FAA Releases Revised Mechanic Application Form

The FAA has revised and created a new FAA Form 8610, dividing it up into three separate applications:

• FAA Form 8610-1: Mechanic’s Application for Inspection Authorization. 
• FAA Form 8610-2: Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Mechanic and Parachute Rigger.
• FAA Form 8610-3: Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Repairman. 

In addition to separating the forms, major changes include:

• Block-by-block form completion instructions for applicants are included in the supplemental information pages of each form.
• Informational text added to various blocks on the form to assist the applicant in entering the appropriate information.
• The Pilot Bill of Rights Written Notification of Investigation to airmen is included in the supplemental information of each form.
• A statement for acknowledgement of receipt of the PBR Written Notification of Investigation to airmen is included within the applicant’s certification section(s) of each form. 

The new forms are available on the FAA website at www.faa.gov/forms. More information about the revision is available in the recently published Notice 8900.651.