[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: 14CFR65.87]



[Page 152-153]

 

                     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. 65.87  Powerplant rating; additional privileges.



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

certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may approve and return to 

service a powerplant or propeller or any related part



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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 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 

return to service a powerplant or propeller, 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]