How can a pilot verify that an annual inspection has been performed?

To verify that an annual inspection has been performed, a pilot should look for an entry in the Journey Logbook and an Annual Airworthiness Information Report. The Journey Logbook is an official record that tracks the maintenance and operational history of the aircraft. It includes entries for every inspection, maintenance performed, and any alterations to the aircraft.

The Annual Airworthiness Information Report serves as documentation that the aircraft has been inspected and deemed airworthy by a certified maintenance professional, adhering to the regulations set forth by Transport Canada. This report provides essential technical details regarding the inspection, confirming that it was conducted in compliance with the required standards.

Other options may not provide the necessary official verification. Checking the flight manual entries would not typically indicate whether an inspection was completed or provide detailed maintenance history. Requesting confirmation from maintenance personnel could yield information, but it is not an official record. Reviewing the aircraft's warranty documents doesn't connect directly to the completion of inspections or maintenance records, and hence would not serve as a reliable method to verify the inspection status.