A pre-buy inspection (PPI) is an essential, often lender-mandated, thorough evaluation of an aircraft's condition, crucial for making a sound financial investment. Conducted by a neutral, certified ...

Annual inspections are legally mandated for most aircraft to ensure airworthiness, conforming to FAR 91.409 and detailed in FAR 43 Appendix D, with specific exemptions requiring equivalent checks.

When booking a pre-buy inspection, consider whether an aircraft is on the MRO's repair station certificate. Credit: Elliott Aviation When considering a preowned business aircraft, the wise purchaser ...

Drone or quadcopter with camera 3d for scanning. This idea is now being applied to aircraft inspections, and will result in lower costs and improved safety. Aircraft are regularly inspected for a lot ...

Aircraft inspections are one of the best things operators can do to ensure safety in flight, but ironically, the chore can be a little unsafe for inspectors themselves. To properly review an ...