LANG DME & AMT SERVICES

FAA - DME AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT ORAL & PRACTICAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATIONS

About Us

FAA - (DME) Designated Mechanic Examiner Byron Lang

Serving Part 147 School graduates, experienced maintenance technicians, non-US citizens, and Veterans seeking their A&P certification.

Professional and well-equipped

We are a complete testing facility with multiple reciprocating and turbine aircraft available for testing. Fully-equipped testing areas. All tools, aircraft manuals, publications, parts, and supplies are provided.

We appreciate your business

You are at the beginning of starting a new career as an aircraft maintenance professional. We appreciate your interest in using LANG DME & AMT SERVICES and allowing us to be part of this significant step in your life.

INFORMATION

Test Schedule

On average, the full test (General, Airframe, Powerplant) takes about 8 - 10 hours, General Airframe or General Powerplant takes about 5 - 6 hours. Powerplant or Airframe added rating takes about 4 - 5.5 hours.

There is not a specific time limit to answer a question or finish a project. The projects and oral questions are randomly generated by the FAA test computer.

SCHEDULING

We advise you contact LANG DME & AMT SERVICES as soon as you have a date in mind. We try to accommodate applicants' individual needs for scheduling due to work or school. Our weekend times fill up early.

We try to accommodate the needs for test time changes, but changes to test dates should be avoided if possible. There may be a cost assessment for last minute cancellations or changes made within two weeks of the test date.

At the time of scheduling, there will be a request for copies of the required documents. These provide the necessary information for the DME to prepare your paperwork for testing.

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR TESTING

Paperwork: All applicants need to bring all paperwork with them that was reviewed during the Pre-test Interview meeting, or which was listed in the corresponding Pre-Test Interview e-mail.

This may include, but is not limited to:

Two Original F.A.A. Application Form 8610-2
Written Tests Exam(s) results.
Valid Government Issued Identification
If Part 147 student, Certificate of Completion
Statement of instruction if retesting within 30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many answers must be correct to pass the oral portion?

How many answers must be correct to pass the practical portion?

Each subject area has a maximum of 7 questions and applicant must answer at 70% correctly, ie., 3 out of4 or 5 out of 7.

How many answers must be correct to pass the practical portion?

All practical projects must be completed correctly the first time.

What if I fail a section on the test?

How many answers must be correct to pass the practical portion?

What if I fail a section on the test?

The test usually continues even if one or more sections are failed.

How soon I can retest after failing a section?

Are textbooks or handbooks allowed during the test?

How soon I can retest after failing a section?

If applicant desires to retest within the next 30 days of the initial test, a letter proving additional instruction for the section(s) failed by an appropriately rated mechanic is required. After 30 days, no letter is needed, however, it is expected the applicant reviewed failed sections.

Do I need to bring my own tools?

Are textbooks or handbooks allowed during the test?

How soon I can retest after failing a section?

No. All tools, test equipment, safety materials and manuals will be provided.

Are textbooks or handbooks allowed during the test?

No materials or textbooks are allowed for the oral questions. For the practical projects, the DME will provide appropriate reference material needed for each specific project.

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