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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

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The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. These checks take a full working day, so the aircraft is usually parked inside of a hangar.

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Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios

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You also must pass both the written FAA Knowledge Test and a FAA practical exam , which includes both an oral exam and practical flight test, often called a checkride. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. Physical inspection— Conduct a thorough preflight inspection.