Airworthiness Verification Checklist

Maintenance log review

  • Confirm all required inspections are current (e.g., annual inspection; 100-hour inspection if applicable)

  • Verify compliance with applicable airworthiness directives (ADs)

Preflight inspection

  • Perform thorough preflight inspection using the POH checklist

  • Check for obvious defects or discrepancies

Required documents on board

  • Airworthiness certificate

  • Registration

  • Operating limitations

  • Weight and balance