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Damage to property OTHER than the aircraft requires immediate NTSB notification when the estimated repair or replacement cost exceeds:

Choices

✓ $25,000correct
830.5 sets the threshold at damage to other property estimated to exceed $25,000 (repair cost, or fair market value if a total loss).
$5,000
The threshold in the rule is $25,000, not $5,000.
$100,000
The threshold in the rule is $25,000, not $100,000.
Any amount, however small
Only damage exceeding the $25,000 threshold triggers the immediate-notification requirement.

Why

Under 49 CFR 830.5, damage to property other than the aircraft estimated to exceed $25,000 for repair (or fair market value in the event of total loss, whichever is less) requires immediate notification.

FAA source: 49 CFR 830.5 and 830.6browse the reference library →

This is taught in NTSB Accident and Incident Reporting (49 CFR Part 830) — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

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