IA IA Privileges, Limitations & Renewal Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR Part 65, who is authorized to perform an annual inspection on an aircraft?
- Any certificated A&P mechanic
- Only the aircraft owner
- A certificated A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization (Correct answer)
- Any FAA-certificated pilot
Correct answer: A certificated A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization
Only an A&P mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (IA) is authorized to perform annual inspections under 14 CFR 65.95.
Question 2: An Inspection Authorization is valid for what period?
- Indefinitely until surrendered
- One calendar year, expiring March 31 (Correct answer)
- Two years from the date of issuance
- One year from the date of issuance
Correct answer: One calendar year, expiring March 31
An IA is valid for one calendar year and expires on March 31 of each year unless renewed.
Question 3: To be eligible for an Inspection Authorization, an applicant must have held an A&P certificate for at least how long?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
14 CFR 65.91 requires that an applicant have held an A&P mechanic certificate for at least 3 years before applying for an IA.
Question 4: Which of the following is an IA holder permitted to approve for return to service?
- Major repairs only
- Annual inspections and major repairs/alterations (Correct answer)
- Progressive inspections only
- 100-hour inspections only
Correct answer: Annual inspections and major repairs/alterations
An IA holder may approve aircraft for return to service after annual inspections and after major repairs or major alterations.
Question 5: What must an IA holder do to renew their authorization each year?
- Pass a written knowledge test at an FSDO
- Demonstrate activity by meeting one of the requirements listed in 14 CFR 65.93 (Correct answer)
- Attend an FAA-approved IA refresher seminar
- Submit proof of 50 hours of annual inspection experience
Correct answer: Demonstrate activity by meeting one of the requirements listed in 14 CFR 65.93
14 CFR 65.93 lists several acceptable activity requirements an IA holder must meet to qualify for renewal.
Question 6: An IA holder who fails to meet renewal requirements by March 31 must do what to regain the authorization?
- Simply pay a reinstatement fee to the FAA
- Reapply and meet all original eligibility requirements (Correct answer)
- Wait 30 days and resubmit the renewal form
- Request a 90-day extension from the local FSDO
Correct answer: Reapply and meet all original eligibility requirements
If an IA is not renewed by March 31, the holder must fully reapply and meet all original eligibility requirements under 14 CFR 65.91.
IA IA Privileges, Limitations & Renewal Requirements 1
Under 14 CFR Part 65, who is authorized to perform an annual inspection on an aircraft?