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

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

• A. Annual and 100-hour inspections
• B. Annual inspections only
• C. 100-hour inspections only
• D. Biennial inspections

Answer: (A)

When an aircraft is used for flight instruction and rented to students, it counts as a for-hire operation. In that case, two separate maintenance schedules apply: the annual inspection and the 100-hour inspection. The annual inspection is a thorough check required every 12 calendar months to verify overall airworthiness. The 100-hour inspection is required after every 100 hours of time in service, specifically for aircraft used for hire, including those rented for flight instruction. Because this airplane falls under both conditions—it's used for instruction (for hire) and it certainly operates within a calendar year—the aircraft must undergo both inspections to be airworthy and legally operable. Biennial inspections aren’t part of the standard aircraft inspection schedule for this scenario (pilots have their own biennial flight reviews, which is a separate requirement).

When an aircraft is used for flight instruction and rented to students, it counts as a for-hire operation. In that case, two separate maintenance schedules apply: the annual inspection and the 100-hour inspection. The annual inspection is a thorough check required every 12 calendar months to verify overall airworthiness. The 100-hour inspection is required after every 100 hours of time in service, specifically for aircraft used for hire, including those rented for flight instruction. Because this airplane falls under both conditions—it's used for instruction (for hire) and it certainly operates within a calendar year—the aircraft must undergo both inspections to be airworthy and legally operable. Biennial inspections aren’t part of the standard aircraft inspection schedule for this scenario (pilots have their own biennial flight reviews, which is a separate requirement).