Due to popular Customer Request, we’ve improved the HOURS fields in the Work Orders.

Previously, the HOURS line was just a text field, where you manually entered the title and times in by hand.

Now, the titles are all set up, and you just have to type in the times.

For printing, you have the option to include the hours, or print without hours.  You will see a few different buttons at the top of the Work Order.

Here is a printed Work Order that includes the HOURS:

We hope you find this new option useful.  Let us know your thoughts!

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Due to popular Customer Request, the “My Aircraft” portions of the service have been re-named as “Aircraft Profiles“.

You may notice that the URLs (web address) will remain the same, but the user interface, and navigation buttons will now say “Aircraft Profiles“.

Aircraft Profiles List Page:

Here, you will see Aircraft Profiles in the “Customize My Dashboard” page:

We hope you find these changes easy to adjust to, and we welcome your feedback.   Please let us know if you need help, or have any questions.

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Change is rarely a welcomed thing, but is necessary at times.

1. Your Account PROFILE has been moved. It used to be on the right side of the Dashboard, and now it will be a small link in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
2. WHAT’S NEW has also moved, from the top to the Dashboard over to the right side.  These are the multi-colored tiles that list the New ADs, SBs, FARs, TCDs, and ACs.
3. Customizable Dashboard (to some extent).  Choose what you want to see most.  For example: if you use Work Orders, but not Invoices, you can remove that panel from your Dashboard.

To Customize your Dashboard:

Click the link at the top right that says “Customize My Dashboard“.

This take you to the Edit page.  It allows you to move the center display sections around in whatever order you like.

What are the sections?

• Aircraft Profiles
• My Reports
• My Forms
• My Work Orders
• My Invoices

You are accustom to seeing “My Reports” as the top section.  Now, at the top with the new Dashboard changes, “Aircraft Profiles” is at the top by default, but you can change that, and put “My Reports” back to the top if you like.

For Example:  you can mark My Reports as number 1, and move My Aircraft to number 2, if you like.

Check the boxes to remove any section you do not want to see.

We hope you find these changes easy to adjust to, and we welcome your feedback.   Please let us know if you need help, or have any questions.

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Inspection Authorization – IA

Inspection authorization (IA), FAA requirements

Inspection authorization.

(a) An application for an inspection authorization is made on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Administrator.

(b) An applicant who meets the requirements of this section is entitled to an inspection authorization.

(c) To be eligible for an inspection authorization, an applicant must—

(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 2-year period before the date he applies, in maintaining aircraft certificated and maintained in accordance with this chapter;

(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 this chapter.

An applicant who fails the test prescribed in paragraph (c)(5) of this section may not apply for retesting until at least 90 days after the date he failed the test.

Sec. 65.92

Inspection authorization: Duration.

(a) Each inspection authorization expires on March 31 of each odd-numbered year. However, the holder may exercise the privileges of that authorization only while he holds a currently effective mechanic certificate with both a currently effective airframe rating and a currently effective powerplant rating.

(b) An inspection authorization ceases to be effective whenever any of the following occurs:

(1) The authorization is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

(2) The holder no longer has a fixed base of operation.

(3) The holder no longer has the equipment, facilities, and inspection data required by §65.91(c) (3) and (4) for issuance of his authorization.

(c) The holder of an inspection authorization that is suspended or revoked shall, upon the Administrator’s request, return it to the Administrator.

Sec. 65.93

Inspection authorization: Renewal.

(a) To be eligible for renewal of an inspection authorization for a 2-year period an applicant must present evidence during the month of March of each odd-numbered year, at an FAA Flight Standards District Office or an International Field Office, that the applicant still meets the requirements of §65.91(c) (1) through (4). In addition, during the time the applicant held the inspection authorization, the applicant must show completion of one of the activities in §65.93(a) (1) through (5) below by March 31 of the first year of the 2-year inspection authorization period, and completion of one of the five activities during the second year of the 2-year period:

(1) Performed at least one annual inspection for each 90 days that the applicant held the current authority; or

(2) Performed at least two major repairs or major alterations for each 90 days that the applicant held the current authority; or

(3) Performed or supervised and approved at least one progressive inspection in accordance with standards prescribed by the Administrator; or

(4) Attended and successfully completed a refresher course, acceptable to the Administrator, of not less than 8 hours of instruction; or

(5) Passed an oral test by an FAA inspector to determine that the applicant’s knowledge of applicable regulations and standards is current.

(b) The holder of an inspection authorization that has been in effect:

(1) for less than 90 days before the expiration date need not comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this section.

(2) for less than 90 days before March 31 of an even-numbered year need not comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this section for the first year of the 2-year inspection authorization period.

(c) An inspection authorization holder who does not complete one of the activities set forth in §65.93(a) (1) through (5) of this section 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. The inspection authorization holder may resume exercising inspection authorization privileges after passing an oral test from an FAA inspector to determine that the applicant’s knowledge of the applicable regulations and standards is current. An inspection authorization holder who passes this oral test is deemed to have completed the requirements of §65.93(a) (1) through (5) by March 31 of the first year.

Sec. 65.95

Inspection authorization: Privileges and limitations.

(a) The holder of an inspection authorization may—

(1) Inspect and approve for return to service any aircraft or related part or appliance (except any aircraft maintained in accordance with a continuous airworthiness program under part 121 of this chapter) after a major repair or major alteration to it in accordance with part 43 [New] of this chapter, if the work was done in accordance with technical data approved by the Administrator; and

(2) Perform an annual, or perform or supervise a progressive inspection according to §§43.13 and 43.15 of this chapter.

(b) When he exercises the privileges of an inspection authorization the holder shall keep it available for inspection by the aircraft owner, the mechanic submitting the aircraft, repair, or alteration for approval (if any), and shall present it upon the request of the Administrator or an authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board, or of any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer.

(c) If the holder of an inspection authorization changes his fixed base of operation, he may not exercise the privileges of the authorization until he has notified the FAA Flight Standards District Office or International Field Office for the area in which the new base is located, in writing, of the change.

Source:  Airframe and Powerplant.com

Related Links: IA Activity Report (for Evidence of Work Performed)

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If you missed it, here’s another Piper AD that is getting some attention, AD 20-26-16:

Subject:  Wing Separation by Main Spar Cap Fatigue Cracking

Models Affected:

There is a Form attached to the AD that requires submission:

Appendix 1:  Inspection Results Form

This is a long AD with a lot of reading.   To Login and view the AD, click here:

https://www.airworthinessdirectives.com/Members/AD/ViewAD/20-26-16

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By popular request, the option to print the Appliance list within an AD Reports is now available.

We hope you find this feature useful.  Your suggestions, and patience is appreciated, as we gradually work towards continued product improvement.

Let us know if you have any questions as you use the new print feature.

Thank you.

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Wishing you the peace and joy of the holiday season!

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Zook Aviation!