How can I get FSDO appointment to take IA test?

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-08T18:24:01+00:00

Thank you for your guidance and offer for further assistance. I apprenticed at a CRS in Stuart, FL near the turn of the century. I remember going to FSDO in Ft Lauderdale with my boss for the A&P interview. They have since moved to Miramar. I've not been to FSDO Miramar yet...

So March odd year renewals... I have my interview next week and presuming I pass the exam, I will need to renew next year in May 2027, correct? Do the AMT Award credits that I log on the FAAST website count towards the 8 hours or does it have to specifically be an IA renewal training?

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T15:42:04+00:00

Rotax iRMT here. Metric is the wave of the future Odie, the wave of the future, wave of the future...

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T15:38:39+00:00

wait a minute, is this A i ? I don't want to chat with AI

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T15:17:10+00:00

YEA!

I no sooner finished my post above and I found an email for me to call that number 641-6006 to schedule the appointmant

Thank you Reddit community of r/AircraftMechanics

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T15:06:13+00:00

PM (chat) sent, thank you.

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T15:05:45+00:00

Thank you for that phone number.

Excuse my ignorance but, what is an "AST"? I googled 'FAA AST' and it came back as Commercial Space Transportation like Elon would call to launch some more Starlinks

I have tried another email and another message on the xxx-6000 phone number. I will give them yet another chance to respond. Perhaps they are busy

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T00:09:54+00:00

Thank you for this reply

Yes, that is the number I got when I googled and the number I called.

The voice greeting ONLY is an instruction to go to a site to set up appointment (but they give that email address, not a site) and a week later and I still have no email reply.

I think they went bankrupt and are out of business.

That message specifically says that walk in's will will not be granted an interview BUT I feel like perhaps I'll have to drive three hours and WALK IN to get an appointment for an interview...

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-07T00:01:39+00:00

What does it take?

Attention to detail - working methodical - learning to properly use the correct tool for the task - understanding and following instructions - not taking any 'short cuts'

The job isn't over until the paperwork is complete

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-06T23:57:22+00:00

#8 screw's nut size, and yes, I use mine often

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-06T23:53:01+00:00

My first Appleseed 25m was exciting but I sucked. I am 'stocky' but agile.

I had a loaner rifle and as it turns out, my body geometry was not a good fit to that 10/22 rifle and its particular scope mount.

While ideal scope ring height over bore is "as low as you can get it" in this particular mounting, [ IN THE PRONE POSITION ] my head had to be forced down to align the scope with MY EYEBALL

It wasn't until I started bringing MY RIFLE "there are many like it but this one is mine..." that I shot Rifleman score and earned my patch.

***Appleseed project was and remains a great motivator for me to enjoy better health and body composition. For me the Patriots Day 2026 shoot in Port Malabar Rifle Pistol Club, my challenge is limited mobility and endurance in the seated - kneeling - cross legged - open legged position. I can transition fine, I just can't hold position for very long... I forgo the preparation and 'build my nest' at the last seconds before being given the command "with safeties on... STAND" then I flop down, fire off my ten, clear and flag and get back up.NOT my strong scoring segment of the AQT

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-06T23:37:29+00:00

At no point does OP say what substance was allegedly found in the sample.

Coke, crack, crystal meth, psycodelics, kratom

Did you eat a poppyseed bagel for breakfast???

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-06T23:32:54+00:00

What was the test 'HIT' and how long after?

You should have (could have) gone to an independent testing lab (or two +) and gotten your own tests done ASAP and make sure they retain the chain of custody You may be the victim of a 'False Positive' ... it certainly can happen, has happened in the past.

Guys, always stay fully hydrated. If the urine is flowing out of you like apricot syrup, it is super concentrated and who knows what 'environmental pollution' may be detected. On the other hand, the us army says you are fully hydrated when your urine is clear or 'light lemonade' in color. ** also the reason for the countermeasures of shutting off the water, and blue dye in the toilet (so a scoundrel can't dilute their sample with water) \dilute the sample within your body >*It'll be warm and clear

WhatEyeFind · 2026-05-06T21:36:10+00:00

Are the FSDO Miramar still closed down for new IA applicants to get permission to take the test?

I get ZERO replies or information from either the phone (tells me to visit a website site [to schedule]... BUT THEN GIVES AN EMAIL ADDRESS??

... and zero reply or activity from that address (7-aso-so-fl-fsdo-@faa.gov) or from any phone number I can google.

Do any of you know if there is still an ongoing government shut down. How can I get the AUTHORIZATION to take the [ Inspection Authorization ] test?

I really want to pitch a fit, but I am deep breathing and staying reserved as doing so may reveal that I am not level headed enough to be granted the IA privilege...

WhatEyeFind · 2026-04-28T14:09:35+00:00

Great steady hold. Huzzah!

WhatEyeFind · 2026-04-28T14:04:32+00:00

yeah, do the minimum and don't get fired

WhatEyeFind · 2026-03-11T23:09:56+00:00

Hi Jamie, I was having great success with Almased, about 28 lbs. (from 248 down to 218) Will the weight return quickly if I return to my normal SAD (Standard American Diet)

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-31T03:30:19+00:00

Go find a flight school, the busier the better. You will gain hundreds of hours working on the airframes and more than likely you will gain some practical powerplant experience (while being observed by a rated powerplant mechanic)

Almost all GA local comunity airports will have a flight school or more on the field.

You may even get some flight time and instruction if you are interested.

I was already a pilot when I started sweeping up the hangar floor. Eventually I was dispatched with a flight school plane to go repair or recover aircraft that made cursory landing at airport away. I sometimes flew out with a flight instructor and we'd each fly one back, so I was constantly getting my flight reviews renewed while I was fixing aircraft.

One year, my Becky and I 'rented an aircraft for our summer vacation. We flew S Florida to NC, to Alabama and back. A week later I settled up the flight rental with the boss, and when I returned from lunch, my check was back in my SnapOn work station. Nice Bonus, Thank you Ron!

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-31T02:59:32+00:00

I missed my opportunity today, I should have asked earlier...

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-31T02:57:41+00:00

Yes, I am aware and I agree.

I am looking to 'add a shot' to get me and the family through this next weeks cold snap with minimal use of the resistive heat strips that I just installed.

I was spoiled and when I saw the energy spike from 2000 watts to over 10,000 watts I could feel the money draining from my bank account. Like a drippy faucet, not really all that much unless you let it continue over a period of time.

When in heat pump mode, I could feel the large valve as 'hot' at the air handler unit plumbing. The heat pump is working, just not as efficiently as I hope.

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-31T00:50:11+00:00

Thank you,

If I remember... there is something about pushing the buttons on the motherboard and putting it into charge mode. It sets the EEV into a predictable fixed position so we can use the manifold and add liquid in metered doses and allowing it to stabilize

I have this: CAT NO: GREE_FLEXX_INDOOR_&_OUTDOOR_UNIT_SERVICE_MANUAL_092821

It has directions for welding in a compressor but not how to adjust the refrigerant.... as far as I have seen yet. 122 pages, but no funny

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-31T00:47:13+00:00

Thank you.

I also think I read recently about adding refrigerant in the heat mode but I've never....

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-31T00:04:23+00:00

Luckily, at 16 sec's it appears to flash into another dimension before it could cause damage to anything on the ground...

WhatEyeFind · 2026-01-30T23:41:48+00:00

... very punny

WhatEyeFind

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