Inspection Type Editor
Create or edit inspection types that define recurring inspections for your aircraft. Configure when inspections are due, what components they apply to, and add detailed descriptions.
What You Can Do Here
- Set inspection title - Name the inspection (e.g., "Annual", "100 Hour")
- Define applicability - Specify if it applies to airframe, powerplant, or propeller
- Configure recurrence - Set how often the inspection is due
- Add descriptions - Write detailed notes with markdown formatting
- Delete inspection types - Remove inspection types you no longer need
General Details
Tap the General Details card to configure basic information:
- Entry Title - The name of the inspection type
- Applies to Airframe - Toggle on if this inspection applies to the airframe
- Applies to Powerplant - Toggle on if this inspection applies to engines
- Applies to Propeller - Toggle on if this inspection applies to propellers
Tap Done when finished editing to collapse the panel.
Configure title and component applicability
Recurring Settings
Tap the Recurring card to set up inspection intervals:
- Is Recurring - Toggle on to enable recurring schedule
- Recurring Interval Amount - Enter the number (e.g., 12)
- Recurring Interval Unit - Select the time unit:
- Days - For daily-based intervals
- Calendar Months - For monthly intervals (e.g., Annual = 12 months)
- Equipment Hours - For hour-based inspections (e.g., 100-hour)
- Other - For custom interval types
Example: An annual inspection would be set to "12 Calendar Months".
Set inspection interval (e.g., every 12 calendar months)
Availability
Tap the Availability card to configure sharing options:
- Is Verified - Indicates this is a standard inspection type verified by Logbook (system admin only)
- Is Generic - When enabled, this inspection type can be used across multiple aircraft types
Tags appear on the card to show current settings:
- Verified - Standard inspection verified by Logbook
- Generic - Can be used with any aircraft
Configure verification and generic status
Full Description
Tap the Full Description card to add detailed inspection notes:
- The description supports markdown formatting
- Use the Edit link to switch to edit mode
- Preview shows your formatted text
Good descriptions include:
- Regulatory reference (e.g., "14 CFR 91.409")
- Scope of the inspection
- Special requirements or notes
See the Markdown Formatting Guide for formatting tips.
Add detailed markdown-formatted descriptions
Saving Changes
Changes are not saved automatically. Look for the header indicators:
- NOT SAVED - Orange text indicates you have unsaved changes
- Save - Tap to save all changes
The Save button becomes active when you have unsaved changes. Always tap Save before navigating away.
Orange "NOT SAVED" indicates pending changes
Deleting an Inspection Type
To delete an inspection type:
- Tap the trash icon in the header
- A confirmation dialog will appear
- Tap Delete to confirm, or Cancel to keep the inspection type
Warning: Deleting an inspection type cannot be undone. Any aircraft tracking this inspection type will no longer show it.
Confirm before deleting an inspection type
Tips
- Card-based editing - Only one card can be expanded at a time
- Remember to save - Watch for the "NOT SAVED" indicator
- Use generic types - Enable "Is Generic" to reuse inspection types across multiple aircraft
- Add references - Include CFR references in descriptions for compliance documentation
- Permission required - You need Maintainer or higher permission to edit inspection types
- Admin to delete - You need Admin or higher permission to delete inspection types