What is a renewal criterion involving major repairs or major alterations?

What is a renewal criterion involving major repairs or major alterations?

• A. Inspections of major repairs or major alterations are counted toward renewal.
• B. They are not counted toward renewal.
• C. They must be submitted to the Administrator for approval.
• D. They are optional.

Answer: (A)

Inspections of major repairs or major alterations count toward renewal because the renewal process uses real, substantial hands-on experience to prove an IA remains proficient in assessing significant changes to an aircraft. Performing these inspections demonstrates the ability to evaluate design changes, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance, which are essential for maintaining airworthiness. Therefore, credit is given for such inspections toward meeting the renewal requirement. This means they are not excluded from renewal, they don’t require separate Administrator approval just to count for renewal, and they aren’t optional.

Inspections of major repairs or major alterations count toward renewal because the renewal process uses real, substantial hands-on experience to prove an IA remains proficient in assessing significant changes to an aircraft. Performing these inspections demonstrates the ability to evaluate design changes, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance, which are essential for maintaining airworthiness. Therefore, credit is given for such inspections toward meeting the renewal requirement.

This means they are not excluded from renewal, they don’t require separate Administrator approval just to count for renewal, and they aren’t optional.