If an aircraft's annual inspection was performed on July 12, when is the next inspection due?

The correct answer is that the next inspection is due on July 12 of the following year, which aligns with the standard practice for annual inspections. Annual inspections on an aircraft must be performed at least once every 12 calendar months. They are not tied to a specific day of the month but rather the date of the inspection itself.

Since the aircraft's last inspection was completed on July 12, the following inspection must occur by the same date in the next year to remain compliant with regulations. If the inspection were performed on July 12 in one year, it would need to be done again by July 12 of the next year.

This ensures that the aircraft remains airworthy and up to standard as per FAA regulations. The other options do not fit this 12-month cycle rule, making them unsuitable choices.