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This book is an inspection guide for amateur-built aircraft. It contains over 200 pictures of issues found in these aircraft. It does not show how to repair them. If you own and are maintaining your Van's RV Aircraft, we recommend purchasing the newly released (2023) Maintenance Handbook for Van's RV Aircraft which shows the repairs for most of the issues shown in this Nuts Tight Guide, instead of this book.

This book is a culmination of over 45 years of experience working on and maintaining all types of Van's RV aircraft. It should be the ultimate reference guide for you or your mechanic to inspect and maintain the aircraft throughout its life. Using the checklist and accompanying pictures will be almost as good as having the author working over your shoulder. This book contains 151 pages and 443 pictures. It is spiral bound to enhance use in the shop. The purchaser will be able to see the issue and how to repair it. It is essential for Van's RV and Lycoming piston engine owners who do their own maintenance. We recommend this Maintenance Handbook over Vic's Are Your Nuts tight inspection ...

If you are thinking about purchasing an amateur-built aircraft, this is the guide you need. It can be used by you, or given to your inspector. The book contains over 200 pictures illustrating common problem areas, along with a checklist and hints for both the seller and the purchaser. It is an invaluable resource to ensure that you will successfully enter the exciting world of amateur-built aviation. All too many times during a pre- buy inspection Vic has heard the seller comment "I wish I knew of you when I bought the airplane." So, after having inspected over a thousand amateur-built aircraft, Vic felt he had enough data and pictures to share with the aviation community so that others ...