Explanation should include the following:
- When the aircraft is complete, with the airframe, engine, and propeller, it is inspected and the FAA issues an airworthiness certificate for the aircraft.
- Having an airworthiness certificate means the complete aircraft meets the design and manufacturing standards, and is in a condition for safe flight.
- This airworthiness certificate must be carried in the aircraft during all flight operations.
- The airworthiness certificate remains valid as long as the required maintenance and inspections are kept up to date for the aircraft.
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