Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements
FAA proposes to replace inspection authorization with an inspection rating for mechanics, but this rule has no impact on crypto/DeFi tax reporting businesses.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Crypto exchanges/brokers, accounting firms, DeFi protocols, high-volume traders should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: N/A. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears.
What changed
No relevant change; the rule pertains to aircraft mechanic certification, not digital assets or tax reporting.
Who it affects
Crypto exchanges/brokers, accounting firms, DeFi protocols, high-volume traders
What you must do
No action needed.
Deadline
N/A
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