This March, the FAA requires renewal of Inspection Authorizations (IA) for those mechanics holding an IA. As a reminder, you are encouraged to review the renewal requirements found in 14 CFR section 65.93. According to the regulations, an inspection authorization holder who does not complete one of the activities set forth in §65.93(a) (1) through (5) by March 31 of the first year of the 2-year inspection authorization period may not exercise inspection authorization privileges after March 31 of the first year. Please contact your local Flight Standards District Office with any questions you may have.
           

In addition, mechanics are encouraged to check out a new online course that reviews and promotes maintenance human factors on the FAA Safety Team website (http://www.faasafety.gov/). Titled “PAUSE for Safety,” this course will review some of the human factors issues that maintenance technicians experience and explain why following procedures, policies, instructions, regulations, and best practices is the safety keystone for aviation maintenance. The course can also be used for one hour of accepted training toward IA renewal.