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Pre-Lease Aircraft Inspection Checklist

by Laszlo Tarkanyi, from the Community

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This pre-lease aircraft inspection checklist guides lessors, lessees, and MRO teams through a structured review before delivery or return. Confirm required documents such as AFM, radio license, noise certificate, and placards. Assess cockpit, cabin, galleys, lavatories, seats, and safety systems. Inspect fuselage, wings, leading edges, engines, landing gear, avionics bay, cargo compartments, APU, and empennage for damage, leaks, corrosion, and decal condition. Capture photos and note findings for airworthiness.

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