Airworthiness

Airworthiness

A condition in which the aircraft conforms to its type certificated design including supplemental type certificates, and field approved alterations. The aircraft must also be in a condition for safe flight as determined by annual, 100 hour, preflight and any other required inspections.

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Industry/Domain: Aviation
Category: Airplane flying
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