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