FAA Keeps Collecting Mechanic and Rigger Cert Data
Published Date: 9/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA wants to keep collecting info from people applying for or holding mechanic, repairman, or parachute rigger certificates to make sure they qualify. This renewal won’t change the rules but helps keep the process smooth and official. If you’re involved, get ready to share your info again soon—no big costs, just keeping things on track!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Continued FAA Certificate Information Collection
If you apply for or hold an FAA mechanic, repairman, or parachute rigger certificate, or a mechanic inspection authorization (IA), the FAA will continue to collect information from you to determine eligibility. The agency is requesting renewed OMB approval to keep this information collection in place and says the renewal does not change existing rules.
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