What does a category 1A survey card require?

• A. Corrective action must be accomplished prior to manned use
• B. Corrective action must be accomplished prior to system certification
• C. Corrective action must be accomplished prior to the date or event specified on the card to sustain certification
• D. No action required

Answer: (A)

A Category 1A survey card flags a deficiency that could impact crew safety, so the corrective action must be completed before the item is used by personnel. The emphasis is on ensuring the system is safe for operation with a crew, not simply meeting a certification deadline or waiting for a future date. If the corrective action isn’t done before manned use, the equipment could pose a risk during flight. The other options describe steps or timing that are related to certification processes or ongoing maintenance, but they don’t capture the immediate safety requirement that this card imposes before operating with a crew.