Cessna Citation Phase Inspections: Handled with Precision

Every aircraft needs inspections. But with a Citation 500 series jet, phase inspections are the foundation of long-term airworthiness and safety. They aren’t just a box to check, they’re the key to making sure your jet performs the way it was designed to.We perform complete Phase 1 through Phase 4 inspections for Cessna Citation 500, 501, 550, 551, and 560 models. Our team works with precision, follows factory-approved procedures, and delivers detailed reporting, so there are no gray areas, no vague results, and no unnecessary delays.

What Are Phase Inspections?

Phase inspections are Cessna’s way of breaking up your jet’s required maintenance into smaller, manageable parts.
Instead of grounding the aircraft for one long inspection, the work is divided into four separate phases. Each one focuses on different systems, like the structure, landing gear, engines, or electrical.
This keeps things efficient and less disruptive to your flight schedule.
When done on time and done right, phase inspections help catch wear early, spot potential issues before they become expensive problems, and keep your jet running safely and smoothly.

What We Cover in a Phase Inspection

Airframe & Structural Integrity

  • Fuselage, wings, empennage, and flight control surfaces
  • Corrosion checks
  • Inspection of structural fasteners, supports, and access panels

Landing Gear Systems

  • Gear extension/retraction cycles
  • Actuators, bushings, struts, and uplock/downlock mechanisms
  • Wheel, brake, and tire condition

Engines & APU (as applicable)

  • Oil systems, fuel delivery, ignition components
  • Time-limited parts and service bulletins
  • Mounts, vibration checks, and borescope inspections (if needed)

Electrical & Avionics

  • Testing of key avionics equipment
  • Wiring harness inspections
  • Circuit protection, relays, and switch functions

Cabin & Safety Equipment

  • Interior systems, oxygen masks, emergency lighting
  • ELTs and fire extinguishing systems
  • Pressurization and environmental control systems

Logbook Review & FAA Compliance

  • We verify all inspection intervals, component tracking, and airworthiness directives
  • You receive a complete inspection summary with log entries and maintenance sign-offs

Our Process: Clear, Thorough, and On Schedule

Step 1: We Review Your Logs

Before the aircraft arrives, we review your maintenance records. We confirm which phase(s) are due and identify any missed inspections or upcoming requirements.

Step 2: We Plan the Inspection Timeline

We create a detailed work plan and parts list. If any optional service bulletins or minor repairs are recommended, we flag them early.

Step 3: We Perform the Inspection, System by System

Our certified technicians carry out each inspection item according to Cessna’s maintenance manual. If we find anything outside normal limits, you’re notified immediately, with photos, explanations, and options.

Step 4: Documentation and Signoff

Once the inspection is complete, we update your maintenance logs, sign off all work, and provide a full inspection report, FAA-ready and crystal clear.

Why Citation Owners Trust Us?

Specialized in Citation 500 Series
We aren’t a general MRO. We are a focused, hands-on team that works almost exclusively on Citation jets. That means we know what tends to fail, what to watch for, and how to complete inspections without unnecessary downtime.

FAA-Compliant and Detail-Oriented
We follow the book. Every inspection is completed according to FAA and Cessna requirements, with documentation that holds up anywhere, whether it’s your own internal audit or a surprise ramp check.

Honest Timelines and Transparent Findings
We explain what we find, show you the data, and give you realistic timelines for corrective work. You always know where your aircraft stands.

Based in Arizona. Trusted Nationwide.

While we are based here in Arizona, we serve Citation operators from across the U.S. If you fly a 500-series Citation and want the job done right the first time, we are ready.

Schedule Your Phase Inspection!

If you are due for a single phase or want to catch up on multiple inspections at once, we’re here to help. Send over your logs, or give us a call, we will take care of the rest.
Let’s get your Citation inspected, documented, and back in the air, without delay.

Call now or request an inspection slot.