Hey Capt.
Yes we all had heard about the Sanford FL incident years ago, and every
mech I knew at the time had been told their A&P was subject to all the
things you mentioned. Actually I was of the understanding that those mechs
in question were all told at that time. At least that is what every mech I
knew at that time had said. Personally I never saw anything from the FAA ,
just A&P's around the country that knew they were going to have to retake
their A&P exams.

Patrick

"Capt.Doug" wrote in message
...
Some years ago, an A&P designated examiner was convicted of fraud for
issuing mechanic's certificates without giving much of a test. He was
located in Sanford, Florida. Nearly 3000 certified letters were mailed out
last week to everyone who used this examiner from October 1995 to Aug
1998.
The letter states that everyone receiving a letter has 3 weeks to get
ready
for a section 77409 recertification exam at a FSDO. The options provided
for
those who can't take the test during the stated period are voluntary
surrender or emergency revocation.

Personally this sucks. There are plenty of legal issues still to be
brought
up with the inspector general's office regarding the matter (Is all the
work
that these mechanics signed off in the past 9 years now invalid?). I post
about it in case any affected persons may not have received their letter.

D.