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TeCH
TIPs
deniSe WaterS
One of my flying friends
said that her airplane’s
annual inspection is
signed off by her
mechanic who does not
hold an IA (Inspection
Authorization). How is
that possible? I thought
that only IA mechanics
could sign off an annual
inspection?
The vast majority of gen-
eral aviation annual inspections are signed off by individ-
ually certified FAA mechanics that hold an Inspection Au-
thorization (IA). But, few people realize that, additionally,
according to the regulations, mechanics operating under a
Part 145 Repair Station can also sign off annual inspections,
as long as they are working under that authorization. Me-
chanics working at a Part 145 Repair Station facility do not
necessarily need an IA, as they are under the station’s autho-
rization, which is overseen by qualified inspectors following
those Part 145 regulations.
Q
My airplane is going in for its annual inspection. I am not a mechanic nor have the time to do an owner assisted annual, yet I would like to participate. What can I do?
Two major things that you, as an owner, can participate in
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Denise Waters
(WAI #221)
is an FAA-certified A&P mechanic
and pilot. She enjoys air racing as a passion.
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