1. Presented to: Instructors and Pilot Examiners By: The FAASTeam Revised December 6, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Adopted from Introduction to IACRA Federal Aviation Administration Adopted from Introduction to IACRA Federal Aviation Administration IACRA for Flight Instructors

2. 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Why We are Here 1.A brief overview 2.Info to register as a Recommending Instructor 3.Notes on processing an Applicant Not a review of keystrokes

3. 3 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 What is IACRA? Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application Internet-based Automatically validates applications Digital signatures Produces end-products Forwards to Airman Registry

4. 4 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 An electronic 8710-1 Temporary Certificate Notice of Disapproval Nothing to mail to the FAA

5. 5 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 What Instructors Use IACRA For Student Pilot Certificate Recreational Pilot Sport Pilot Sport Proficiency Checks Private Pilot Instrument Rating Commercial Pilot Additional Category or Class Airline Transport Pilot

6. 6 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 What Else? Flight/Ground Instructor Original issuance Additional rating Renewal and reinstatement 141 School Enrollment Graduation Maintenance Technicians

7. 7 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Internet How it Works Examiner Recommending Instructor Applicant FAA Three people work in unison 1) The Applicant 2) Recommending Instructor 3) Examiner

8. 8 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Internet How it Works Examiner FAA Firewall Airman Registry Recommending Instructor Applicant IACRA Digital Signature Data Mart Airman Certificate

9. 9 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Why I like IACRA Ensures applicants meet prerequisites Typed neatly – no mess Automatically edited for errors Less likely to be returned/delayed for errors Examiners - Paperwork done, nothing to mail Permanent certificate issued in less than 120 days – as little as 2 weeks!

10. 10 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 The Downside of IACRA Requires about 2 hours to get the student registered and application completed. Will you charge the student? At the practical exam, changes to the 8710 requires student & CFI & examiner to approve. All errors must be resolved

11. 11 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Everyone REGISTERs as an Applicant to start Have your current certificate & medical in front of you Read the instructions on each screen Screens change as information is entered Help files online – good info! Call the Help Desk – available most hours, most days Tips for Getting Started

12. 12 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Required Software IACRA supports Internet Explorer 5.5 through 7. If you are using Internet Explorer 7 it is important turn off anti-phishing and set the built-in pop-up blocker to allow popups from IACRA.

13. 13 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Required Software Only a Web browser and Adobe Reader are required for users to access the application

14. 14 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 ACRA Home Page http://acra.faa.gov We begin at the ACRA Home Page

15. 15 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Select Which will give to… (Next Slide)

16. 16 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 The IACRA Home Page

17. 17 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Begin as an Applicant

18. 18 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Applicant Registration The APPLICANT process stores everyone’s basic information, even if you are not applying for a new rating or certificate.

19. 19 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Now Log In

20. 20 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Applicant C1002712 gburns001 ……… Must Log In FTN = FAA Tracking Number

21. 21 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Add “roles” Recommending Instructor Revise Registration

22. 22 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Errors Look Like This

23. 23 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Application Processing The Applicant is Registered The Recommending Instructor is Registered The Examiner is Registered The Applicant completes the IACRA application Applicant contacts the instructor with the FTN number. The Instructor signs the IACRA application (digitally)

24. 24 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Here the Recommending Instructor will want to bring up the applicant’s application. Recommending Instructor Checklist

25. 25 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Recommending Instructor Checklist

26. 26 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Ensure that no mistakes were made when the applicant entered information. View the 8710 Form

27. 27 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 In this case, the applicant’s knowledge test was validated by IACRA, confirming that the applicant passed. Other possible outcomes include Denied, Expired, or Failed knowledge tests. If the RI needs to see more detailed Knowledge Test information, the RI can select the “Click here to View Knowledge Test” link. Walkthrough Part 2: Application Processing: RI Enters and Verify Knowledge Exam

28. 28 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Walkthrough Part 2: Application Processing: RI View the Certificate Summary

29. 29 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Time to Sign With the first three steps completed, it’s time to digitally sign the application.

30. 30 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Digitally Sign Application

31. 31 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Practical Test Appointment Examiner will need the Applicant’s FTN number to access and review the application before the practical test may begin. The Applicant will digitally sign the application in the presence of the examiner. 141 Schools will need Designation Number.

32. 32 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 My first month using IACRA Separate Internet and phone connection About an hour to get set up: As an applicant As a recommending instructor As an examiner School Administrator Chief Instructor

33. 33 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Have a paper 8710 in front of applicant to help organize the needed information. Total all hours and record on the paper, first. Plan on HELP DESK handholding the first 2 or 3 times Plan about 2 hours to help Applicant complete the applicant and application process. Your First Month on IACRA

34. 34 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Common Problems Slow Internet connection – screen times out Help Desk unavailable Screen forward without a copy for my records New CFI – if not IACRA, then 120 days before he can recommend on IACRA Applicants on accelerated courses – even IACRA can’t process that fast Applicants with old certificate numbers Software changes – it changes everything

35. 35 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 The Reality Instructor not IACRA eligible Applicant not IACRA eligible Help Desk not available to fix a problem Can’t lay it aside and continue the practical exam

36. 36 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Recap Instructor - you must have Internet access Phone access Printer access Documents to enter information from.

37. 37 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 IACRA Keystroke Training www.faasafety.gov/iacra

38. 38 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008

39. 39 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 The best way to learn and gain confidence

40. 40 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 Module #3, Core Topic #5 Questions? Comments? Ideas? Quiz time ~

41. 41 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 7. Your individual FTN refers to: a. Flight Training Number b. FAASTeam Number c. FAA Tracking Number d. Flight school Training Number

42. 42 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 8. What is a designation code? a. 4 Digit alpha-numeric code that identifies a flight school b. The 6-digit code used to identify the pilot examiner. c. The student’s assigned log in number. d. The Flight Standards District in which the application is made.

43. 43 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 9. True or False; The four digit alphanumeric code that identifies a flight school is called a “log number”. 10. I am a pilot and a certificated mechanic. Can I utilize the IACRA process to apply for my IA, Inspection Authorization Rating

44. 44 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 11. Submissions for certification using IACRA are automatically edited for errors during the creation of the document and are less likely to be returned and delayed because of errors. True or False? Answers Follow ~

45. 45 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 7. Your individual FTN refers to: a. Flight Training Number b. FAASTeam Number c. FAA Tracking Number d. Flight school Training Number c. FAA Tracking Number IACRA Desktop Instructions

46. 46 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 8. What is a designation code? a. 4 Digit alpha-numeric code that identifies a flight school b. The 6-digit code used to identify the pilot examiner. c. The student’s assigned log in number. d. The Flight Standards District in which the application is made. a. Flight School Number IACRA Desktop Instructions

47. 47 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 9. True or False; The four digit alphanumeric code that identifies a flight school is called a “log number”. False, it’s called a “designation code”; ref. ‘desktop instructions IACRA. 10. I am a pilot and a certificated mechanic. Can I utilize the IACRA process to apply for my IA, Inspection Authorization Rating? Yes, by using the IACRA Process overview for FAR part 65, subsection 65.91, using FAA form 8610.-1. - US Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, on line IACRA Desktop instructions, version 4.83.

48. 48 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3 11. Submissions for certification using IACRA are automatically edited for errors during the creation of the document and are less likely to be returned and delayed because of errors. True or False? True, the system will not accept incorrect entries.

49. 49 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 Who Ya Gonna Call? Google - FAA Light Sport Branch Or Author of this presentation Arlynn McMahon, arlynn@aerotech.net

50. 50 Federal Aviation Administration FAASTeam Instructor Workshop #3 Revised December 6, 2008 This completes CFI Workshop Module #3 Be sure to have your attendance record validated See you for Module #4