Certified Flight Instructor - Flight Instructor Airplane Practice Exam

What is prohibited if the aircraft has not received a 100-hour or annual inspection?

1. Giving flight instruction for hire.

2. Conducting any commercial operation.

3. Carrying passengers, either for hire or not.

4. Performing aerobatics.

The correct answer is: Giving flight instruction for hire.

The correct response highlights a crucial regulation regarding the operation of an aircraft. If an aircraft has not undergone the required 100-hour or annual inspection, it is considered unairworthy. This directly impacts the ability to provide flight instruction for hire, as both the aircraft's airworthiness and the instructor's compliance with regulations are critical components in ensuring safety. When providing flight instruction for hire, the instructor must ensure that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation, which includes being current on inspections. If the inspection is overdue, conducting instruction could pose safety risks and legal ramifications, as the aircraft should not be used in any compensatory capacity until it meets all inspection requirements. Among other options, conducting any commercial operation or carrying passengers also requires compliance with aircraft airworthiness, but the specific prohibition here relates to flight instruction for hire. Therefore, the focus on giving flight instruction encompasses broader implications of aviation safety concerning regulatory compliance.