Airframe Inspection Which statement is correct regarding an aircraft that is found to be unairworthy after an annual inspection, due to an item requiring a major repair (assuming approved data is used to accomplish the repair)? a. An appropriately rated mechanic may accomplish the repair, and an IA may approve the aircraft for return to service. b. An appropriately rated mechanic or repair station may repair the defect and approve the aircraft for return to service. c. Only the person who performed the annual inspection may approve the aircraft for return to service, after the major repair.