An incomplete checklist is not a paperwork problem — it is a professional risk. AircraftInspecti gives every tech rep an ATA-structured digital checklist that enforces completeness on the shop floor.
Why Completeness Matters
The problem is not that tech reps are careless. The problem is that printed checklists and mental models offer no enforcement mechanism — and gaps only surface when access has closed.
An unrecorded corrosion finding on a structural zone. An undocumented defect on a control surface. These are not trivial omissions — in an airworthiness context, the consequences extend beyond paperwork.
A missing photo of a pre-existing dent at lease return. A gap in zone coverage in a delivered report. These trigger disputes worth tens of thousands of dollars — and they are discovered after access is closed.
Incomplete zone coverage in a delivered report signals to the client that your process is not structured. Once that impression is formed, future contract engagement is at risk — regardless of the quality of the inspection itself.
Checklist Features
AircraftInspecti's checklist system is integrated with the full inspection workflow — not a separate module you complete and then abandon.
Every inspection project comes with a default checklist structured around ATA 100 chapters and aircraft zones, aligned to the documentation standards that EASA and FAA regulatory contexts expect. No configuration required.
Tech reps move around an aircraft based on access availability. Complete checklist items in any sequence — the app tracks overall completion across all zones and shows a real-time progress indicator per zone.
Checklist items marked as requiring photo evidence cannot be closed without a linked photo. If no photo is attached, the app flags the gap before you leave the zone — not after you leave the aircraft.
When you log a finding, it attaches to the relevant checklist item and ATA chapter. The finding does not sit in a separate list — it is embedded in the inspection structure, so nothing gets disconnected.
Create and save custom checklist templates based on client requirements, aircraft variant, or inspection scope. Assign templates to specific project types for automatic application when opening a new project.
Completeness enforcement does not depend on connectivity. Checklist completion, findings, and photo capture all work without a network connection — essential for hangar environments and remote sites.
On the Expert plan, the completed checklist structure is the backbone of the AI report. Zone-by-zone, ATA chapter by ATA chapter. Thoroughness in the checklist produces thoroughness in the report.
Technical services companies and lessors can standardise checklist structure across every tech rep in their pool — ensuring consistent coverage regardless of who is on site or which client they are representing.
How It Works
The checklist is not a separate tool — it is the structure the entire field workflow runs on.
Link the project to the aircraft MSN and inspection type. The appropriate ATA-structured checklist template is applied automatically — grouped by zone and ATA chapter, with completion state and photo requirement indicators.
Work through the aircraft in any order. Tick off checklist items, log findings to the relevant item, and capture photos tagged to the specific checklist scope. Progress tracks in real time across all zones.
Before closing a zone, AircraftInspecti checks for mandatory photo evidence, outstanding findings, and empty required fields. If anything is missing, you are flagged — before you walk off the aircraft, not after.
Checklist completion, linked findings, and tagged photos flow directly into the AI report generator. Thorough field documentation produces a thorough, ATA-structured inspection report — automatically.
Pricing
Default ATA-structured checklists are available from the free tier. Custom templates and AI-driven report generation unlock on higher plans.
FREE
Occasional consultants — 1 active project at a time
PRO
Active independent tech reps
EXPERT
High-volume workflow with AI-powered features
FAQ
Everything you need to know about ATA-structured digital checklists for aircraft inspections.
What is an aircraft inspection checklist app?
An aircraft inspection checklist app is a mobile or web application that provides structured, digital inspection checklists for aircraft technical representatives on the shop floor. Unlike printed or PDF checklists, a purpose-built checklist app enforces completion of each item, links checklist items to photo evidence and findings, and tracks overall inspection progress in real time. AircraftInspecti structures its checklists around ATA 100 chapters — the international standard for aircraft system categorisation — to ensure that every inspection covers the full defined scope and produces a traceable, auditable record.
What are ATA chapters and why do inspection checklists use them?
ATA 100 (Air Transport Association chapter numbering) is the internationally recognised standard for categorising aircraft systems and structural zones. ATA chapters group every part of an aircraft into numbered categories — for example, ATA 27 covers flight controls, ATA 32 covers landing gear, and ATA 57 covers wings. Using ATA chapter references in an inspection checklist anchors every inspection item to a universally understood reference point. This allows findings to be communicated unambiguously between tech reps, lessors, operators, and regulators. It also makes the inspection scope auditable: if a chapter is not completed, the gap is explicit and documentable rather than a matter of interpretation.
Can I create my own custom inspection checklist in AircraftInspecti?
Yes. Custom checklist templates are available on the Pro plan and above. You can create a new template from scratch or modify an existing ATA-structured default template by adding, removing, or reordering items. Templates can be assigned to specific inspection types so the correct checklist is applied automatically when you open a new project. On the Corporate plan, template management is handled at the organisation level, allowing a technical services company or lessor to standardise the checklist used by every tech rep in their pool.
Does the app enforce mandatory photos on checklist items?
Yes. Individual checklist items can be marked as requiring photographic evidence. If a photo has not been linked to a mandatory item, AircraftInspecti will flag the gap when you attempt to complete the zone or close the inspection. You can override the flag with an explicit reason (for example, if access was not available), but the omission is recorded in the project audit trail. This enforcement mechanism is designed to prevent the common scenario where a tech rep returns to the office and discovers they are missing critical photo evidence after access has been closed.
Does the checklist app work without internet access on the shop floor?
Yes. AircraftInspecti is fully offline-capable on iOS and Android. Checklist completion, photo capture, findings logging, and zone notes all function without a network connection. Data is synchronised to your project when connectivity is restored. Completeness enforcement — including the photo and findings checks — operates entirely offline. This is essential for hangar environments, remote airports, and shop floor areas where mobile data coverage is unreliable or prohibited.
How does the checklist connect to the inspection report?
In AircraftInspecti, the checklist is not a separate module — it is the structural backbone of the entire inspection workflow. Every completed checklist item, linked finding, and tagged photo becomes part of the project data that feeds the AI report generator on the Expert plan. The generated report is organised zone by zone and ATA chapter by ATA chapter, mirroring the checklist structure. Thorough checklist completion on the shop floor directly produces a thorough, well-structured inspection report. This is fundamentally different from completing a checklist in one tool and then writing a report separately in another.
What inspection types are the default checklists designed for?
AircraftInspecti's default checklist templates cover the four primary inspection types that tech reps undertake: shop visit inspections, aircraft delivery inspections, aircraft redelivery inspections, and lease return inspections. Each template is structured around the specific scope typical for that inspection type. A lease return checklist, for example, covers structural zones, system checks, cosmetic condition, records verification, and placard status with greater breadth than a shop visit checklist focused on a specific ATA chapter. You select the inspection type when opening a project and the correct template is applied automatically.
Is AircraftInspecti suitable for narrow-body and wide-body aircraft?
AircraftInspecti's inspection structure is based on ATA chapter conventions and aircraft zone definitions, which apply across both narrow-body (e.g. A320, B737) and wide-body (e.g. A330, B777) aircraft types. The default checklist templates cover the standard zone and system scope applicable to commercial transport aircraft. The MSN-linked project structure records the specific aircraft type for each project. Custom templates on Pro and Corporate plans allow you to adapt checklists to specific aircraft variants or client requirements where the standard scope needs to be modified.