The Wichita Flight Standards District Office will not be conducting this year’s renewal process in-person. Fortunately, the IA renewal process this year will consist of the following three options:
1. IACRA RENEWAL -Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA):
This option will provide the most efficient and timely method for renewal.
https://iacra.faa.gov/iacra/login.aspx
Follow on screen instructions to register and apply online. Our experience has shown that this works best with the Google Chrome internet browser.
The IACRA platform contains a training site that is available to all IACRA users. The training site is located on the IACRA Homepage under “Training and Documentation. It provides the user with all the needed information, including "fictitious" logins, to practice completing most types of applications. Training users can create applications, as well as perform the duties of applicants and certifying officials. https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/TrainingAndDocs.aspx
Once an ASI has reviewed your IACRA submission, IACRA will generate the a letter which, in addition to your newly expired IA card, will take the place of the signature that is typically received on the IA card for renewal.
2. EMAIL RENEWAL:
Email IA Renewal package to: 7-AFS-ACE-ICT-FSDO-07@faa.gov
Please ensure that the email has IA Renewal in the message Title.
The emailed application and attachments (evidence for renewal) may be scanned, photo images, or PDF with a digitized signature. The IA holder is not required to include a copy or mail their FAA Form 8310-5 (IA card) to the FAA office. The ASI/AST will email a completed IA renewal which, in addition to your IA card, will take the place of the signature that is typically received on the IA card for renewal.
3. MAIL RENEWAL - UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (USPS):
Send completed IA package to:
Wichita Flight Standards District Office
ATTN: IA Renewal
1801 Airport Road, Room 300
Wichita, KS 67209
Applications received by mail must include the evidence required to establish the IA holder’s renewal eligibility. The IA holder is not required to include a copy or mail their FAA Form 8310-5 (IA card) to the FAA office. The ASI/AST will mail a completed IA renewal letter which, in addition to your IA card, will take the place of the signature that is typically received on the IA card for renewal.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE RENEW PROCESS: Note: if using the IACRA method these four items are integrated into the system.
Two completed and signed originals of FAA Form 8610-1 Application for Inspection Authorization - https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1020780
2. A completed and signed acknowledgement that you were issued the Pilot Bill of Rights (PBR) - https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/okc/local_more/media/pilots_bill_of_rights.pdf
3. If you are renewing based on activity, submit your activity sheet or logs (copies only please) - https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/hln/local_more/media/Activity_Report-2yr.pdf
a) Four annuals per year or,
b) Eight major repairs or alterations per year or,
c) Supervised or performed one progressive inspection per year
4. If you are renewing through training activity, submit copies of your training certificates. Acceptable training is eight hours per year of:
a) FAA approved IA specific courses or seminars
b) Courses taken on FAASafety.gov AMT Course page
c) Manufacturer’s provided training (certificate with hours of instruction, date, and manufacture’s name required)
NOTE: Regardless of which of the three (3) options you choose to utilize, please provide a valid email address. Ensure you have your documents postmarked or sent electronically by March 31, 2021 or earlier, to process your renewal.
SFAR 118-2 Relief: 3 additional months (April-June 2020) to meet year one renew requirements.
If you have any questions please contact the office at 7-AFS-ACE-ICT-FSDO-07@faa.gov or leave a message at 316-941-1200 and we will respond, typically within 1 business day.
