It means that the certificate holder passed the airframe and powerplant
tests and experience requirements and was issued the licenses, and the FAA
also saw fit to bestow the person with Inspection Authorization, after
passing much harder testing and experience requirements.

"jp_travers" wrote in message
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What do the letters A&P/IA stand for exactly? I know it's the mechanic
but I'm researching a documentary film and looking for the full name.

Thank you,
Jean-Paul Travers