Minimum renewal activity for IA after 1 year period?

Minimum renewal activity for IA after 1 year period?

• A. Four annual inspections and eight inspections of major repairs or major alterations; or four progressive inspections.
• B. Four annual inspections; or eight inspections of major repairs or major alterations; or one progressive inspection.
• C. One progressive inspection and eight inspections of major repairs or major alterations; or one annual inspection.
• D. Two annual inspections and three progressive inspections.

Answer: (B)

IA renewal rests on proving ongoing proficiency by completing a minimum amount of inspection activity within the 24 months before renewal. The FAA allows three equivalent paths to meet this requirement: performing four annual inspections, or performing eight inspections of major repairs or major alterations, or conducting one progressive inspection. Each path demonstrates sustained familiarity with inspecting and certifying aircraft, without needing to do all types. The other options propose schedules or counts that don’t align with the approved renewal methods, so they wouldn’t satisfy the rule.

IA renewal rests on proving ongoing proficiency by completing a minimum amount of inspection activity within the 24 months before renewal. The FAA allows three equivalent paths to meet this requirement: performing four annual inspections, or performing eight inspections of major repairs or major alterations, or conducting one progressive inspection. Each path demonstrates sustained familiarity with inspecting and certifying aircraft, without needing to do all types. The other options propose schedules or counts that don’t align with the approved renewal methods, so they wouldn’t satisfy the rule.