Airworthiness Determinations & Return-to-Service Protocols Flashcards
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How much experience must an applicant have to be eligible for an IA under 14 CFR 65.91?
Answer: Hold A&P ratings for at least 3 years
Applicants must have held a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings for at least 3 years.
When does an inspection authorization expire?
Answer: On March 31 of each odd-numbered year
Under 14 CFR 65.92 an IA expires on March 31 of each odd-numbered year.
What facility requirement must an IA applicant meet under 65.91?
Answer: A fixed base of operations where the applicant may be located in person or by telephone, with equipment and data available for inspections
The applicant needs a fixed base of operations plus the equipment, facilities and inspection data to conduct inspections.
Which approval is outside the privileges of an IA under 65.95?
Answer: Return to service after a major repair on an aircraft maintained under a continuous airworthiness maintenance program
Aircraft maintained under a continuous airworthiness maintenance program are excluded from IA return-to-service privileges after major repair/alteration.
Which is one way an IA may renew the authorization?
Answer: Complete an FAA-approved refresher course of at least 8 hours
Renewal options in 65.93 include completing an approved refresher course of at least 8 hours.
If an IA expires and is not renewed, what is the status of the holder's A&P certificate?
Answer: It remains valid with its A&P privileges, but IA privileges cannot be exercised
The IA is an additional authorization; the underlying mechanic certificate remains in force.
What does an IA add to a mechanic's privileges?
Answer: Authority to inspect and approve for return to service annual inspections and major repairs or alterations
IA privileges cover annual and progressive inspections and approving major repairs and alterations that use approved data.
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