Use the acronymn AV1ATE to remember required inspections. Here is the list of inspections and the valid times for each.
Annual Inspection - 12 calendar months.
VOR Inspection - 30 days. Required for IFR only.
100-hour Inspection - 100 flight hours. Required when operating for hire.
Altimeter/Pitot Static Inspection - 24 calendar months. Required for IFR only.
Transponder Inspection - 24 calendar months. Required only when using the transponder.
ELT Inspection - 12 calendar months.
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