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What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction?

A

Annual condition and 100-hour inspections.✓ Correct Answer

B

Biannual condition and 100-hour inspections.

C

Annual condition and 50-hour inspections.

Explanation

Every aircraft needs an annual inspection (91.409(a)), and 91.409(b) adds a 100-hour inspection for an aircraft that carries any person for hire or is provided by the operator for flight instruction for hire, which covers rental aircraft used for instruction. There is no biannual condition inspection or 50-hour inspection requirement.

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