FAA Ground School Practice Test

To find the expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to what?

1. Flight logbook

2. Aircraft maintenance records

3. Operations manual

4. Owner's handbook

The correct answer is: Aircraft maintenance records

The expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection is recorded in the aircraft maintenance records. These records provide a detailed history of all maintenance actions performed on the aircraft, including inspections, repairs, and modifications. The maintenance records will typically include the date when the inspection was conducted and the next due date for the subsequent annual inspection, ensuring that the aircraft remains compliant with regulatory requirements and safe for operation. While the flight logbook may contain operational details and flight times, it does not necessarily capture maintenance-related information or inspection dates. The operations manual and owner's handbook offer guidance on aircraft operation and specifications but do not serve as records for inspections and maintenance activities. Therefore, the proper documents to consult for inspection expiration dates are the aircraft maintenance records.