What it means when cert is revoked
Can not apply to get cert back until after 1 year of the date of revocation
If convicted for alcohol or drugs
Application for recertification can be denied for a period of 1 year of final conviction
How long is a temporary certificate
For 120 days temporary cert is issued while application is pending
Eligibility standard when TSA is involved
If TSA has notified FAA of possible security thread applicant is not eligible for certification
For how long is the certification A&P
Until is surrendered , revoked or suspended
what to do to the certificate when is suspended or revoked
Must return it to the Administrator
In case of change name, replacement of lost or destroyed certificate must
Apply for a replacement to FAA at Airman certification branch PO BOX 25082 Oklahoma City OK 73125 with a 2dls check to FAA
Whats the passing grade for certificate test
Must pass written, oral and practical test with 70 % Oral and practical can be taken during final subjects.
When to notify FAA of address change
Within 30 days after any change in his permanent mailing address must contact FAA to change new address
Eligibility requirements for certificate
Be at least 18 years
read, speak and understand English
Pass prescribed test within a period of 24 months
If certified outside of US, certificate will be valid only outside US
General privileges and limitations
A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance but can not perform major repairs and major alterations of propellers and instruments.
Limitations, return to service
The mechanic may not supervise maintenance or approve and return to service unless he has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.
might perform work under direct supervision of a certificated mechanic.
Recent experiences requirements
A mechanic may not exercise privilege on his certificate and ratings unless within the preceding 24 months.
The administrator has found he is able to do that work.
He has at least 6 months under supervision of a certificated mechanic
Airframe rating: additional privileges
A certificated mechanic with an airframe rating may approve and return to service an airframe, after he has performed, supervised, or inspected to maintenance or alterations.
Excluding major repairs and major alterations
In addition, he may perform the 100 hr inspection of airframe or appliance according to part 91.
Powerplant Rating: additional privileges
A certificated mechanic with a powerplant may a
approve and return to service a powerplant propeller after he has performed, supervised, or inspected to maintenance or alterations.
Excluding major repairs and major alterations.
In addition, he may perform the 100 hr inspection of airframe or appliance according to part 91.
Mechanic holding a certificate
Shall keep certificate within the immediate area and shall present it for inspection upon request by FAA, NTSB, Federal state or local law enforcement.
Requirements for inspections authorization
- Have a certification A&P ratings for at least 3 years
- Have been actively engaged for at least 2 years - a period before the date he applies.
- Have fixed base operations at which he might be located by person or phone.
- Have available equipment and inspection data necessary.
- Pass written test to return aircraft to service after a major repair or major alteration
- An applicant that fails test might not retest until at least 90 days after de date he fails the test.
Inspection authorization duration
Each inspection authorization expires on March 31st of each numbered odd year