Private Pilot Private Exam

Which inspections are required for rental aircraft used for flight instruction?

1. Annual condition inspection only

2. 100-hour inspection only

3. Both annual condition and 100-hour inspections

4. Regular maintenance only

The correct answer is: Both annual condition and 100-hour inspections

Rental aircraft used for flight instruction must undergo both an annual condition inspection and a 100-hour inspection to ensure they are safe and airworthy. The annual condition inspection is required annually and covers a comprehensive evaluation of the aircraft's systems and components to guarantee overall airworthiness. This inspection is crucial for aircraft that are flown frequently, as is often the case with rental and flight instruction operations. In addition to the annual inspection, the 100-hour inspection is specifically mandated for aircraft that are used for hire, including flight training. This inspection occurs every 100 flight hours and serves to ensure that the aircraft remains in a safe operating condition due to the high usage rate associated with training and rental operations. Both inspections together address the regulatory safety requirements and help maintain the operational integrity of rental aircraft, thereby protecting the pilots, instructors, and students flying in them. Regular maintenance alone would not satisfy the comprehensive oversight needed for aircraft utilized in flight instruction, and relying only on one type of inspection would not provide the necessary level of safety assurance.