Aircraft inspection periods
The aircraft shall be subjected to an annual airworthiness inspection. A
more detailed inspection schedule can be found in the JS-MD 3 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual.
• Airworthiness inspections must be performed in accordance with
the relevant laws of the country in which the aircraft is registered.
• The manufacturer recommends performing a daily inspection,
pre-flight check and cockpit checks as specified in Section 4.
• The manufacturer recommends performing additional
inspections in certain circumstances (such as hard landings or
ground loops) as explained in the JS-MD 3 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual.
• Other inspections, maintenance or modifications to the aircraft,
components or systems may be classified as “Mandatory” or
“Recommended” according to issued Airworthiness Directives
and Service Bulletins (SB).
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure
compliance with all applicable Mandatory Airworthiness
Directives.
• Personnel performing inspections and maintenance must be
properly qualified in accordance with the relevant laws of the
country in which the aircraft is registered.