Reinstatement of Expired AMT/AMS Licenses

No person holding an expired AMT or AMS license or rating may exercise any privileges associated with the license or rating.

For licenses expired within 24 months:
- Applicant must pass the Civil Aviation Regulation test administered by the Authority.
For licenses expired after 24 months but before 60 months:
- Applicant must pass the Civil Aviation Regulation test.
- Applicant must also complete appropriate recurrent training.
- Training must be from an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) or an accredited school/facility recognized by the Authority.
For licenses expired after 60 months:
- Applicant must fulfill all initial application requirements for the AMT/AMS license (effectively treating the application as new).

Authority refers to the civil aviation regulatory body enforcing PCAR standards.
Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) is an entity accredited by the Authority authorized to conduct recurrent training.
Accredited schools or facilities are also recognized for the purpose of training for license reinstatement.

This Supplemental Regulation amends PCAR Part 1.2.1.13 paragraph (b).
The regulation took effect immediately upon required publication and filing with the UP Law Center and the Office of the National Administrative Register.

The regulation was issued and signed by the Director General of CAAP, Lt Gen William K Hotchkiss II AFP (Ret), on January 22, 2013.
Enforces compliance measures to ensure safety and competency of licensed aviation maintenance personnel.

Emphasizes the necessity of up-to-date certification and training in aviation maintenance to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
Establishes clear timelines and progressive requirements for reinstatement based on the length of license expiration.
Differentiates between simple test requirements for recent expirations and comprehensive retraining and reapplication for long-expired licenses.