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.