The following is a request for a 24 calendar month extension to the existing exemption 

#10852A, docket #FAA-2013-0436:

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.

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) operates an approved Aviation Maintenance 

Technician School (AMTS) on its Abilene, TX campus under Air Agency Certificate 

XMOT044K. The school is seeking a 24 calendar month extension of an existing 

exemption from Title 14 CFR Part 65.75(a).

Title 14 CFR Part 65.75(a), Knowledge Requirements, states that applicants for a 

mechanic certificate, or rating, must pass a written test after meeting the applicable 

experience requirements of Part 65.77. Part 65.77 requires that applicants must present 

either an appropriate graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a certificated 

aviation maintenance technician school to be eligible to take the written exam for a 

certificate or rating.

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 

after successfully completing the General curriculum, but prior to meeting the experience 

requirements of Part 65.77.

Public interest

The public’s interest would be served by permitting TSTC AMTS students to take their 

FAA AMG written exam after successful completion of the General curriculum. The 

immediate feedback to the student would both enhance their learning as well as provide a 

sense of accomplishment. In turn, it would be expected that this would further 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 TSTCs 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 granting 

this petition.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian Hahn

Lead Instructor

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Texas State Technical College

650 East Highway 80

Abilene, TX 79601