Inspections
At Islander Aviation, we take pride in delivering top-quality aircraft inspections. Our comprehensive services include thorough checks to ensure your aircraft's safety and airworthiness.
Our Inspection Services:
- 50-Hour Inspections
- 100-Hour Inspections
- Phase Inspections
- Annual Inspections
- Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Pitot / Static and Altimeter Certification (FAR 91.411)
- Transponder Certification (FAR 91.413)
- Aircraft Weight and Balance
- Dynamic Propeller Balance
Our full inspection process includes in-depth checks of critical systems such as the altimeter, transponders, and emergency locator transmitters, as well as detailed pre-purchase inspections. When it comes to annual inspections, we go the extra mile to ensure that every aspect of your aircraft is in top condition.
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Priority scheduling for your annual inspection
Islander Aviation customers can book annual inspections through Crew Chief Systems, a scheduling service that keeps your due dates and gives you priority access to the shop.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between an annual and a 100-hour inspection?
- The checklist is the same. An annual is due every 12 calendar months on every aircraft and must be signed by an IA (Inspection Authorization); a 100-hour inspection is due every 100 flight hours only on aircraft used for hire or flight instruction and can be signed by an A&P mechanic. We do both at Pompano Beach Airpark.
- How often do pitot-static and transponder checks have to be done?
- Every 24 calendar months for IFR flight (FAR 91.411 for the altimeter and static system, FAR 91.413 for the transponder, with the 91.225 ADS-B check alongside). Islander Aviation holds limited instrument and radio ratings for exactly these tests on the makes in our capability list — including Cessna 172/182/300/337/400, Beechcraft 390 and a range of Airbus, Bell, MD and Robinson helicopters — so they are performed under our Part 145 certificate.
- Do you do pre-purchase inspections on aircraft you are selling?
- No, never. A pre-purchase inspection exists to protect the buyer and has to be independent. For any aircraft Islander is selling or brokering we will refer you to an unaffiliated shop.
- Is the inspection done under your Part 145 certificate or by an A&P/IA?
- It depends on the aircraft. Beechcraft Bonanza, Baron and 19/23/24 series, Piper PA-28, Cessna 208, Cirrus SR20/SR22, Diamond DA20–DA62 and Epic E1000 are on our FAA-accepted Capability List (Rev. 8, September 2026), so their inspections are returned to service under the repair station certificate, as are pitot-static, transponder, ADS-B and ELT certifications on every listed make. Anything not covered under the list — King Air, Citation and Pilatus, for example — is still performed by Islander, as Part 91 maintenance signed off by our FAA-certificated A&P and IA mechanics.
Part 145 and Part 91 — who signs the work
Islander Aviation (BMV Air Center LLC) is an FAA Part 145 repair station, certificate 6KFR481C, with limited airframe, engine, instrument and radio ratings. Our FAA-accepted Capability List (Rev. 8, 29 September 2026) covers airframe inspections, repairs and alterations on Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond Aircraft, Epic Aircraft aircraft; inspections and minor repair of Lycoming, Continental, Austro Engine, Pratt & Whitney Canada engines; and pitot-static, transponder, ADS-B and ELT certifications on the listed makes. Overhauls are not performed under the certificate.
Anything not covered under our Part 145 capability list — King Air, Citation and Pilatus airframes, for example — is still performed by Islander Aviation, as Part 91 maintenance signed off by our FAA-certificated A&P and IA mechanics. Engine overhauls are coordinated with a specialist engine shop.