The inspection
The base price is for the physical annual inspection: the labor to open up and inspect the aircraft, estimated for each model.
Aircraft Annual Inspection Rates
Straightforward, published base prices for annual inspections in Houston and Southeast Texas. Find your aircraft below, or call for a quote on your specific airplane.
- A&P / IAInspection Authorization
- ATP pilotFormer airline pilot · CFI, CFII, MEI
- 31 yearsin aviation
- Mobile serviceHouston & Southeast Texas
Bahan Aviation Services provides detailed annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, troubleshooting, repairs and mobile maintenance throughout Houston and Southeast Texas. Every aircraft receives a thorough, straightforward evaluation from an A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization and 31 years of aviation experience. Base prices reflect the estimated inspection labor hours for each model.
| Aircraft model | Labor hours | Base inspection price |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronca Champ/Chief | 10 | $1,250 |
| Aerostar 601P/602P | 65 | $8,125 |
| Aerostar Superstar 700 | 70 | $8,750 |
| Beechcraft 23/24 Musketeer, Sierra, Sundowner | 17 | $2,125 |
| Beechcraft 33/35/36 Debonair/Bonanza | 24 | $3,000 |
| Beechcraft 55/56/58 Baron | 42 | $5,250 |
| Beechcraft 60 Duke | 50 | $6,250 |
| Beechcraft 76 Duchess | 50 | $6,250 |
| Bellanca 17-30/31 Viking | 20 | $2,500 |
| Citabria | 12 | $1,500 |
| Cessna 140/150/152 | 15 | $1,875 |
| Cessna 170/172/175/177 | 18 | $2,250 |
| Cessna Late-Model 172 | 20 | $2,500 |
| Cessna 180/182/185 | 20 | $2,500 |
| Cessna Late-Model 182 | 24 | $3,000 |
| Cessna 180/185 Amphibian | 22 | $2,750 |
| Cessna 205/206/208 | 24 | $3,000 |
| Cessna 177/182 RG | 22 | $2,750 |
| Cessna 210 | 24 | $3,000 |
| Cessna 310/337 | 34 | $4,250 |
| Cessna 340/402/404/414 | 55 | $6,875 |
| Cessna 421 | 60 | $7,500 |
| Cirrus SR20 | 18 | $2,250 |
| Cirrus SR22 | 22 | $2,750 |
| Cirrus SR22 Turbo | 24 | $3,000 |
| Diamond DA20 | 14 | $1,750 |
| Diamond DA40 | 17 | $2,125 |
| Ercoupe 415-C | 13 | $1,625 |
| Grumman Tiger | 13 | $1,625 |
| Mooney M10 | 16 | $2,000 |
| Mooney Manual Gear M20B–M20G | 22 | $2,750 |
| Mooney Electric Gear M20B–M20J | 24 | $3,000 |
| Mooney M20K | 26 | $3,250 |
| Mooney M20R–M20S | 28 | $3,500 |
| Mooney M20M–M20TN | 30 | $3,750 |
| Mooney M20 Turbo | 31 | $3,875 |
| Piper J-3/J-4 | 10 | $1,250 |
| Piper PA-18 | 10 | $1,250 |
| Piper PA-38 Tomahawk | 16 | $2,000 |
| Piper PA-20/PA-22 Tri-Pacer | 16 | $2,000 |
| Piper PA-28-140/150/160/180 | 17 | $2,125 |
| Piper PA-28-141/151/161/181 | 17 | $2,125 |
| Piper PA-28-235 Dakota | 19 | $2,375 |
| Piper PA-28R Arrow | 22 | $2,750 |
| Piper PA-24-250/260 Comanche | 24 | $3,000 |
| Piper PA-32-260/300 Six | 23 | $2,875 |
| Piper PA-32R-300 Lance | 24 | $3,000 |
| Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga | 24 | $3,000 |
| Piper PA-23-150/160/250 Apache/Aztec | 30 | $3,750 |
| Piper PA-30/39 Twin Comanche | 30 | $3,750 |
| Piper PA-34-200/220 Seneca | 32 | $4,000 |
| Piper PA-44-180 Seminole | 28 | $3,500 |
| Piper PA-31-325/350 Navajo | 60 | $7,500 |
| Tecnam Eaglet/Bravo | 12 | $1,500 |
Don’t see your aircraft? Contact me for pricing. Lower your annual bill with these six maintenance tips.
What the base price covers
No travel fee in the Houston area
For aircraft in and around Greater Houston, I come to you at no extra charge, with no ferry flight to a shop. For aircraft farther out, travel is discussed up front.
Repairs, only when approved
Discrepancies are documented with photos and discussed with you. Repairs are done only after you approve them, at $145 per hour.
Your final bill depends on what the inspection finds and what you choose to repair. You see the findings first, so there are no surprises, and you are in control at all times of what gets addressed. These six maintenance tips can help keep that number down.
Annual inspection pricing FAQ
Is there a travel fee?
Not for work in and around Greater Houston. I come to your aircraft there at no extra charge. For aircraft farther out, travel is discussed up front, before any work is scheduled.
What does the base price include?
The base price covers the physical annual inspection: the labor to inspect the aircraft, estimated for each model. Repairs and parts are not included.
How are repairs billed?
Discrepancies found during the inspection are documented with photos and discussed with you. Repairs are done only after you approve them, billed at $145 per hour.
Do I have to approve repairs before they are done?
Yes. Nothing is repaired without your approval. You see the findings, ask questions and decide what gets fixed. You are in control at all times.
Do you do 100-hour inspections?
Yes. Call with your aircraft and its use, and I will quote the 100-hour inspection.
Talk directly with your inspector
Send the listing and available logbooks for a free preliminary review, or call to discuss a pre-purchase inspection or annual.