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2.8.4.1 As specified in 14 CFR § 65.109(b)(3), the repairman may only perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on an aircraft that is in the same category and class (as applicable) of aircraft for which the holder has completed the training specified in 14 CFR § 65.107(d).
2.8.4.2 As specified in 14 CFR § 65.109(b)(3), before performing a major repair, the repairman must complete additional training acceptable to the FAA and appropriate to the repair performed. See paragraph 2.8.5 below for additional discussion on major repair training acceptable to the FAA.
2.8.4.3 As specified in 14 CFR § 65.109(c), a light-sport repairman with a maintenance rating may not approve for return to service any aircraft or part thereof unless that person has previously performed the work concerned satisfactorily.
2.8.4.3.1 If that person has not previously performed that work, the person may show the ability to do the work by performing it to the satisfaction of the FAA, or by performing it 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.
2.8.4.3.2 See paragraph 2.8.6 below for additional discussion on how a repairman may show their ability to the satisfaction of the FAA.
2.8.4.3.3 As specified in 14 CFR § 65.109(c), the repairman may not exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the repairman understands the current instructions of the manufacturer and the maintenance manuals for the specific operation concerned.
2.8.5 Major Repair Training Acceptable to the FAA.
2.8.5.1 Before performing a major repair on a light-sport category aircraft, a light-sport repairman with a maintenance rating must complete additional training acceptable to the FAA and appropriate to the repair performed, in accordance with 14 CFR § 65.109(b)(3).
2.8.5.2 The FAA finds major repair training acceptable to the FAA when it is training identified by the aircraft manufacturer as applicable to a certain repair or training identified by a person acceptable to the FAA who authorized a specific repair.
Note: See paragraph 2.8.5.4 for a description of “a person acceptable to the FAA” as used in 14 CFR § 91.327.
2.8.5.3 There may be other training the FAA finds acceptable. The FAA would consider training that is commensurate with the knowledge and expertise provided by the manufacturer to be acceptable, provided the training is:
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• Appropriate to the product being repaired;
• Directly applicable to the repair being made; and
• Not contrary to manufacturer’s data.
2.8.5.4 The term “a person acceptable to the FAA,” as used in 14 CFR § 91.327, includes the following persons:
• A person who has assumed the original manufacturer’s responsibilities.
• An FAA design approval holder for a product or part installed on the aircraft.
• A person authorized by the manufacturer.
• A person meeting an industry developed, FAA-accepted, consensus standard that sets forth standards for third-party modifiers and modifications.
2.8.6 Certificate Limitation—Previously Performed the Work Satisfactorily. Title 14 CFR § 65.109(c) specifies that a light-sport repairman with a maintenance rating may not approve for return to service any aircraft or part thereof unless that person has previously performed the work concerned satisfactorily. This satisfactory performance can include that which was done during training, provided the training involved actual hands-on experience, rather than just theoretical instruction, of the work concerned. The regulation mandates that the repairman must have personally completed the task before and does not restrict fulfilling this requirement through training. If a light-sport repairman certificate holder with a maintenance rating has not previously performed a specific maintenance task satisfactorily, the repairman cannot approve that task for return to service according to 14 CFR § 65.109(c). If a repairman has not satisfactorily performed the work before, they have two options:
2.8.6.1 The recommended method for meeting 14 CFR § 65.109(c) is for the repairman to perform the work under the direct supervision of a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic, or light-sport repairman, who has had previous experience in the specific operation concerned. Once the repairman has satisfactorily performed the specific work (evidenced by its approval for return to service by a qualified mechanic or repairman), the repairman would be considered qualified to perform and approve for return to service that same work in the future.
Note: Title 14 CFR § 43.9 requires a maintenance record entry to include the name of the person performing the work, if other than the person who is approving the work for return to service.
2.8.6.2 An alternative to the method described in paragraph 2.8.6.1 is for a certificated repairman to show the ability to do the work by performing it to the satisfaction of the FAA.
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2.9 How to Apply for a Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport).
2.9.1 Application Form. After completing the required training, passing the written test, and receiving a Certificate of Completion, an individual who seeks a light-sport repairman certificate must fill out FAA Form 8610-3, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Repairman (14 CFR Part 65), to apply for the certificate in accordance with the general application requirements of 14 CFR part 65 (14 CFR § 65.11).
2.9.1.1 The form is available at https://www.faa.gov/forms. Enter the form number “8610-3” into the search field.
2.9.1.2 The applicant should read all of the supplemental information included with the form:
• Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement.
• Privacy Act Statement.
• Pilot’s Bill of Rights Written Notification of Investigation.
• Instructions for Completing FAA Form 8610-3.
2.9.1.3 The applicant should follow the instructions for completing the form, included in the form’s supplemental pages. The applicant should sign Section IV, Applicant’s Certification, at the time the application is submitted to the FAA.
The applicant’s signature certifies that all statements and answers provided by the applicant are complete and true and the applicant has received and understands the Pilot’s Bill of Rights Written Notification of Investigation and Privacy Act Statement.
2.9.1.4 The applicant should have the following additional documents available for reference when filling out the application and for FAA review during the certification process:
• Government-issued photo identification, such as a state-issued driver’s license or a U.S. passport, for verification of identity and nationality of the applicant.
• A Certificate of Completion, issued by the light-sport repairman training course provider, to demonstrate completion of the training course and passage of the required written course test.
2.9.1.5 While it is preferable the applicant presents the Certificate of Completion that was issued by the training course provider, 14 CFR § 65.107(c) permits an applicant to submit other documentary evidence satisfactory to the Administrator of the training course completion and passage of the written course test. Acceptable documentation must demonstrate both course completion and passing of the course test and the documentary evidence
2-16 shoul d include, at a minimum, equivalent information as that required to be included on a Certificate of Completion (see paragraphs 2.5.2 a nd 2.7.2) .
2.9.1.5.1 For example, course transcripts and a letter from a training course provider indicating passage of the course test and including the information required by 14 CFR § 65.107(e)(3) would provide acceptable documentation in lieu of the Certificate of Completion.
2.9.2 U.S. Agent for Service. Title 14 CFR part 3 subpart C requires that individuals who have a foreign address and no U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA must designate a U.S. agent for service if they apply for, or hold, a certificate, rating, or authorization issued under 14 CFR part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107.
2.9.2.1 When applying for a light-sport repairman certificate, if a repairman applicant does not have a U.S. physical address, the applicant must designate an agent for service in the United States. The applicant’s physical address must be entered in block J1 of FAA Form 8610-3 when making application. The applicant must follow the form instructions on what is an appropriate address for block J1.
2.9.2.2 Refer to Advisory Circular (AC) 3-1, U.S. Agents for Service on Individuals with Foreign Addresses Who Hold or Apply for Certain Certificates, Ratings, or Authorizations, for information on how to designate a U.S. agent for service.
Note: Agent for service information is not entered on FAA Form 8610-3.
2.9.2.3 Individuals must update their U.S. agent for service designation or the U.S. agent’s contact information within 30 days of any change pursuant to 14 CFR § 3.303(c). Refer to AC 3-1 for procedures on updating U.S. agent for service designation.
2.9.2.4 By July 7, 2025, all airmen who do not have a U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA must designate a U.S. agent for service pursuant to 14 CFR § 3.303(d). Individuals who fail to timely designate a U.S. agent for service and comply with the requirements under 14 CFR part 3 subpart C may not exercise the privileges of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under 14 CFR parts 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107.
2.9.3 Submittal to the FAA. Applicants may submit their completed application to a Flight Standards (FS) aviation safety inspector (ASI) for review. To arrange a meeting with an ASI, the applicant must contact an FS office, see paragraph 2.9.3.2. The applicant must bring one copy of the completed FAA Form 8610-3 and the information listed in paragraph 2.9.1.4 to allow the ASI to verify the applicant’s eligibility for the certificate and rating.
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2.9.3.1 The FAA may permit the use of remote technology instead of in-person appointments in certain situations. Applicants should discuss their preferences with FAA personnel. While FAA personnel will attempt to accommodate these preferences, certain factors might necessitate the FAA specifying the required type of appointment.
2.9.3.2 Location and contact information for FAA FS offices can be found at https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/, or, if you are an applicant outside of the United States, at https://www.faa.gov/about/office_or g/field_offices/ifo.
2.9.4 FAA Review. The ASI will review and verify the application information through the additional documents presented. The ASI may annotate certain information from the applicant’s supporting documents in the “Remarks” section of the form. The FAA will make a copy of the training course Certificate of Completion (or other documentary evidence) and will return all original supporting documents to the applicant.
2.9.4.1 The ASI will complete and sign Section VI, FAA Examiner’s Report, after the ASI has verified the applicant’s eligibility for the requested certificate or rating.
2.9.4.2 If a temporary certificate is issued on the same day the application is reviewed and the applicant signed Section IV, the applicant will not need to sign the application again. However, if the temporary certificate is issued on a date after the applicant signed Section IV, then the applicant will be asked to answer the questions and certify the application again in Section V, Applicant’s Certification, on that date.
2.9.4.3 If the repairman would like the FAA to mail their permanent certificate to an address that is different from Section I, Applicant’s Information, block J1 or J2 on page 1 of the application, the repairman may provide instructions in the application’s “Remarks” section on page 2 for mailing the permanent certificate to an alternate address. Otherwise, the certificate is mailed to the address in block J2. Regardless, the address identified in block J2 of the application is displayed on the permanent certificate.
2.9.5 Certificate Issuance. After completing the appropriate entries, the ASI will issue 2 copies of the Temporary Airman Certificate (i.e., FAA Form 8060-4). One copy of the Temporary Airman Certificate is issued to the repairman and serves as a valid repairman certificate for 120 days.
2.9.5.1 The ASI will send the second copy of the Temporary Airman Certificate, along with the completed FAA Form 8610-3, to the FAA’s Airmen Certification Branch. The repairman may request a copy of the completed application form for their own records; however, the original is a part of the FAA certification file.
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2.9.5.2 The FAA Airmen Certification Branch will review the certification file to ensure all required information is included and will then issue and mail the permanent repairman certificate to the airman. As stated in 14 CFR § 65.15(a), a repairman certificate (light-sport) is effective until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
2.9.5.3 The repairman should contact the issuing FAA office for assistance if the repairman has not received a permanent certificate before the expiration of the temporary certificate (i.e., 120 days after issuance).
2.10 Certificate Changes. When the information shown on a certificate changes, the certificate may be amended to show the new information. An amendment to a certificate is required if the repairman requests to add a rating or aircraft category privileges to the certificate or if the repairman requests a change of information on the certificate, such as to their name or nationality, or if an error has been made.
2.10.1 Amendment Request. An applicant may request to amend their certificate by submitting FAA Form 8610-3 as discussed in paragraph 2.9. There is no fee for FAA processing of a certificate amendment. The repairman must have their currently issued certificate available at the time of issuance of the changed certificate. When a certificate is amended, the applicant’s existing permanent certificate will be superseded by a temporary repairman certificate with the amended information. The amended certification file will be forwarded to and reviewed by the FAA Airmen Certification Branch to ensure all required information is included and will then issue and mail the amended permanent repairman certificate to the airman.
Note: A certificate downgrade (i.e., a request to remove a rating, category privilege, or specific aircraft privileges from a repairman certificate) is a surrender of that rating or privilege, completed as described in paragraph 2.10.7.
2.10.2 Adding a Rating or Aircraft Category or Class Privileges. An airman may request to add a rating or aircraft category and class (as applicable) privileges to their light-sport repairman certificate by completing the appropriate training course and passing the required course test. In the top section of FAA Form 8610-3, the applicant should mark the “Added Rating/Privileges” box and follow the form instructions for completing the application. The applicant must sign Section IV.
2.10.2.1 In this case, the amended certificate is issued with the new certificate title of “Repairman (Light-Sport),” new category privileges, and applicable class limitations, and no fee is charged.
2.10.2.2 If the airman/applicant completes training and requests privileges on all classes within the category, the category privilege is listed on the certificate without any class limitations.
2.10.3 Removing Aircraft Information (N-number, S/N). The FAA no longer lists certificate privilege limitations by N-number and S/N on light-sport repairman certificates with an inspection rating. A light-sport repairman with an inspection rating is limited to
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2.10.4 Change to Applicant Information. If seeking changes or corrections to applicant information (e.g., name, nationality) due to changes or error, the applicant must complete Section I, Applicant Information, in its entirety using the new information (i.e., the information to change on the certificate), and sign the applicant’s certification in Section IV. In the top section of the form, the applicant should mark “Other” and enter the verbiage, as applicable, to identify the specific change(s) being made/requested.
2.10.5 Supporting Documentation. Table 2-3, Supporting Documentation, outlines the additional supporting documentation the applicant should provide the FAA to validate a request for a change of information on the repairman certificate.
Table 2-3. Supporting Documentation Type of Change/ References Documents Needed to Support the Change Added Rating or Added Category Privileges 14 CFR §§ 65.107, 65.109
• Documented evidence of completion of the required training and exam (e.g., the Certificate of Completion issued by the training course provider).
Name 14 CFR § 65.16
• Marriage license,
• Court order,
• Passport, or
• Other legal document verifying the name change.
Citizenship/Nationality 14 CFR § 65.107(b)(3)
• Naturalization Certificate,
• U.S. passport, or
• U.S permanent or conditional resident card.
Date of Birth • Birth certificate, or
• Other legal document that verifies the applicant’s correct date of birth.
2.10.6 Superseded Certificates. Issuance of an amended airman certificate results in the previously issued airman certificate (with the same certificate number) being superseded by the newly issued airman certificate. The superseded certificate (i.e., the certificate with the old information) will be destroyed by the FAA. The FAA uses the following methods of destruction:
2.10.6.1 Hole Punch. When the repairman would like to retain the superseded certificate, the FAA will punch a hole through the holographic FAA emblem
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2.10.6.2 Shredding. When the repairman does not wish to retain the superseded certificate, the FAA will destroy the certificate by shredding using a cross-cut model shredder or putting it in a lockable bin designated specifically for the destruction of sensitive material.
2.10.7 Certificate Surrender. A repairman may voluntarily surrender their repairman certificate or request a downgrade (surrender a rating or category privilege) to a certificate for a variety of reasons. A certificate surrender can be made by contacting a FS office (see paragraph 2.9.3.2 for FAA contact information) and completing and signing a statement that specifies the certificate and/or ratings being surrendered. There are two types of voluntary surrender: voluntary surrender for cancellation and voluntary surrender for downgrade:
2.10.7.1 Voluntary Surrender for Cancellation. When a repairman voluntarily surrenders a certificate for cancellation, the FAA will request that the repairman complete and sign a statement specifying the details of the surrender. The statement includes acknowledgement that the repairman has no right to reissuance of the certificate other than by meeting all applicable eligibility and application requirements. In other words, if an airman sought to obtain the same certificate after voluntary surrender, the airman would be required to meet all eligibility requirements. The FAA notes that training completed and used to obtain the original certificate may be valid and applicable to obtain a new certificate.
2.10.7.2 Voluntary Surrender for Downgrade. When an airman voluntarily surrenders a rating or aircraft category and class (as applicable) privilege listed on their certificate, the FAA will request that the airman fill out and sign a statement specifying the surrendered ratings or privileges. The statement includes acknowledgement that the repairman has no right to reissuance of the rating or privileges, other than by meeting all applicable eligibility and application requirements again. The airman will be issued a Temporary Airman Certificate for rating and aircraft category privileges, and class limitations as applicable, privileges that were not surrendered.
2.10.8 Replacement of an Airman Certificate (14 CFR § 65.16). A light-sport repairman may request a replacement certificate if their permanent certificate is lost, destroyed, or for other reasons discussed below. The following methods can be used to request a replacement certificate. There is a $2.00 fee charged for each replacement certificate.
Refer to the Airmen Certification web page on the FAA website at https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification for additional information on requesting a certificate replacement.
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2.10.8.1 Preferred method: online via the Airmen Services website at https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/amsrvs/.
2.10.8.2 Make a request by mail using one of the following methods:
2.10.8.2.1 By mail using FAA Form Aeronautical Center (AC) 8060-56, Application for Replacement of Lost, Destroyed, or Paper Airman Certificate(s) (available at https://www.faa.gov/forms).
2.10.8.2.2 By mailing a signed written request sent to the address provided online.
Ensure the signed written request contains the following information:
• Airman name,
• Airman date and place of birth,
• Airman certificate number, and
• The reason a replacement is needed.
2.10.8.3 After the effective date of the MOSAIC final rule, a light-sport repairman may request a replacement certificate to obtain a certificate showing the certificate title change from Repairman (Light-Sport Aircraft) to Repairman (Light-Sport). Replacement certificates are issued with the new certificate name and aircraft category privileges currently held and incur a $2.00 fee.
Requesting a replacement certificate solely to update the title on the repairman certificate is voluntary; a repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) is equivalent to a repairman (light-sport) certificate pursuant to 14 CFR § 65.107(f)(2) and (3).
2.10.8.4 After the effective date of the MOSAIC final rule, a repairman may request a replacement certificate showing replacement of their previously issued gyroplane class privileges with rotorcraft category privileges, limited to the gyroplane class. A repairman may request the replacement by mailing a completed FAA Form AC 8060-56 or the written request in paragraph 2.10.8.2 above. This replacement cannot be done through the online services. Requesting a replacement certificate in this instance is voluntary; a repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with an inspection rating and gyroplane class privileges, is equivalent to a repairman (light-sport) certificate with an inspection rating and rotorcraft category privileges limited to the gyroplane class pursuant to 14 CFR § 65.107(f)(4).
Note: If a repairman makes application for an added rating or other amendment (e.g., name change, nationality change, etc.), the amended certificate will be issued with the new certificate title and applicable category privileges and class limitations, and no fee is charged.
2.11 Address Changes. Title 14 CFR § 65.21 requires airmen to update their mailing address within 30 calendar days of obtaining a new address.
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2.11.1 For instructions on updating your address, refer to the Airmen Certification web page on the FAA website at: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/updat e_address.
2.11.2 The Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (PL 106-181), available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW- 106publ181/pdf/PLAW-106publ181.pdf, and other statutory requirements require the FAA to make airman certificate information available to the public. Airmen meeting the active criteria receive notice of these requirements and can withhold their address information from release.
2.11.2.1 Change your “Mailing Address Releasability” using the Airman Services website located here: https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/amsrvs/.
2.12 Request An Exemption from a 14 CFR Part 65 Requirement. If an applicant for a 14 CFR part 65 certificate or rating cannot meet an eligibility requirement of 14 CFR part 65, then the applicant may petition the FAA for an exemption from that requirement.
The FAA will review the request and determine if a denial or grant is appropriate based on the information provided by the petitioner.
2.12.1 Instructions. Title 14 CFR part 11 contains the instructions for requesting an exemption.
• Title 14 CFR § 11.81 lists the specific information that must be included in the request; the petitioner should make sure to include all the requested information so as to not delay the process in seeking follow-up information for a complete petition.
• Title 14 CFR § 11.63 provides information on how and to whom to submit the petition for exemption.
2.12.1.1 The FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) (https://drs.faa.gov) has all exemption grants and denials under “Regulations,” “Exemptions.” The exemptions can be searched by CFR part. For example, a person may search the regulation “65.71(a)(2)” to find exemption requests related to the requirement for a mechanic applicant to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
2.13 FAA Regulatory and Investigative Authority. The FAA’s central mission is to promote safety in civil aeronautics. To achieve this, the agency establishes regulatory standards and requirements found in 14 CFR parts 1 through 199 under the statutory authority in Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) Subtitle VII. Detailed information on the FAA’s investigative and enforcement authority and processes is found in FAA Order 2150.3, FAA Compliance and Enforcement Program.
2.13.1 Investigation. The role of FAA investigative personnel in an investigation is to gather all evidence that tends to either prove or disprove the apparent violation being investigated, or that tends to show whether a person is qualified to hold FAA-issued certificates, ratings, approvals, authorizations, licenses, or permits.
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2.13.1.1 Public Law (PL) 112-153, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, dated August 3, 2012, as amended by PL 115-254, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, dated October 5, 2018, requires investigative personnel to provide airmen who are the subject of an investigation of an apparent statutory or regulatory violation with timely, written notification of the nature of the investigation, unless the notification would threaten the integrity of the investigation. Pilot’s Bill of Rights (PBR) notification is not required to be provided when the apparent violator is not the holder of an airman certificate (or the apparent violation cannot result in legal enforcement action against an airman certificate). For purposes of the PBR, an airman is an individual who holds a pilot, flight instructor, flight engineer, aircraft dispatcher, mechanic, mechanic with inspection authorization, repairman, parachute rigger, air traffic control (ATC) tower operator, flight navigator, airman medical, or remote pilot certificate.
2.13.2 Statutory or Regulatory Noncompliance. When deviations from statutory or regulatory requirements occur, the FAA’s goal is to use the most effective and appropriate means to ensure compliance and prevent recurrence. FAA policy directs agency personnel in the exercise of FAA prosecutorial discretion when using compliance, administrative, and legal enforcement actions to ensure that all regulated persons conform their conduct to statutory and regulatory requirements.
2.13.2.1 FAA personnel may issue nonregulatory compliance action determinations in situations not involving statutory or regulatory noncompliance but when such actions would address other safety concerns.
2.13.2.2 Noncompliances by regulated persons willing and able to comply and willing to cooperate in corrective actions may be addressed with compliance actions, except when legal enforcement action is required or administrative or legal enforcement action is preferred.
2.13.2.3 Noncompliances by regulated persons unwilling or unable to comply or not cooperative in corrective actions must be addressed with enforcement action.
2.13.2.4 In every case, regardless of how a noncompliance is addressed, the regulated person must return to compliance, now and for the future, or enforcement action may be taken.
2.13.3 Reexamination. FAA personnel have the authority to reexamine light-sport repairman certificate holders under 49 U.S.C. § 44709(a) when they have a reasonable basis to question whether the repairman is qualified to hold a certificate or rating. Reexamination is not appropriate if circumstances show that the repairman is not qualified due to a lack of care, judgment, or responsibility to hold a certificate or rating. Rather, in those circumstances, the FAA takes legal enforcement action to revoke the airman’s certificate or rating. The FAA may address issues of an airman’s competence relating to skills or ability to meet technical eligibility requirements through compliance, administrative, or legal enforcement action.
2-24 Note: The reexamination of an airman on the basis of presumed lack of competency is never undertaken lightly. There must be ample or probable cause for requesting the reexamination. In most cases, a reexamination will result from an investigation of an accident or incident where the airman’s competence was the apparent cause of the occurrence.