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Guide 2026_2027.pdf
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Guide 2026_2027.pdf
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§65.83 - Recent Experience Rule A mechanic certificate never expires, but you must have worked at least
*6 months during the previous 24 months* to exercise its privileges.
6-in-24 Rule To remain current, a mechanic must have worked *6 months within the
last 24 months*.
Regaining Mechanic Currency If you are not current, you may regain currency by *passing an FAA-
approved exam or working as a repairman for 6 months*.
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§65.85 - Airframe Rating Privileges Allows a mechanic to perform and approve most maintenance and
alterations on the *aircraft structure (airframe)*.
Airframe Rating Limitation Cannot approve *major repairs or major alterations, except as allowed
for Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA)* following approved instructions.
Airframe 100-Hour Inspection An Airframe-rated mechanic may perform and approve *100-hour
inspections* on the airframe.
Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) Exception - Airframe May approve major repairs and alterations when *approved instructions*
are followed.
Mechanic Signature Your signature approves the maintenance you performed and remains
with that maintenance action until later maintenance is signed off.
§65.87 - Powerplant Rating Privileges Allows a mechanic to perform and approve most maintenance and
alterations on *aircraft engines and propellers*.
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Powerplant Rating Limitation Cannot approve *major repairs or major alterations*.
Powerplant 100-Hour Inspection A Powerplant-rated mechanic may perform and approve *100-hour
inspections on engines and propellers*.
Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) Exception - Powerplant Light-Sport Aircraft follow different rules for *major repairs and major
alterations*.
§65.89 - Display of Certificate A mechanic must *keep the mechanic certificate at the workplace* and
present it upon request.
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Ratings
Mechanic
and Inspection
Certification
Authorization
FAA
Ratings
Mechanic
andIAInspection
Certification
Rules StudyAuthorization
Ratings
Guide 2026_2027.pdf
andIAInspection
Rules Study
Authorization
Guide 2026_2027.pdf
IA Rules Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf
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Ratings
Mechanic
and Inspection
Certification
Authorization
FAA
Ratings
Mechanic
andIAInspection
Certification
Rules StudyAuthorization
Ratings
Guide 2026_2027.pdf
andIAInspection
Rules Study
Authorization
Guide 2026_2027.pdf
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§65.83 - Recent Experience Rule A mechanic certificate never expires, but you must have worked at least
*6 months during the previous 24 months* to exercise its privileges.
6-in-24 Rule To remain current, a mechanic must have worked *6 months within the
last 24 months*.
Regaining Mechanic Currency If you are not current, you may regain currency by *passing an FAA-
approved exam or working as a repairman for 6 months*.
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,FAA Mechanic Certification, Ratings, and Inspection Authorization (IA) Rules.pdf FAA Mechanic Certification, Ratings, and Inspection Authorization (IA) Rules.pdf FAA Mechanic Certification, Ratings, and Inspection Authorization (IA) Rules.pdf
§65.85 - Airframe Rating Privileges Allows a mechanic to perform and approve most maintenance and
alterations on the *aircraft structure (airframe)*.
Airframe Rating Limitation Cannot approve *major repairs or major alterations, except as allowed
for Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA)* following approved instructions.
Airframe 100-Hour Inspection An Airframe-rated mechanic may perform and approve *100-hour
inspections* on the airframe.
Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) Exception - Airframe May approve major repairs and alterations when *approved instructions*
are followed.
Mechanic Signature Your signature approves the maintenance you performed and remains
with that maintenance action until later maintenance is signed off.
§65.87 - Powerplant Rating Privileges Allows a mechanic to perform and approve most maintenance and
alterations on *aircraft engines and propellers*.
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Powerplant Rating Limitation Cannot approve *major repairs or major alterations*.
Powerplant 100-Hour Inspection A Powerplant-rated mechanic may perform and approve *100-hour
inspections on engines and propellers*.
Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) Exception - Powerplant Light-Sport Aircraft follow different rules for *major repairs and major
alterations*.
§65.89 - Display of Certificate A mechanic must *keep the mechanic certificate at the workplace* and
present it upon request.
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