Annual Inspection Instrument Flight Rules Pilot in Command 
Pilot Institute
JULY 9, 2025
Pilot and Owner/Operator Responsibilities Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Responsibilities 14 CFR 91.7(b) b) states that, “The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight” Notice how this doesn’t mention a mechanic or an operator.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
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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