Inspections

Aircraft Inspections at Terrell Aviation

Ensure your aircraft remains safe, compliant, and ready to fly with professional inspection services from Terrell Aviation. Located directly on Terrell Municipal Airport (KTRL), we provide thorough, FAA-compliant inspections for general aviation aircraft, performed by our experienced A&P mechanics with Inspection Authorization (IA) where required. We handle everything from routine compliance checks to comprehensive annuals, helping owners avoid surprises, maintain airworthiness, and minimize downtime.

Our inspections follow FAA regulations under 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 43, including Appendix D scope and detail, ensuring your aircraft meets type certificate standards, airworthiness directives (ADs), and is in a condition for safe operation.

Inspection Services We Offer:

• Annual Inspections - Required every 12 calendar months for most GA aircraft. We perform a complete, detailed examination of the airframe, engine, propeller, avionics, systems, and components per FAA standards. Includes thorough visual checks, functionality tests, compression checks, and logbook entries. Ideal for private owners—our IA signs off for return to service.

• 100-Hour Inspections - Mandatory for aircraft used for flight instruction for hire or carrying passengers for hire (e.g., many training fleets). Scope matches the annual; can be combined with an annual when due. We help keep rental/training aircraft compliant with minimal interruption.

• Condition Inspections - For experimental or light-sport aircraft (where applicable), we conduct manufacturer-specified or FAA-compliant checks to verify ongoing airworthiness.

• Pre-Buy Inspections - Detailed evaluations for buyers, covering airframe condition, logs review, compression, corrosion checks, and more to uncover hidden issues before purchase.

• Other Compliance Checks - AD compliance verification, transponder/altimeter checks (if equipped), ELT battery replacements, and minor discrepancy resolutions during inspections.

Why Choose Terrell Aviation for Inspections?

• On-Field Expertise - We're right here at KTRL; no need to ferry your aircraft elsewhere, saving time and ferry costs.

• Experienced IA & A&P Team - Our mechanics know Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and similar GA types inside out, using manufacturer checklists and FAA-approved methods.

• Thorough & Transparent - We provide detailed squawk lists, photos of findings if needed, and clear explanations - nothing hidden. We coordinate any required repairs or parts ordering through our in-house services.

• Minimized Downtime - Efficient scheduling, especially for progressive plans or combining annual/100-hour when possible.

• Full Compliance - All work documented in your logs with proper entries, signatures, and return-to-service approvals.

Regular inspections catch issues early, extend your aircraft's life, and keep you flying safely and legally. Whether your plane is used for personal flying, training, or occasional charters, we're equipped to handle your needs.

Ready to schedule your annual, 100-hour, progressive setup, or pre-buy inspection? Contact us today, and we'll work around your schedule and keep you in the air!

Call (972) 524-1601 or email trlaviation@aol.com. Safety starts with a solid inspection!