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Aircraft Inspection report.

ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT SURVEY

The following survey is based on experience in the ultralight aircraft field since 1978, nearly 50 years of experience experience in the small engine field. The information gained from filling out the survey can help you better judge the value of a craft that you may be considering purchasing.

First Name:
Last Name:
Company:
Title:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City:
State/Province:   Zip/Postal Code:
Country:
Phone:
:
Aircraft Make:
Aircraft Model:
Year: Engine:
Serial #:
Yes: No:
Aircraft Still in Production:
Engine Still in Production:
Parts Available for Aircraft:

Engine Parts Available From:

GENERAL OVERALL APPEARANCE

ENGINE

Cylinder Compression:
#1: #2:
#3: #4:


Good Bad
Spark Plug Condition Exhaust Port Check: Yes No
Fan Belt Check: Signs of piston seizure:
Intake port check: Yes No Signs of ring seizure:
Signs of seizure: Signs of blow by:
Signs of carbon deposits:
Signs of Leakage Yes No Yes No
Intake manifold check: Exhaust manifold check:
Cylinder head check: Cylinder base check:
Crankcase seal check: Water pump housing,
rad and hoses:
Rotary valve and
tank check:
Seal Check:
Magneto seal: PTO seal:
Engine shrouds:
Signs of breakage:

FUEL SYSTEM

Good Change Good Change
Fuel Pump Location: Fuel Pump:
Fuel Filter: Fuel Line:
Fuel Tank: Tank Grommets:
Tank Elbows: Vacuum Line:
CARBURETOR
High speed jet: Low speed jet:
Floats: Needle and seat:
Needle jet: Needle jet clip:
Carb slide: Carb mount flange :
Throttle cable: Choke cable:
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Muffler: Mount:
Manifold: Springs:
REDUCTION DRIVE
Belts: Gears:
Pulleys: Oil:
Bearings: Driveshafts:
Couplers:
PROPELLER(S)
Wood Composite
Matched to Engine:
AIRFRAME
Wires (landing) Wires (flying)
Struts Jury struts
Landing gear Rims
Nose gear Tires:
Tail gear Down tubes
Root tube Axles
Cockpit area
TAIL SECTION
Rudder Elevator
Horz stab Vert stab
WINGS
Leading edge Trailing edge
Compression struts Diagonal struts
AILERONS-SPOILERONS-WING TIP RUDDERS
Left : Right
Linkage L: Linkage R
FABRIC COVERING
Wings: Ailerons:
Rudder: Elevator:
H stab: V stab:
Body sock:

SUMMARY

This is where I would put the pros and cons of the craft surveyed.

Date:

 

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