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PURPOSE. a. This order is to be used as policy for administering all aviation mechanic Oral and Practical Tests. This order provides standardized procedures which shall be used by persons responsible for administering aviation mechanic Oral and Practical Tests. Compliance with these standardized procedures will assure that applicants meet a satisfactory level of competence and workmanship required for certification. This order stresses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) policy of placing greater emphasis on the aviation mechanic Oral and Practical Tests. This order does not relieve FAA personnel from the responsibility of instructing and guiding Designated Mechanic Examiners (DMEs).

b. The standardized procedures contained in this order apply to DMEs and FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) (hereafter referred to as inspectors) authorized to conduct aviation mechanic Oral and Practical Tests. This order supersedes all prior versions of this order. When differences in guidance appear between this order and FAA Order 8300.10, Airworthiness Inspector's Handbook, volume 2, chapters 22, 23, and 203, and volume 3, chapter 114, the document with the most current revision date should be used. This order also applies to all inspectors who review and approve airman applications for mechanic certificates.