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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 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 (hereafter referred to as DME's).

b. The standardized procedures contained in this order apply to DME's 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 and 23, the document with the most current revision date should be used. This order also applies to all inspectors who review and approve airman application for mechanic certificates.