Aircraft Annual Inspections — Mineola, TX
Every aircraft needs an annual inspection. It is not optional — it is the law. At East Texas Flying Service in Mineola, Texas, we make the process thorough, transparent, and efficient. Our FAA-certified technicians inspect every major system on your aircraft, from the engine and propeller to the avionics and airframe. We find the issues that matter, fix them right, and get you back in the air with a clean sign-off and no surprises.
What Our Annual Inspection Covers
Our annual inspection is comprehensive. We follow FAA requirements and go beyond them where it counts. Here is exactly what we inspect:
Airframe — A full structural check of the fuselage, wings, flight control surfaces, and landing gear. We look for corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners, and anything that does not look right.
Engine and Propeller — Compression checks, borescope inspection, oil analysis, ignition system check, and a detailed assessment of the propeller hub, blades, and governor. We listen to how it runs and look inside where problems start.
Avionics Systems — Navigation, communication, transponder, autopilot, and ADS-B equipment tested for proper operation. We verify that everything is working and compliant.
Landing Gear and Brakes — Inspection of tires, tubes, brake pads, rotors, lines, and gear attachment points. We adjust and replace as needed so your landings are uneventful.
Flight Control Systems — Cables, pulleys, bellcranks, pushrods, and hydraulic systems inspected for wear, tension, and smooth operation. Your controls are the one thing you cannot afford to lose.
Fuel System — Tanks, lines, filters, sumps, and vents checked for leaks, contamination, and proper operation. Fuel problems are grounding problems.
Interior and Safety Equipment — Seat belts, harnesses, fire extinguishers, emergency oxygen, and first aid kits inspected and verified. Safety gear that does not work is not safety gear.
AD Compliance Check — We research every applicable Airworthiness Directive against your aircraft's serial number and logbooks. Both one-time and recurring ADs are checked and verified. This is the part that keeps you legal and keeps ramp checks uneventful.
Why Choose Our Shop for Your Annual
Our technicians are FAA-certified and work on general aviation aircraft every day — not as a side line, not occasionally, but as their primary job. Experience matters when someone is inspecting your airplane.
We use Quantum MX software to track every discrepancy and repair in real time. You get access to our customer portal so you can see exactly what was found, what was fixed, and what remains. No calling the shop for updates. No wondering what is happening with your aircraft.
We do not upsell you on unnecessary work. Every finding is documented with photos and explained clearly before any additional work is authorized. You decide what gets done.
And we stand behind our inspections. If an issue comes up that we should have caught, we make it right.
