Maintenance · Van Nuys Airport
Annual inspection planning and follow-up for aircraft owners at Van Nuys Airport and the wider KVNY community.
Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Serving Van Nuys since 1989
An annual is a required inspection for most U.S.-registered civil aircraft under the applicable regulations. An appropriately authorized mechanic—often an IA for an annual inspection—performs the inspection within the scope of the rules. The inspection itself is not routine maintenance, and findings may require corrective work before approval for return to service.
Plan around the aircraft’s records, equipment and operating history. The inspection includes determining the applicable scope, documenting findings, discussing discrepancies and obtaining authorization before additional work. Compliance and final disposition depend on the individual aircraft and current FAA requirements.
Aircraft identification, complete airframe/engine/propeller logbooks, equipment list, AD status if available, and any known squawks or modifications.
Share the aircraft identity, records and the issue or service you have in mind. The team will confirm whether the requested work is currently available and what review is needed.
American Aviation says its maintenance operation is the oldest continuously operating aircraft-maintenance facility at Van Nuys Airport, with decades of experience and trust among local aircraft owners.
American Aviation aims to provide the lowest-cost aircraft maintenance in Los Angeles, Burbank and Van Nuys. This is the company's stated positioning, not an independent price survey. The actual estimate depends on aircraft, records, findings, parts, labor and the agreed work scope.
Under 14 CFR §91.409(a), aircraft subject to the rule generally need an annual inspection within the preceding 12 calendar months and may not be operated unless approved for return to service or otherwise within an applicable exception. The due-date calculation is calendar based, not simply a 365-day countdown. Confirm the individual aircraft's status from its records and the current rule.
An annual is not an oil change or a quick walk-around. Applicable inspection access may include cowling, panels, fairings and other areas required to examine the aircraft. Appendix D to Part 43 describes the scope and detail for annual and 100-hour inspections; §43.15 requires use of a checklist containing those items. The inspection considers the airframe, cabin, cockpit, flight and engine controls, installed equipment, electrical wiring, landing gear, tires, wheels, brakes, wing and center section, control surfaces, engine compartment, exhaust, propeller and other installed components as applicable.
Inspection observations can include leaks, corrosion, deteriorated hoses, security of lines and wiring, condition of mounts and attachments, control-system wear, tire and brake condition, exhaust damage, engine indicators and evidence of prior repairs. Compression or oil-screen/filter findings may be part of a broader condition assessment where appropriate. A measurement or visual observation is interpreted using applicable data and context; it does not alone diagnose or approve the airplane.
The review can include airframe, engine and propeller logbooks, inspection entries, modifications, life-limited components, airworthiness limitations and applicable AD compliance. Recurring directives require tracking the next action and interval. An incomplete record is a matter to resolve from available evidence and applicable requirements—not a detail to gloss over.
The inspection and any corrective maintenance arising from it are related but distinct tasks. Findings are documented and discussed; repairs are scoped and authorized separately. The inspector's determination and any required corrective action depend on the actual aircraft and the findings. An annual inspection fee alone cannot predict the total when access, condition, parts and discrepancy repairs vary.
An Inspection Authorization is an additional authorization held by a qualified mechanic. Under §65.95, an IA holder may perform annual inspections within the regulation's privileges and limitations. American Aviation has IA capability for annual inspection work; the authorization belongs to the individual mechanic, not the airplane or a shop label.
The actual work scope, availability and estimate must be confirmed for the individual aircraft. An inspection or pre-purchase review is not a guarantee of airworthiness or future condition.
These links are reference material, not a determination of applicability to a particular aircraft. Current regulations, manufacturer instructions and aircraft-specific records control.
American Aviation · KVNY
Availability, service scope and any estimate are confirmed directly. This page is informational, not a booking or work authorization.
