For A&P; How many years to recieve I.A.?

Question

How many years of experience does an A&P mechanic need in order to become an I.A.? And what kind of work experience exactly?

Answer 1

2 years experience

Answer 2

This is taken directly from www.amtonline.com, and is from FAR 65.91

   1.  Hold a currently effective mechanic certificate with both an airframe rating and a powerplant rating, each of which is currently effective and has been in effect for a total of at least 3 years;

   2. Have been actively engaged, for at least the last 2-year period before the date he applies, in maintaining aircraft certificated and maintained in accordance with the FARs;

   3. Have a fixed base of operations at which he may be located in person or by telephone during a normal working week but it need not be the place where he will exercise his inspection authority;

   4. Have available to him the equipment, facilities, and inspection data necessary to properly inspect airframes,

powerplants, propellers, or any related part or appliance; and

   5. Pass a written test on his ability to inspect according to safety standards for returning aircraft to service after major repairs and major alterations and annual and progressive inspections performed under Part 43 of the FARs.