Does anyone know what sort of maintenance checks need to be done on a non-passenger aircraft ?

Answer 1

All aircraft have a set of checks that are required to be performed to meet the minimum airworthiness requirements. Depending on what FAR/JAR they are flying under, there are additional checks that will have to be made. It doesn't matter if they are carrying passengers. If they are flown for hire, then there are additional checks that will have to be made regardless of whether they are flying passengers or not. If an aircraft is flown for hire, but isn't scheduled, then it will fly under FAR 135 whether it's passenger or cargo. If it's scheduled, it will fly under FAR 121 whether it's flying passengers or cargo. The required checks are the same. For smaller aircraft flying for hire (those that don't have a phase or progressive inspection system) they are required to have a 100 hour inspection. In size and scope, this is the same as an annual inspection, but due every 100 hours instead of annually. Basically, the checks increase as the size and complexity of the aircraft increase, but flying for hire adds more requirements regardless of whether it's flying passengers or cargo.

Answer 2

Exactly the same checks are carried out, only a smaller scale.
Each aircraft has an M.E.L. minimum equipment list for things like fire extuinguishers, oxygen (if required) and systems that can operate.
Each aircraft will have a daily check, then set maintenance by calendar or flying hours.
Put it this way all your servicing has to be up to date before a certificate of release to service can be issued by a qualified certifier. (though certain things can be deferred to a later check usually within 30 days though).
Most aircraft are checked before flight, after flight, after 12 hours on the ground, weekly and then periodically by calendar to a greater depth.
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Answer 3

In my opinion all air planes have the same stringent check's it does not matter if it's a Cessna 150 or freight carrier or for that matter an airliner. After all, the checks are done for loads of reasons but here a few.
1. To ensure the well being of every one on board.
2. To ensure the safety of every one below after all you don't want parts of a plane falling on your head.
3. to maintain an aircraft to a high standard!.
you should see a pre flight check list and judge for your self!.

Answer 4

Generally, depending on the airframe and how it's used, an annual inspection.

If it's being used by a commercial operator, you can add at least 100 hour inspections, likely 50 hour, and possibly 25.

But it's highly dependent on the airframe and how you're using it.

Answer 5

Hey, do not mess with your life..
Go to a private airport and talk to an A & E mechanic..

Also, it depends on the type of aircraft.

Answer 6

One would hope the same basics as for passenger planes (there are plenty of people living on the ground).

Answer 7

Before every flight.
After every flight.
50 hours.
annual.
3 yearly CAA airworthiness certificate.
Any CAA / FAA mandated airworthiness directive.
Any manufacturer maintenance directives.
Any engine manufacturer directives.
Any prop manufacturer directives.
Post hard landing.
post nose wheel landing.
post prop strike.
pre purchase inspection.
Pre - change of registry (country)requirements.

The list goes on, and on, and on, the wallet becomes frayed very rapidly.

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Answer 8

Check the wings are still attached before take off.