FAA Inspection Authorization Comprehensive Practice Test 2026

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Which could perform an annual inspection on a US-registered aircraft located in Canada?

Transport Canada civil aviation maintenance engineer (AME)

Transport Canada civil aviation approved maintenance organization (AMO)

An A&P mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA)

Annual inspections for a U.S.-registered aircraft must be performed by someone who holds an Inspection Authorization (IA). The IA is the FAA credential that authorizes the holding mechanic to perform and sign off an annual, returning the aircraft to service. Even if the airplane is located in Canada, the requirement to have an IA signed annual remains because the aircraft is U.S.-registered and the FAA-regulated process applies.

An A&P mechanic without an IA does not have the authority to sign off an annual. A Transport Canada AME or AMO operates under Canadian regulations and cannot sign FAA-required annuals for a U.S.-registered aircraft. Therefore, the option describing an A&P with an IA is the correct way to legally perform and authorize the annual in this scenario.

A US certificated A&P mechanic