The 65 day period in 3C 66A during bright state

Historically, 3C 66A has been considered a relative quiescent blazar. For t hat reason, 3C 66A was selected as a comparison source for OJ 287 in the OJ -94 project. However, after more detailed observation it turns out that the variability of 3C 66A itself is very interesting. We have analyzed the ent ire project data set of 3C 66A from fall of 1993 to spring of 1998 by using structure function analysis, Deeming periodograms, Scargle periodograms, a nd the folded light curves. Here we present the first preliminary evidence for the 65 day period in 3C 66A observed during the bright state. Our analy sis indicates that this period is slowly slowing down. We will also discuss the possible physical mechanism producing the observed periodicity.