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.

Edit General Details 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".

Edit Recurring Settings panel

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
Edit Availability panel

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.

Edit Description panel

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.

NOT SAVED indicator in header

Orange "NOT SAVED" indicates pending changes

Deleting an Inspection Type

To delete an inspection type:

  1. Tap the trash icon in the header
  2. A confirmation dialog will appear
  3. 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.

Delete confirmation dialog

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
Inspection Type Editor screenshot

Inspection Type Editor showing all configuration cards