I currently have a COMM ASEL vs. AMEL because I didn't get to the FSDO before my 10 multi hours in the previous 12 months expired (the 12-month restriction has since gone away). I only had single engine hours since I just graduated from the F-16 RTU. According to the gouge on the Sheppard Air website, I should be able to show my UPT transcript with multi hours and have the multi w/ centerline thrust restriction added today.

If that is true, my question is this: Does it buy me anything over just having a ME added when I do my ATP checkride? Essentially, is there a difference between having the ME added vs. centerline thrust restriction removed on the ATP checkride? I called and talked to the local FSDO and he said no difference, but I also got the distinct impression that he wasn't tracking what I was asking.

Also my two cents on the MCI Sheppard Air prep - I studied for about 5-6 hours, taking some time to actually relearn how to do some the of the weight and balance calcs for my own education, and got a 97% in about 40 minutes. Didn't bother to check my answers since I was confident I had at least 90% correct from the prep.