[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 2]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR65.85]



[Page 152]

 

                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

                               (CONTINUED)

 

PART 65_CERTIFICATION: AIRMEN OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS--Table of 

Contents

 

                           Subpart D_Mechanics

 

Sec. 65.85  Airframe rating; additional privileges.



    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a 

certificated mechanic with an airframe rating may approve and return to 

service an airframe, or any related part or appliance, after he has 

performed, supervised, or inspected its maintenance or alteration 

(excluding major repairs and major alterations). 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 

provided the work was performed in accordance with instructions 

developed by the manufacturer 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]