD-140C (3/08) CESSNA 180 185 100 HOUR INSPECTION 3 U.S. DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR STABILIZER TRIM TAB CONTROL SYSTEM (Section 10) - Continued ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - Check freedom of movement & proper operation through full MECH INSP MECH INSP travel. Check pulleys, cables, sprockets, bearings, chains, bungees & turnbukles for condition & security. Check electric trim 3 controls for operation if applicable. 4 ELEVATOR TRIM TAB STOP BLOCKS - Inspect for damage & security. 5 ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATORS - Inspect. ENGINE (Sections 11) COWLING AND COWL FLAPS - Inspect for cracks, dents & other damage, security of cowl fasteners & cowl mounted 1 landing lights for attachment. Check cowl flaps for condition, security & operation. 2 ENGINE - Inspect for evidence of oil & fuel leaks. Wash engine & check for security of accessories. 3 COWL FLAP CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement through full travel. ENGINE, PROPELLER CONTROLS AND LINKAGE - Check general condition, freedom of movement through full 4 range. Check for proper travel, security of attachment & for evidence of wear. Check friction locks for proper operation. 5 IGNITION SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS - Inspect for damage, condition & security. FIREWALL STRUCTURE - Inspect for wrinkles, damage, cracks, sheared rivets, etc. Check cowl shock mounts for 6 condition & security. ENGINE SHOCK MOUNTS, ENGINE MOUNT STRUCTURE, AND GROUND STRAPS - Check condition, 7 security & alignment. 8 INDUCTION SYSTEM - Check security of clamps, tubes & ducting. Inspect foe evidence of leaking. INDUCTION AIRBOX, VALVES, DOORS AND CONTROLS - Remove air filter & inspect hinges, doors, seals & 9 attaching parts for wear & security. Check operation. INDUCTION AIR FILTER - Remove and clean. Inspect for damage. Replace per manufacture recommendations or IAW 10 AD84-26-02 as applicable. 11 ALTERNATE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM - Check for obstructions, operation & security. ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Check condition & security of alternator & support brackets. 12 Check alternator belts for condition & proper adjustment. 13 STARTER, STARTER SOLENOID AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Check for condition & security. 14 OIL COOLER - Check for obstructions, leaks & security of attachment. EXHAUST SYSTEM - Inspect for cracks & security. Inspect mufflers for condition,cracks & bulging. Air leak check exhaust 15 system. Refer to Section 11 for inspection procedures 16 AUXILIARY (electric) FUEL PUMP - Check pump & fittings for condition, operation & security. 17 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP - Check for evidence of leakage, security of attachment & general condition. MAGNETOS - Check external condition, security & electrical leads for condition. Check timing to engine 'and' internal 18 timing if engine timing requires adjustment. MAGNETO 500 HOUR INSPECTION - At 500 hours since new or last magneto inspection, inspect & repair IAW 19 applicable Slick or TCM Maintenance and Overhaul instructions; Replace contact points kit & distribitor brush. 20 IGNITION HARNESS AND INSULATORS - Checkfor proper routing,deteriation & condition of terminals. 21 CYLINDER COMPRESSION - Perform differntial compression test & record. Inspect for exhaust valve leakage. #1-________ #2-________ #3-________ #4-________ #5-________ #6-________ 22 SPARK PLUGS - Remove, clean, analyze, gap, test & reinstall in a top/bottom rotation. 23 CARBURRETOR - Inspect for security, throttle valve condition & drain plug. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - Check security of fuel-air control unit, manifold valve, nozzles, screws & pump. Check fuel 24 lines for leaks, interfearence & proper routing. 25 ENGINE PRIMER - Check for leakage, operation & security. HOSES, METAL LINES AND FITTINGS - Inspect for signs of oil & fuel leaks. Check for abrasions, chafing, security, 26 proper routing & support & evidence of deteriation. 27 COLD AND HOT AIR HOSES - Check condition, routing & security. ENGINE CYLINDERS, ROCKER BOX COVERS AND PUSHROD HOUSINGS - Check for fin damage, 28 cracks, oil leakage, security of attachment & general condition. 29 ENGINE BAFFLES AND SEALS - Check condition & security of attachment. CRANKCASE, OIL SUMP AND ACCESSORY SECTION - Inspect for cracks & evidence of oil leakage. Check 30 bolts & nuts for looseness & retorque as necessary. Check crancase breatherlines for obstructions, security & general condition. AMD-140C (3/08) CESSNA 180 185 100 HOUR INSPECTION 4 U.S. DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR ENGINE (Sections 11) - Continued ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - Drain oil sump, remove oil filter, cut open filter & element & inspect. Inspect filler cap, 31 dipstick & drain plug. Install new filter & service with appropriate grade & quanity oil. FUEL SYSTEM (Section 12) INTEGRAL FUEL TANKS AND BLADDERS - Check for evidence of leakage & condition of fuel caps, adapters & 1 placards. Drain water & sediment. 2 FUEL SYSTEM - Inspect plumbing & components for mounting & security. FUEL TANK VENT LINES AND VENT VALVES - Check vents for obstruction & proper positioning. Check valves for 3 operation. MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP 4 FUEL SELECTOR VALVE - Check controls for detent in each position, security of attachment & for proper placarding. FUEL STRAINER, DRAIN VALVE AND CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement, security & proper operation. 5 Disassemble, flush & clean screen bowl. 6 FUEL QUANITY INDICATORS - Check for damage, security of installation & operation. Check accuracy annually. PROPELLER AND PROPELLER GOVERNOR (Section 13) 1 PROPELLER GOVERNOR & CONTROL - Check security & operation. Inspect for oil & grease leaks. 2 PROPELLER MOUNTING - Check mounting bolts and safety for signs of looseness. Retorque bolts as required. PROPELLER BLADES - Inspect for cracks, dents, nicks, scratches, errosion, corrosion, condition of paint & other 3 damage. SPINNER AND SPINNER BULKHEAD - Check general condition & attachment. Remove spinner, clean & inspect for 4 cracks & fractures. 5 PROPELLER HUB - Check for general condition, oil or dye leaks, cracks & corrosion. UTILITY SYSTEM (Section 14) 1 VENTILATION SYSTEM - Inspect clamps, hoses, & valves for condition & security. HEATER COMPONENTS, INLETS AND OUTLETS - Inspect all lines, connections, ducts, clamps, seals & gaskets 2 for condition, restriction & security. CABIN HEAT AND VENTILATION CONTROLS - Check freedom of movement through full travel. Check friction 3 locks. PITOT TUBE AND STALL WARNING VANE - Check for condition & obstructions. Perform operational check of pitot 4 heater. PROPELLER ANTI-ICE SLIP RINGS, BRUSHES AND BOOTS - Inspection for condition, wear & security. 5 Perform operational check. 6 OXYGEN SYSTEM - Inspect masks, hoses, lines & fittings for condition, routing & support. Check for operation & leaks. 7 OXYGEN CYLINDER - Inspect for condition,check hydrostatic test due date. INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS (Section 15) 1 VACUUM SYSTEM HOSES - Inspect for hardness, deteriation, looseness or collasped hoses. 2 VACUUM PUMP - Check for condition & security. Check breather line for obstruction, condition & security. VACUUM SYSTEM AIR FILTER - Inspect for condition, proper installation & security. Replace at recommended 3 intervals. 4 VACUUM SYSTEM RELIEF VALVE - Inspect for condition & security. Replace filter. 5 INSTRUMENTS - Check general condition & markings for legibility. INSTRUMENT LINES, FITTINGS, DUCTING AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING - Check for proper 6 routing, support & security of attachment. 7 STATIC SYSTEM - Inspect for security of installation, cleanliness & evidence of damage. 8 NAVIGATION INDICATORS, CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS - Inspect for condition & security. INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED AVIONICS UNITS - Inspect for deteriation, cracks & security of panel mounts. 9 Inspect for security of electrical connections, condition, & security of wire routing. AVIONICS OPERATING CONTROLS - Inspect for security & proper operation of controls & switches & ensure that all 10 digital segments will illuminate properly. REMOTE MOUNTED AVIONICS - Inspect for security of wire ties & electrical connectors, condition & security of wire 11 routing. Check for evidence of damage & cleanliness. 12 MICROPHONES, HEADSETS AND JACKS - Inspect for cleanliness, security & evidence of damage. 13 MAGNETIC COMPASS - Inspect for security of installation, fluid level, cleanliness & correction card. AMD-140C (3/08) CESSNA 180 185 100 HOUR INSPECTION 5 U.S. DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (Section 16) GENERAL AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEM WIRING - Inspect for proper routing, chafing, broken or loose terminals, 1 general condition, clamps & sharp bends in wiring. INSTRUMENT, CABIN, NAVIGATION, BEACON, STROBE AND LANDING LIGHTS - Check operation, 2 condition of lens & security of attachment. 3 CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES - Check operation & condition. Check for spare fuses. 4 AIRCRAFT BATTERY - Check for general condition & security. Check level of electrolyte. BATTERY BOX AND CABLES - Clean & remove any corrosion. Check cables for routing, support & security of 5 connections. SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL, TERMINAL BLOCKS AND JUNCTION BOXES - Inspect 6 wiring, mounting, condition & wire routing. 7 ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT - Inspect wiring, mounting, condition & wire routing. 8 SWICTHES - Check operation, terminals, wiring & mounting for condition, security & interference . INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL PEDESTAL - Inspect wiring, mounting & terminals for condition & security. 9 Check resistance between stationary panel & instrument panel for proper ground. Check for proper placards. 10 EXTERNAL POWER RECPTICAL AND CABLES - Inspect for condition & security. WIPAIRE AMPHIBIBIOUS FLOATS FLOAT INSTALLATION - Inspect for exterior damage, wrinkled metal, corrosion, paint loss. Inspect struts & attach fittings 1 & spreader bars. Inspect float structrue interior every 200 hr & annual. 2 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVERS AND SEALS - Inspect for condition, security, operation & excessive wear. PUMPER TUBE INSTALLATION - Inspect for condition, security & routing of hoses every 200 hr & annual. 3 MECH INSP MECH INSP MECH INSP WATER RUDDER HINGES, STEERING AND RETRACT SYSTEMS - Inspect cables for broken wire, cable 4 fittings for slippage, cracks & distortion, cable pulleys for freedom of rotation & guard pins for presence & rigging. WATER RUDDER BLADES AND POSTS - Inspect for damage, security of attachment, corrosionpaint & rigging. PUMP AND INDICATOR LIGHT WIRING - Inspect for chafing, broken or loose terminals & general condition. 7 SOLENOIDS AND PRESSURE SWITCHES - Inspect wiring, mounting & general condition. 8 PUMP MOTORS - Inspect wiring, mounting & general condition every 200 hr & annual. MAIN AND NOSE GEAR TRACKS, PIVOT BLOCKS AND FORKS AND WHEEL BEARINGS - Inspect for 5 6 9 condition, lubrication, corrosion & paint. Grease zerk fittings. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - Clean & inspect screen. Check fluid level. Remove, inspect, clean resivor bowel and change 10 fluid annualy. NOSE GEAR TRACKS - Lubricate tracks. MAIN AND NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR, ASSEMBLIES - Inspect for condition, lubrication, leakage, corrosion & 11 cleanliness. 12 13 NOSE GEAR SPRINGS - Scotchply springs, inspect for cracks, delamination & paint. MAIN GEAR DRAG LINK - Inspect for condition, lubrication, corrosion & attach bolt for wear. MAIN GEAR SHOCK STRUT OR OLEOS - Inspect for evidence of corrosion, pitting, cleanliness, proper extension if 14 applicable and security. Check lower attach bolt for wear. HYDRAULIC LINES, FITTINGS AND MANIFOLDS - Inspect for condition, security & leaks every 200 hr & annual.. WHEELS AND TIRES - Inspect for wear, condition & pressure. 17 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES - Inspect for wear, corrosion & leakage. 16 BRAKE SYSTEM PLUMBING - Inspect for condition, security & leaks every 200 hr & annual.. RETRACTION TEST - Inspect up & down for proper engagement. Inspect nose gear trolly for proper travel & excessive 15 16 17 side play in the down position. Perform emergency gear extension (hand pump) every 200 hr & annual. NOSE AND MAIN WHEEL BEARINGS - Disassemble, clean, inspect & lubricate every 200 hr & annual. OPERATIONAL CHECK AND POST INSPECTION 1 ACCESS COVERS, FAIRINGS AND COWLINGS - Assure their proper reinstallation. ENGINE RUN-UP - Perform an operational check of the engine, engine instruments & other systems. Inspect the engine 2 compartment following the operational check for leaks or adnormalties. Taxi check the operation of the brakes. 18 AMD-140C (3/08) CESSNA 180 185 100 HOUR INSPECTION 6 U.S. DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR SERVICE BULLETINS AND AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES MANUFACTURE SERVICE BULLETINS - Check that all Bulletins complied with at the governments request, are MECH INSP 1 documented into the aircraft log books. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES - Check that all AD's have been complied with or determined to be not applicable and 2 documented into the aircraft log books as such. LOG ENTRIES / FORM 337 - Ensure all maintenance record entries required by Federal Aviation Regulations are 3 completed prior to returning the aircraft to service. This inspection check list is derived from the requirements of the appropriate aircraft, engine and component manufactures Maintenance Manuals, Service Publications and STC instructions for continued airworthiness in compliance with FAR Part 91.409 (f)(3).
