Evaluation of an inspection program and overhauls for ZLIN 26 aircraft

This bachelor´s thesis deals with ZLIN Z 26 Series Aircraft maintenance and repairs procedures. Even the name shows, that this theme is very demanding and extensive. My interest was to explain some maintenance procedures of these aircraft and offer changes of it. In the beginning of this thesis we can briefly learn history of the ZLIN Aircraft and particular Z 226 Series models. There are mentioned difference maintenance procedures, applicable on the planes thru the service life time. Inspection and overhaul procedures are described in details and for better understanding were attached drawings or photos. Following chapter deals with evaluation existing inspections and overhauls - maintenance – procedures. Optimization of the maintenance is part of the chapter fourth, where is described possible innovation of the maintenance check list. In the last, fifth chapter, of this thesis are mentioned possibilities of the ZLIN Aircraft life time prolongation, which is actually discussed because of some aircraft of this type series reached basic life time limit, without any serious fatigue airframe damages appears