Which topic comes immediately after Experimental Certificates in the provided list?

• A. Maintenance & Inspections (AVIATES, Owner's responsibility)
• B. Emergency Equipment & Altitude Rules
• C. Passenger Brief & Shoulder Harness
• D. Standard Instrument Procedures

Answer: (A)

Experimental Certificates introduce the idea of airworthiness tied to a specific certification type, and the next logical focus is who is responsible for keeping the aircraft airworthy through maintenance and inspections. That’s the owner’s responsibility, summarized by the AVIATES concept, which outlines the key maintenance and inspection duties the owner must manage. This topic directly follows a discussion of certifications because airworthiness relies on proper upkeep and regulatory compliance.

The other options cover different areas—emergency equipment and altitude rules, passenger safety briefings and restraints, and standard instrument procedures—topics that belong in separate sections and aren’t the immediate next item after experimental certificates.