Annual Inspection Instrument Flight Rules Transponder 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy. Here’s what it means: A – Annual Inspection An annual inspection is required every 12 months for all aircraft. ELT inspection is for unexpected emergencies.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
There are also required inspections for civil aircraft. 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.
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