What is a C-Check?

Question

What does it mean when an airplane goes in for a c-check?

Answer 1

It is a maintenance check. Typically a large aircraft will go in for one every year or so and most components are checked and some replaced.

There are several different types of C-checks that go over a twenty year period (until a D check is done).

The early C-checks like C-1 to C-8 ae only a week or two and a C-20 can last months depending on how good the aircraft condition is.

They are often combined with Corrosion Prevention Control Programs (CPCP).

Answer 2

In maintenance, a C-Check usually refers to a comprehensive inspection performed at rather large increments of either aircraft time in service or calendar years since certification. For instance, an aircraft may be due for C-Check every 6 years or 6000 flight hours, whichever comes first. The actual inspection increment varies between aircraft models and is determined by the manufacturer along with the governing authority over the certification each individual aircraft. Thus the same model of airplane may require inspections at different times depending on the country it is registered in. Compliance with a C-Check usually requires compliance with an A and a B inspection as well, thereby resetting the aircraft inspection schedule and providing a "clean slate." If an ad for an aircraft for sale mentions a fresh c-check, that should mean that it is in like new condition mechanically, and should not require extensive maintenance soon.

The scope of a C check is usually entirely comprehensive, meaning every square inch of the aircraft structure is inspected and every system tested/serviced.

Answer 3

Aircraft are mandated under the FAA to have frequent checks of the airplane to insure flight safety. Most commonly the Checks involved are called A, B, C, D checks. some companies also have H checks. As the checks increase from an A to a D, they become more involved and more in depth. A C check will also typically encompass all the items of an A check and a B check.

Answer 4

Civilian airplanes have different maintenance programs depending on type and usage. Single engine private airplanes like a Cessna 172 may require simple service/inspections every 50 or 100 hours of flight, and one major "Annual" inspection during the calendar year, while large commercial aircraft are usually maintained under a "progressive" inspection program, where specific "A" and "B" checks are conducted on a daily and weekly schedule to insure the complete airplane and its components are inspected over the course of a designated time period. "C" and "D" Checks are considered to be "heavy maintenance" inspections, and are conducted after several thousands of flight hours. They involve removing, inspecting and repairing major components of the aircraft, including engines, control surfaces, landing gears and sometimes even removing the wings from the fuselage. These heavy checks on large commercial airplanes can keep dozens of trained and certified mechanics and inspectors busy for several weeks of 24-hour per day tear-down and inspection.

Answer 5

in simple terms, a check in which every singel component of the aircraft it inspected. these checks are usually broken down into several checks, so that the aircraft won't stay on the ground for too long.

Answer 6

amazing how people will weigh in when they have no idea whatsoever what they are talking about.

a-check: the ten bucks you get from your dad for getting an a on the exam

b-check: the dismissive grunt you get from your dad for getting a b on the exam

c-check: the blank frown you get from your dad for getting a c on the exam

d-check: the grounding you get from your dad for getting a d on the exam. just like the real one, takes a long time

Answer 7

C-check stands for Cross Check i believe, its a term that the flight attendants/pilots use to make sure the cabin is secure and everything is a-okay for departure/arrival. i dont know what else it can stand for

Answer 8

don't know, i'm clueless.