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65-31B Training, Qualification, and Certification of Nondestructive Inspection Personnel

This advisory circular (AC) contains recommendations for the experience, training, qualification, examination, and certification of nondestructive inspection (NDI) personnel for the inspection of aircraft, engines, propellers, accessories, and other aviation components.

Active AFS-300 2014-02-24
65-25F William (Bill) O’Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Program

This advisory circular (AC) outlines the participation requirements for the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) William (Bill) O’Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards Program.

Active AFS-300 2016-08-18
65-33A Development of Training/Qualification and Certification Programs for Composite Maintenance Technicians

This advisory circular (AC) is intended as a guideline for repair organizations to develop a formal training program for qualification and certification of composite technicians that they employ.

Active AFS-300 2017-06-27
65-2D Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification Guide Active AFS-300 1987-01-30
65-30B Overview of the Aviation Maintenance Profession with Change 1

This AC was prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service (FS) to provide information to prospective Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and other aviation maintenance professionals interested in a career in aviation maintenance.

Active AFS-300 2023-05-23
65-23B Certification of a Repairman (Experimental Aircraft Builders)

This AC provides information to builders of experimental aircraft concerning repairman certification.

Active AFS-300 2024-09-27
65-32B Certification of Repairmen (Light-Sport)

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to assist persons in obtaining a repairman certificate (light-sport) with a maintenance and/or inspection rating, including guidance on the privileges and limitations of repairman certificates (light-sport) and related requirements.

Active AFS-300 2025-11-14