No, what you've got is an annual from somebody who knows what an annual is
supposed to be. Your list of items for the Arrow has items that by the
definition of annual are not necessary. I'll bet "change the oil" is on the
list. So is "replace/gap/test plugs". Likewise "Lubricate all hinges".

Suggest that you read FAR Part 43 Appendix D and see how many of the items
on YOUR list are covered in Appendix D. Most of the things on annual lists
are preventive maintenance and there is nothing wrong with that. Usually it
is far easier to do these little things while the engine is being inspected,
compression run, and flight surfaces inspected. However, "Required" and
"good idea" are not synonomous.

By rights the IA didn't have to repack the bearings, install the air filter,
or install the ELT battery. However, the ELT battery did have to be within
code date when (s)he did the annual or be in violation of 91.207.c.2 .

At one time I was under the impression that packing the wheel bearings was
one of the requirements for an annual but unless it is hidden away
somewhere, it doesn't appear to be in the current FAR.

Jim

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"Paul kgyy" wrote in message
oups.com...
I'm looking for a good V-tail, 1970-ish vintage. There's a 69 model
nearby. Here is the report from the last airframe annual:

"Checked all controls and cables. Performed gear retraction test.
Repacked wheel bearings and checked brakes. Installed new air filter
element. Installed new ELT battery. ELT inspected in accordance with
FAR 91.207(d) and found to operate properly. Replaced instrument air
inlet filter. Checked all applicable AD's - see list of aircraft
records this date. Complied with the following AD's:.... "

This looks like a really short list for a 40 year old airplane. When
I annual my Arrow, the list of items is about 4 times that size.