Inspection Report
Piper PA-18 Super Cub · Checklist
Overview
This document is an inspection checklist for the Piper PA-18 Super Cub, revised on August 22, 1999. It outlines the required inspections and maintenance tasks for the aircraft, categorized into various groups such as the propeller, engine, cabin, fuselage, and landing gear. The checklist is intended for use by maintenance personnel and pilots to ensure that all necessary inspections are performed at specified intervals, including 100-hour, 500-hour, and annual inspections. Each section provides detailed instructions on what to inspect, how to perform the inspections, and any specific notes or references to service bulletins that must be followed. The document emphasizes compliance with FAA regulations and the importance of maintaining the aircraft in a safe and airworthy condition.
- Perform all inspections at the specified intervals: 100, 500, and annual inspections.
- Check propeller condition and recondition every 1000 hours if no damage is present.
- Inspect fuel system for leaks and ensure fuel filter is cleaned every 90 days.
- Verify cabin heater operation and check all circuit breakers during inspections.
- Maintain proper tire pressure: main wheels at 18-24 PSI, tail wheel at 30 PSI.
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- Checklist
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- 1999
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- 4
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In this document
Propeller Group
This section details the inspection requirements for the propeller, including checking for damage to the spinner and blades, inspecting mounting brackets and bolts, and reconditioning the propeller as necessary.
Engine Group
Inspections in this group include checking the breather tube for obstructions, inspecting fuel lines for leaks, and ensuring the throttle and mixture controls operate correctly.
Cabin Group
This section covers inspections related to the cabin, such as checking the condition of circuit breakers, inspecting the vacuum regulator filter, and ensuring the cabin heater operates properly.
Fuselage and Empennage Group
Inspections include checking the fabric and finish for deterioration, inspecting battery boxes, and ensuring the integrity of the fuselage structure.
Landing Gear Group
This group outlines the inspection of the landing gear, including checking tire pressures, inspecting brake systems, and ensuring the tail wheel is secure.
Operational Inspection
This section lists operational checks that must be performed, such as verifying fuel quantity, checking oil pressure, and ensuring the magneto switch operates correctly.
Safety notes
- All inspections must be performed by personnel authorized by the FAA.
- Refer to Piper Service Bulletins for critical updates and compliance requirements.
Full document text
230 202 REVISED: AUGUST 22,1999 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION lnsPEcTlon REPORT THIS F a MEETS REOUIREMEKTS OF FAR PART 43 I PIPER SUPER CUB Serial I PA-18& PA-l8A I m. Rcglstration Circle Type of Inspection [See Note 1 , W p 3) so 100 500 lo00 Annual DESCRIFTION A. PROPELLER GROUP 1. Inspect spinner and b.dr pbto for damage a d m r i t y ..................................2. h&=t blades for nkks 8nd cr~drr.............3. lnrpsct spinner mounting brackets for 61mge and security ..................................4. In8pect propelkr mounting bolts and &mty (Ch.clctoraueHrafewisbrolren.) ..............5. Rbcondition propeller Bee Note 10.). ........... 6. ENGINE GROUP 39. Inspect breather tube tor obnructions and C. CABIN GROUP (maintain clearance at 0.018 + 0.0061 .......... 10. Check landing, navigation, cabinland ............ Inspect condition of circuit breakers 12, instrumem tines and attachments ......................................... gyro. 15. Inspect or replace vacuum reoulator filter.. ..... 0 0 0 0 0 . I 0 0 No. Perform all inspections or operations at each of the inspection intends as indicated by a circie (0). DESCRIPTION 27. Inspect intake seals for leaks and clamps for tightness ..................................... 28. Remove, drain and clean fuel filter bowl and screen (drain and clean every 90 dew) .........29. Inspect condition of flexible fuel and primer lines ....................................... ... 30. Replace flexible fuel lines (See AD68-05-01). 31. Inspect fuel system for leaks ...................32. Inspect and lubricate fuel selector valve ........ ...... 33. Inspect vacuum pump, lines and eeperamr 34. Overhaul or replace vatuum pump (808 note 5) ....................................... 35. lnrpett throttle, carburetor heat, and mix!ure controls for travel and operating condition ......36. Inspect exhaust stacks, connections and . s r 8 W g K 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 bIoY E - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 3 4 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8Y 3s Courtesy of Bomar Flying Service www.bomar.biz :. CABIN QROUP 1cont.l I Cidc Type of I~pcction(See Nota I,Rse 3) 50 100 500 loo0 Annual 16 lnrpecl andmeter (calibrate altlmemr system i n .... asuv&nce wlth FAR 91.1 70. It awroprlatel 7. Inspea operatoon of f w l selsctw valve ( w e - note 9) ....................................... 8. Impem condition of cabin end carburetor heater control and duct.. ........................... 9. Inapeel condition and -ration of air vents >.FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAQE QROUP I 1. Remars inspection plates and panels.. .........2. lnlpect fabric and finish forcradu and demri- oration (if condition of fabric is doubtlul, refer - t o FAA AC 43.13-1A: usa nrio test method). .... 3. Inspect battery. box and cabldr (Inspect at Iwn every 30 dew. Loosen drain line clamp and flush box a. m u i n d . Fill batterv w r . ~ ~- ~- ~- ~. . . instf~ctionson w ...........................4. Insonet .I.Elronic innallations for ~ c u r i t v...... .-..................... ~,. . . . . 5. Inspect antenna mounts and aleclrlc wiring fw &nugal insulation and w u r i t y ............ 6. Inspect E.LT. inmallation and condlt~onof bnm, and antenna (me Pipar Sewice Lmmr N a 8201. ..................................... 7. I m t fuel lines for securify and &mag* ......8. In-t fuel haador tanks for condinion, w u r i t v and l u k s ............................. 9. I n s p a rudgr. davator and stabilizer Rim cables. turnbuckles. guides and pulkyr for rsfm. damaae. currorim and memion (see .. - . . no^ 81. ...................................... 0. Inrpetfuselage longerons and stringers for &ma- ...................................... I1 . lns& Iunlage frame Wbmg lor corroston & m a p and deterioratm.. .................... 2. Impem rudder, nabolomr and rudrbr 1strunurn fordamage ......................... 3. In- rudder attachments and horn f& Id 8 m w ...................................... 4. Inspect rudrbr hinge pins and bushinps lor e . o u m e r and corrosion (redace pins and/ Ior bushings as requiredl ....................... 6. INP.CIstabilizer voka and screw for end play, security, ad excessive m a r . . ................. 6. I n m stabilixer attachments and nuchment tube for 8Ma play ............................. 7. Inpenstabilizer bra- mres for conorion, t w i n - and dm........................... 8. I- elevator anachrnema and horn for &map. ...................................... 9. Insput elevator hinge pins and bushings for e m w n r and corrosion (repbce pins and/ Ior bushings as requiredl ....................... 0.Lubricate per lubrication than ................. 1 Rainstall inspection platms end pswls .......... It. WINO QROUP 1 3UTION: Refer to notes 12 and 13 M o r e beginniry this inspection group. 1. Remwa inspection p1st.r and hiring.. ......... 2. Inspect fabric and finish f w cracks and deleri- oration (H condition cd fabric is doubtlul. r&r .... ta FAA AC 43.13-1k use strip t a method). 3. Inspest lusl tank(r) and lines for &map., leaks and water, wels for datariaation and c a p for propsr vent holm per Piper Service Bulletin N a 573 .............................. 4. F w l tanks m a w for mpas)ly .................5. F w l tank8 marked for minimum octane rning ... 6. Impeelaileron and flap cables. tumbudrles. guides and pullova for d e w . damage. mrroslon and waretion (sw note 8). ........... pnfom inspections or opmtions a1 cash of the impstion intarvab as indicated by Idrcle (01. 7. Inspeel win. attachment bolts for usurltv ( k N o b 1 4 ) ................................. 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 3 ta Pipar Service Bulktin No. 520.1 Iln8un ..... I "no nap" per AD #)-22-15.) (S..Note 141 8. lnrp.et lift w u t for*. for & m a p (Rder to AD 60-22-15 for i-im and I repi.amm(.l (S..Nom 14) ................... 10. I N ~ aibron, t b p and wing wucture for ...................................... &mago 11. Inspect aileron attachmnw end brae- for
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tlghtmu and damage.. ........................12. Inspect aileron hinge pins and blocks for e x m a m e r and c o r n i o n (Red- Dins and - 8 --- O O C 0 O O C 0 O O E 0 0 0 0 o o c 0 0 O O C 0 0 D O C 0 o o c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D O 0 D O 0 0 3 0 0 0 - . . 11 bladu urequired.) ...............1.. .........13. I n w e n 1l.o mtachmnnta and b n e ~ . for E c c c C c C C c c C a 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~~~~ ~ t b h u w u and &mega. ........................ 14. lnmpmcl f l g Lullcnrk, mmrol rod. pins and Mock8 for e x a n m e r md wrmaion (Replax pi^ and blocks as n g u i d . 1 ................... 16. Lubriate per lubrication clun ................. 18. R I * I W I irupoction p h e s and falr(ngs ......... 11 F. LANDING GEAR QROUP ............................. II 1. Remom fair~ngs.. 2. Inspect fabric and finish tor cracks and .................................. deterioration 3. Inapect gear. enbane and shock strut bolts and nuts for safety ............................ 4. Hoist airplane, inspect gear, ubane and shock erut bolts and bushinm fw excess wear and II ..................................... corrosion (replace bolti and/or bushlngs as reguired) 5. lnsnen shock cords for broken threads and ~~ ~ wiikness. and if eppliuble. s o c k str& for wwknaas (replace cords and/or shak nruts as necessary) ................................. 6. Impem pear wheel alignment (0' Toe in/outl ... 7. Impen firas f w cuts, uneven or excessive wear and slippage. ............................8. Remove whwls. clean, h e c k and replck burinps.. .................................... 9. Inspect wheals for crack%Corrosion and broken b o b .................................. 10. Check main w h w l tire premun 1800 r 4-24 .......................... PSI, 8 0 0 x 6-28PSI.l 11. Impem brake lining end drumE or disks for excessive w a r .............................12. ~namctbrake 11nes for chmim and ..curw ..... 13. l m b t bnke cylindan and &king valve= for operation and leaks (check fluid kwl as ..................................... requirodl 14. INP.CI tail wheel acuehmerns for tightness and n f w .................................... 15. Inspect tail wheal fork for looseness on ....................................... bracket 16. l w t tail A w l t i n for cuts and u n m w excwwivo w..r ............................... 17. Ramow toil wheel, dean, check end repack b r i n g s . . .................................... 18. Inrpect tail wheel for cracks. mrmbion and .................................. broken bdtr 19. Irtlp.sttail w h d tire pressure, if appliuble (30 PSI1 ...................................... 20. Lubricate per lubrication chan ............................................. 21. Rdnnall fairings.. 11 0; FLOAT QROUP ................ I .................... 1. Inspm float attachment fittings 2. Inspm llmw Iff &Inage.. ..................... 3. Inspm p u l k n and cabla Circle Type of hpcctioa (See Note 1. PIpt 3) 100 soo roo0 A ~ W I H. AQRICULTURAL OROUP Chwk oil low1 - dustergear box ................................ Inspect univeml drive joints.. Inspect brakes and controls.. ..................Inspect grease cups, sprayer fan ...............C l a n hopper tank =roan .....................Inspect top hopper tank w a l .................................. Inspect bottom hopper tank 1011 R~movometal belly plate a d c h r n fusolag.. .............. 1nrp.aduster fan mount ac~umbly;. I m c t sprayer pump m o m asumbly .........Check op.mtion of dump valw.. ............... Check agitator tweration.. .....................Inrp.ct for hoppor tank Ieaki ................................. Inspect spray boom attachmanm ........................... C h n spray nozzks .................. lwpect all plumbing for lab I. OPERATIONAL INSPECTION 1. Check f m t tank rslector .................................................. 2. Check fuel quantity ............ 3. Check oil pressure and temperature ...................... 4. Check generator output.. ........................ 5. Check carburetor heat. ......................... 6. Check parking brake.. ........................ 7. Check vacuum gauge.. 8. Check gyros for noise and roughness.. ......... 9. Check cabin heater operation .................. 10. Check magneto switch operation ............... Pcrfonn nll inspections or optrations at each of the impaction intervalsas m d i w t d by a circle (0). DESCRIPTION 8 11. Check magneto RPM variation ................. 12. Check throttle and mixture operation ........... 13. Check propeller smoothness ................... .......... 14. Check electronic equipment operation ................... 15. Check engine idle (550 rprn) s 8 L J. GENERAL E f 1. Aircraft conforms to F A A Spatcifiations ........2. All FAA Aimvorthirrcru Oiroctiws c o m p i i i with .........................................3. All Manufacturers SeNias Letten and ....................... Bulletins romplid with 4. Check for proper flight Manual ................6, Aircraft papers in proper order.. ............... NOt.8: 1. Refer to the last card of the Piper Pans Price Lisi Aerofiche. for a check list of current revision dates to Piper InspectionReports and Manuals. 2. All inopectionsoroperations are requiredat each of the inspectionintewals ss marked by a 101. Both the annual and 100 hour ins~ectionsare com~leteins-ions of the airdane, identical in mope, while both the 500.and 1000 hour h p e c t i o k are extensions of the annual or 100 hour inmection, which rwuire a moredetailedexamination of the Jrdane, and overhaut or r e p l 8 ~ e ~ n t of some maGr components. Inspectionsmust be accomdfished bv w r w n s authorized by the FAA. 3. ~ i p i rService Bulletins ah of special importance and must be complied with promptly. 4. Piper Service Letters are ~roductim~rovernentsandservice hints wrtainina tosewicinothe ahlane and should be given careful attention. - - 5. Replace or overhaul as required a at engine overhaul. (For engine werhwl. nfer to the latest revision of Lmming Service Instructions No. 1009.) 6. Tearon Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 480 recommends 25-hour interval oil change and screen cleaning for all engines employing a pressure screen system; 60-hour interval oil change and filter replacement for all engines using full-flow filtration: not more than four months maximum between changes for both systems. 7. When using alternate fuels. refer to Lycoming Service Letter No. L185A for additional information and ssrvice procedures. 8. Check cable tension. Elevator cable tension 62 Ibs. + 2 l b s Aileran tabla tonsion 40 Ibs + 2 Ibs. Set flaps at 50" + 2 O . Adjust left flap and set right flap to it. To sat up the rudder cables place the rudder pedals and rudder in their neutral position and plaw the cable end on the rudder horn using one of the holes in the cable end that aligns with the hole in the ruddsr horn. 9. Refer to latest revisionsofPiper Service Bullatin No. 364 and !hrvicli LeuarNo. 944and me Special Instruction on Lubrication Chart. 10. The recommended flight time beween recondiiioningfor Sansenich fixed-pitch metal pro- pellers is 1000 hours, provided the propeller has not received prior damage requiring im- mediate attention. Reconditioninnaccomolishes the remwal of fatiaued surfaOs metal and accumulatsdsmatl nicks and cutbtoo numerous to repair individualb. Contact a Senrenich factory approved repair station. 11. Replace flexible oil lines at Engine T.B.O. per latest Lycomina Semce Bulletin No. 240. 12. Refer to Piper Service Bulletin 1670. 1 13. Check all items under WING GROUP tor evidence of corrosion. I 14. Whan InspecSng this Item, pay spselal attention for evldenca of wear and corrosion. Inspect all sMes ot attachmentsand flttlngs including inside of clevis botts and back side of flttlngs. Disassembly of compomnts may ba rsqulrsd to facllltats Inspection. I IC m i i No. I Total Time on Atmiam (3) REVISED: AUGUST 22,1999 SPECUC INSTRUCTIONS LUMICATE wa SELECTOR VUM PN n 4 1 a . o ~ .IF F U E ~ SELSCTW V 4 L X W A S SOOWOURS ORMORETOTALTIHEIN SEWICE.WIIYIN1HE N E n I~HOURSOFOPEIAl10NANO EVEIV WO H W R S THEIIEAFlER. USE DOW CORNIN0 MOLVCOAl NO. FS.31111 O1 FS.34S2. P W f l P L m NO. II. FUEL S€lEClOn VALVE A SEE S=CUL INSlRUCT0YS LEOEND 3. '?RIM CAOLES - U I # R WO C ~ T A ~ Sl(LM l H E RIM C-LEI THE COCKPIT m THE REAR o~ me ME- MOLIcOAl IC MIUTED.ilo TOCIEVEm SUPPAGE) 4. c o m a crsrcr - w r c WAN AT nwun r n E n A L s WT *IMGlCIY UL6.nm. SAE 20 BELOW WF AIR TEMP. ] CONIIWEM.L ~ N Q ~ T SAE W ABOVE IS r AM TEMP.





