| Question | Answer |
| What must the mechanic furnish the owner or operator of an aircraft if the aircraft he is giving a 100-hour inspection to proves to be unairworthy? | A signed and dated list of all of the discrepancies that keep the aircraft from being airworthy. |
| Where can you find the recommended statement to use for recording the approval or disapproval of an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection? | In 14 CFR §43.11. |
| Under what conditions can an aircraft be operated with a 100-hour inspection overdue? | The aircraft can be operated for no more than 10 hours after an inspection is due for the purpose of flying it to a place where the inspection can be performed. |
| For how long can an aircraft be operated if a 100-hour inspection is overdue? | For no more than 10 hours. This time beyond the 100 hours allowed must be subtracted from the time before the next inspection is due. |
| Under what conditions can an aircraft that is due an annual inspection be operated? | It can only be flown when a special flight permit is issued. |
| What certification is required for a mechanic to be able to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection? | A mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. |
| What determines whether or not an aircraft must be given a 100-hour inspection? | Aircraft that carry persons for hire and aircraft that are used for flight instruction for hire must be given 100-hour inspections. |
| What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection? | The inspections themselves are identical. An annual inspection can be performed only by an A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization, while a 100-hour inspection can be performed by an A&P mechanic without an IA. |
| What certification is required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service after the inspection? | A mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and an Inspection Authorization. |
| Does the FAA require that a checklist be used when conducting an annual or a 100-hour inspection? | Yes, according to 14 CFR §43.15(c)(1). |
| What certification is required for a mechanic to conduct a progressive inspection? | A mechanic certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant ratings and an Inspection Authorization. |
| Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the altimeter and static system of aircraft that are operated under Instrument Flight Rules? | In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix E. |
| Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the ATC transponder that is installed in an aircraft? | In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix F. |
