U.S. Air Force phase inspection maintainers from the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walk the length of the aircraft during an F-16 Fighting Falcon phase inspection, Feb. 17, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During a phase inspection, the plane is de-paneled, the functions are tested and hydraulic, flight control and avionics components are inspected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)

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U.S. Air Force phase inspection maintainers from the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron begin stripping an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Feb. 17, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Phase inspections are completed every 400 flying hours to ensure jets remain mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Kasperski, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase inspection maintainer, inspects a bolt taken from an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb.17, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Once an airframe is deemed safe and operational by the phase flight, the jet is reassembled and returned to the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Phase inspection maintainers from the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect every critical component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon every 400 flying hours. The plane is de-paneled, the functions are tested and hydraulic, flight control and avionics components are inspected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cole Hammer, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase inspection maintainer, dismantles a tail panel of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 17, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During a phase inspection, team members check all aircraft components, including landing and cockpit gear, as well as electrical, avionics and weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Beavers, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase inspection maintainer, inspects a part of an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing, Feb. 17, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Phase inspections require crew members to disassemble and reassemble all critical aircraft components to ensure they are running properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)

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These Airmen aren't phased

Published Feb. 19, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Phase inspections are completed every 400 flying hours to ensure jets remain mission-ready. Phase inspections require crew members to disassemble and reassemble all critical aircraft components to ensure they are running properly. During a phase inspection, the plane is de-paneled, the functions are tested and hydraulic, flight control and avionics components are inspected. Once an airframe is deemed safe and operational by the phase flight, the jet is reassembled and returned to the fighter squadron.