§ 145.55 Duration and renewal of certificate.
(a) A certificate or rating issued to a repair station located in the United States is effective from the date of issue until the repair station surrenders the certificate and the FAA accepts it for cancellation, or the FAA suspends or revokes it.
(b) A certificate or rating issued to a repair station located outside the United States is effective from the date of issue until the last day of the 12th month after the date of issue unless the repair station surrenders the certificate and the FAA accepts it for cancellation, or the FAA suspends or revokes it. The FAA may renew the certificate or rating for 24 months if the repair station has operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of part 145 within the preceding certificate duration period.
(c) A certificated repair station located outside the United States that applies for a renewal of its repair station certificate must—
(1) Submit its request for renewal no later than 30 days before the repair station's current certificate expires. If a request for renewal is not made within this period, the repair station must follow the application procedures in § 145.51.
(2) Send its request for renewal to the FAA office that has jurisdiction over the certificated repair station.
(3) Show that the fee prescribed by the FAA has been paid.
(d) The holder of an expired, surrendered, suspended, or revoked certificate must return it to the FAA.
[Doc. No. FAA–1999–5836, 66 FR 41117, Aug. 6, 2001, as amended by Amdt. 145–30, 79 FR 46984, Aug. 12, 2014]
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Now, diving into the provided text, we're dealing with FAA regulations related to the duration and renewal of certificates for repair stations, specifically outlined in § 145.55. Let's break down the key concepts used in this article:
§ 145.55 Duration and Renewal of Certificate
(a) Duration of Certificates for Repair Stations in the United States:
- Certificates or ratings issued to repair stations in the United States are effective from the date of issue until certain conditions are met.
- The effectiveness continues until the repair station surrenders the certificate, and the FAA accepts it for cancellation, or the FAA suspends or revokes it.
(b) Duration of Certificates for Repair Stations Outside the United States:
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Certificates or ratings issued to repair stations located outside the United States are effective from the date of issue until the last day of the 12th month after the date of issue.
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Similar conditions for surrender, cancellation, suspension, or revocation apply.
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Notably, the FAA has the authority to renew the certificate or rating for 24 months if the repair station has operated in compliance with part 145 requirements during the preceding certificate duration period.
(c) Renewal Procedures for Certificated Repair Stations Outside the United States:
- Repair stations located outside the United States seeking renewal must submit their request no later than 30 days before the current certificate expires.
- The renewal request should be sent to the relevant FAA office and must demonstrate payment of the prescribed fee.
- Failure to request renewal within the specified period requires following alternative application procedures outlined in § 145.51.
(d) Handling Expired, Surrendered, Suspended, or Revoked Certificates:
- The holder of an expired, surrendered, suspended, or revoked certificate must return it to the FAA.
This section emphasizes the importance of compliance with FAA regulations, timely renewal requests, and adherence to specified procedures for repair station certificates, both within and outside the United States. My expertise assures you that interpreting and implementing such regulations is critical for maintaining the integrity and safety of aviation operations.
