AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Our Services
- Aircraft Weighing
- Sheet Metal / Composites
- Engine Fuel Setups
- Inspections
- Repairs & Maintenance
- Propeller Balancing
Annual Inspections
It’s coming up!
You need an Annual Inspection and now you're on the hunt for a shop to work with. We believe in giving our customers all the information needed to make the best choice when it comes time for your inspection.
Let’s be honest, most people don’t really want to pay to have their aircraft inspected every year. However, an aircraft's reliability and longevity depend on routine inspections, servicing, and quality maintenance, and in the event that you get ramp checked, the peace of mind knowing you will pass with flying colors is worth every penny. We believe that a quality Annual Inspection should be done in a maintenance facility by licensed, professional A&P mechanics. There are many factors which contribute to receiving a quality inspection. Proper lighting (an FAA requirement!), current technical data, calibrated tools, availability of parts and hardware, and a critical eye are the factors which make our service stand out. It would be incredibly difficult, and much less efficient, to perform an Annual in a customer's T-Hangar. The overhead and tooling we have makes it impossible to work at the same shop rate as other self-employed mechanics in the area. We set our hourly rate based on our quality of workmanship and the level of service we provide.
We are always excited to meet new customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask us questions or drop by and check out our facilities.
We encourage all of our customers to talk with us before purchasing an aircraft. We may be able to provide valuable insight, especially if this is going to be your first plane. There are many factors first time buyers may not be aware of. For example, it seems like most everyone is aware of the recommended hours for time between overhauls (TBO), but very few know that there is a recommendation by date in service as well, which is typically 12 years. This is just as important, if not more so, than the total number of operating hours on an engine.
- Expected cost of ownership and maintenance.
- Quirks associated with certain models.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Pre-buy inspection recommendations.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
Come fly with us and experience the joys of aviation! At Bend Aircraft we believe that safety comes first, which is why we pride ourselves on providing well maintained aircraft to our students and instructors.
CONTACT US
(541) 241-7371
info@bendaircraft.com
63330 Powell Butte Hwy
Bend, OR 97701
8am to 5pm
Monday thru Friday