Use Experimental Build time to meet A&P Test Requirements

      Most of us put many thousands of man hours into building our planes.  Some of us also help with maintaince of our flying club airplanes under the guidance of an A&P.  These hours, if properly recorded, can be used to qualify you for the experience required to take the A&P exam.  It takes time and the same dedication it took to get your pilots license, but it can be done.   Click here to read how Marc Zeitlin, the moderator of the Cozy Builders List obtained his certification.

     The December 2008 issue of Sport Aviation page 87 has an article "From Aircraft Owner to A&P Mechanic" which covers in detail a methodology to get your certification.

     FAA Part 147, appendices B, C, and D describe the subject areas you need experience in to be able to sit for the written exam. The FAA will require you to have experience in at least 50% of the areas.  As you are working on your plane record these items along with the subject number ,  experience level, and time involved.