FAA Ground School Practice Test

If an aircraft annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year, when is the next inspection due?

1. July 31 next year

2. June 30 next year

3. July 12 next year

4. August 1 next year

The correct answer is: July 31 next year

The correct answer is that the next inspection is due on July 12 next year. Annual condition inspections for aircraft must be performed at least once every 12 calendar months in accordance with FAA regulations. Since the last inspection was conducted on July 12, it establishes the anniversary date for the next inspection. Choosing the date of July 31 next year would indicate that an inspection is due 19 days after the 12-month mark, which does not comply with the regulation stating inspections must occur within the 12 months following the previous one. This is why that option is incorrect. The other options likewise misrepresent the appropriate timing: June 30 is too early and would indicate the inspection is due 11 months after the last inspection, while August 1 would be 13 months later. It's crucial to perform inspections by the specific anniversary date, which maintains both safety standards and regulatory compliance for the aircraft. Therefore, the correct deadline for the next annual condition inspection is indeed July 12 of the following year.