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§ 65.89
work concerned at an earlier date. If he
has not so performed that work at an
earlier date, he may show his ability to
do it by performing it to the satisfac-
tion of the Administrator or under the
direct supervision of a certificated and
appropriately rated mechanic, or a cer-
tificated repairman, who has had pre-
vious experience in the specific oper-
ation concerned.
(b) A certificated mechanic may not
exercise the privileges of his certificate
and rating unless he understands the
current instructions of the manufac-
turer, and the maintenance manuals,
for the specific operation concerned.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as
amended by Amdt. 65–2, 29 FR 5451, Apr. 23,
1964; Amdt. 65–26, 45 FR 46737, July 10, 1980]
§ 65.83
Recent experience require-
ments.
A certificated mechanic may not ex-
ercise the privileges of his certificate
and rating unless, within the preceding
24 months—
(a) The Administrator has found that
he is able to do that work; or
(b) He has, for at least 6 months—
(1) Served as a mechanic under his
certificate and rating;
(2) Technically supervised other me-
chanics;
(3) Supervised, in an executive capac-
ity, the maintenance or alteration of
aircraft; or
(4) Been engaged in any combination
of paragraph (b) (1), (2), or (3) of this
section.
§ 65.85
Airframe rating; additional
privileges.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section, a certificated me-
chanic with an airframe rating may ap-
prove and return to service an air-
frame, or any related part or appliance,
after he has performed, supervised, or
inspected its maintenance or alteration
(excluding major repairs and major al-
terations). In addition, he may perform
the 100-hour inspection required by
part 91 of this chapter on an airframe,
or any related part or appliance, and
approve and return it to service.
(b) A certificated mechanic with an
airframe rating can approve and return
to service an airframe, or any related
part or appliance, of an aircraft with a
special airworthiness certificate in the
light-sport category after performing
and inspecting a major repair or major
alteration for products that are not
produced under an FAA approval pro-
vided the work was performed in ac-
cordance with instructions developed
by the manufacturer or a person ac-
ceptable to the FAA.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as
amended by Amdt. 65–10, 32 FR 5770, Apr. 11,
1967; Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004]
§ 65.87
Powerplant rating; additional
privileges.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section, a certificated me-
chanic with a powerplant rating may
approve and return to service a power-
plant or propeller or any related part
or appliance, after he has performed,
supervised, or inspected its mainte-
nance or alteration (excluding major
repairs and major alterations). In addi-
tion, he may perform the 100-hour in-
spection required by part 91 of this
chapter on a powerplant or propeller,
or any part thereof, and approve and
return it to service.
(b) A certificated mechanic with a
powerplant rating can approve and re-
turn to service a powerplant or pro-
peller, or any related part or appliance,
of an aircraft with a special airworthi-
ness certificate in the light-sport cat-
egory after performing and inspecting
a major repair or major alteration for
products that are not produced under
an FAA approval, provided the work
was performed in accordance with in-
structions developed by the manufac-
turer or a person acceptable to the
FAA.
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as
amended by Amdt. 65–10, 32 FR 5770, Apr. 11,
1967; Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004]
§ 65.89
Display of certificate.
Each person who holds a mechanic
certificate shall keep it within the im-
mediate area where he normally exer-
cises the privileges of the certificate
and shall present it for inspection upon
the request of the Administrator or an
authorized representative of the Na-
tional Transportation Safety Board, or
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