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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

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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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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

Here’s what it means: A – Annual Inspection An annual inspection is required every 12 months for all aircraft. This is a thorough check performed by a mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA). Logging the VOR check in your maintenance records is a must for compliance.