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  • Chapter 13: Mechanic Privileges & Limitations › Mechanic Certification: Subpart D—Mechanics (by 14 CFR Section) › Section 65.85, Airframe Rating: Additional Privileges

    Section 65.83, Recent Experience Requirements In addition to having the proper documentation, the mechanic is required by this regulation to have recent and relevant work experience. Although, as it was stated earlier in this chapter, the A&P certificate ... surrendered, suspended, or revoked, it may not be exercised if the holder has not been actively working as a mechanic for at least 6 of the preceding 24 months. This activity can be any one or a combination…

  • Chapter 13: Mechanic Privileges & Limitations › Mechanic Certification: Subpart D—Mechanics (by 14 CFR Section) › Section 65.79, Skill Requirements

    Section 65.77, Experience Requirements Each mechanic applicant must have a certificate of completion from a certificated aviation maintenance technician school (AMTS) (14 CFR part 147) or provide documented evidence of a minimum of 18 months practical experience related to either ... minor alterations to propellers to be demonstrated as part of the powerplant rating. To assist the applicant, the Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Standards (PTS) have been published by the FAA to provide standards for testing in which the applicant…

  • Chapter 13: Mechanic Privileges & Limitations › Mechanic Certification: Subpart D—Mechanics (by 14 CFR Section) › Section 65.87, Powerplant Rating: Additional Privileges

    Refer to 14 CFR section 65.95.) The airframe mechanic is also authorized to perform the 100-hour inspection (if required per 14 CFR part 91 section 91.409) on the airframe. A certificated mechanic with an airframe rating can approve ... instructions developed by the manufacturer or person acceptable to the FAA. Section 65.87, Powerplant Rating: Additional Privileges Similarly, a mechanic holding a powerplant rating has the same limitations imposed regarding the powerplant and propeller as the airframe technician…