14 CFR Part 65 — Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers

Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.13 tificate for 1 year after the date of rev- Subpart A—General ocation; and § 65.1 Applicability.

(2) A person whose mechanic or re- pairman certificate is revoked may not This part prescribes the requirements apply for either of those kinds of cer- for issuing the following certificates tificates for 1 year after the date of and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of those revocation.

certificates and ratings: [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as (a) Air-traffic control-tower opera- amended by Amdt. 65–9, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, tors.

1966; Amdt. 65–28, 47 FR 35693, Aug. 16, 1982; (b) Aircraft dispatchers.

Amdt. 65–49, 72 FR 18559, Apr. 12, 2007; Amdt.

(c) Mechanics.

65–56, 79 FR 74611, Dec. 16, 2014] (d) Repairmen.

(e) Parachute riggers. § 65.12 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.

§ 65.3 Certification of foreign airmen (a) A conviction for the violation of other than flight crewmembers.

any Federal or state statute relating to A person who is neither a U.S. citizen the growing, processing, manufacture, nor a resident alien is issued a certifi- sale, disposition, possession, transpor- cate under subpart D of this part, out- tation, or importation of narcotic side the United States, only when the drugs, marihuana, or depressant or Administrator finds that the certifi- stimulant drugs or substances is cate is needed for the operation or con- grounds for— tinued airworthiness of a U.S.-reg- (1) Denial of an application for any istered civil aircraft.

certificate or rating issued under this [Docket 65–28, 47 FR 35693, Aug. 16, 1982] part for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or § 65.11 Application and issue.

(2) Suspension or revocation of any (a) Application for a certificate and certificate or rating issued under this appropriate class rating, or for an addi- part.

tional rating, under this part must be (b) The commission of an act prohib- made on a form and in a manner pre- ited by § 91.19(a) of this chapter is scribed by the Administrator. Each grounds for— person who applies for airmen certifi- (1) Denial of an application for a cer- cation services to be administered out- tificate or rating issued under this part side the United States or for any cer- for a period of up to 1 year after the tificate or rating issued under this part date of that act; or must show evidence that the fee pre- scribed in appendix A of part 187 of this (2) Suspension or revocation of any chapter has been paid. certificate or rating issued under this (b) Except for FAA Credential hold- part.

ers with tower ratings, an applicant [Docket 21956, 50 FR 15379, Apr. 17, 1985, as who meets the requirements of this amended by Amdt. 65–34, 54 FR 34330, Aug. 18, part is entitled to an appropriate cer- 1989] tificate and rating.

(c) Unless authorized by the Adminis- § 65.13 Temporary certificate.

trator, a person whose air traffic con- A certificate and ratings effective for trol tower operator, mechanic, or para- a period of not more than 120 days may chute rigger certificate is suspended be issued to a qualified applicant, pend- may not apply for any rating to be ing review of his application and sup- added to that certificate during the pe- riod of suspension. plementary documents and the issue of (d) Unless the order of revocation the certificate and ratings for which he provides otherwise— applied.

(1) A person whose air traffic control [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as tower operator, aircraft dispatcher, or amended by Amdt. 65–23, 43 FR 22640, May 25, parachute rigger certificate is revoked 1978] may not apply for the same kind of cer- 14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.14 tion Administration, Aerospace Med- § 65.14 [Reserved] ical Certification Division, Post Office § 65.15 Duration of certificates.

Box 26200, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, ac- companied by a check or money order (a) Except for repairman certificates, for $2.00.

a certificate or rating issued under this (d) A person whose certificate issued part is effective until it is surrendered, under this part or medical certificate, suspended, or revoked.

or both, has been lost may obtain a (b) Unless it is sooner surrendered, telegram from the FAA confirming suspended, or revoked, a repairman that it was issued. The telegram may certificate is effective until the holder be carried as a certificate for a period is relieved from the duties for which not to exceed 60 days pending his re- the holder was employed and certifi- ceiving a duplicate certificate under cated.

(c) The holder of a certificate issued paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, un- under this part that is suspended, re- less he has been notified that the cer- voked, or no longer effective shall re- tificate has been suspended or revoked.

turn it to the Administrator. The request for such a telegram may be (d) Except for temporary certificates made by prepaid telegram, stating the issued under § 65.13, the holder of a date upon which a duplicate certificate paper certificate issued under this part was requested, or including the request may not exercise the privileges of that for a duplicate and a money order for certificate after March 31, 2013.

the necessary amount. The request for a telegraphic certificate should be sent [Docket 22052, 47 FR 35693, Aug. 16, 1982, as to the office prescribed in paragraph amended by Amdt. 65–51, 73 FR 10668, Feb. 28, (b) or (c) of this section, as appropriate.

2008] However, a request for both at the § 65.16 Change of name: Replacement same time should be sent to the office of lost or destroyed certificate.

prescribed in paragraph (b) of this sec- tion.

(a) An application for a change of name on a certificate issued under this [Docket 7258, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, 1966, as part must be accompanied by the appli- amended by Docket 8084, 32 FR 5769, Apr. 11, cant’s current certificate and the mar- 1967; Amdt. 65–16, 35 FR 14075, Sept. 4, 1970; riage license, court order, or other doc- Amdt. 65–17, 36 FR 2865, Feb. 11, 1971; Amdt.

65–52, 73 FR 43065, July 24, 2008] ument verifying the change. The docu- ments are returned to the applicant § 65.17 Tests: General procedure.

after inspection.

(b) An application for a replacement (a) Tests prescribed by or under this of a lost or destroyed certificate is part are given at times and places, and made by letter to the Department of by persons, designated by the Adminis- Transportation, Federal Aviation Ad- trator.

(b) The minimum passing grade for ministration, Airman Certification each test is 70 percent.

Branch, Post Office Box 25082, Okla- homa City, OK 73125. The letter must— § 65.18 Written tests: Cheating or other (1) Contain the name in which the unauthorized conduct.

certificate was issued, the permanent mailing address (including zip code), (a) Except as authorized by the Ad- social security number (if any), and ministrator, no person may— date and place of birth of the certifi- (1) Copy, or intentionally remove, a cate holder, and any available informa- written test under this part; tion regarding the grade, number, and (2) Give to another, or receive from date of issue of the certificate, and the another, any part or copy of that test; ratings on it; and (3) Give help on that test to, or re- (2) Be accompanied by a check or ceive help on that test from, any per- money order for $2, payable to the Fed- son during the period that test is being eral Aviation Administration. given; (c) An application for a replacement (4) Take any part of that test in be- of a lost or destroyed medical certifi- half of another person; cate is made by letter to the Depart- (5) Use any material or aid during the ment of Transportation, Federal Avia- period that test is being given; or Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.23 (6) Intentionally cause, assist, or par- structor certificate or rating held by ticipate in any act prohibited by this that person.

paragraph.

[Docket 4086, 30 FR 2196, Feb. 18, 1965] (b) No person who commits an act prohibited by paragraph (a) of this sec- § 65.21 Change of address.

tion is eligible for any airman or Within 30 days after any change in ground instructor certificate or rating his permanent mailing address, the under this chapter for a period of 1 holder of a certificate issued under this year after the date of that act. In addi- part shall notify the Department of tion, the commission of that act is a Transportation, Federal Aviation Ad- basis for suspending or revoking any ministration, Airman Certification airman or ground instructor certificate Branch, Post Office Box 25082, Okla- or rating held by that person.

homa City, OK 73125, in writing, of his [Docket 4086, 30 FR 2196, Feb. 18, 1965] new address.

§ 65.19 Retesting after failure.

[Docket 10536, 35 FR 14075, Sept. 4, 1970] An applicant for a written, oral, or § 65.23 Incorporation by reference.

practical test for a certificate and rat- ing, or for an additional rating under Certain material is incorporated by this part, may apply for retesting— reference into this part with the ap- proval of the Director of the Federal (a) After 30 days after the date the Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 applicant failed the test; or CFR part 51. This material is available (b) Before the 30 days have expired if for inspection at the Federal Aviation the applicant presents a signed state- Administration (FAA) and at the Na- ment from an airman holding the cer- tional Archives and Records Adminis- tificate and rating sought by the appli- tration (NARA). Contact FAA, Certifi- cant, certifying that the airman has cation and Training Group, 202–267– given the applicant additional instruc- tion in each of the subjects failed and 1100, ACSPTSinquiries@faa.gov. For in- that the airman considers the appli- formation on the availability of this cant ready for retesting. material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to [Docket 16383, 43 FR 22640, May 25, 1978] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations. The material may be ob- § 65.20 Applications, certificates, tained from the source in the following logbooks, reports, and records: Fal- sification, reproduction, or alter- paragraph of this section.

ation.

(a) Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Wash- (a) No person may make or cause to ington, DC 20591, 866–835–5322, be made— www.faa.gov/training l testing.

(1) Any fraudulent or intentionally (1) FAA–S–8081–10E, Aircraft Dis- false statement on any application for patcher Practical Test Standards, No- a certificate or rating under this part; vember 2023; IBR approved for § 65.59.

(2) Any fraudulent or intentionally (2) FAA–S–8081–25C, Parachute Rig- false entry in any logbook, record, or ger Practical Test Standards, Novem- report that is required to be kept, ber 2023; IBR approved for §§ 65.115, made, or used, to show compliance 65.119, and 65.123.

with any requirement for any certifi- (3) FAA–S–ACS–1, Aviation Mechanic cate or rating under this part; General, Airframe, and Powerplant (3) Any reproduction, for fraudulent Airman Certification Standards, No- purpose, of any certificate or rating vember 1, 2021; IBR approved for §§ 65.75 under this part; or and 65.79.

(4) Any alteration of any certificate (b) [Reserved] or rating under this part.

(b) The commission by any person of [Docket FAA–2021–0237; Amdt. 65–63, 87 FR an act prohibited under paragraph (a) 31414, May 24, 2022, as amended by Docket of this section is a basis for suspending FAA–2022–1463; Amdt. 65–64, 89 FR 22520, Apr.

or revoking any airman or ground in- 1, 2024]

14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.31 (e) Comply with § 65.35.

Subpart B—Air Traffic Control Tower Operators [Docket 10193, 35 FR 12326, Aug. 1, 1970, as amended by Amdt. 65–25, 45 FR 18911, Mar. 24, 1980; Amdt. 65–31, 52 FR 17518, May 8, 1987] S OURCE : Docket 10193, 35 FR 12326, Aug. 1, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

§ 65.35 Knowledge requirements.

§ 65.31 Required credentials, certifi- Each applicant for an air traffic con- cates, and ratings or qualifications.

trol tower operator certificate must pass a written test on— No person may act as an air traffic (a) The flight rules in part 91 of this control tower operator at an air traffic chapter: control tower in connection with civil (b) Airport traffic control procedures, aircraft unless he or she— and this subpart: (a) Holds an FAA Credential with a (c) En route traffic control proce- tower rating or an air traffic control dures; tower operator certificate issued under (d) Communications operating proce- this subpart; dures; (b) Holds a facility rating for that (e) Flight assistance service; control tower issued under this sub- (f) Air navigation, and aids to air part, or has qualified for the operating navigation; and position at which he or she acts and is (g) Aviation weather.

under the supervision of the holder of a facility rating for that control tower; § 65.37 Skill requirements: Operating positions.

and (c) Except for a person employed by No person may act as an air traffic the FAA or employed by, or on active control tower operator at any oper- duty with, the Department of the Air ating position unless he has passed a Force, Army, or Navy or the Coast practical test on— Guard, holds at least a second-class (a) Control tower equipment and its medical certificate issued under part 67 use; of this chapter.

(b) Weather reporting procedures and use of reports; [Docket 10193, 35 FR 12326, Aug. 1, 1970, as (c) Notices to Airmen, and use of the amended by Amdt. 65–25, 45 FR 18911, Mar. 24, Airman’s Information Manual; 1980; Amdt. 65–31, 52 FR 17518, May 8, 1987; (d) Use of operational forms; Amdt. 65–56, 79 FR 74611, Dec. 16, 2014] (e) Performance of noncontrol oper- § 65.33 Eligibility requirements: Gen- ational duties; and eral.

(f) Each of the following procedures that is applicable to that operating po- To be eligible for an air traffic con- sition and is required by the person trol tower operator certificate a person performing the examination: must— (1) The airport, including rules, (a) Be at least 18 years of age; equipment, runways, taxiways, and ob- (b) Be of good moral character; structions.

(c) Be able to read, write, and under- (2) The terrain features, visual check- stand the English language and speak points, and obstructions within the lat- it without accent or impediment of eral boundaries of the surface areas of speech that would interfere with two- Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E way radio conversation; airspace designated for the airport.

(d) Except for a person employed by (3) Traffic patterns and associated the FAA or employed by, or on active procedures for use of preferential run- duty with, the Department of the Air ways and noise abatement.

Force, Army, or Navy or the Coast (4) Operational agreements.

Guard, hold at least a second-class (5) The center, alternate airports, medical certificate issued under part 67 and those airways, routes, reporting of this chapter within the 12 months points, and air navigation aids used for before the date application is made; terminal air traffic control.

and (6) Search and rescue procedures.

Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.49 (7) Terminal air traffic control proce- (b) An operator with a facility rating dures and phraseology. may control traffic at any operating (8) Holding procedures, prescribed in- position at the control tower at which strument approach, and departure pro- he holds a facility rating. However, he cedures. may not issue an air traffic clearance (9) Radar alignment and technical op- for IFR flight without authorization eration. from the appropriate facility exer- cising IFR control at that location.

(10) The application of the prescribed (c) An operator who does not hold a radar and nonradar separation stand- facility rating for a particular control ard, as appropriate.

tower may act at each operating posi- [Docket 10193, 35 FR 12326, Aug. 1, 1991, as tion for which he has qualified, under amended by Amdt. 65–36, 56 FR 65653, Dec. 17, the supervision of an operator holding 1991] a facility rating for that control tower.

§ 65.39 Practical experience require- [Docket 10193, 35 FR 12326, Aug. 1, 1970, as ments: Facility rating.

amended by Amdt. 65–16, 35 FR 14075, Sept. 4, 1970] Each applicant for a facility rating at any air traffic control tower must §§ 65.46–65.46b [Reserved] have satisfactorily served— (a) As an air traffic control tower op- § 65.47 Maximum hours.

erator at that control tower without a Except in an emergency, a certifi- facility rating for at least 6 months; or cated air traffic control tower operator (b) As an air traffic control tower op- must be relieved of all duties for at erator with a facility rating at a dif- least 24 consecutive hours at least once ferent control tower for at least 6 during each 7 consecutive days. Such months before the date he applies for an operator may not serve or be re- the rating.

quired to serve— However, an applicant who is a member (a) For more than 10 consecutive of an Armed Force of the United States hours; or meets the requirements of this section (b) For more than 10 hours during a if he has satisfactorily served as an air period of 24 consecutive hours, unless traffic control tower operator for at he has had a rest period of at least 8 least 6 months.

hours at or before the end of the 10 hours of duty.

[Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–19, 36 FR 21280, Nov. 5, § 65.49 General operating rules.

1971] (a) Except for a person employed by § 65.41 Skill requirements: Facility rat- the FAA or employed by, or on active ings.

duty with, the Department of the Air Each applicant for a facility rating Force, Army, or Navy, or the Coast at an air traffic control tower must Guard, no person may act as an air have passed a practical test on each traffic control tower operator under a item listed in § 65.37 of this part that is certificate issued to him or her under applicable to each operating position this part unless he or she has in his or at the control tower at which the rat- her personal possession an appropriate ing is sought. current medical certificate issued under part 67 of this chapter.

§ 65.43 [Reserved] (b) Each person holding an air traffic control tower operator certificate shall § 65.45 Performance of duties.

keep it readily available when per- (a) An air traffic control tower oper- forming duties in an air traffic control ator shall perform his duties in accord- tower, and shall present that certifi- ance with the limitations on his cer- cate or his medical certificate or both tificate and the procedures and prac- for inspection upon the request of the tices prescribed in air traffic control Administrator or an authorized rep- manuals of the FAA, to provide for the resentative of the National Transpor- safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of tation Safety Board, or of any Federal, air traffic. State, or local law enforcement officer.

14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.50 (c) A certificated air traffic control § 65.51 Certificate required.

tower operator who does not hold a fa- (a) No person may act as an aircraft cility rating for a particular control dispatcher (exercising responsibility tower may not act at any operating po- with the pilot in command in the oper- sition at the control tower concerned ational control of a flight) in connec- unless there is maintained at that con- tion with any civil aircraft in air com- trol tower, readily available to persons merce unless that person has in his or named in paragraph (b) of this section, her personal possession an aircraft dis- a current record of the operating posi- patcher certificate issued under this tions at which he has qualified. subpart.

(b) Each person who holds an aircraft (d) An air traffic control tower oper- dispatcher certificate must present it ator may not perform duties under his for inspection upon the request of the certificate during any period of known Administrator or an authorized rep- physical deficiency that would make resentative of the National Transpor- him unable to meet the physical re- tation Safety Board, or of any Federal, quirements for his current medical cer- State, or local law enforcement officer.

tificate. However, if the deficiency is temporary, he may perform duties that § 65.53 Eligibility requirements: Gen- are not affected by it whenever another eral.

certificated and qualified operator is (a) To be eligible to take the aircraft present and on duty.

dispatcher knowledge test, a person (e) A certificated air traffic control must be at least 21 years of age.

tower operator may not control air (b) To be eligible for an aircraft dis- traffic with equipment that the Admin- patcher certificate, a person must— istrator has found to be inadequate.

(1) Be at least 23 years of age; (f) The holder of an air traffic control (2) Be able to read, speak, write, and tower operator certificate, or an appli- understand the English language; cant for one, shall, upon the reasonable (3) Pass the required knowledge test request of the Administrator, cooper- prescribed by § 65.55 of this part; (4) Pass the required practical test ate fully in any test that is made of prescribed by § 65.59 of this part; and him.

(5) Comply with the requirements of [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as § 65.57 of this part.

amended by Amdt. 65–31, 52 FR 17519, May 8, 1987] § 65.55 Knowledge requirements.

(a) A person who applies for an air- § 65.50 Currency requirements.

craft dispatcher certificate must pass a The holder of an air traffic control knowledge test on the following aero- tower operator certificate may not per- nautical knowledge areas: form any duties under that certificate (1) Applicable Federal Aviation Regu- unless— lations of this chapter that relate to (a) He has served for at least three of airline transport pilot privileges, limi- the preceding 6 months as an air traffic tations, and flight operations; control tower operator at the control (2) Meteorology, including knowledge of and effects of fronts, frontal charac- tower to which his facility rating ap- teristics, cloud formations, icing, and plies, or at the operating positions for upper-air data; which he has qualified; or (3) General system of weather and (b) He has shown that he meets the NOTAM collection, dissemination, in- requirements for his certificate and fa- terpretation, and use; cility rating at the control tower con- (4) Interpretation and use of weather cerned, or for operating at positions for charts, maps, forecasts, sequence re- which he has previously qualified.

ports, abbreviations, and symbols; (5) National Weather Service func- Subpart C—Aircraft Dispatchers tions as they pertain to operations in the National Airspace System; (6) Windshear and microburst aware- S OURCE : Docket FAA–1998–4553, 64 FR 68923, Dec. 8, 1999, unless otherwise noted. ness, identification, and avoidance; Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.61 (7) Principles of air navigation under (i) An assistant in dispatching air instrument meteorological conditions carrier aircraft, under the direct super- in the National Airspace System; vision of a dispatcher certificated (8) Air traffic control procedures and under this subpart; pilot responsibilities as they relate to (ii) A pilot; enroute operations, terminal area and (iii) A flight engineer; or radar operations, and instrument de- (iv) A meteorologist.

parture and approach procedures; (3) In aircraft operations as— (9) Aircraft loading, weight and bal- (i) An Air Traffic Controller; or ance, use of charts, graphs, tables, for- (ii) A Flight Service Specialist.

mulas, and computations, and their ef- (4) In aircraft operations, performing fect on aircraft performance; other duties that the Administrator (10) Aerodynamics relating to an air- finds provide equivalent experience.

craft’s flight characteristics and per- (b) A statement of graduation issued formance in normal and abnormal or revalidated in accordance with flight regimes; § 65.70(b) of this part, showing that the (11) Human factors; person has successfully completed an (12) Aeronautical decision making approved aircraft dispatcher course.

and judgment; and (13) Crew resource management, in- § 65.59 Skill requirements.

cluding crew communication and co- An applicant for an aircraft dis- ordination.

patcher certificate must pass a prac- (b) Except as provided in paragraph tical test given by the Administrator, (c) of this section, the applicant must with respect to any one type of large present documentary evidence satisfac- aircraft used in air carrier operations.

tory to the Administrator of having To pass the practical test for an air- passed an aircraft dispatcher knowl- craft dispatcher certificate, the appli- edge test within the preceding 24 cal- cant must satisfactorily demonstrate endar months.

the objectives in the areas of operation (c) An applicant is eligible to take a specified in the Aircraft Dispatcher practical test for an aircraft dispatcher Practical Test Standards (incorporated certificate under this part with an ex- by reference, see § 65.23).

pired written test report in accordance [Docket FAA–2022–1463, Amdt. 65–64, 89 FR with § 61.40 of this chapter.

22520, Apr. 1, 2024] [Docket FAA–2023–0825, Amdt. 65–65, 89 FR § 65.61 Aircraft dispatcher certifi- 80053, Oct. 1, 2024] cation courses: Content and min- imum hours.

§ 65.57 Experience or training require- ments.

(a) An approved aircraft dispatcher An applicant for an aircraft dis- certification course must: patcher certificate must present docu- (1) Provide instruction in the areas of mentary evidence satisfactory to the knowledge and topics listed in appen- Administrator that he or she has the dix A of this part; experience prescribed in paragraph (a) (2) Include a minimum of 200 hours of of this section or has accomplished the instruction.

training described in paragraph (b) of (b) An applicant for approval of an this section as follows: aircraft dispatcher course must submit (a) A total of at least 2 years experi- an outline that describes the major ence in the 3 years before the date of topics and subtopics to be covered and application, in any one or in any com- the number of hours proposed for each.

bination of the following areas: (c) Additional subject headings for an (1) In military aircraft operations aircraft dispatcher certification course as a— may also be included, however the (i) Pilot; hours proposed for any subjects not (ii) Flight navigator; or listed in appendix A of this part must (iii) Meteorologist. be in addition to the minimum 200 (2) In aircraft operations conducted course hours required in paragraph (a) under part 121 of this chapter as— of this section.

14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.63 (d) For the purpose of completing an part, passed the practical test on their approved course, a student may sub- first attempt; and stitute previous experience or training (2) The aircraft dispatcher certifi- for a portion of the minimum 200 hours cation course continues to meet the re- of training. The course operator deter- quirements of this subpart for course mines the number of hours of credit approval.

based on an evaluation of the experi- (d) Course revisions. Requests for ap- ence or training to determine if it is proval of a revision of the course out- comparable to portions of the approved line, facilities, or equipment must be course curriculum. The credit allowed, in accordance with paragraph (a) of including the total hours and the basis this section. Proposed revisions of the for it, must be placed in the student’s course outline or the description of fa- record required by § 65.70(a) of this cilities and equipment must be sub- part.

mitted in a format that will allow an entire page or pages of the approved § 65.63 Aircraft dispatcher certifi- outline or description to be removed cation courses: Application, dura- and replaced by any approved revision.

tion, and other general require- ments. The list of instructors may be revised at any time without request for ap- (a) Application. Application for origi- proval, provided the minimum require- nal approval of an aircraft dispatcher ments of § 65.67 of this part are main- certification course or the renewal of tained and the Administrator is noti- approval of an aircraft dispatcher cer- fied in writing.

tification course under this part must (e) Withdrawal or cancellation of ap- be: proval. Failure to continue to meet the (1) Made in writing to the Adminis- requirements of this subpart for the ap- trator; proval or operation of an approved air- (2) Accompanied by two copies of the craft dispatcher certification course is course outline required under § 65.61(b) grounds for withdrawal of approval of of this part, for which approval is the course. A course operator may re- sought; quest cancellation of course approval (3) Accompanied by a description of by a letter to the Administrator. The the equipment and facilities to be used; operator must forward any records to and the FAA as requested by the Adminis- (4) Accompanied by a list of the in- trator.

structors and their qualifications.

(f) Change in ownership. A change in (b) Duration. Unless withdrawn or ownership of a part 65, appendix A-ap- canceled, an approval of an aircraft proved course does not terminate that dispatcher certification course of study aircraft dispatcher certification course expires: approval if, within 10 days after the (1) On the last day of the 24th month date that any change in ownership of from the month the approval was the school occurs: issued; or (1) Application is made for an appro- (2) Except as provided in paragraph priate amendment to the approval; and (f) of this section, on the date that any (2) No change in the facilities, per- change in ownership of the school oc- sonnel, or approved aircraft dispatcher curs.

certification course is involved.

(c) Renewal. Application for renewal (g) Change in name or location. A of an approved aircraft dispatcher cer- change in name or location of an ap- tification course must be made within 30 days preceding the month the ap- proved aircraft dispatcher certification proval expires, provided the course op- course does not invalidate the approval erator meets the following require- if, within 10 days after the date that ments: any change in name or location occurs, the course operator of the part 65, ap- (1) At least 80 percent of the grad- uates from that aircraft dispatcher cer- pendix A-approved course notifies the tification course, who applied for the Administrator, in writing, of the practical test required by § 65.59 of this change.

Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.73 tification courses or the reasons for § 65.65 Aircraft dispatcher certifi- cation courses: Training facilities. their withdrawal.

(b) Each student who successfully An applicant for approval of author- completes the approved aircraft dis- ity to operate an aircraft dispatcher patcher certification course must be course of study must have facilities, given a written statement of gradua- equipment, and materials adequate to tion, which is valid for 90 days. After 90 provide each student the theoretical days, the course operator may revali- and practical aspects of aircraft dis- date the graduation certificate for an patching. Each room, training booth, additional 90 days if the course oper- or other space used for instructional ator determines that the student re- purposes must be temperature con- mains proficient in the subject areas trolled, lighted, and ventilated to con- listed in appendix A of this part.

form to local building, sanitation, and health codes. In addition, the training Subpart D—Mechanics facility must be so located that the students in that facility are not dis- § 65.71 Eligibility requirements: Gen- tracted by the instruction conducted in eral.

other rooms.

(a) To be eligible for a mechanic cer- tificate and associated ratings, a per- § 65.67 Aircraft dispatcher certifi- son must— cation courses: Personnel.

(1) Be at least 18 years of age; (a) Each applicant for an aircraft dis- (2) Be able to read, write, speak, and patcher certification course must meet understand the English language, or in the following personnel requirements: the case of an applicant who does not (1) Each applicant must have ade- meet this requirement and who is em- quate personnel, including one instruc- ployed outside of the United States by tor who holds an aircraft dispatcher a U.S. air carrier, have his certificate certificate and is available to coordi- endorsed ‘‘Valid only outside the nate all training course instruction.

United States’’; (2) Each applicant must not exceed a (3) Have passed all of the prescribed ratio of 25 students for one instructor.

tests within a period of 24 months; and (b) The instructor who teaches the (4) Comply with the sections of this practical dispatch applications area of subpart that apply to the rating the ap- the appendix A course must hold an plicant seeks.

aircraft dispatchers certificate (b) A certificated mechanic who ap- plies for an additional rating must § 65.70 Aircraft dispatcher certifi- meet the requirements of § 65.77 and, cation courses: Records.

within a period of 24 calendar months, (a) The operator of an aircraft dis- pass the tests prescribed by §§ 65.75 and patcher course must maintain a record 65.79 for the additional rating sought, for each student, including a chrono- except as provided in § 65.75(d).

logical log of all instructors, subjects [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as covered, and course examinations and amended by Amdt. 65–6, 31 FR 5950, Apr. 19, results. The record must be retained 1966; Docket FAA–2023–0825, Amdt. 65–65, 89 for at least 3 years after graduation.

FR 80053, Oct. 1, 2024] The course operator also must prepare, § 65.73 Ratings.

for its records, and transmit to the Ad- ministrator not later than January 31 (a) The following ratings are issued of each year, a report containing the under this subpart: following information for the previous (1) Airframe.

year: (2) Powerplant.

(1) The names of all students who (b) A mechanic certificate with an graduated, together with the results of aircraft or aircraft engine rating, or their aircraft dispatcher certification both, that was issued before, and was courses.

valid on, June 15, 1952, is equal to a me- (2) The names of all the students who chanic certificate with an airframe or failed or withdrew, together with the powerplant rating, or both, as the case results of their aircraft dispatcher cer- may be, and may be exchanged for such 14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.75 a corresponding certificate and rating frames or powerplants, appropriate to or ratings. the rating sought; or (2) At least 30 months of practical ex- § 65.75 Knowledge requirements.

perience concurrently performing the duties appropriate to both the airframe (a) Except as specified in paragraph and powerplant ratings.

(c) of this section, each applicant for a mechanic certificate or rating must, [Docket FAA–2021–0237, Amdt. 65–63, 87 FR after meeting the applicable experience 31415, May 24, 2022] requirements of § 65.77, pass a written test, appropriate to the rating sought, § 65.79 Skill requirements.

which includes the aeronautical knowl- Each applicant for a mechanic cer- edge subject areas contained in the tificate or rating must pass an oral Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, test and a practical test, as appropriate and Powerplant Airman Certification to the rating sought, by demonstrating Standards (incorporated by reference, satisfactory understanding of the see § 65.23), as appropriate to the rating knowledge, risk management, and skill sought.

elements for each subject contained in (b) The applicant must pass each sec- the Aviation Mechanic General, Air- tion of the test before applying for the frame, and Powerplant Airmen Certifi- oral and practical tests prescribed by cation Standards (incorporated by ref- § 65.79. A report of the written test is erence, see § 65.23), as appropriate to sent to the applicant.

the rating sought.

(c) An applicant for a mechanic cer- [Docket FAA–2021–0237, Amdt. 65–63, 87 FR tificate or rating may take the me- 31415, May 24, 2022] chanic general written test prior to meeting the applicable experience re- § 65.80 Certificated aviation mainte- quirements of § 65.77, provided the ap- nance technician school students.

plicant presents an authenticated doc- Whenever an aviation maintenance ument from a certificated aviation technician school certificated under maintenance technician school that part 147 of this chapter shows to the demonstrates satisfactory completion Administrator that any of its students of the general portion of the school’s has made satisfactory progress at the curriculum and specifies the comple- school and is prepared to take the oral tion date.

and practical tests prescribed by § 65.79, (d) An applicant is eligible to take a that student may take those tests dur- practical test for a mechanic certifi- ing the final subjects of the student’s cate or rating under this part with an training in the curriculum required expired written test report in accord- under part 147, before the student ance with § 61.40 of this chapter.

meets the applicable experience re- [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as quirements of § 65.77 and before the stu- amended by Amdt. 65–1, 27 FR 10410, Oct. 25, dent passes each section of the written 1962; Docket FAA–2021–0237, Amdt. 65–63, 87 test prescribed by § 65.75.

FR 31414, May 24, 2022; Docket FAA–2023–0825, Amdt. 65–65, 89 FR 80053, Oct. 1, 2024] [Docket FAA–2021–0237, Amdt. 65–63, 87 FR 31415, May 24, 2022] § 65.77 Experience requirements.

§ 65.81 General privileges and limita- Each applicant for a mechanic cer- tions.

tificate or rating must present either— (a) An authenticated document from (a) A certificated mechanic may per- a certificated aviation maintenance form or supervise the maintenance, technician school in accordance with preventive maintenance or alteration § 147.21 of this chapter; or of an aircraft or appliance, or a part (b) Documentary evidence, satisfac- thereof, for which he is rated (but ex- tory to the Administrator, of— cluding major repairs to, and major al- (1) At least 18 months of practical ex- terations of, propellers, and any repair perience with the procedures, prac- to, or alteration of, instruments), and tices, materials, tools, machine tools, may perform additional duties in ac- and equipment generally used in con- cordance with §§ 65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.

structing, maintaining, or altering air- However, he may not supervise the

Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.89 maintenance, preventive maintenance, or any related part or appliance, and or alteration of, or approve and return approve and return it to service.

to service, any aircraft or appliance, or (b) A certificated mechanic with an part thereof, for which he is rated un- airframe rating can approve and return to service an airframe, or any related less he has satisfactorily performed the part or appliance, of an aircraft with a work concerned at an earlier date. If he special airworthiness certificate in the has not so performed that work at an light-sport category after performing earlier date, he may show his ability to and inspecting a major repair or major do it by performing it to the satisfac- alteration for products that are not tion of the Administrator or under the produced under an FAA approval pro- direct supervision of a certificated and vided the work was performed in ac- appropriately rated mechanic, or a cer- cordance with instructions developed tificated repairman, who has had pre- by the manufacturer or a person ac- vious experience in the specific oper- ceptable to the FAA.

ation concerned.

(b) A certificated mechanic may not [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as exercise the privileges of his certificate amended by Amdt. 65–10, 32 FR 5770, Apr. 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004] and rating unless he understands the current instructions of the manufac- § 65.87 Powerplant rating; additional turer, and the maintenance manuals, privileges.

for the specific operation concerned.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as (b) of this section, a certificated me- amended by Amdt. 65–2, 29 FR 5451, Apr. 23, chanic with a powerplant rating may 1964; Amdt. 65–26, 45 FR 46737, July 10, 1980] approve and return to service a power- plant or propeller or any related part § 65.83 Recent experience require- or appliance, after he has performed, ments.

supervised, or inspected its mainte- A certificated mechanic may not ex- nance or alteration (excluding major ercise the privileges of his certificate repairs and major alterations). In addi- and rating unless, within the preceding tion, he may perform the 100-hour in- 24 months— spection required by part 91 of this (a) The Administrator has found that chapter on a powerplant or propeller, he is able to do that work; or or any part thereof, and approve and (b) He has, for at least 6 months— return it to service.

(1) Served as a mechanic under his (b) A certificated mechanic with a certificate and rating; powerplant rating can approve and re- (2) Technically supervised other me- turn to service a powerplant or pro- chanics; peller, or any related part or appliance, (3) Supervised, in an executive capac- of an aircraft with a special airworthi- ity, the maintenance or alteration of ness certificate in the light-sport cat- aircraft; or egory after performing and inspecting a major repair or major alteration for (4) Been engaged in any combination products that are not produced under of paragraph (b) (1), (2), or (3) of this an FAA approval, provided the work section.

was performed in accordance with in- § 65.85 Airframe rating; additional structions developed by the manufac- privileges.

turer or a person acceptable to the FAA.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a certificated me- [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as chanic with an airframe rating may ap- amended by Amdt. 65–10, 32 FR 5770, Apr. 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004] prove and return to service an air- frame, or any related part or appliance, § 65.89 Display of certificate.

after he has performed, supervised, or inspected its maintenance or alteration Each person who holds a mechanic (excluding major repairs and major al- certificate shall keep it within the im- terations). In addition, he may perform mediate area where he normally exer- the 100-hour inspection required by cises the privileges of the certificate part 91 of this chapter on an airframe, and shall present it for inspection upon 14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.91 the request of the Administrator or an § 65.92 Inspection authorization: Dura- authorized representative of the Na- tion.

tional Transportation Safety Board, or (a) Each inspection authorization ex- of any Federal, State, or local law en- pires on March 31 of each odd-num- forcement officer.

bered year. However, the holder may exercise the privileges of that author- [Docket 7258, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, 1966, as ization only while he holds a currently amended by Docket 8084, 32 FR 5769, Apr. 11, effective mechanic certificate with 1967] both a currently effective airframe rat- § 65.91 Inspection authorization. ing and a currently effective power- plant rating.

(a) An application for an inspection (b) An inspection authorization authorization is made on a form and in ceases to be effective whenever any of a manner prescribed by the Adminis- the following occurs: trator.

(1) The authorization is surrendered, (b) An applicant who meets the re- suspended, or revoked.

quirements of this section is entitled (2) The holder no longer has a fixed to an inspection authorization.

base of operation.

(c) To be eligible for an inspection (3) The holder no longer has the authorization, an applicant must— equipment, facilities, and inspection (1) Hold a currently effective me- data required by § 65.91(c) (3) and (4) for chanic certificate with both an air- issuance of his authorization.

frame rating and a powerplant rating, (c) The holder of an inspection au- each of which is currently effective and thorization that is suspended or re- has been in effect for a total of at least voked shall, upon the Administrator’s 3 years; request, return it to the Adminis- trator.

(2) Have been actively engaged, for at least the 2-year period before the date [Docket 12537, 42 FR 46279, Sept. 15, 1977, as he applies, in maintaining aircraft cer- amended by Amdt. 65–50, 72 FR 4404, Jan. 30, tificated and maintained in accordance 2007] with this chapter; § 65.93 Inspection authorization: Re- (3) Have a fixed base of operations at newal.

which he may be located in person or (a) Except as provided in paragraph by telephone during a normal working (d) of this section, to be eligible for re- week but it need not be the place where newal of an inspection authorization he will exercise his inspection author- for a 2-year period an applicant must ity; present evidence during the month of (4) Have available to him the equip- March of each odd-numbered year, at ment, facilities, and inspection data the responsible Flight Standards office, necessary to properly inspect air- that the applicant still meets the re- frames, powerplants, propellers, or any quirements of § 65.91(c)(1) through (4).

related part or appliance; and In addition, during the time the appli- (5) Pass a written test on his ability cant held the inspection authorization, to inspect according to safety stand- the applicant must show completion of ards for returning aircraft to service one of the activities in paragraphs after major repairs and major alter- (a)(1) through (5) of this section by ations and annual and progressive in- March 31 of the first year of the 2-year spections performed under part 43 of inspection authorization period, and this chapter.

completion of one of the five activities An applicant who fails the test pre- during the second year of the 2-year pe- scribed in paragraph (c)(5) of this sec- riod: tion may not apply for retesting until (1) Performed at least one annual in- at least 90 days after the date he failed spection for each 90 days that the ap- the test.

plicant held the current authority; or (2) Performed at least two major re- [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as pairs or major alterations for each 90 amended by Amdt. 65–5, 31 FR 3337, Mar. 3, days that the applicant held the cur- 1966; Amdt. 65–22, 42 FR 46279, Sept. 15, 1977; Amdt. 65–30, 50 FR 15700, Apr. 19, 1985] rent authority; or Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.101 (3) Performed or supervised and ap- (1) Inspect and approve for return to proved at least one progressive inspec- service any aircraft or related part or tion in accordance with standards pre- appliance (except any aircraft main- scribed by the Administrator; or tained in accordance with a continuous (4) Attended and successfully com- airworthiness program under part 121 pleted a refresher course, acceptable to of this chapter) after a major repair or the Administrator, of not less than 8 major alteration to it in accordance hours of instruction; or with part 43 [New] of this chapter, if (5) Passed an oral test by an FAA in- the work was done in accordance with spector to determine that the appli- technical data approved by the Admin- cant’s knowledge of applicable regula- istrator; and tions and standards is current. (2) Perform an annual, or perform or (b) The holder of an inspection au- supervise a progressive inspection ac- thorization that has been in effect: cording to §§ 43.13 and 43.15 of this chap- (1) for less than 90 days before the ex- ter.

piration date need not comply with (b) When he exercises the privileges paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this of an inspection authorization the section. holder shall keep it available for in- (2) for less than 90 days before March spection by the aircraft owner, the me- 31 of an even-numbered year need not chanic submitting the aircraft, repair, comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through or alteration for approval (if any), and (5) of this section for the first year of shall present it upon the request of the the 2-year inspection authorization pe- Administrator or an authorized rep- riod. resentative of the National Transpor- (c) An inspection authorization hold- tation Safety Board, or of any Federal, er who does not complete one of the ac- State, or local law enforcement officer.

tivities set forth in § 65.93(a) (1) (c) If the holder of an inspection au- through (5) of this section by March 31 thorization changes his fixed base of of the first year of the 2-year inspec- operation, he may not exercise the tion authorization period may not ex- privileges of the authorization until he ercise inspection authorization privi- has notified the responsible Flight leges after March 31 of the first year.

Standards office or International Field The inspection authorization holder Office for the area in which the new may resume exercising inspection au- base is located, in writing, of the thorization privileges after passing an change.

oral test from an FAA inspector to de- [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as termine that the applicant’s knowledge amended by Amdt. 65–2, 29 FR 5451, Apr. 23, of the applicable regulations and stand- 1964; Amdt. 65–4, 30 FR 3638, Mar. 14, 1965; ards is current. An inspection author- Amdt. 65–5, 31 FR 3337, Mar. 3, 1966; Amdt. 65– ization holder who passes this oral test 9, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, 1966; 32 FR 5769, Apr.

is deemed to have completed the re- 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–35, 54 FR 39292, Sept. 25, 1989; Amdt. 65–41, 66 FR 21066, Apr. 27, 2001; quirements of § 65.93(a) (1) through (5) Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 65–57A, 83 FR by March 31 of the first year.

9171, Mar. 5, 2018] (d) A person who qualifies for the re- lief prescribed in § 61.40 of this chapter Subpart E—Repairmen is eligible to renew an expired inspec- tion authorization under this section, § 65.101 Eligibility requirements: Gen- provided the requirements of § 61.40 of eral.

this chapter are met.

(a) To be eligible for a repairman cer- [Docket FAA–2007–27108, 72 FR 4404, Jan. 30, tificate a person must— 2007, as amended by Docket FAA–2018–0119, (1) Be at least 18 years of age; Amdt. 65–57A, 83 FR 9171, Mar. 5, 2018; Docket (2) Be specially qualified to perform FAA–2023–0825, Amdt. 65–65, 89 FR 80053, Oct.

1, 2024] maintenance on aircraft or components thereof, appropriate to the job for § 65.95 Inspection authorization: Privi- which he is employed; leges and limitations.

(3) Be employed for a specific job re- (a) The holder of an inspection au- quiring those special qualifications by thorization may— a certificated repair station, or by a 14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.103 certificated commercial operator or the repairman was employed and rec- certificated air carrier, that is required ommended.

by its operating certificate or approved (b) A certificated repairman may not operations specifications to provide a perform or supervise duties under the repairman certificate unless the repair- continuous airworthiness maintenance man understands the current instruc- program according to its maintenance tions of the certificate holder by whom manuals; the repairman is employed and the (4) Be recommended for certification manufacturer’s instructions for contin- by his employer, to the satisfaction of ued airworthiness relating to the spe- the Administrator, as able to satisfac- cific operations concerned.

torily maintain aircraft or compo- (c) This section does not apply to the nents, appropriate to the job for which holder of a repairman certificate he is employed; (light-sport aircraft) while that repair- (5) Have either— man is performing work under that (i) At least 18 months of practical ex- certificate.

perience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, [Docket 18241, 45 FR 46738, July 10, 1980, as machine tools, and equipment gen- amended by Amdt. 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, erally used in the maintenance duties 2004] of the specific job for which the person § 65.104 Repairman certificate—experi- is to be employed and certificated; or mental aircraft builder—Eligibility, (ii) Completed formal training that is privileges and limitations.

acceptable to the Administrator and is (a) To be eligible for a repairman cer- specifically designed to qualify the ap- tificate (experimental aircraft builder), plicant for the job on which the appli- an individual must— cant is to be employed; and (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (6) Be able to read, write, speak, and (2) Be the primary builder of the air- understand the English language, or, in craft to which the privileges of the cer- the case of an applicant who does not tificate are applicable; meet this requirement and who is em- (3) Show to the satisfaction of the ployed outside the United States by a Administrator that the individual has certificated repair station, a certifi- the requisite skill to determine wheth- cated U.S. commercial operator, or a er the aircraft is in a condition for safe certificated U.S. air carrier, described operations; and in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, have (4) Be a citizen of the United States this certificate endorsed ‘‘Valid only or an individual citizen of a foreign outside the United States.’’ country who has lawfully been admit- (b) This section does not apply to the ted for permanent residence in the issuance of a repairman certificate (ex- United States.

perimental aircraft builder) under (b) The holder of a repairman certifi- § 65.104 or to a repairman certificate cate (experimental aircraft builder) (light-sport aircraft) under § 65.107.

may perform condition inspections on [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as the aircraft constructed by the holder amended by Amdt. 65–11, 32 FR 13506, Sept.

in accordance with the operating limi- 27, 1967; Amdt. 65–24, 44 FR 46781, Aug. 9, 1979; tations of that aircraft.

Amdt. 65–27, 47 FR 13316, Mar. 29, 1982; Amdt.

(c) Section 65.103 does not apply to 65–45, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004; 72 FR 7739, the holder of a repairman certificate Feb. 20, 2007] (experimental aircraft builder) while performing under that certificate.

§ 65.103 Repairman certificate: Privi- leges and limitations.

[Docket 18739, 44 FR 46781, Aug. 9, 1979] (a) A certificated repairman may per- § 65.105 Display of certificate.

form or supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration Each person who holds a repairman of aircraft or aircraft components ap- certificate shall keep it within the im- propriate to the job for which the re- mediate area where he normally exer- pairman was employed and certifi- cises the privileges of the certificate cated, but only in connection with du- and shall present it for inspection upon ties for the certificate holder by whom the request of the Administrator or an Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.107 authorized representative of the Na- To be eligible for You must tional Transportation Safety Board, or (C) For powered parachute of any Federal, State, or local law en- class privileges—104 forcement officer. hours, (D) For lighter than air class [Docket 7258, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, 1966, as privileges—80 hours, amended by Docket 8084, 32 FR 5769, Apr. 11, (E) For glider class privi- leges—80 hours.

1967] (b) The holder of a repairman certifi- § 65.107 Repairman certificate (light- sport aircraft): Eligibility, privi- cate (light-sport aircraft) with an in- leges, and limits.

spection rating may perform the an- nual condition inspection on a light- (a) Use the following table to deter- sport aircraft: mine your eligibility for a repairman (1) That is owned by the holder; certificate (light-sport aircraft) and ap- (2) That has been issued an experi- propriate rating: mental certificate for operating a To be eligible for You must light-sport aircraft under § 21.191(i) of this chapter; and (1) A repairman certificate (i) Be at least 18 years old, (3) That is in the same class of light- (light-sport aircraft). (ii) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand sport-aircraft for which the holder has English. If for medical rea- completed the training specified in sons you cannot meet one paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section.

of these requirements, the FAA may place limits on (c) The holder of a repairman certifi- your repairman certificate cate (light-sport aircraft) with a main- necessary to safely per- tenance rating may— form the actions authorized (1) Approve and return to service an by the certificate and rat- ing, aircraft that has been issued a special (iii) Demonstrate the requisite airworthiness certificate in the light- skill to determine whether sport category under § 21.190 of this a light-sport aircraft is in a condition for safe oper- chapter, or any part thereof, after per- ation, and forming or inspecting maintenance (to (iv) Be a citizen of the United include the annual condition inspec- States, or a citizen of a for- tion and the 100-hour inspection re- eign country who has been lawfully admitted for per- quired by § 91.327 of this chapter), pre- manent residence in the ventive maintenance, or an alteration United States.

(excluding a major repair or a major (2) A repairman certificate (i) Meet the requirements of alteration on a product produced under (light-sport aircraft) with an paragraph (a)(1) of this inspection rating. section, and an FAA approval); (ii) Complete a 16-hour train- (2) Perform the annual condition in- ing course acceptable to spection on a light-sport aircraft that the FAA on inspecting the particular class of experi- has been issued an experimental cer- mental light-sport aircraft tificate for operating a light-sport air- for which you intend to ex- craft under § 21.191(i) of this chapter; ercise the privileges of this and rating.

(3) A repairman certificate (i) Meet the requirements of (3) Only perform maintenance, pre- (light-sport aircraft) with a paragraph (a)(1) of this ventive maintenance, and an alteration maintenance rating section, and on a light-sport aircraft that is in the (ii) Complete a training course acceptable to the same class of light-sport aircraft for FAA on maintaining the which the holder has completed the particular class of light- training specified in paragraph (a)(3)(ii) sport aircraft for which you of this section. Before performing a intend to exercise the privi- leges of this rating. The major repair, the holder must complete training course must, at a additional training acceptable to the minimum, provide the fol- FAA and appropriate to the repair per- lowing number of hours of instruction: formed.

(A) For airplane class privi- (d) The holder of a repairman certifi- leges—120-hours, cate (light-sport aircraft) with a main- (B) For weight-shift control tenance rating may not approve for re- aircraft class privileges— 104 hours, turn to service any aircraft or part 14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.111 thereof unless that person has pre- civil aircraft of the United States un- viously performed the work concerned less that person— satisfactorily. If that person has not (1) Has an appropriate current certifi- previously performed that work, the cate issued under this subpart; or person may show the ability to do the (2) Is under the supervision of a cur- work by performing it to the satisfac- rent certificated parachute rigger; tion of the FAA, or by performing it (d) Each person who holds a para- under the direct supervision of a cer- chute rigger certificate shall present it tificated and appropriately rated me- for inspection upon the request of the chanic, or a certificated repairman, Administrator or an authorized rep- who has had previous experience in the resentative of the National Transpor- specific operation concerned. The re- tation Safety Board, or of any Federal, pairman may not exercise the privi- State, or local law enforcement officer.

leges of the certificate unless the re- pairman understands the current in- (e) The following parachute rigger structions of the manufacturer and the certificates are issued under this part: maintenance manuals for the specific (1) Senior parachute rigger.

operation concerned.

(2) Master parachute rigger.

(f) Sections 65.127 through 65.133 do [Docket FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004] not apply to parachutes packed, main- tained, or altered for the use of the Subpart F—Parachute Riggers armed forces.

[Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as § 65.111 Certificate required.

amended by Amdt. 65–9, 31 FR 13524, Oct. 20, (a) No person may pack, maintain, or 1966; 32 FR 5769, Apr. 11, 1967; Amdt. 65–42, 66 alter any personnel-carrying parachute FR 23553, May 9, 2001; Amdt. 65–54, 75 FR intended for emergency use in connec- 31285, June 3, 2010] tion with civil aircraft of the United § 65.113 Eligibility requirements: Gen- States (including the reserve parachute eral.

of a dual parachute system to be used for intentional parachute jumping) un- (a) To be eligible for a parachute rig- less that person holds an appropriate ger certificate, a person must— current certificate and type rating (1) Be at least 18 years of age; issued under this subpart and complies (2) Be able to read, write, speak, and with §§ 65.127 through 65.133.

understand the English language, or, in (b) No person may pack any main the case of a citizen of Puerto Rico, or parachute of a dual-parachute system a person who is employed outside of to be used for intentional parachute the United States by a U.S. air carrier, jumping in connection with civil air- and who does not meet this require- craft of the United States unless that ment, be issued a certificate that is person— valid only in Puerto Rico or while he is (1) Has an appropriate current certifi- employed outside of the United States cate issued under this subpart; (2) Is under the supervision of a cur- by that air carrier, as the case may be; rent certificated parachute rigger; and (3) Is the person making the next (3) Comply with the sections of this parachute jump with that parachute in subpart that apply to the certificate accordance with § 105.43(a) of this chap- and type rating he seeks.

ter; or (b) Except for a master parachute (4) Is the parachutist in command rigger certificate, a parachute rigger making the next parachute jump with certificate that was issued before, and that parachute in a tandem parachute was valid on, October 31, 1962, is equal operation conducted under § 105.45(b)(1) to a senior parachute rigger certificate, of this chapter.

and may be exchanged for such a cor- (c) No person may maintain or alter responding certificate.

any main parachute of a dual-para- chute system to be used for intentional parachute jumping in connection with Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 65.119 (b) Is serving, or has served within § 65.115 Senior parachute rigger cer- tificate: Experience, knowledge, the 12 months before he applies, as a and skill requirements.

parachute rigger for such an Armed Force; and Except as provided in § 65.117, an ap- (c) Has the experience required by plicant for a senior parachute rigger § 65.115(a).

certificate must— (a) Present evidence satisfactory to § 65.119 Master parachute rigger cer- the Administrator that the applicant tificate: Experience, knowledge, has packed at least 20 parachutes of and skill requirements.

each type for which the applicant seeks An applicant for a master parachute a rating, in accordance with the manu- rigger certificate must meet the fol- facturer’s instructions and under the lowing requirements: supervision of a certificated parachute (a) Present evidence satisfactory to rigger holding a rating for that type or the Administrator that the applicant a person holding an appropriate mili- has had at least 3 years of experience tary rating; as a parachute rigger and has satisfac- (b) Pass a written test, with respect torily packed at least 100 parachutes of to parachutes in common use, on— each of two types in common use, in (1) Their construction, packing, and accordance with the manufacturer’s in- maintenance; structions— (2) The manufacturer’s instructions; (1) While a certificated and appro- (3) The regulations of this subpart; priately rated senior parachute rigger; and or (c) Pass an oral and practical test (2) While under the supervision of a showing the applicant’s ability to pack certificated and appropriately rated and maintain at least one type of para- parachute rigger or a person holding chute in common use, appropriate to appropriate military ratings.

the type rating the applicant seeks. To (3) An applicant may combine experi- pass the oral and practical test for a ence specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and senior parachute rigger certificate, the (2) of this section to meet the require- applicant must satisfactorily dem- ments of this paragraph (a).

onstrate the objectives in the areas of (b) If the applicant is not the holder operation applicable to a senior para- of a senior parachute rigger certificate, chute rigger specified in the Parachute pass a written test, with respect to Rigger Practical Test Standards (incor- parachutes in common use, on— porated by reference, see § 65.23), appro- (1) Their construction, packing, and priate to the type rating sought.

maintenance; (2) The manufacturer’s instructions; [Docket 10468, 37 FR 13251, July 6, 1972, as and amended by Docket FAA–2022–1463, Amdt. 65– (3) The regulations of this subpart.

64, 89 FR 22520, Apr. 1, 2024] (c) Pass an oral and practical test § 65.117 Military riggers or former showing the applicant’s ability to pack military riggers: Special certifi- and maintain two types of parachutes cation rule.

in common use, appropriate to the type In place of the procedure in § 65.115, ratings the applicant seeks. To pass an applicant for a senior parachute rig- the oral and practical test for a master ger certificate is entitled to it if he parachute rigger certificate, the appli- passes a written test on the regulations cant must satisfactorily demonstrate of this subpart and presents satisfac- the objectives in the areas of operation tory documentary evidence that he— applicable to a master parachute rigger specified in the Parachute Rigger Prac- (a) Is a member or civilian employee tical Test Standards (incorporated by of an Armed Force of the United reference, see § 65.23), as appropriate to States, is a civilian employee of a reg- the type rating sought.

ular armed force of a foreign country, or has, within the 12 months before he [Docket 10468, 37 FR 13252, July 6, 1972, as applies, been honorably discharged or amended by Docket FAA–2022–1463, Amdt. 65– released from any status covered by 64, 89 FR 22520, Apr. 1, 2024; Amdt. 65–64A, 89 this paragraph; FR 29252, Apr. 22, 2024] 14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) § 65.121 (b) A certificated master parachute § 65.121 Type ratings.

rigger may— (a) The following type ratings are (1) Pack, maintain, or alter any type issued under this subpart: of parachute for which he is rated; and (1) Seat.

(2) Supervise other persons in pack- (2) Back.

ing, maintaining, or altering any type (3) Chest.

of parachute for which the certificated (4) Lap. parachute rigger is rated in accordance (b) The holder of a senior parachute with § 105.43(a) or § 105.45(b)(1) of this rigger certificate who qualifies for a chapter.

master parachute rigger certificate is (c) A certificated parachute rigger entitled to have placed on his master need not comply with §§ 65.127 through 65.133 (relating to facilities, equipment, parachute rigger certificate the ratings performance standards, records, recent that were on his senior parachute rig- experience, and seal) in packing, main- ger certificate.

taining, or altering (if authorized) the § 65.123 Additional type ratings: Re- main parachute of a dual parachute quirements.

pack to be used for intentional jump- ing.

A certificated parachute rigger who applies for an additional type rating [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as must— amended by Amdt. 65–20, 37 FR 13252, July 6, 1972; Amdt. 65–42, 66 FR 23553, May 9, 2001] (a) Present evidence satisfactory to the Administrator that the applicant § 65.127 Facilities and equipment.

has packed at least 20 parachutes of No certificated parachute rigger may the type for which the applicant seeks exercise the privileges of his certificate a rating, in accordance with the manu- unless he has at least the following fa- facturer’s instructions and under the cilities and equipment available to supervision of a certificated parachute him: rigger holding a rating for that type or (a) A smooth top table at least three a person holding an appropriate mili- feet wide by 40 feet long.

tary rating; and (b) Suitable housing that is ade- (b) Pass a practical test, to the satis- quately heated, lighted, and ventilated faction of the Administrator, showing for drying and airing parachutes.

the applicant’s ability to pack and (c) Enough packing tools and other maintain the type of parachute, appro- equipment to pack and maintain the priate to the type rating sought. To types of parachutes that he services.

pass the practical test for an additional (d) Adequate housing facilities to type rating, the applicant must satis- perform his duties and to protect his factorily demonstrate the objectives in tools and equipment.

the area of operation specified in the Parachute Rigger Practical Test [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7973, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 65–27, 47 FR 13316, Mar. 29, Standards (incorporated by reference, 1982] see § 65.23), applicable to the type rat- ing sought.

§ 65.129 Performance standards.

[Docket FAA–2022–1463, Amdt. 65–64, 89 FR No certificated parachute rigger 22520, Apr. 1, 2024] may— (a) Pack, maintain, or alter any para- § 65.125 Certificates: Privileges.

chute unless he is rated for that type; (a) A certificated senior parachute (b) Pack a parachute that is not safe rigger may— for emergency use; (1) Pack or maintain (except for (c) Pack a parachute that has not major repair) any type of parachute for been thoroughly dried and aired; which he is rated; and (d) Alter a parachute in a manner (2) Supervise other persons in pack- that is not specifically authorized by ing any type of parachute for which the Administrator or the manufac- that person is rated in accordance with turer; § 105.43(a) or § 105.45(b)(1) of this chap- (e) Pack, maintain, or alter a para- ter. chute in any manner that deviates Federal Aviation Administration, DOT Pt. 65, App. A from procedures approved by the Ad- A PPENDIX A TO P ART 65—A IRCRAFT ministrator or the manufacturer of the D ISPATCHER C OURSES parachute; or Overview (f) Exercise the privileges of his cer- This appendix sets forth the areas of tificate and type rating unless he un- knowledge necessary to perform dispatcher derstands the current manufacturer’s functions. The items listed below indicate instructions for the operation involved the minimum set of topics that must be cov- and has— ered in a training course for aircraft dis- (1) Performed duties under his cer- patcher certification. The order of coverage is at the discretion of the approved school.

tificate for at least 90 days within the preceding 12 months; or I. Regulations A. Subpart C of this part; (2) Shown the Administrator that he B. Parts 1, 25, 61, 71, 91, 121, 139, and 175, of is able to perform those duties.

this chapter; C. 49 CFR part 830; § 65.131 Records.

D. General Operating Manual.

II. Meteorology (a) Each certificated parachute rig- A. Basic Weather Studies ger shall keep a record of the packing, (1) The earth’s motion and its effects on maintenance, and alteration of para- weather.

chutes performed or supervised by him.

(2) Analysis of the following regional He shall keep in that record, with re- weather types, characteristics, and spect to each parachute worked on, a structures, or combinations thereof: statement of— (a) Maritime.

(b) Continental.

(1) Its type and make; (c) Polar.

(2) Its serial number; (d) Tropical.

(3) The name and address of its (3) Analysis of the following local weather owner; types, characteristics, and structures or combinations thereof: (4) The kind and extent of the work (a) Coastal.

performed; (b) Mountainous.

(5) The date when and place where (c) Island.

the work was performed; and (d) Plains.

(6) The results of any drop tests made (4) The following characteristics of the at- mosphere: with it.

(a) Layers.

(b) Each person who makes a record (b) Composition.

under paragraph (a) of this section (c) Global Wind Patterns.

shall keep it for at least 2 years after (d) Ozone.

the date it is made. (5) Pressure: (a) Units of Measure.

(c) Each certificated parachute rigger (b) Weather Systems Characteristics.

who packs a parachute shall write, on (c) Temperature Effects on Pressure.

the parachute packing record attached (d) Altimeters.

to the parachute, the date and place of (e) Pressure Gradient Force.

the packing and a notation of any de- (f) Pressure Pattern Flying Weather.

fects he finds on inspection. He shall (6) Wind: (a) Major Wind Systems and Coriolis sign that record with his name and the Force.

number of his certificate.

(b) Jetstreams and their Characteristics.

(c) Local Wind and Related Terms.

§ 65.133 Seal.

(7) States of Matter: (a) Solids, Liquid, and Gases.

Each certificated parachute rigger (b) Causes of change of state.

must have a seal with an identifying (8) Clouds: mark prescribed by the Administrator, (a) Composition, Formation, and Dissipa- and a seal press. After packing a para- tion.

chute he shall seal the pack with his (b) Types and Associated Precipitation.

seal in accordance with the manufac- (c) Use of Cloud Knowledge in Forecasting.

(9) Fog: turer’s recommendation for that type (a) Causes, Formation, and Dissipation.

of parachute.

(b) Types.

(10) Ice: (a) Causes, Formation, and Dissipation.

14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) Pt. 65, App. A (b) Types. (7) Volcanic Ash.

(11) Stability/Instability: III. Navigation (a) Temperature Lapse Rate, Convection. A. Study of the Earth (b) Adiabatic Processes. (1) Time reference and location (0 Lon- (c) Lifting Processes. gitude, UTC).

(d) Divergence. (2) Definitions.

(e) Convergence.

(3) Projections.

(12) Turbulence: (4) Charts.

(a) Jetstream Associated. B. Chart Reading, Application, and Use.

(b) Pressure Pattern Recognition. C. National Airspace Plan.

(c) Low Level Windshear. D. Navigation Systems.

(d) Mountain Waves. E. Airborne Navigation Instruments.

(e) Thunderstorms. F. Instrument Approach Procedures.

(f) Clear Air Turbulence. (1) Transition Procedures.

(13) Airmasses: (2) Precision Approach Procedures.

(a) Classification and Characteristics. (3) Non-precision Approach Procedures.

(b) Source Regions.

(4) Minimums and the relationship to (c) Use of Airmass Knowledge in Fore- weather.

casting. G. Special Navigation and Operations.

(14) Fronts: (1) North Atlantic.

(a) Structure and Characteristics, Both (2) Pacific.

Vertical and Horizontal. (3) Global Differences.

(b) Frontal Types. IV. AIRCRAFT (c) Frontal Weather Flying. A. Aircraft Flight Manual.

(15) Theory of Storm Systems: B. Systems Overview.

(a) Thunderstorms. (1) Flight controls.

(b) Tornadoes. (2) Hydraulics.

(c) Hurricanes and Typhoons. (3) Electrical.

(d) Microbursts. (4) Air Conditioning and Pressurization.

(e) Causes, Formation, and Dissipation. (5) Ice and Rain protection.

B. Weather, Analysis, and Forecasts (6) Avionics, Communication, and Naviga- (1) Observations: tion.

(a) Surface Observations. (7) Powerplants and Auxiliary Power (i) Observations made by certified weather Units.

observer. (8) Emergency and Abnormal Procedures.

(ii) Automated Weather Observations. (9) Fuel Systems and Sources.

(b) Terminal Forecasts. C. Minimum Equipment List/Configuration (c) Significant En route Reports and Fore- Deviation List (MEL/CDL) and Applica- casts. tions.

(i) Pilot Reports. D. Performance.

(ii) Area Forecasts.

(1) Aircraft in general.

(iii) Sigmets, Airmets.

(2) Principles of flight: (iv) Center Weather Advisories. (a) Group one aircraft.

(d) Weather Imagery. (b) Group two aircraft.

(i) Surface Analysis. (3) Aircraft Limitations.

(ii) Weather Depiction. (4) Weight and Balance.

(iii) Significant Weather Prognosis. (5) Flight instrument errors.

(iv) Winds and Temperature Aloft. (6) Aircraft performance: (v) Tropopause Chart. (a) Take-off performance.

(vi) Composite Moisture Stability Chart. (b) En route performance.

(vii) Surface Weather Prognostic Chart.

(c) Landing performance.

(viii) Radar Meteorology.

V. Communications (ix) Satellite Meteorology. A. Regulatory requirements.

(x) Other charts as applicable. B. Communication Protocol.

(e) Meteorological Information Data Col- C. Voice and Data Communications.

lection Systems. D. Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS).

(2) Data Collection, Analysis, and Forecast E. Aeronautical Publications.

Facilities. F. Abnormal Procedures.

(3) Service Outlets Providing Aviation VI. Air Traffic Control Weather Products. A. Responsibilities.

C. Weather Related Aircraft Hazards B. Facilities and Equipment.

(1) Crosswinds and Gusts. C. Airspace classification and route struc- (2) Contaminated Runways. ture.

(3) Restrictions to Surface Visibility. D. Flight Plans.

(4) Turbulence and Windshear. (1) Domestic.

(5) Icing. (2) International.

(6) Thunderstorms and Microburst. E. Separation Minimums.

Federal Aviation Administration, DOT Pt. 67 F. Priority Handling. (i) Route of flight.

G. Holding Procedures. 1. Standard Instrument Departures and H. Traffic Management. Standard Terminal Arrival Routes.

VII. Emergency and Abnormal Procedures 2. En route charts.

A. Security measures on the ground. 3. Operational altitude.

B. Security measures in the air. 4. Departure and arrival charts.

C. FAA responsibility and services. (ii) Minimum departure fuel.

D. Collection and dissemination of infor- 1. Climb.

mation on overdue or missing aircraft. 2. Cruise.

E. Means of declaring an emergency. 3. Descent.

F. Responsibility for declaring an emer- (g) Weight and balance.

gency. (h) Economics of flight overview (Perform- G. Required reporting of an emergency. ance, Fuel Tankering).

H. NTSB reporting requirements. (i) Decision to operate the flight.

VIII. Practical Dispatch Applications (j) ATC flight plan filing.

A. Human Factors. (k) Flight documentation.

(1) Decisionmaking: (i) Flight plan.

(ii) Dispatch release.

(a) Situation Assessment.

(b) Generation and Evaluation of Alter- (3) Authorize flight departure with concur- natives. rence of pilot in command.

(i) Tradeoffs and Prioritization. (4) In-flight operational control: (ii) Contingency Planning. (a) Current situational awareness.

(c) Support Tools and Technologies. (b) Information exchange.

(2) Human Error: (c) Amend original flight release as re- (a) Causes. quired.

(i) Individual and Organizational Factors. (5) Post-Flight: (ii) Technology-Induced Error. (a) Arrival verification.

(b) Prevention. (b) Weather debrief.

(c) Detection and Recovery. (c) Flight irregularity reports as required.

(3) Teamwork: [Docket FAA–1998–4553, 64 FR 68925, Dec. 8, (a) Communication and Information Ex- 1999, as amended by Docket FAA–2016–6142, change.

Amdt. 65–58, 83 FR 30281, June 27, 2018] (b) Cooperative and Distributed Problem- Solving.

(c) Resource Management. PART 67—MEDICAL STANDARDS (i) Air Traffic Control (ATC) activities and AND CERTIFICATION workload.

(ii) Flightcrew activities and workload.

Subpart A—General (iii) Maintenance activities and workload.

(iv) Operations Control Staff activities and Sec.

workload.

67.1 Applicability.

B. Applied Dispatching.

67.3 Issue.

(1) Briefing techniques, Dispatcher, Pilot.

67.4 Application.

(2) Preflight: 67.7 Access to the National Driver Register.

(a) Safety.

(b) Weather Analysis.

Subpart B—First-Class Airman Medical (i) Satellite imagery.

Certificate (ii) Upper and lower altitude charts.

(iii) Significant en route reports and fore- 67.101 Eligibility.

casts.

67.103 Eye.

(iv) Surface charts.

67.105 Ear, nose, throat, and equilibrium.

(v) Surface observations.

67.107 Mental.

(vi) Terminal forecasts and orientation to 67.109 Neurologic.

Enhanced Weather Information System 67.111 Cardiovascular.

(EWINS).

67.113 General medical condition.

(c) NOTAMS and airport conditions.

67.115 Discretionary issuance.

(d) Crew.

(i) Qualifications.

Subpart C—Second-Class Airman Medical (ii) Limitations.

Certificate (e) Aircraft.

(i) Systems.

67.201 Eligibility.

(ii) Navigation instruments and avionics 67.203 Eye.

systems. 67.205 Ear, nose, throat, and equilibrium.

(iii) Flight instruments. 67.207 Mental.

(iv) Operations manuals and MEL/CDL. 67.209 Neurologic.

(v) Performance and limitations. 67.211 Cardiovascular.

(f) Flight Planning. 67.213 General medical condition.