So you want to get your IA? Earning your Inspection Authorization added to your Airframe and Powerplant certificate can be a very rewarding experience, I know I was ecstatic when I earned mine. Our Inspection Authorization course is specifically designed to get you into the books and teach you all the items and skills to be an effective IA, not just to pass the test. Can anyone earn their Inspection Authorization?
Well here are the requirements:
To be eligible for an inspection authorization, an applicant must--(1) Hold a currently effective mechanic certificate with both an airframe rating and a powerplant rating, each of which is currently effective and has been in effect for a total of at least 3 years;
(2) Have been actively engaged, for at least the 2-year period before the date he applies, in maintaining aircraft certificated and maintained in accordance with this chapter;
(3) Have a fixed base of operations at which he may be located in person or by telephone during a normal working week but it need not be the place where he will exercise his inspection authority;(4) Have available to him the equipment, facilities, and inspection data necessary to properly inspect airframes, powerplants, propellers, or any related part or appliance; and
(5) Pass a written test on his ability to inspect according to safety standards for returning aircraft to service after major repairs and major alterations and annual and progressive inspections performed under Part 43 of this chapter.
If you feel you meet these requirements for Inspection Authorization, give us a call! Don't you think that it's time that you showed others your professionalism about what you do as an A&P technician?
Here is a list of classes scheduled for our IA Prep course:
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