Sec. 65.71 Eligibility requirements: General.
(a) To be eligible for a mechanic certificate and associated ratings, a person
must --
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, or in
the case of an applicant who does not meet this requirement and who is employed
outside of the United States by a U.S. air carrier, have his certificate endorsed
"Valid only outside the United States";
(3) Have passed all of the prescribed tests within a period of 24 months; and
(4) Comply with the sections of this subpart that apply to the rating he seeks.
(b) A certificated mechanic who applies for an additional rating must meet the
requirements of §65.77 and, within a period of 24 months, pass the tests
prescribed by §§65.75 and 65.79 for the additional rating sought.
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§ 65.73 Ratings.
(a) The following ratings are issued under this subpart:
(1) Airframe.
(2) Powerplant.
(b) A mechanic certificate with an aircraft or aircraft engine rating, or both,
that was issued before, and was valid on, June 15, 1952, is equal to a mechanic
certificate with an airframe or powerplant rating, or both, as the case may be,
and may be exchanged for such a corresponding certificate and rating or ratings.
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§ 65.75 Knowledge requirements.
(a) Each applicant for a mechanic certificate or rating must, after meeting the
applicable experience requirements of §65.77, pass a written test covering
the construction and maintenance of aircraft appropriate to the rating he seeks,
the regulations in this subpart, and the applicable provisions of parts 43 and
91 of this chapter. The basic principles covering the installation and maintenance
of propellers are included in the powerplant test.
(b) The applicant must pass each section of the test before applying for the oral
and practical tests prescribed by §65.79. A report of the written test is
sent to the applicant.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–1, 27 FR
10410, Oct. 25, 1962; Amdt. 65–6, 31 FR 5950, Apr. 19, 1966]
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§ 65.77 Experience requirements.
Each applicant for a mechanic certificate or rating must present either an appropriate
graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a certificated cated
aviation maintenance technician school or documentary evidence, satisfactory to
the Administrator, of—
(a) At least 18 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices,
materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in constructing,
maintaining, or altering airframes, or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought;
or
(b) At least 30 months of practical experience concurrently performing the duties
appropriate to both the airframe and powerplant ratings.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR, 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–14, 35
FR, 5533, Apr. 3, 1970]
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§ 65.79 Skill requirements.
Each applicant for a mechanic certificate or rating must pass an oral and a practical
test on the rating he seeks. The tests cover the applicant's basic skill in performing
practical projects on the subjects covered by the written test for that rating.
An applicant for a powerplant rating must show his ability to make satisfactory
minor repairs to, and minor alterations of, propellers.
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§ 65.80 Certificated aviation maintenance technician school students.
Whenever an aviation maintenance technician school certificated under part 147
of this chapter shows to an FAA inspector that any of its students has made satisfactory
progress at the school and is prepared to take the oral and practical tests prescribed
by §65.79, that student may take those tests during the final subjects of
his training in the approved curriculum, before he meets the applicable experience
requirements of §65.77 and before he passes each section of the written test
prescribed by §65.75.
[Doc. No. 9444, 35 FR 5533, Apr. 3, 1970]
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§ 65.81 General privileges and limitations.
(a) A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive
maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a part thereof, for
which he is rated (but excluding major repairs to, and major alterations of,
propellers, and any repair to, or alteration of, instruments), and may perform
additional duties in accordance with §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95. However,
he may not supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of,
or approve and return to service, any aircraft or appliance, or part thereof,
for which he is rated unless he has satisfactorily performed the work concerned
at an earlier date. If he has not so performed that work at an earlier date,
he may show his ability to do it by performing it to the satisfaction of the
Administrator or under the direct supervision of a certificated and appropriately
rated mechanic, or a certificated repairman, who has had previous experience
in the specific operation concerned.
(b) A certificated mechanic may not exercise the privileges of his certificate
and rating unless he understands the current instructions of the manufacturer,
and the maintenance manuals, for the specific operation concerned.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–2, 29
FR 5451, Apr. 23, 1964; Amdt. 65–26, 45 FR 46737, July 10, 1980]
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§ 65.83 Recent experience requirements.
A certificated mechanic may not exercise the privileges of his certificate and
rating unless, within the preceding 24 months—
(a) The Administrator has found that he is able to do that work; or
(b) He has, for at least 6 months—
(1) Served as a mechanic under his certificate and rating;
(2) Technically supervised other mechanics;
(3) Supervised, in an executive capacity, the maintenance or alteration of
aircraft; or
(4) Been engaged in any combination of paragraph (b) (1), (2), or (3) of this
section.
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§ 65.85 Airframe rating; additional privileges.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a certificated mechanic
with an airframe rating may approve and return to service an airframe, or any
related part or appliance, after he has performed, supervised, or inspected its
maintenance or alteration (excluding major repairs and major alterations). In
addition, he may perform the 100-hour inspection required by part 91 of this
chapter on an airframe, or any related part or appliance, and approve and return
it to service.
(b) A certificated mechanic with an airframe rating can approve and return
to service an airframe, or any related part or appliance, of an aircraft with
a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category after performing
and inspecting a major repair or major alteration for products that are not produced
under an FAA approval provided the work was performed in accordance with instructions
developed by the manufacturer or a person acceptable to the FAA.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–10,
32 FR 5770, Apr. 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004]
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§ 65.87 Powerplant rating; additional privileges.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a certificated mechanic
with a powerplant rating may approve and return to service a powerplant or propeller
or any related part or appliance, after he has performed, supervised, or inspected
its maintenance or alteration (excluding major repairs and major alterations).
In addition, he may perform the 100-hour inspection required by part 91 of this
chapter on a powerplant or propeller, or any part thereof, and approve and return
it to service.
(b) A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating can approve and return
to service a powerplant or propeller, or any related part or appliance, of an
aircraft with a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category
after performing and inspecting a major repair or major alteration for products
that are not produced under an FAA approval, provided the work was performed
in accordance with instructions developed by the manufacturer or a person acceptable
to the FAA.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–10,
32 FR 5770, Apr. 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004]
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§ 65.89 Display of certificate.
Each person who holds a mechanic certificate shall keep it within the immediate
area where he normally exercises the privileges of the certificate and shall
present it for inspection upon the request of the Administrator or an authorized
representative of the National Transportation Safety Board, or of any Federal,
State, or local law enforcement officer.
[Doc. No. 7258, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, 1966, as amended by Doc. No. 8084, 32
FR 5769, Apr. 11, 1967]
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§ 65.91 Inspection authorization.
(a) An application for an inspection authorization is made on a form and in a
manner prescribed by the Administrator.
(b) An applicant who meets the requirements of this section is entitled to
an inspection authorization.
(c) To be eligible for an inspection authorization, an applicant must—
(1) Hold a currently effective mechanic certificate with both an airframe rating
and a powerplant rating, each of which is currently effective and has been in
effect for a total of at least 3 years;
(2) Have been actively engaged, for at least the 2-year period before the date
he applies, in maintaining aircraft certificated and maintained in accordance
with this chapter;
(3) Have a fixed base of operations at which he may be located in person or
by telephone during a normal working week but it need not be the place where
he will exercise his inspection authority;
(4) Have available to him the equipment, facilities, and inspection data necessary
to properly inspect airframes, powerplants, propellers, or any related part or
appliance; and
(5) Pass a written test on his ability to inspect according to safety standards
for returning aircraft to service after major repairs and major alterations and
annual and progressive inspections performed under part 43 of this chapter.
An applicant who fails the test prescribed in paragraph (c)(5) of this section
may not apply for retesting until at least 90 days after the date he failed the
test.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–5, 31
FR 3337, Mar. 3, 1966; Amdt. 65–22, 42 FR 46279, Sept. 15, 1977; Amdt. 65–30,
50 FR 15700, Apr. 19, 1985]
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§ 65.92 Inspection authorization: Duration.
(a) Each inspection authorization expires on March 31 of each year. However,
the holder may exercise the privileges of that authorization only while he holds
a currently effective mechanic certificate with both a currently effective airframe
rating and a currently effective powerplant rating.
(b) An inspection authorization ceases to be effective whenever any of the
following occurs:
(1) The authorization is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
(2) The holder no longer has a fixed base of operation.
(3) The holder no longer has the equipment, facilities, and inspection data
required by §65.91(c) (3) and (4) for issuance of his authorization.
(c) The holder of an inspection authorization that is suspended or revoked
shall, upon the Administrator's request, return it to the Administrator.
[Doc. No. 12537, 42 FR 46279, Sept. 15, 1977]
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§ 65.93 Inspection authorization: Renewal.
(a) To be eligible for renewal of an inspection authorization for a 1-year period
an applicant must present evidence annually, during the month of March, at an
FAA Flight Standards District Office or an International Field Office that the
applicant still meets the requirements of §65.91(c) (1) through (4) and
must show that, during the current period that the applicant held the inspection
authorization, the applicant—
(1) Has performed at least one annual inspection for each 90 days that the
applicant held the current authority; or
(2) Has performed inspections of at least two major repairs or major alterations
for each 90 days that the applicant held the current authority; or
(3) Has performed or supervised and approved at least one progressive inspection
in accordance with standards prescribed by the Administrator; or
(4) Has attended and successfully completed a refresher course, acceptable
to the Administrator, of not less than 8 hours of instruction during the 12-month
period preceding the application for renewal; or
(5) Has passed on oral test by an FAA inspector to determine that the applicant's
knowledge of applicable regulations and standards is current.
(b) The holder of an inspection authorization that has been in effect for less
than 90 days before the expiration date need not comply with paragraphs (a) (1)
through (5) of this section.
[Doc. No. 18241, 45 FR 46738, July 10, 1980, as amended by Amdt. 65–35,
54 FR 39292, Sept. 25, 1989]
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§ 65.95 Inspection authorization: Privileges and limitations.
(a) The holder of an inspection authorization may—
(1) Inspect and approve for return to service any aircraft or related part
or appliance (except any aircraft maintained in accordance with a continuous
airworthiness program under part 121 of this chapter) after a major repair or
major alteration to it in accordance with part 43 [New] of this chapter, if the
work was done in accordance with technical data approved by the Administrator;
and
(2) Perform an annual, or perform or supervise a progressive inspection according
to §§43.13 and 43.15 of this chapter.
(b) When he exercises the privileges of an inspection authorization the holder
shall keep it available for inspection by the aircraft owner, the mechanic submitting
the aircraft, repair, or alteration for approval (if any), and shall present
it upon the request of the Administrator or an authorized representative of the
National Transportation Safety Board, or of any Federal, State, or local law
enforcement officer.
(c) If the holder of an inspection authorization changes his fixed base of
operation, he may not exercise the privileges of the authorization until he has
notified the FAA Flight Standards District Office or International Field Office
for the area in which the new base is located, in writing, of the change.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–2, 29
FR 5451, Apr. 23, 1964; Amdt. 65–4, 30 FR 3638, Mar. 14, 1965; Amdt. 65–5,
31 FR 3337, Mar. 3, 1966; Amdt. 65–9, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, 1966; 32 FR
5769, Apr. 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–35, 54 FR 39292, Sept. 25, 1989; Amdt. 65–41,
66 FR 21066, Apr. 27, 2001]
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