annual inspection

Scheduled periodic review

An annual inspection is a required yearly examination of an aircraft, vehicle, or system to verify it meets safety and operational standards.

For private aircraft in the United States, an annual inspection by a certified mechanic is mandatory before the plane can legally fly.

Similar requirements apply to commercial vehicles, elevators, and industrial equipment: The building failed its annual inspection due to faulty wiring.

Opposites
frequency/regularity

annual inspectioncontinuous monitoring

Uninterrupted observation over time

daily inspection · real-time monitoring

scheduling method

annual inspectionrandom audit

Unscheduled examination of accounts

spot check

formal process vs. absence of inspection

annual inspectiondeferred maintenance

Postponed upkeep work

willful ignorance

Family

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