Turbulent weather inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE WHEN AIRCRAFT HAS PASSED

THROUGH TURBULENT WEATHER   

Sl. No.	Items	Mech	AME
1.	Consult the pilot regarding details of aircraft rough flying and whether any noise indicative of structural failure was heard.
2.	Carry out symmetry check on the aircraft.
3.	Check externally the fuselage, main planes, tail planes and the control surfaces for any signs of damage and wrinkles in the skin.
4.	Check windshield for any cracks.
5.	Check for any signs of fuel leak and seep from the fuel tanks.
6.	Check fuselage and engine mount for any distortion and damage.
7.	Inspect main plane attachment, tail plane attachment, under – carriage attachment and engine mount attachments for any signs of distortion and damage.
8.	Inspect wing strur for Bowing.
9.	Examine control surface hinges for evidence of damage.
10.	Check flying controls for full, neutral position and free movement (Record control movement).
11.	Check all instruments and instrument panel for damage and security.
12.	Check fit of doors and surroundings area for distortion.
13.	Check engine cowling for wrinkles and distortion.