Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887:schedule:5:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 5 (pt 4/11)
Character Range: 312996–315970

(c) that is only used in private operations by:
 (i) the owner of the aircraft; or
 (ii) a person to whom the owner has provided the aircraft without receiving any remuneration from the person.
2.7  Unless otherwise indicated in the table, where the table requires a thing to be inspected, the inspection is to be a thorough check made to determine whether the thing will continue to be airworthy until the next periodic inspection.

Table of actions included in a periodic inspection

Section 1  The airframe
(1)  Check the external and internal required placards.
Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for the required placards.
(2)  Take the following action in relation to the mainplane and empennage (including canards) of the aircraft:
 (a) inspect the skins for evidence of wrinkles, buckles, sheared or loose rivets, corrosion, disbonds and general damage;
 (b) if the skin is fabric, check the strength of the fabric;
 (c) inspect the internal structures and spars;
 (d) inspect the lift struts, interplane struts, jury struts, spreaders, chafing discs and bracing wires;
 (e) inspect the flight control surfaces, slats, spoilers, tabs, flaps, mass balance weight attachments, hinge brackets, tracks and rollers;
 (f) inspect the flight control system bellcranks, push pull rods, torque tubes, cables, fairleads, turnbarrells and pulleys;
 (g) inspect the wing and empennage to fuselage attachments and surrounding structure;
 (h) lubricate as necessary.
(3)  Take the following action in relation to the fuselage:
 (a) inspect the fuselage skin for evidence of wrinkles, buckles, sheared or loose rivets, corrosion, disbonds and general damage;
 (b) inspect the areas around cut‑outs (such as windows and inspection apertures) for cracks and inspect the sealing and fit of all doors and emergency exits;
 (c) inspect the interior;
 (d) inspect the strength of the fabric covering on surfaces;
 (e) inspect the internal structure;
 (f) inspect the locks, latches and hinges of doors, canopy, windows which may be opened and direct vision windows;
 (g) check that the windshields and windows are clean and free from crazing, cracking, discoloration, delamination and scratches;
 (h) inspect the seats, seat attachments, seat adjustment mechanisms, seat stops, seat belts, safety harnesses and inertia reels;
 (j) inspect the control wheels, control columns, rudder pedals, control levers, control system bellcranks, push pull rods, torque tubes and cables;
 (k) operate all trim controls through the complete range of travel and check them for correct trim position indication;
 (l) inspect the brake master cylinders, brake lines, reservoirs, parking brake linkage and mechanical brake system operating mechanisms;
 (m) check the cabin fire extinguisher for correct charge, legibility of operating instructions and condition of locking pin or seal and ensure that the extinguisher has not reached its expiry date;