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Requirements for FAA aircraft inspection authorization IA 2026

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The document outlines the maintenance and renewal requirements for the USFNA Certificate of Recognition, emphasizing the need for certificate holders to demonstrate ongoing expertise in ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirations. To renew, holders must submit five pathology reports from procedures performed within the last 12 months, adhering to HIPAA guidelines by removing all patient and physician identification. The reports will be evaluated based on specific criteria, and a renewal fee of $200 is required. Successful submissions will result in a renewed certificate valid for five years.

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Which far has the requirements for an inspection authorization?

eCFR :: 14 CFR 65.91 -- Inspection authorization. (FAR 65.91)

How does an AP get an IA?

The Inspection Authorization (IA) Course: All Inspection Authorization candidates must pass the FAAs IA Knowledge Written Exam. Our Five day course starts every Monday. Our comprehensive program provides the applicant with all the information required to pass and score highly on the IA Knowledge test.

Do you need IA for 100 hours?

Who Can Perform the Inspection: Only a certified mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA) can perform annual inspections. A certified AP mechanic (Airframe and Powerplant) can conduct 100-hour inspections, but an IA is not required.

What aircraft are required to have a 100 hour inspection?

The 100-hour inspection is required for aircraft: That carry any person (other than a crew member) for hire; or. That are provided by any person giving flight instruction for hire.

What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100 hour inspection?

100 Hours In Flight This inspection is identical in many ways to the annual inspection that all aircraft are subject to as well, with the sole difference being that annual inspections can only be conducted by airframe and power plant (AP) mechanics with specific inspection authorization.

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Is a 100 hour inspection required for a checkride?

A 100-hour inspection would be required if the aircraft is used to carry passengers for hire, or if that aircraft is used for flight training and the instructor or the flight school provides that aircraft. Student-owned or club-operated aircraft generally do not require the 100-hour inspections.

What are the three reasons that an inspection authorization may cease to be valid?

65.92 Inspection authorization: Duration. (1) The authorization is surrendered, suspended, or revoked. (2) The holder no longer has a fixed base of operation. (3) The holder no longer has the equipment, facilities, and inspection data required by 65.91(c) (3) and (4) for issuance of his authorization.

Requirements for FAA aircraft inspection authorization IA 2026

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