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Title:
Northern Illinois Inspection Authorization (IA) Refresher
Topic:
Inspection Authorization (IA) Refresher 2026
Date and Time:
Thursday, February 19, 2026, starting at 07:30 Central Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Multiple Speakers
Brief Description:

This will be an 8-hour event, fully accredited for IA renewal training and AMT credit in accordance with 14CFR 65.93(a) (4).

There is no registration fee for this seminar. Registration will begin promptly at 7:00a.m. The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. While attendance is not mandatory, the program will be informative for all who attend. This program will include presentations from representatives of aviation-related industries and FAA personnel.

The EVENT is FREE, no cost to you. REGISTER NOW to reserve your seat!

Please pre-register using your faasafety.gov email account for credit!

Select Number:
GL03140831
Location of Seminar:
Itasca Country Club
400 E Orchard St

Itasca, IL 60143
Directions to Venue:

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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
200 seats at the facility, 166 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FAASTeam
Contact Information:
D'Wayne Collins
Phone: (847) 294-8722
D'Wayne.Collins@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

8 Hours of IA Renewal Credit. This credit applies towards the First Year IA Renewal Training due by March 31, 2026

7:00 a.m.                    Check-In        

7:45 a.m.                    Luanne Wills-Merrell –Greater Chicago Flight District Office Manager - Opening Remarks  

8:00 - 8:50 a.m.         Jeff Schans-Tempest Aero - Proper Use of Tempest Spark Plugs and Oil Filters

9:00 - 9:50 a.m.         Larry Whitlow-Center Stage Global – Shop Safety in an Airplane Hangar  

10:0 - 10:50 a.m.       Ken Ross-KRG Consultants – Airworthy or Unairworthy         

11:00 - 11:50 a.m.     Tim Gauntt-Hartzell Engine Tech - Fundamental Aircraft Cabin Heating Systems   

11:50 - 1:00 p.m.       Lunch 

1:00 - 1:50 p.m.         Tim Gauntt-Hartzell Engine Tech - Workplace Human Factors and Distractions

2:00 - 2:50 p.m.         Scott Fohrman-Chicago ACO - Understanding and Implementing Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)

3:00 - 3:50 p.m.         Joe Mayer-Aircraft Propeller Service – Propeller Maintenance

4:00 - 4:50 p.m.         Greater Chicago Inspectors –             

4:50 - 5:00 p.m.         Closing Remarks and Certificate Issue

* Tentative schedule subject to change without notice upon speaker availability*

Special thanks to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Aeronautics, and Itasca Country Club on venue arrange for this event.

Also, to our speakers/vendor Hartzell Engine Tech, Centerstage Production of Chicago, KRG Consultants, Midwest Sight Foundation, Aircraft Propeller Service, Tempest Aero

Please pre-register using your faasafety.gov email account for credit!

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
AMT
8 Hours Total for AMT
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP18
National Project:
Present/attend at an Industry Sponsored IA refresher/outreach event
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  GL03140831F.pdf