IA Airworthiness Determinations & Return-to-Service Protocols 4

Question 1

How much experience must an applicant have to be eligible for an IA under 14 CFR 65.91?

Accepted Answer

Hold A&P ratings for at least 3 years

Answer

Applicants must have held a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings for at least 3 years.

Question 2

When does an inspection authorization expire?

Accepted Answer

On March 31 of each odd-numbered year

Answer

Under 14 CFR 65.92 an IA expires on March 31 of each odd-numbered year.

Question 3

What facility requirement must an IA applicant meet under 65.91?

Accepted Answer

A fixed base of operations where the applicant may be located in person or by telephone, with equipment and data available for inspections

Answer

The applicant needs a fixed base of operations plus the equipment, facilities and inspection data to conduct inspections.

Question 4

Which approval is outside the privileges of an IA under 65.95?

Accepted Answer

Return to service after a major repair on an aircraft maintained under a continuous airworthiness maintenance program

Answer

Aircraft maintained under a continuous airworthiness maintenance program are excluded from IA return-to-service privileges after major repair/alteration.

Question 5

Which is one way an IA may renew the authorization?

Accepted Answer

Complete an FAA-approved refresher course of at least 8 hours

Answer

Renewal options in 65.93 include completing an approved refresher course of at least 8 hours.

IA - Inspection Authorization Certification Practice Test

IA - Inspection Authorization Certification Practice Test

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