Annual Inspections in Southwest Michigan
Plan ahead for your next annual inspection with a clear process, straightforward communication, and a quote tailored to your aircraft.
Why owners trust Munson Aviation
A&P with Inspection Authorization (IA). Your annual is inspected and signed off by the same mechanic.
Savvy certified shop. Savvy clients and owners who track their engine data get a shop that already works the way they do.
Director of Maintenance for Foxtrot Flight Training. I keep hard-working training aircraft safe and on the flight line.
Cessna, Piper, classics and experimentals. Cessnas, Pipers, our own Luscombe, and Van’s RVs all get the same careful inspection.
Flat-rate annuals, and I’ll travel to you. You know the inspection price up front, repairs are quoted before any work starts, and you can bring the aircraft to Dowagiac (C91) or I’ll come to your field.
15% off your next annual. Returning aircraft save on every consecutive annual.
What’s included
A full annual inspection per 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D
Airframe inspection
Engine inspection
Propeller inspection
Flight controls and landing gear
Systems and avionics
Airworthiness Directive (AD) and logbook compliance review
Discrepancies reported to you and approved by you before any repair is done
Itemized invoice and logbook entries
Aircraft returned to service when airworthy
If the aircraft isn’t airworthy, you get a list of discrepancies.
How it works
Schedule ahead. Request a quote and tell us the aircraft and when its annual is due.
Bring the logbooks. We need the aircraft’s logbooks for the compliance review.
We inspect the airplane. The inspection follows the manufacturer’s inspection checklist or 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D.
Review and approve. We report any discrepancies to you, and nothing is repaired until you approve it.
Repairs. We complete the repairs you approved.
Sign-off. You get an itemized invoice and logbook entries, and the aircraft is returned to service when airworthy.
Pickup or delivery. Pick up your aircraft at C91, or ask about a ferry flight to deliver it.
FAQ
What does the annual inspection cover?
A full inspection per 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D, covering the airframe, engine, propeller, flight controls, landing gear, systems, and avionics, along with an AD and logbook compliance review.
Will you fix things without asking me?
No. Discrepancies are reported to you and approved by you before any repair is done.
Can you inspect an airplane that isn’t at C91?
Yes. We can travel to the aircraft for a fee, and we offer ferry flights to pick up and deliver aircraft.
What if the airplane isn’t airworthy after the inspection?
You get a list of discrepancies. When the aircraft is airworthy, it is returned to service.
What do I get when the annual is finished?
An itemized invoice and logbook entries.
What aircraft do you work on?
Single-engine piston aircraft, including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Luscombe, and Vans. Contact us with your airplane, and we’ll get you a quote!
What to expect
Start with a conversation. Tell us your aircraft make, model, and serial number; any modifications/STCs; any known discrepancies; where it is located; and when its next annual is due.
Get a quote and discuss scheduling. I'll discuss the inspection pricing, timing, and arrangements for bringing your aircraft to us in Dowagiac, MI, or for us to travel to you.
Complete the inspection. The agreed flat rate covers the inspection and manufacturer-scheduled aircraft servicing. I call you and discuss discrepancies and repair options.
Decide on next steps. Additional discrepancy-related labor, parts, and travel are quoted and billed separately, in accordance with the agreed-on work and applicable requirements.
How inspection pricing works
Annual inspections are offered at a flat rate based on your aircraft. The flat rate includes the inspection and aircraft servicing. Discrepancies are billed at $140 per hour, with parts billed separately. Aircraft returning for consecutive annual inspections receive a 15% discount.
Contact me for a quote for your aircraft!