# AC 65-13BB: FAA Inspection Authorization Website (Directory)

- Type: Advisory circular (guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it)
- Status: Historical
- Approved: February 8, 2008
- Last reviewed: October 22, 2024
- This change: Canceled by Memo signed by John S. Duncan and Richard Mathews; dated 10/27/2014.
- Family: AC 65-13
- Cancels: [AC 65-13AA](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13AA)
- 14 CFR parts: 65
- Pages: 1
- PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/87/50/87508d999037b4c3e7b60e6ef9e5a3feb0a7a39b415d2492f9218c9fc31eff02
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159860329520241022215033.0001
- DRS record last changed: November 21, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13

## Versions

- [AC 65-13BB](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13) (Historical), approved Feb 8, 2008, 1 page. Canceled by Memo signed by John S. Duncan and Richard Mathews; dated 10/27/2014.
- [AC 65-13AA](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13AA) (Historical), approved Aug 22, 2006, 345 pages
- [AC 65-13Z](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13Z) (Historical), approved Aug 4, 2005, 338 pages
- [AC 65-13Y](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13Y) (Historical), approved Nov 30, 2004, 336 pages
- [AC 65-13X](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13X) (Historical), approved Sep 9, 2003, 324 pages
- [AC 65-13W](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13W) (Historical), approved Aug 23, 2002, 315 pages
- [AC 65-13V](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13V) (Historical), approved Sep 5, 2001, 309 pages
- [AC 65-13U](https://openairdocs.org/ac/65-13U) (Historical), approved Jun 29, 2000, 309 pages

## Text

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### Page 1

Advisory Circular

Subject: FAA INSPECTION

AUTHORIZATION WEBSITE (DIRECTORY) Date: 2/8/08 Initiated by: AFS-640 AC No: 65-13BB

1. Purpose. This advisory circular (AC) transmits a website that contains Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated mechanics that hold an inspection authorization (IA).

2. Cancellation. This AC cancels AC 65-13AA, FAA Inspection Authorization Directory, dated August 22, 2006.

3. Directions for Using the Website. You may obtain information regarding FAA certificated IAs by accessing the following website: http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp.

• Select: “IA.”

• Next to the heading “FAA Office,” scroll down, and select the FAA office in the area you are interested in.

• Select: “Search.”

4. Comments Regarding Additions, Changes, and Deletions. If you have comments about the data accessed through the website (additions, changes, and deletions), please contact the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) serving the area in which the FAA certificated IA is located.

5. Comments Regarding the Content of This AC. Send your comments regarding the content of this AC to: FAA, Designee Standardization Branch, AFS-640, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

/s/ Joseph K. Tintera Joseph K. Tintera Manager, Regulatory Support Division

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