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QFAA Aircraft Mechanics with Inspection Authori- zation renew privileges annually, per the regulations, by completing at
least one annual inspection for each 90 days.
Must one inspection be
completed each quarter?
Or does anytime within
the year meet the
requirements?
There are five ways to renew an Inspection Authorization
certificate per 14 CFR Part 65.93 of the Federal Aviation Regulations in the United States. Performing at least one annual
inspection for each 90 days that the applicant held the current
authority is one way to guarantee renewal. You can find additional guidance on this track in FAA Order 8900.1, Volume
5, Chapter 5, Paragraph 5-1309. It states that applicants “must
show evidence of having performed four annual inspections
during each 365-day period prior to March 31 of each year.”
This order and guidance for FAA Inspectors does not state
that one inspection per quarter must be performed.
Attending eight hours of FAA approved IA Renewal training is another method that will satisfy renewal requirements.
Free training, sponsored by AWAM (Association for Women
in Aviation Maintenance), is offered annually at the WAI Conference. Inspection authorization expires on March 31 of each
If I have a U.S.A. FAA Mechanic Certificate and I am outside the United States, can I perform aircraft maintenance?
Your certificate allows you to work on aircraft that have a
U.S. Airworthiness Certificate. So basically, if you are qualified according to the U.S. FAA and the aircraft has an “N” registration number, you can perform the maintenance work. ✈
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Denise Waters (WAI #221) is an FAA-certified A&P mechanic
and pilot. She enjoys air racing as a passion.
DenIse Waters
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odd-numbered year. Next year is a FAA sign-off year. Plan
now to attend WAI 2011 in Reno to renew your authorization.
How do I obtain official copies of aircraft records?
The FAA Aircraft Registration Branch maintains records on
individual aircraft and is a repository for airworthiness documents received from FAA Field Offices. Request electronic
(CD-ROM) or paper copies, including Aircraft Registration,
STCs and 337s, in person at Sun ‘n Fun or AirVenture (FAA Information area – usually no charge) or through the FAA web
site (media prices are listed) http://www.faa.gov/licenses_
certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/copies_
aircraft_records/.
Eliminate surprises at annual inspections or when selling
aircraft by regularly comparing what the FAA has on file to
your records. Include with aircraft records carried onboard to
have available for venues like the upcoming Air Race Classic
Inspections to save time if questions arise.
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