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FAA A&P vs EASA Part-66 vs UK Part-66 vs SHGM
Comparison of major aircraft-maintenance licensing frameworks.
Sources checked as of August 2026.
Last content review: 11 August 2026View official sources ↓
| System | Authority | Core structure | Typical certification path |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 FAA | FAA | Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings | Experience or AMTS → knowledge → oral/practical → certificate |
| 🇪🇺 EASA | National competent authority | Part-66 AML categories such as A, B1, B2, C | Basic knowledge + experience → AML → type rating where applicable |
| 🇬🇧 UK | UK CAA | UK Part-66 AML categories/subcategories | Knowledge + experience → UK AML → type rating where applicable |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | SHGM | National aircraft maintenance personnel licensing framework | Modules/knowledge + experience → licence → type qualification/authorization as applicable |
A licence does not automatically equal company authorization. Actual certification privileges also depend on aircraft ratings, recency, organization procedures and applicable approvals.