Progressive Inspection takes the place of which inspections?

• A. Takes the place of Annual and 100 Hour
• B. Extends the time between inspections
• C. Applies only to engines
• D. Is optional for all operations

Answer: (A)

Progressive Inspection is an FAA-approved maintenance approach that replaces the traditional annual and 100-hour inspections with a rolling schedule of smaller inspections performed while the aircraft remains in service. The goal is to maintain airworthiness continuously by spreading required checks over time under proper supervision, rather than halting operations for a single annual or 100-hour block. It isn’t about simply extending intervals, it applies to the whole aircraft, and it isn’t automatically available for all operations—it requires an approved program and oversight. So, it takes the place of the annual and 100-hour inspections.