Which item is NOT within the privileges of an inspection authorization?

Which item is NOT within the privileges of an inspection authorization?

• A. perform a progressive inspection
• B. supervise an annual inspection
• C. perform an annual inspection
• D. supervise a progressive inspection

Answer: (D)

An Inspection Authorization is about being able to perform and approve inspections that determine airworthiness, including the annual inspection and any progressive inspection under the program. The IA can perform the annual inspection and can supervise the work of others during inspections where that supervision is authorized, as well as perform a progressive inspection themselves if required. However, simply supervising a progressive inspection isn’t allowed as a separate privilege. The progressive inspection relies on the IA’s direct involvement in evaluating and approving the work as it’s done in segments, rather than a standalone supervisory role over the entire progressive process. So the option that’s not within IA privileges is supervising a progressive inspection.

An Inspection Authorization is about being able to perform and approve inspections that determine airworthiness, including the annual inspection and any progressive inspection under the program. The IA can perform the annual inspection and can supervise the work of others during inspections where that supervision is authorized, as well as perform a progressive inspection themselves if required. However, simply supervising a progressive inspection isn’t allowed as a separate privilege. The progressive inspection relies on the IA’s direct involvement in evaluating and approving the work as it’s done in segments, rather than a standalone supervisory role over the entire progressive process. So the option that’s not within IA privileges is supervising a progressive inspection.