• Introductory audiovisual presentations to stimulate thinking
• Comprehensive study outlines
• FAA Inspection Authorization Testing Supplement included
• Interactive testing features with correct and incorrect answer explanations
• FAA Knowledge Test Center emulations

• Each of the study units in the Gleim Inspection Authorization Training Course is divided into four sections referred to as Instructional Elements.
  • a Knowledge Transfer Outline
  • an Audiovisual Presentation
  • a Multiple-Choice Study Quiz
  • a Multiple-Choice Test Quiz
• To assist you in your studies, there are two additional Instructional Elements in the course:
  • Stage Test
  • End-of-Course Test
• The questions presented in the Gleim study unit quizzes are similar to questions combined in the FAA question database in order to prepare you thoroughly for your FAA knowledge test. The IA test is a closed test, meaning that a public release of the test questions and answer choices is not available.
• You will see all study unit questions twice. The test quiz randomizes the questions and answer choices you saw during the study quiz.
• After each quiz/test, you will be provided with an opportunity to review the questions that you missed in the form of a Review Quiz.
• Your scores on the study quiz and test quiz will be averaged together to determine your final score for each study unit.

1. 14 CFR Parts 1 through 39
2. 14 CFR Part 43
3. 14 CFR Parts 45 and 65
4. 14 CFR Parts 91 through 183
5. Advisory Circulars I
6. Advisory Circulars II
7. Advisory Circulars III
8. Advisory Circulars IV
9. Aircraft Specifications and Type Certificate Data Sheets
10. FAA Order 8130-21G, FAA-H-8083-1A, FAA-G-8082-11B, and FAA Airworthiness Directives

• Hold a 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.
• Have been actively engaged, for at least the 2-year period before the date of application, in maintaining aircraft certificated and maintained in accordance with federal regulations.
• Have a fixed base of operations at which you may be located in person or by telephone during a normal working week (it need not be in the place where you will exercise inspection authority).
• Have available the equipment, facilities, and inspection data necessary to properly inspect airframes, powerplants, propellers, or any related part or appliance.
• Pass a written test on your 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 14 CFR Part 43.

If you determine that you are eligible to hold an IA, you should schedule an appointment with an Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) at your local FSDO to interview for authorization to take the knowledge test. You will need to complete and sign two copies of FAA Form 8610-1, Mechanic's Application for Inspection Authorization, and bring them with you to your appointment (along with proper identification). It is a good idea to bring all of your training records/certificates and transcripts to the interview since the primary purpose of the interview is to establish that you are qualified for and fully understand the inspection authorization privileges, limitations, and responsibilities.

Once the ASI confirms that you are eligible and that a need for an IA in your FSDO's area of oversight exists, both copies of the 8610-1 will be signed. One copy will be retained at the FSDO and the other copy will be given to you. Both copies will contain a statement indicating that the ASI's endorsement expires 30 days from the date of application. You are now authorized to take the IA Knowledge Test.