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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 When a certificate is amended, the applicant’s existing permanent certificate will be superseded by a temporary repairman certificate with the amended information.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
2-19 performing work on aircraft owned by the repairman, and additional certificate limitations described in 14 CFR § 65.107(c). A repairman may request to remove the N-number and S/N listing on their certificate by requesting a replacement certificate. If a repairman adds aircraft category privileges, and applicable class limitations, to their current inspection rating, the amended certificate will be issued without aircraft N-number or S/N details.
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
2-20 in the lower right-hand corner of the certificate with a hole punch. The destroyed certificate is no longer effective and will be returned to the repairman.
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.
3-1 CHAPTER 3. LIGHT-SPORT REPAIRMAN CERTIFICATE TRAINING COURSES
3.1 Light-Sport Repairman Certificate Training Courses. Training course requirements are set forth by 14 CFR § 65.107. To be eligible for a light-sport repairman certificate and/or rating, an individual must have completed an FAA-accepted training course specific to the applicable aircraft category and class privileges sought. The training course provider must deliver the course using facilities, equipment, and materials appropriate to the training course content being taught and using instructors who are appropriately qualified to teach the course content. The training course provider must administer a written test, and the individual must pass that test to be issued a course Certificate of Completion. Each training course and course test must be applicable to:
1. Either an inspection or maintenance rating on a repairman certificate (light-sport), and
2. The category of aircraft and class (as applicable) for which the airman/applicant intends to exercise the privileges of the certificate/rating, to include the following aircraft categories and classes:
• Airplane (all classes).
• Rotorcraft – Gyroplane.
• Rotorcraft – Helicopter.
• Glider. This includes training on both powered and unpowered types of gliders in a single training course.
• Lighter-than-air – airship.
• Lighter-than-air – balloon.
• Powered-lift.
• Powered parachute (all classes).
• Weight-shift-control aircraft (all classes).
3.1.1 Training Course Providers.
3.1.1.1 A training course provider may be an individual or a company that has the capability to provide an effective training course for a light-sport repairman certificate inspection or maintenance rating. The training course provider must have each training course accepted by the FAA prior to offering the course.
See Chapter 4, Training Course FAA-Acceptance, for procedures on how to obtain FAA acceptance of a training course to become a light-sport repairman training course provider.
3.1.1.2 The FAA does not produce or provide any light-sport repairman certificate training courses. These courses are strictly produced and provided by outside entities based on industry discretion. The FAA does not mandate entities to provide a training course(s) for repairmen certificates (light-sport).
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3.1.2 Training Course Requirements. As discussed in detail in the subsequent paragraphs, 14 CFR § 65.107 sets forth the standards for light-sport repairman training courses in the following areas:
• Course Content (14 CFR § 65.107(b)(3)).
• Course Test (14 CFR § 65.107(b)(4)).
• Course Facilities, Equipment, and Materials (14 CFR § 65.107(e)(1)).
• Course Instructors (14 CFR § 65.107(e)(2)).
• Course Certificate of Completion (14 CFR § 65.107(e)(3)).
3.1.3 Training Course Acceptance Duration. A training course must be accepted by the FAA to be used towards eligibility for a light-sport repairman certificate. FAA-acceptance does not expire except as discussed in paragraphs 3.1.3.1 through 3.1.3.4 below. See paragraphs 3.2.3 and 3.3.2 for additional information on FAA acceptance of inspection and maintenance rating training courses, respectively.
3.1.3.1 The FAA encourages training course providers to routinely review their FAA-accepted training courses to determine if those courses include the appropriate course content. If the training course provider determines that revision of a training course is necessary, the course provider must submit the revised course to the FAA for review and acceptance prior to delivering training based on the revised course content.
3.1.3.2 Training courses accepted by the FAA before the applicable effective date of the MOSAIC final rule, except glider training courses (as discussed in paragraph 3.1.3.3), that are still within the 2-year expiration date stated on the FAA Letter of Acceptance (LOA), will continue to be effective (i.e., the expiration date will no longer apply). For these courses, the FAA will reissue an LOA with no expiration date.
3.1.3.3 Training courses for glider class privileges, accepted by the FAA prior to the applicable effective date of the MOSAIC final rule (and not expired by that date), may continue to be delivered up to 365 days after the publication date of the MOSAIC final rule pursuant to 14 CFR § 65.107(g), Delayed Compliance. These courses do not include training content on both powered and unpowered gliders. For these courses, the FAA will reissue an LOA providing an expiration date of 365 days after the publication date of the MOSAIC final rule. After that expiration date, training course providers may only offer glider training courses accepted by the FAA that include course content on both powered and unpowered gliders. Therefore, training course providers will be required to revise the glider training course and request FAA-acceptance as described in Chapter 4.
3.1.3.4 If a training course expired before the effective date of the MOSAIC final rule (including a glider course) and was not reissued FAA-acceptance before the
3-3 effective date of the MOSAIC final rule, the training course provider must follow the procedures in Chapter 4 to request acceptance of the course. The FAA will review the course and if found acceptable, will issue an LOA with no expiration date.
3.2 Inspection Rating Training Courses. The purpose of an inspection rating training course is to train an individual owner to perform a satisfactory annual condition inspection on their experimental light-sport or amateur-built aircraft and, based on that inspection, determine if that aircraft is safe to fly. To successfully meet that purpose, the course must teach a basic understanding of the regulations applicable to the privileges and limitations of a light-sport repairman certificate with an inspection rating (e.g., 14 CFR §§ 65.107 and 65.109) and the regulations relating to maintenance and inspection of the aircraft (e.g., 14 CFR § 91.319, 14 CFR part 43 appendix D) to which this certificate applies. The training course must be designed to include appropriate content on the category and class (as applicable) of aircraft for which certificate privileges, and class limitations, are sought. After a student completes the course and passes a written test covering the course content, the training course provider must provide a Certificate of Completion to the student pursuant to 14 CFR § 65.107(e)(3).
3.2.1 Course Design Standards. An inspection rating training course must be designed to:
• Provide the student the requisite skill to determine whether the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation (refer to 14 CFR § 65.107(b)(4));
• Train students on a category and class (as applicable) of experimental aircraft (as opposed to a single aircraft within a category or class) (refer to 14 CFR § 65.107(c)); and
• Include at least 16 hours of training (refer to 14 CFR § 65.107(c)).
3.2.2 Recommended Course Content. Appendix A, Sample Inspection Rating Training Course Content, contains sample course content to ensure the training will provide a student who seeks an inspection rating with the knowledge and skill to determine whether an aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. If a training provider utilizes the sample course content provided herein, the provider must tailor the course to the category and class (as applicable) of aircraft covered by the course. The course content should cover:
3.2.2.1 Information on Experimental Airworthiness Certificates and associated operating limitations.
3.2.2.2 Applicable content from 14 CFR part 43 appendix D. Aircraft issued an experimental certificate in accordance with 14 CFR § 21.191(g), (i), (k), or (l) are typically issued operating limitations that require the condition inspection to include the scope and detail of 14 CFR part 43 appendix D.
3.2.2.3 Applicable information on inspecting components and systems not specifically listed in 14 CFR part 43 appendix D. For example, training for rotorcraft should cover those items listed in 14 CFR § 43.15, Additional
3-4 Performance Rules for Inspections, or other life-limited or critical components.
3.2.3 FAA-Acceptance of Inspection Rating Training Courses.
3.2.3.1 An inspection rating training course must be accepted by the FAA for the course to be used towards eligibility for a light-sport repairman certificate with an inspection rating.
3.2.3.2 Inspection rating training courses are accepted based on FAA verification that the course meets the requirements in 14 CFR § 65.107(c). The course must include 16 hours of content on inspecting the category and class (as applicable) of experimental aircraft for which the training is designed to qualify a person for a light-sport repairman certificate, and applicable rating, privileges, and limitations.
3.2.3.3 See Chapter 4 for procedures on obtaining FAA-acceptance of the training course.
3.3 Maintenance Rating Training Course. The purpose of a maintenance rating training course is to train students on the inspection techniques and maintenance practices necessary to maintain a particular category and class (as applicable) of aircraft. To successfully meet that purpose, the course should include content on the regulations applicable to the privileges and limitations of the light-sport repairman certificate with a maintenance rating (e.g., 14 CFR §§ 65.107 and 65.109), and the regulations relating to maintenance and inspection (e.g., 14 CFR part 43, 14 CFR §§ 91.319 and 91.327) of the aircraft to which this certificate applies. The training course must be designed to include appropriate content on the category and class (as applicable) of aircraft for which certificate privileges, and class limitations, are sought. After a student completes the course and passes a written test covering the course content, the training course provider must provide a Certificate of Completion to the student pursuant to 14 CFR § 65.107(e)(3).
3.3.1 Course Design Standards.
3.3.1.1 A maintenance rating training course should provide the student with the skill to determine whether an aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. The course must:
• Train students on a category and class (as applicable) of aircraft (refer to 14 CFR § 65.107(d)); and
• Include, at a minimum, content on the knowledge, risk management, and skill elements for each subject contained in the Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (ACS) that is appropriate to the category and class (as applicable) of aircraft being taught.
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3.3.1.2 Course providers should consider the guidelines in paragraphs 3.3.1.2.1 through 3.3.1.2.4 when determining appropriate course content.
3.3.1.2.1 Relevant ACS Content. The course does not need to include every section, subject area, or element of the Mechanic ACS; it should only include the relevant sections, subject areas, and elements.
3.3.1.2.2 Applicable to Category and Class. Focus course content to a particular category of aircraft and to a specific class within that category when applicable. This will require training course providers to review the Mechanic ACS sections, subject areas, and elements to determine which content from the Mechanic ACS is applicable and appropriate for inclusion in the training course. Depending on the aircraft category and class, some elements may not be appropriate for inclusion in the course content, whereas for other courses, entire sections or subject matter may be appropriate to ensure thorough training course content.
• For example, the powerplant section of the Mechanic ACS is not applicable for lighter-than-air category, balloon class.
• As another example, the turbine engine subject area would not be applicable to airships.
3.3.1.2.3 Common and Entry-Level Tasks. Training should cover common tasks and those tasks a newly certificated light-sport repairman would be expected to perform. The Mechanic ACS outlines minimum standards for training and certification mechanics and repairmen, which do not represent every possible knowledge area or skill that a mechanic or repairman will need to have when performing maintenance. Nor is it possible to train every mechanic or repairman on every single aircraft make and model that exists in any aircraft category or class. The knowledge, risk management, and skill elements in the Mechanic ACS are only a portion of the knowledge and skills a mechanic or repairman could encounter while performing aircraft maintenance work and are a minimum standard for certification.
3.3.1.2.4 Reflect Certificate Privileges.
1. Course content should be further focused to reflect the privileges of a light-sport repairman certificate. Light-sport repairman certificate privileges are limited to light-sport category and certain experimental aircraft, while mechanic certificate privileges are very broad privileges that are not limited by the type of airworthiness certificate an aircraft holds. Subsequently, the applicable course content for a light-sport repairman certificate training course would be narrower in scope based on the limited aircraft light-sport repairmen may perform work on.
2. For example, light-sport repairmen do not have the privilege to perform or approve for return to service a major repair or major alteration on an