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FAA Inspection Authorization Knowledge Test (IAR)
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Master Part 43 and Major vs MinorYou are here
Study Part 43 scope, major vs minor repairs and alterations, 43.13 performance rules, and Appendix A/B/D preventive maintenance and recording.
Airworthiness Determination and Inspections
Drill the two-part airworthiness standard, annual/100-hour/progressive inspections, 91.409, and Appendix D scope and detail.
ADs, STCs, TCDS, Forms 337 and 8130-3
Review Part 39 AD compliance, service bulletins, STCs, TCDS, approved vs acceptable data, Form 337 execution, and 8130-3 traceability.
Part 65 IA Rules and Recordkeeping Under Time
Practice 65.91/65.92/65.93/65.95 IA eligibility, validity, renewal, and privileges, plus recordkeeping and return-to-service entries in mixed timed sets.
Can You Take the FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Be actively engaged in maintaining certificated aircraft for at least the 2 years before applying (14 CFR 65.91)
- •Have a fixed base of operation and the equipment, facilities, and inspection data required
- •Pass the FAA IA knowledge test (code IAR) administered by PSI
- •The IA is effective until March 31 of each odd-numbered year and must be renewed under 14 CFR 65.93
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks typical regulatory and technical preparation
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
A failed knowledge test may be retaken after meeting current FAA retest conditions; confirm the live FAA/PSI policy before scheduling.
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Reported exam pass rate: FAA does not publish a single official IAR pass rate; 70% is the required score. These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.
100 Practice Questions
Covers all seven FAA IA knowledge areas including Part 43, Part 65, Form 337, ADs, and STCs with detailed rationales.
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Built to the FAA Inspection Authorization Knowledge Test Guide and current 14 CFR Part 43 and Part 65 requirements.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: 14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D — Inspection Authorization
3 sections
Chapter 2: 14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, Alterations & Performance Standards
3 sections
Chapter 3: Determining Airworthiness & Inspection Procedures
3 sections
Chapter 4: Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, TCDS & STCs
3 sections
Chapter 5: Major Repairs, Alterations, FAA Form 337 & Form 8130-3
3 sections
Chapter 6: Weight and Balance Calculations & Adverse Loading Checks
3 sections
Chapter 7: Technical Publications, Data Precedence & Inoperative Equipment
3 sections
Chapter 8: Maintenance Records, Retention, Transfer & Return to Service
3 sections
Chapter 9: Structural Repairs, Sheet Metal Layout & Welded Steel Structure (AC 43.13-1B)
3 sections
Chapter 10: Aircraft Hardware, Control Cables, Fluid Lines & Electrical Standards
3 sections
Chapter 11: Alteration Design Substantiation, Corrosion Control & Powerplant Standards
3 sections
Chapter 12: Part 21 Product Certification, Parts Eligibility & Reading Type Data
3 sections
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)-Specific Topics Covered
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Exam Details
FAA Inspection Authorization Knowledge Test (IAR)
Administered by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) content outline
14 CFR Part 43 scope, major vs minor repairs and alterations, performance rules under 43.13, supervised maintenance under 43.3, and Appendix A/B/D preventive maintenance and recording requirements.
Two-part airworthiness standard, conformity to type design and condition for safe operation, and conducting annual, 100-hour, and progressive inspections per 43.15, 91.409, and Appendix D scope and detail.
Part 39 Airworthiness Directive compliance and recurring AD tracking, service bulletin mandatory status, Supplemental Type Certificates, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and approved versus acceptable data.
Executing and distributing FAA Form 337 for major repairs and alterations, FAA Form 8130-3 parts release and traceability, field approvals, DER 8110-3 data, and required return-to-service maintenance records.
14 CFR 65.91 eligibility, 65.92 validity to March 31 of odd-numbered years, 65.93 activity and refresher-course renewal, and 65.95 IA privileges and limitations.
AC 43.13-1B acceptable methods, FAA-G-8082-11 test guidance, data precedence, instructions for continued airworthiness, MMEL/MEL relief, and manufacturer maintenance manual use.
14 CFR 43.5, 43.9, 43.10, 43.11 entries, life-limited part records, owner responsibilities under 91.405, and record retention and transfer under 91.417 and 91.421.
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