Sort of a long story. I have military time with a AFSC that is counted toward eligibility. I had 14 months at the time I tried to get my 8610-2 signed. They would not let me count technical school training. That time included I had 18 months. That is what would have been needed to test for powerplant.
So after that day I started working at my local airport. FAA said I needed 4 more months and only had to be calendar months. I am nearing that time now. I just read that if I test for each area individually I need 36 total months. I was under the impression and was told I needed 30 total.
The local FAA rep asked me if I had performed work on my own plane. I currently hold a private ceritficate and can do PM.
I feel as though he was asking because I could count that time toward my 30 months.
My question is does anyone know for sure or has been in my situation?
If I can count my time that I have owned my own plane and performed my own PM I will only need 4 more months.
Surely the FAA rep knows the 36 month deal if I test separately but if he doesn't I don't want to ask and bring it to his attention.
Lets face it, the license only says I have the ability to learn. I have been a mechanic for 25 years so I'm no noob mechanically. His signature only allows me to test. I still have to pass.
So after that day I started working at my local airport. FAA said I needed 4 more months and only had to be calendar months. I am nearing that time now. I just read that if I test for each area individually I need 36 total months. I was under the impression and was told I needed 30 total.
The local FAA rep asked me if I had performed work on my own plane. I currently hold a private ceritficate and can do PM.
I feel as though he was asking because I could count that time toward my 30 months.
My question is does anyone know for sure or has been in my situation?
If I can count my time that I have owned my own plane and performed my own PM I will only need 4 more months.
Surely the FAA rep knows the 36 month deal if I test separately but if he doesn't I don't want to ask and bring it to his attention.
Lets face it, the license only says I have the ability to learn. I have been a mechanic for 25 years so I'm no noob mechanically. His signature only allows me to test. I still have to pass.