Definition
A specific provision in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 65 (Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers), Section 65.95, paragraph (a)(2). Section 65.95 sets out the recent experience requirements that an Inspection Authorization (IA) holder must meet to renew that authorization. Paragraph (a)(2) specifically allows renewal based on having performed at least one annual inspection for each 90 days the IA was held during the renewal period.
Plain English
It is the rule that lets a mechanic with an Inspection Authorization keep that authorization current by doing a steady amount of annual inspections — at least one for every 90 days they have held the IA during the period being renewed.
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA handbook discussions of annual inspections, aircraft maintenance requirements, and who is legally allowed to approve inspection work.
Derivation
The reference itself is a legal address. '14 CFR' means Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which is the part of U.S. federal law covering aeronautics and space. 'Part 65' is the chapter on certifying airmen other than flight crew (mechanics, repairmen, dispatchers, etc.). 'Section 65.95' is the renewal rule for Inspection Authorization, and '(a)(2)' points to the second listed way of meeting that rule. Reading it left to right takes you from the broad subject down to the exact sentence that applies.
Why Pilots Care
Pilots need to know which authorized personnel can legally perform progressive inspections to keep their aircraft airworthy and in compliance.
Analogy
A regulation citation works like a street address. “14 CFR” is the city, “part 65” is the street, and “section 65.95(a)(2)” is the exact house you are looking for.
Intuition Check
“Part” and “section” do not mean an aircraft part or a physical section of the airplane here. They mean locations inside the federal aviation regulations.
Example Sentence 1
Under 14 CFR part 65, section 65.95(a)(2), the mechanic renewed his Inspection Authorization by showing he had performed an annual inspection for each 90-day period he had held the IA.
Example Sentence 2
Aircraft owners often schedule maintenance under 14 CFR part 65, section 65.95(a)(2) to reduce downtime between flights.