Aircraft Maintenance Training Approval Process

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What form is associated with the application for CAR 147 approval?

CA Form 04

CA Form 22

CA Form 12a (correct)

CA Form 11A

What is the purpose of CAR 147 (Basic)?

To regulate the pricing of maintenance training courses.

To establish guidelines for aircraft maintenance training organizations. (correct)

To provide a list of approved training organizations only.

To define the penalties for breaches of aviation laws.

Which of the following is true regarding the issuance of certificates under CAR 147?

Certificates can be renewed, suspended, or revoked based on conditions. (correct)

Certificates are granted without any specified conditions.

Certificates can only be issued with external audits.

Certificates are only valid for one year after issuance.

Which appendix contains guidance for assessing instructors under CAR 147?

Appendix V Signup and view all the answers

What dictates the necessity for approval of maintenance training organizations according to Rule 133B?

The engagement of organizations in aircraft maintenance training. Signup and view all the answers

Which appendix provides the Certificate of Recognition?

Appendix III Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the release of CAR 66?

To align training requirements with international standards. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of appendix listed in the document?

Appendix VII Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the quality audit group in a large training organization?

Conducting audits and raising finding reports Signup and view all the answers

Who should rectify any findings from an audit in a training organization?

The affected department(s) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding meeting frequency for large training organizations?

The accountable manager must meet at least once a year with senior staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum period a student who cheats on an examination cannot take another exam?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel can audit small training organizations?

Competent personnel from a different section Signup and view all the answers

Which is not a function of the management control and follow-up system?

Maintaining security of examination questions Signup and view all the answers

What must be done within one calendar month after a cheating incident in examinations?

The DGCA must be informed of the incident Signup and view all the answers

In large training organizations, who can delegate day-to-day monitoring of rectification meetings?

The quality manager Signup and view all the answers

What is required from an applicant when submitting a request for approval or change to an approval?

The intended scope of the approval or change Signup and view all the answers

Which document must be submitted along with the application for approval?

Soft and hard copies of MTOE and associated procedure manuals Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'CA Form 12a' refer to in the context of the application process?

A form prescribed for the application process to DGCA Signup and view all the answers

What must the organization’s registration certificate signify?

That the organization is registered with the Registrar of Companies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the application requirements for approval or change to an approval?

The public impact assessment report Signup and view all the answers

What type of facility requirement is specified for conducting knowledge examinations?

They must be appropriately enclosed and separate from other facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the para-wise CAR-147 compliance report in the approval application?

To demonstrate adherence to compliance regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a necessary enclosure when submitting an application for approval?

Applicable fees as per Rule 133C of Aircraft Rules, 1937 Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition for maintaining the validity of the approval?

Compliance with the procedures in the approved exposition is required. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the attached validity sheet in the approval?

It specifies the expiration date of the training. Signup and view all the answers

Which class rating relates to avionic systems?

Class B2 Signup and view all the answers

What does B1.1 under the BASIC class rating refer to?

Aeroplane Turbine maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a potential outcome if a training organization fails to comply with CAR-147 (Basic)?

The approval can be revoked. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'surrendered' mean in the context of the approval?

The organization voluntarily gives up its approval. Signup and view all the answers

When does this approval remain valid?

As long as compliance with CAR-147 (Basic) is maintained. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the training organization is superseded?

The existing approval becomes invalid. Signup and view all the answers

What is required alongside the CA-Form 12a application to be submitted to DGCA?

Requisite fee Signup and view all the answers

Which document provides guidance for assessing the qualifications and competencies of CAR-147 instructors?

Appendix-V to AMC 147.A.105(f) Signup and view all the answers

What should be crossed out if the organization does not hold approval under CAR-145?

CAR-145 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for signing the CA-Form 12a application?

Accountable Manager Signup and view all the answers

What type of approval is the CA-Form 12a used for?

Initial/Change/Renewal of CAR-147 Approval Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the CA-Form 12a is NOT true?

The application can be submitted without a signature. Signup and view all the answers

What date is listed on the CA-Form 12a document?

27.12.2017 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles that CAR-147 training organizations assess for?

Knowledge Examiners Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aircraft Maintenance Training Organization Approval

Organizations engaged in aircraft maintenance training must be approved, as stipulated by Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937.
CAR 147 (Basic) harmonizes training requirements with international standards, based on EASA Part 147.
CAR 147 (Basic) specifies the requirements and conditions for approval, renewal, suspension, and revocation of certificates for aircraft maintenance training organizations.
An approved organization can conduct business from multiple locations and hold more than one CAR approval.

Application for CAR 147 Approval

The application for approval, renewal, or change of an existing approval must be submitted in a manner established by the DGCA on CA Form 12a.
The application must include:
- The applicant's registered name and address.
- The address of the organization requiring the approval.
- The intended scope of approval or change to the scope of approval.
- The name and signature of the accountable manager.
- The date of application.

Facilities Requirements

The size and structure of facilities must ensure protection from weather elements and proper operation of all planned training and examination activities.
Fully enclosed, appropriate accommodation separate from other facilities must be provided for theory instruction and knowledge examinations.
A large training organization (more than 50 students) needs a designated quality audit group solely dedicated to audits.
Smaller organizations (less than 50 students) can use competent personnel from different departments for quality audits, subject to the control of the quality manager.
The management control and follow-up system cannot be contracted to external parties.

Examinations

Examination staff must ensure the security of all questions during knowledge examinations.
Any student found cheating or in possession of unauthorized examination materials will be disqualified and barred from taking any examination for at least 12 months.
The DGCA must be informed of any cheating incidents within one month, along with details of any investigation.

Certificate of Approval

The approval certificate is limited to the scope of work specified in the approved maintenance training organization exposition as referred to in Section A of CAR-147 (Basic).
The approval requires compliance with the procedures outlined in the approved maintenance training organization exposition.
The approval is valid as long as the training organization complies with CAR-147 (Basic).
The approval remains valid for the duration specified in the attached validity sheet, unless it is surrendered, superseded, suspended, or revoked.

Guidance for Assessing Qualifications, Skills, and Competency

This document provides guidance for CAR-147 organizations to initially assess the qualifications, competencies, and skills of instructors, knowledge examiners, and practical assessors.
The document aims to support training organizations in appointing qualified personnel for teaching, evaluating, and assessing students in aircraft maintenance training programs.

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Description

This quiz covers the approval process for organizations engaged in aircraft maintenance training as per Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 and CAR 147. It includes details on application requirements, standards, and conditions for certification. Test your knowledge of the regulatory framework governing aircraft maintenance training organizations.