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Annual Checklist

I am currently trying to do the annual (and top overhaul) on my 59 180. I know I have seen some pretty good checklists for doing annuals on 180s but I can't locate one of them. Do one of you motorheads have something you could post or email me??

Thanks!!! Larry
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Re: Annual Checklist

Try here:

http://www.micro-tools.net/pdf/Cessna/1 ... _pre63.pdf

Should be something in the service manual.

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Re: Annual Checklist

The Cessna series 100 service manual should have something. Also maybe the owner's manual. You might check with your IA (assuming you're not one) & see if he has an inspection checklist he likes to use-- these are usually generic but if comprehensive enough are helpful. May be easier for him to do your paperwork if you use the form(s) he's familiar with.
I was just looking through a Wagaero reprint of the Piper J3C-65 owner's manual this morning. It spells out "line inspection" and "20 hour inspection" itmes, but sez "the 100 hour periodic inspection should include all pertinent items of CAA Form 319". That's probably way outdated but I wonder if the FAA has a similar updated form?

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Re: Annual Checklist

Thanks GB!!
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Re: Annual Checklist

Hope this helps, this is one that we delveoped to "help" with 100 hrs and annuals.



ENGINE RUN-UP:

____ Engine temperatures and pressures
____ Static RPM
____ Magneto drop; note particularly any difference between the drop on the two magnetos Drop Left________ Right________ Difference ___________
____ Engine response to changes in power
____ Any unusual engine noises
____ Propeller response through pitch range
____ Fuel tank selector or shut-off valve; operate engine on each tank and off positions long enough to make sure the valve functions properly
____ Idling speed and mixture; proper idle cut-off
____ Generator warning light or ammeter
____ Suction gage
____ Fuel flow Indicator
____ Magneto switch shutoff at Idle – checking for grounding

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

____ Oil cooler for security, leaks, and obstructed air passages
____ Induction air filter for servicing.
____ Entire engine assembly for cleanliness
____ Induction airbox for internal cleanliness, cracks, and security; doors for operation and sealing; controls for security and operation
____ Cold air and hot air flexible hoses for security, kinks, holes, chafing, and burnt spots
____ Engine baffles for security, sealing, cracks, metal deformation, and attachment of sealing strips
____ Cylinders for security, cracks, broken cooling fins; rocker box covers and push rod housings for security, oil leaks, cracks and dents
____ Crankcase, oil pan, and accessory section for security, oil leaks, safetying; front crankshaft seal for oil leakage
____ Check oil filter for contaminates and install new filter and safety
____ All lines and hoses for security, leaks, deteriorated hoses, and loose or corroded clamps; drain lines and hoses for security, leaks, and chafing
____ Intake system for security, leaks, deteriorated hoses, and loose or corroded clamps for security, leaks and chafing
____ Exhaust system for security, leaks, cracks, and burned-out spots, check for internal flame arrester cones
____ Ignition harness for security, chafing, burning, defective insulation, and loose or broken terminals
____ Spark plugs for proper gap, cleanliness, and evidence of reliable operation


____ Crankcase and vacuum system breather lines for security, obstructions, corrosion, cracks and chafing
____ All electrical wiring in the engine compartment for security, chafing, defective insulation, and loose or broken terminals
____ Vacuum pump for security, oil leaks, and safetying
____ Vacuum relief valve for security and the inlet filter for cleanliness, holes, corrosion, and safetying
____ Engine and propeller controls and linkage for security, proper rigging, binding, excessive wear, cracks, misalignment, corrosion, safetying and chafing
____ Engine shock mounts for security, safetying, deterioration; engine mount for cracks, corrosion, dents, bends, and evidence of overheating; ground straps for security, corrosion, fraying of braided straps, and cracking of metal straps
____ Cabin heater valve and door for proper operation, sealing, cracks, and deformation; controls for security, binding, proper rigging, and alignment
____ Starter for security, oil leaks, tight electrical connections; engagement lever for proper rigging and return spring tension
____ Alternator - check for security and oil leaks if generator is fastened to accessory case; drive belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear; electrical connections for security
____ Carburetor for security, cracks, corrosion, fuel leaks, cleanliness of inlet screen and proper safetying
____ Engine cowling for cleanliness, proper fit, security, cracks, dents, cuts, tears, loose or broken hinges, defective latches or fasteners, and deteriorated paint
____ Cowl flaps for cleanliness, proper fit, security, cracks, dents, cuts, tears, loose or broken hinges, and deteriorated paint; control for security, proper rigging and binding
____ Compressions: #1_____ #2_____ #3_____ #4_____ #5_____ #6_____

Magnetos:

____ Breaker points for security, pits, burns, and carbon deposits
____ Cam followers for correct lubrication
____ Ventilator screens for cleanliness and security
____ Magnetos for correct timing to engine, and security of attachment.

PROPELLER:

____ Constant-speed propellers for nicks, cracks, corrosion, bends, dents, loose nuts and bolts, oil leaks, freedom of blade movement, excessive looseness of blades, security, and proper safetying
____ Propeller governor for security, safetying, cracks, oil leaks; control for correct rigging, security, binding, and proper safetying
____ Spinner and spinner bulkhead for cracks, dents, alignment, security, and condition of paint

FUEL SYSTEM:

____ Fuel strainer for internal cleanliness, security, leaks, and safetying; drain valve and control for proper rigging, operation, leaks, and security.
____ Fuel tank sump drains for water and sediment, leaks, security, and safetying; quick-drain valves for proper operation
____ Underside of wings for evidence of fuel leaks; fuel tank filler cap placards for legibility; caps for leaks and security
____ Fuel vents for obstructions, operation of check valve, leaks, security, and proper position of vent behind wing strut
____ Fuel selector valve, or shut-off valve, for proper operation, security, leaks, positive detent positions, and legibility and correct indexing of placard
____ All fuel lines for security, chafing, leaks, cracks, dents, kinks and corrosion
____ Fuel line and selector valve drains for servicing, security, leaks, and safetying
____ Fuel quantity gages (direct-reading), electrical fuel quantity gages, and fuel quantity electrical transmitters for security, correct indication, defective wiring, cracked glass, legibility, and leaks ____ Engine primer for proper operation, leaks,

LANDING GEAR:

____ Brakes for proper operation, sponginess, failure to hold pressure, and fluid level
____ Master cylinders, brake lines, and hoses for security, leaks, cracks, dents, and chafing
____ Brake linings for wear, cleanliness, chips, cracks and security
____ Brake disks for scoring, warping, excessive wear, and loose or broken brake-clips
____ Wheel and brake assembly for cracks, dents, corrosion, leaks, loose bolts, defective paint, freedom of moving parts, and excessive wear
____ Axles for security, cleanliness, cracks, bends, defective threads; axle nuts for proper adjustment and safetying
____ At tire rotation or replacement remove the wheel bearings and inspect for cleanliness, rust, cracks, pits, scoring, brinelling, discoloration, excessive wear, and lubrication
____ Main landing gear spring for security, cracks, bends, deep scratches, dents, chipped or peeling paint, loose brake lines
____ Tires for proper inflation, sufficient tread, cleanliness, cuts, blisters, breaks, and uneven wear Check wheel alignment if tires show uneven wear
____ Tailwheel for lubrication, security, cracks; tire for proper inflation, cuts sufficient tread, breaks, and blisters; tailwheel spring, steering and anti-swivel mechanism for security, proper operation, cracks, frayed cables, and worn links


____ Parking brake for proper operation, correct adjustment, security, excessive wear, and full release
____ P Ponk attach bolts for security & integrity

AIRFRAME:

____ Pitot and static ports for obstructions; pitot and static lines for security, cracks, kinks, chafing, and moisture; pitot tube for alignment
____ Aircraft exterior for cracks, metal distortion, broken spot welds, loose or missing rivets, screws, and bolts, corrosion, condition of paint, and any other apparent damage or defects especially check wing and empennage tips for damage
____ Aircraft structure for corrosion, cracks, metal distortion, loose or missing rivets, screws, and bolts, and evidence of excessive loads
____ Windows and windshield for cleanliness, proper attachment, sealing, crazing, cracks, deep scratches, and discoloration
____ Door and window hinges and latches for lubrication, alignment, proper operation, cracks, distortion, binding, and security
____ Seats for ease of movement, positive locking, security, and seat stops; seat upholstery for rips, tears, holes and cleanliness; seat structure for cracks, bends, and corrosion; seat rails for security, cracks and damage
____ Safety belts for security, proper latching, cuts, tears, fraying, and broken stitching; attaching parts for cracks, deformed metal, and excessive wear
____ Control column for security, binding, cracks, looseness, and restricted travel; bearings, sprockets, and pulleys for cleanliness, lubrication, binding, security, and excessive wear; cables and chains for security, cleanliness, corrosion, fraying, binding, broken links, and misalignment; turnbuckles for safetying; bell-cranks for cracks, distortion, and binding
____ Control wheels for alignment, binding, security, bent tube, and excessive wear; control lock for proper operation and availability
____ Instruments for cracked glass, security, proper operation, cleanliness, and legibility of markings; gyro instrument air filters for replacement
____ Magnetic compass for security, fluid discoloration, leaks, lighting, and proper operation. Compass card for legibility
____ Instrument wiring and plumbing for security, chafing, leaks, cracks, kinks, defective insulation, loose terminals, and interference with control column travel
____ Instrument panel for security, deteriorated shock mounts, cracks, damaged decorative cover, and legibility of all decals and labeling
____ Defrosting, heating, and ventilating systems for proper operation, security, chaffing, and deterioration; controls for proper rigging, binding, and security; ram air inlets for obstructions
____ Cabin upholstery and trim for cleanliness, rips, tears, holes, and security; sun visors for security and proper operation
____ Area beneath floor for cleanliness, chafing and security of lines, hoses, and electrical wires; control cables for fouling

____ Stall warning horn for proper operation and security
____ Electrical switches, circuit breakers, and fuses for security, proper functioning, and legibility of placards; spare fuses for availability
____ Instrument and cabin lights for proper operation, security, and cleanliness; instrument light rheostat for proper functioning
____ Radios and radio controls for proper operation and security
____ Battery for servicing, security, and corroded terminals; battery cables for condition of terminals, security, and defective insulation; battery box for cracks, corrosion, damaged mounting brackets, and security; vent line for corrosion, security, and obstructions
____ Firewall for proper sealing, security of grommets and shields, cracks, dents, wrinkles, loose or missing rivets, screws, or bolts, and evidence of excessive loads
____ Radio antennas for cleanliness, security, proper connections, corrosion, and cracked housings
____ Navigation lights, landing lights, flash beacon and strobes for proper operation, security, cleanliness, and cracked glass
____ Pitot heaters for proper operation
____ Door Stewards for attachment and security


AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM:

____ Ailerons for correct direction of movement when operated from the cabin
____ Pulleys for security, cleanliness, binding, misalignment, cracks, cracked or deformed pulley brackets, and chipped or broken flanges
____ Cables for cleanliness, security of terminals, corrosion, fraying, correct tension, and safetying of turnbuckles
____ Bell cranks and push-pull rods for cleanliness, lubrication, security, binding, cracks, and distortion
____ Fairleads and cable guards for security and excessive wear
____ Aileron system for correct rigging and proper travel
____ Ailerons for security of attachment, smooth operation, security of balance weights, cracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage

FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM:

____ Pulleys for security, cleanliness, binding, misalignment, cracks, cracked or deformed pulley brackets, and chipped or broken flanges
____ Cables for cleanliness, security of terminals, corrosion, fraying, correct tension, and safetying of turnbuckles

____ Bellcranks and push-pull rods for cleanliness, lubrication, security, binding, cracks, and distortion
____ Fairleads and cable guards for security and excessive wear
____ Flap system for correct rigging and proper travel
____ Flap control lever for security, proper operation of latch, lubrication, and binding; flap decal for legibility
____ Flaps for security of attachment, smooth operation, binding rollers, cracked, bent, or loose tracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage

ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM:

____ Elevators for correct direction of movement when operated from the cabin Pulleys for security, cleanliness, binding, misalignment, cracks, cracked or deformed pulley brackets, and chipped or broken flanges
____ Cables for cleanliness, security of terminals, corrosion, fraying, correct tension, and safetying of turnbuckles
____ Bellcranks and push-pull rods for cleanliness, lubrication, security, binding, cracks, and distortion
____ Fairleads and cable guards for security and excessive wear
____ Elevator system for correct rigging and proper travel
____ Elevators for security of attachment, smooth operation, security of balance weights, cracks, corrosion, and skin of structural damage

STABILIZER TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM:

____ Pulleys and sprockets for security, cleanliness, binding, misalignment, cracks, cracked or deformed brackets and chipped or broken flanges or teeth
____ Cables and chains for cleanliness, security of terminals, corrosion, fraying, correct tension, broken or damaged links, and safetying of turnbuckle
____ Fairleads, cable guards, and chain guards for security and excessive wear
____ Trim control wheel for lubrication, cleanliness, security, binding, and operation of friction stop and position indicator; indicator for correct indexing and legible markings
____ Stabilizer actuators for security, cleanliness, lubrication, proper operation, corrosion, cracks, and excessive wear
____ Trim control system for correct rigging and proper travel
____ Movable stabilizer for security of attachment, smooth operation, cracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage

RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM:

____ Rudder for correct direction of movement when operated from the cabin
____ Rudder pedal assembly for binding, cleanliness, lubrication, security, cracks, bent linkage, and excessive wear
____ Pulleys for security, cleanliness, binding, misalignment, cracks, cracked or deformed pulley brackets, and chipped or broken flanges



____ Cables for cleanliness, security of terminals, corrosion, fraying, correct tension on “closed” systems, and safetying of turnbuckles
____ Fairleads and cable guards for security and excessive wear
____ Rudder system for correct rigging and proper travel
____ Rudder for security of attachment, smooth operation, security of balance weight, cracks, corrosion, and skin or structural damage

EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER:

____ ELT for proper function, check remote “on” and “reset” buttons work correctly, check battery replacement dates of ELT and in remote switch. Complete FAR 91.207 (d)


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