When is it appropriate to re-inspect after a corrective action?

• A. Only after a fixed calendar period.
• B. Before any corrective action is taken.
• C. If there is time, re-inspect on occasion.
• D. After the repair or replacement, per the prescribed re-inspection interval to confirm compliance.

Answer: (D)

After a corrective action, you re-check the item to verify that the repair or replacement did what it was supposed to do and that the item now meets the required standards. The timing of this re-inspection is not left to chance or a vague sense of “when there’s time.” it is set in the corrective action instructions as the prescribed re-inspection interval. Following that interval ensures the fix is confirmed promptly and consistently, provides documentation that the action was validated, and reduces the risk of returning a noncompliant item to service.

Context helps: inspections after corrective actions are a verification step, not a preliminary check. If you don’t verify right after the action according to the specified interval, you could miss whether the repair actually resolved the issue or if another problem has emerged. This approach keeps safety and reliability intact and creates a clear record that the action was completed and checked.