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14 CFR · Part 65

14 CFR § 65.95

Inspection authorization: Privileges and limitations.

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Part 65 Contents
  • Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 103: Process for Requesting Waiver of Mandatory Separation Age for a Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Specialist In Flight Service Stations, Enroute or Terminal Facilities, and the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center
  • Subpart A: General
  • Subpart B: Air Traffic Control Tower Operators
  • Subpart C: Aircraft Dispatchers
  • Subpart D: Mechanics
  • Subpart E: Repairmen
  • Subpart F: Parachute Riggers
  • Appendix A to Part 65: Aircraft Dispatcher Courses
(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 responsible Flight Standards office or International Field Office for the area in which the new base is located, in writing, of the change.

Referenced By

Interpretations of This Section (7)

  • Donnell (McAfee&Taft), 2016
  • Amalong (Velocity Air), 2015
  • Carpenter, 2012
  • MacMillan, 2011
  • Collins, 2011
  • Forshey (Airways Flying Aircraft Restoration), 2010
  • Sweat, 2010

Advisory Circulars (2)

  • AC 43-210A
  • AC 65-30B

Documents that cite this section, found in their catalog metadata or text. Listed by date, not by significance.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR Part 12114 CFR Part 4314 CFR 43.1314 CFR 43.15

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.

Primary Source

  • Official Source (14 CFR · Part 65)