What are the annual inspection requirements for homebuilt aircraft?
To maintain an aircraft’s airworthiness, an Annual Condition Inspection must be performed and logged in the aircraft’s airframe logbook. The detail and scope of this inspection for aircraft registered in the United States of America is outlined by the FAA in FAR 43, Appendix D. This appendix is available on the FAA’s website at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/. Follow the links on this site to FAR 43, Appendix D. A more user-friendly version of the this FAR is available to EAA members in the Homebuilder’s section of their website, www.eaa.org. The EAA’s inspection document is formatted in an easy-to-use checklist format. Your particular aircraft may require additional inspections depending on installed equipment (Transponders, VOR’s, etc). It is your responsibility to maintain your aircraft as prescribed by the governing authority of your country. Failure to complete and properly document each annual condition inspection can jeopardize the safety of your aircraft, your insuranc
