FAA Regulations & Requirements

  • FAA A&P Requirements: CFR 14, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 65, Subpart D

    Official FAA regulations covering certification requirements for mechanics (including airframe and powerplant ratings)

  • A&P Experience Requirements: 65.77

    FAA regulation detailing the experience requirements for mechanic certification

  • Mechanic General Privileges and Limitations: 65.81

    FAA regulation detailing general privileges and limitations for certificated mechanics

  • Airframe Rating; Additional Privileges: 65.85

    FAA regulation covering additional privileges for mechanics with airframe ratings

  • Powerplant Rating; Additional Privileges: 65.87

    FAA regulation covering additional privileges for mechanics with powerplant ratings

FAA Offices & Facilities

  • Locate FAA FSDO

    Find your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) - essential for verifying your OJT experience and certification questions

  • Find A FAA 145 Repair Station

    Search for FAA-certified repair stations - ask if they hire 145/121 repairmen

Testing & Certification

  • FAA Form 8610-2

    Mechanic's Application for Inspection Authorization - required form for testing authorization

  • Find FAA Written Testing Center

    Locate a testing center to take your General, Airframe, and Powerplant written exams

  • Find A Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME)

    Locate a DME to conduct your oral and practical tests for A&P certification

Study Resources

  • Companion Guide: General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards

    Official FAA companion guide for the Aviation Mechanic ACS - essential study material for your written, oral, and practical tests

FAA Aviation Maintenance Handbooks

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General (FAA-H-8083-30B)

    Official FAA handbook covering general knowledge required for all aviation maintenance technicians

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (FAA-H-8083-31B)

    Official FAA handbook covering airframe systems, structures, and maintenance procedures

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant (FAA-H-8083-32B)

    Official FAA handbook covering aircraft powerplant systems and maintenance procedures

AC 43.13

  • AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair

    FAA advisory circular providing acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for aircraft inspection, repair, and alterations

  • AC 43.13-2B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Alterations

    FAA advisory circular providing acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for aircraft alterations