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IA’s 4 GA

FAA Approved

IA Renewal Course

Stay current on practical general aviation maintenance topics while earning 8 hours of IA renewal credit through this FAA accepted course. IA’s 4 GA is designed for aviation maintenance professionals looking for real-world technical training focused on today’s general aviation fleet.

This full-day course combines regulatory review, troubleshooting, maintenance best practices, and technical instruction presented by experienced Hartzell Engine Tech instructors with decades of field experience in general aviation maintenance, overhaul, repair station operations, and technical support.

Course Topics

Topics include:

  • IA regulatory review and airworthiness considerations
  • Turbocharging systems fundamentals and troubleshooting
  • Aircraft combustion heater systems
  • Workplace human factors and distractions
  • Aircraft electrical systems fundamentals
  • Alternator drive coupling inspections and SAIB discussion
  • Magneto systems fundamentals and troubleshooting
  • Repair station operations and lessons learned from industry experience

Course Details

  • FAA Accepted IA Renewal Course
  • 8 Hours IA Renewal Credit
  • Full Day Technical Seminar
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included
  • Vendor Displays and Technical Discussion Opportunities

Instructors

Timothy Gauntt

Timothy Gauntt earned his A&P certificate in 1976 and IA certification in 1979. He holds a BS in Professional Aeronautics and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

With more than 50 years of general aviation experience, Tim has worked across maintenance, inspection, overhaul, technical training, and product support roles involving airframes, engines, and associated aircraft systems. His background includes experience with FBOs, flight schools, A&P technical instruction, engine overhaul operations, and product support leadership.

Previous experience includes:

  • American Flyers
  • Airmark Engines
  • Kelly Aerospace
  • BCC and PAA 147 A&P Technical School

Tim previously served as Director of Product Support for Hartzell Engine Tech.

Allen Buffkin

Allen Buffkin has served as Product Support Director for Hartzell Engine Tech since 2017 and has been active in both general and military aviation since 2000.

His background includes technical support, aviation maintenance, and operational experience supporting both domestic and international aviation programs. Allen also served as a Mobile Training Team advisor supporting International Narcotics and Law Enforcement aviation operations for the U.S. State Department and worked as a flight engineer on S-61T and UH-1ST aircraft.

Allen holds both A&P and IA certifications.

Registration

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Attendees will receive course confirmations, event updates, and certificate information through the online registration system.