I've basically had the same experience with our Springfield, IL FSDO. They require an appointment to be made - and they usually review what paperwork and IDs you should bring along with you to the appointment. I didn't have to bring along any builder's log or pictures, probably because I already had an airworthiness certificate for my plane. Anyway, when you finally meet with them, they will go over all your paperwork and help you fill out a repairman application. They'll issue you a temporary repairman certificate right on the spot because it usually takes 2 to 3 months for your repairman card to be sent to you in the mail. The card will look very similar to the new style of card they use for pilot certificates.
In my case, they issued me a new set of operating limitations to reflect recent changes in regulations and, surprisingly, also issued a new "amended" airworthiness certificate. I was told that both documents are normally issued at the same time and should have the same date on them. Ed Janssen At 08:57 AM 2/17/2009, you wrote: >Something I haven't heard anybody mention is that you are awarded the >repairman's certificate during the signoff process, final inspection, or >whatever you call it. >Mark Langford
