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The PFA inspection regime for a Vans RV-7 build project has 19 inspection stages
These are listed below together with the date that I had the stage signed-off by my inspector.

  Schedule of Inspections Required (Vans RV Aircraft)  
No. Inspection Stage Date of Sign-off
1 Inspection of workshop premises, kit contents and discussion of working practices. 10 Oct 06
2 For fast-build kits, check kit as supplied matches 51% compliant kit content as in TL. 11. 09 May 07
3 Main spar for dimensions and quality. outstanding
4 Wing before final skinning for dimensions, riveting and quality. outstanding
5 Ailerons before final skin applied for dimensions, riveting and quality. outstanding
6 Flaps before final skin applied for dimensions, riveting and quality. outstanding
7 Complete mainplane structure including ailerons and flaps for alignment, riveting, fitting and quality. outstanding
8 Fin ready for final skin. Fit attached. Check dimensions, riveting, welding and quality 09 May 07
9 Rudder before skinning. Fittings attached. Check dimensions, riveting, welding and quality. 09 May 07
10 Tailplane before covering. Fittings attached. Check dimensions, riveting, welding and quality. 09 May 07
11 Elevator before covering. Fittings attached. Check dimensions, riveting, welding and quality. outstanding
12 Fuselage structure for alignment, dimensions, welding, riveting and quality. Fittings attached. outstanding
13 Complete empennage structure for alignment, welding, riveting and quality. outstanding
14 Undercarriage for quality, dimensions and alignment. outstanding
15 Engine installation including bearers for dimensions and quality. outstanding
16 Flying control assembly. outstanding
17 Fuel flow check, engine ground run. outstanding
18 Weight and C. of G. check. outstanding
19 Final inspection, aircraft ready for flight. outstanding

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