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Subject: Petition for exemption from Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR, Part 65.75(a) to allow the Aviation Mechanic General (AMG) written exam to be administered after successful completion of the corresponding curriculum.

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Relief being sought The AMTS at TSTC is seeking relief from Title 14 CFR Part 65.75(a) to allow students in its Part-147 program to be able to take the aviation mechanic general (AMG) written test' a'fter'sLicces·sfully completing the,General.·curricuturl);**b~:J~** prior to meeting the**~xperiemce** requirements of .Part 65:77-.
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650 E. HWY 80 ABILENE, TX 79601 325-672-7091 307 N. BRECKENRIDGE AVE. BRECKENRIDGE, TX 76424 254-559-6556 305 BOOKER ST. BROWNWOOD, TX 76801 325-641-5987 300 HOMER K. TAYLOR DR. SWEETWATER, TEXAS 79556 325-235-7300·.' encourage students to continue studying and be a positive influence to keep students in the program.

Safety impact An existing procedure is in place to report students who are eligible to take the FAA written, oral, and practical tests to the Lubbock, TX FSDO and on-site written testing center at TSTC located at the main campus in Abilene, TX. This same procedure would be used to report TSTC AMTS students who would be eligible to take the AMG written
exam. A level of safety equal to what currently exists would be provided.

Additional information, views. or arguments to support our request The testing of students immediately after learning is an accepted instructional principle that is both academically sound and reinforces learning. This practice is currently allowed for at the end of both the Airframe and the Powerplant curricula, but not at the end of the General curriculum.
Currently, 14 CFR Part 65.80 permits students at an AMTS who have made satisfactory progress at the school to take their oral and practical exams before meeting the applicable experience requirements of Part 65.77.

Summary of request for publication in the Federal Register The purpose of this petition is to allow the Aviation Mechanic General (AMG) written
exam to be taken by students in TSTC's AMTS after successfully completing the General curriculum. The AMTS at TSTC is seeking relief from Title 14 CFR Part 65.75(a) which requires students to pass a written test after meeting the applicable experience requirements of Part 65.77.

Texas State Technical College appreciates your consideration and assistance in

A granting this petition.

Respectfully submitted,



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Brian Hahn Assistant Director, Aerospace Division Texas State Technical College 650 East Highway 80 Abilene, TX 79601 325-201-2835

cc: Mona Roberts, PMI Lubbock Flight Standards District Office