Module 10 - 40-90 Aviation Australia CASR Part 66 PDF

Lighting System Lighting systems are part of the electrical system. Line Maintenance Line maintenance, for a Part 145 organisation, means maintenance on an aircraft that CASA has approved in the organisation exposition as being line maintenance for the organisation. Powerplant Po...

Lighting System Lighting systems are part of the electrical system. Line Maintenance Line maintenance, for a Part 145 organisation, means maintenance on an aircraft that CASA has approved in the organisation exposition as being line maintenance for the organisation. Powerplant Powerplant means an aircraft engine. Practical Consolidation Training Practical Consolidation Training (PCT) means a practical training course conducted by a maintenance training organisation in accordance with Section 66.A.50 and Appendix III and approved in writing by CASA. Note: In considering whether to approve a PCT course, CASA will take into account whether the course elements reflect the elements of a best practice PCT program as described in Advisory Circular 147-1 Practical Consolidation Training. Rating Rating means an authorisation granted under Regulation 66.080 or 66.095, being permission: To perform maintenance certification, under a category B1 or B2 licence, for maintenance carried out on a particular type-rated aircraft type, or To issue a certificate of release to service, under a category B1, B2 or C licence, for an aircraft of a particular type-rated aircraft type in relation to maintenance carried out on the aircraft. Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) means prior learning that has delivered knowledge or competency by a theoretical or practical element, which is at least equivalent to the knowledge, competency, or theoretical or practical element that is otherwise required in the absence of RPL. Note: Under provisions of this MOS, passing examinations, holding units of competency and holding prerequisite qualifications or prerequisite units of competency may be by means of RPL. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 40 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Simple Test Simple test means a test described in approved maintenance data that meets all the following criteria: The serviceability of the system can be verified using aircraft controls, switches, Built-In Test Equipment (BITE), a Central Maintenance Computer (CMC) or external test equipment not involving special training. The outcome of the test is a unique go-no-go indication or parameter. No interpretation of the test result or interdependence of different values is allowed. Subsystem Subsystem means a system which, while capable of functioning on its own, is part of a larger system and includes: The electrical subsystem comprised of electrical parts, appliances and motors within mechanical, powerplant and structural systems, or The instrument subsystem comprised of avionic systems within mechanical, powerplant and structural systems. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 41 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Troubleshooting Troubleshooting means the published approved fault isolation maintenance procedures and actions outlined in maintenance data, used as necessary in order to identify the root cause of a defect or malfunction. It may include the use of BITE or external test equipment. Troubleshooting may involve avionic LRU changes, however, it does not involve multiple avionic LRU changes in pursuit of a system fault unless the changes are made in accordance with a published approved maintenance procedure (e.g. Troubleshooting Manual, Fault Isolation Manual procedure). © Aviation Australia Glossary 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 42 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Type Ratings Type-Rated Aircraft A type-rated aircraft is defined as: A particular type, or type and model, of large aircraft with a particular type of aircraft engine (i.e. Airbus A310 fitted with General Electric (GE) CF6 engines or a Boeing 747-400 fitted with Rolls Royce (RR) RB211 engines). A large aircraft with a particular type of aircraft engine. These aircraft are known as non-rated aircraft (i.e. a non-rated aircraft fitted with a Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6 engine or a Honeywell TPE331 engine). A small aircraft with a particular type of aircraft engine (i.e. a PWC PT6 or a Honeywell TPE331). Gudellaphoto/stock.adobe.com used with permission Qantas Boeing 747-400 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 43 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Type-Rated Aircraft Licence A type-rated aircraft licence is an aircraft engineer licence that authorises certification of maintenance on specific types of (type-rated) aircraft as specified in the Part 66 MOS. Type-rated aircraft training is training for the rating delivered by a maintenance training organisation in accordance with a course plan for the training approved by CASA. Yoshihiro/stock.adobe.com used with permission A type-rated aircraft licence is an aircraft engineer licence that authorises certification of maintenance on specific types of aircraft 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 44 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Aircraft Types Large Aircraft A large aircraft (fixed-wing) is defined as: An aircraft that has a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of more than 5700 kg, or An aircraft that has a MTOW of not more than 5700 kg and is of a type and model specified in the Part 42 MOS as a large aircraft (also referred to as a complex aircraft). Large aircraft as defined in the Part 42 Manual of Standards A large aircraft (rotary-wing) is defined as: A helicopter that has more than one engine, or A helicopter that has only one engine; and is of a type and model specified in the Part 42 MOS as a large aircraft (also referred to as a complex aircraft). 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 45 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Large rotary wing aircraft as defined in the Part 42 Manual of Standards Small Aircraft A small aircraft (fixed-wing) is defined as: An aircraft that has a maximum take-off weight of not more than 5700 kg and is not of a type and model specified in the Part 42 MOS as a large aircraft, or An aircraft that has a maximum take-off weight of more than 5700 kg, and is of a type and model specified in the Part 42 MOS as a small aircraft. Small aircraft as defined in the Part 42 Manual of Standards 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 46 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  A small aircraft (rotary-wing) is defined as: A helicopter that has only one engine and is not of a type and model specified in the Part 42 MOS as a large aircraft, or A helicopter that has more than one engine and is of a type and model specified in the Part 42 MOS as a small aircraft. Small aircraft as defined in the Part 42 Manual of Standards 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 47 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Primary Category Aircraft Primary category aircraft (for the purpose of certification) are identical to the FAA Primary category aircraft. These aircraft are of simple design and intended for pleasure and personal use only. To be eligible for Primary category certification, the aircraft (including aeroplanes, gliders, rotorcraft, manned free balloons, etc.) must meet the description defined in CASR 21.024. A qualified pilot-owner has permission to perform appropriate preventive maintenance only on a Primary category aircraft. Primary category aircraft are issued a Special Certificate of Airworthiness IAW Part 21. Example of a primary category aircraft 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 48 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Standard Category Aircraft (For the Purpose of Certification) Standard category aircraft are aircraft operating under a Standard Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA). A Standard CofA may be issued in the following categories: Transport Normal Utility Aerobatic Commuter Manned free balloons Special class. (Passenger) Transport is an example of a standard category aircraft 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 49 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  CASR Part 66 CASR 1998 sets out the regulations which must be complied with. The CASRs are incorporated into Australian law and can be issued and changed only by an act of Parliament. CASR Part 66 deals with the administration and procedures relating to aircraft engineer licences and ratings for the performance of maintenance certification and Issues Certificates of Release to Service (CRSs) for aircraft in relation to maintenance carried out on the aircraft, and Empowers CASA to issue a MOS for this part. The Part 66 MOS sets out the requirements for the issue of an aircraft engineer licence and other requirements or privileges associated with the licence. Note: Under CASR 1998 Part 42, a person performing maintenance certification or issuing a certificate of release to service on behalf of a Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation must hold a certification authorisation from the organisation that permits the person to perform the maintenance certification or issue the CRS. © Aviation Australia 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 50 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Part 66 MOS Part 66 Manual of Standards A MOS is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 and must be registered, and made publicly available, as required by that act. The Part 66 MOS supports CASR Part 66 and sets out the requirements which must be met. The MOS can be issued and changed by CASA and is implemented by the Director of Aviation Safety. It contains detailed technical material, such as technical specifications and standards. The MOS Part 66 sets out the requirements which must be met for: The issue of an aircraft engineer licence, and The privileges associated with the licence. © CASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Cover Note: Under CASR 1998 Part 42, a person who performs maintenance certification or issues a CRS on behalf of the organisation must hold a certification authorisation from the organisation. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 51 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  The text of a MOS is often incorporated in the CASR by reference. There will usually be a definition of Manual, Manual of Standards or MOS (followed by a reference to a part of the CASR) which will say: 'For this Part (that is, Part of the Regulations): MOS Part 42 means the document called Manual of Standards Part 42, published by CASA, as in force from time to time.' Note that for a particular part of the CASR, only part of the MOS may be incorporated, and that part of the relevant manual is what Manual or MOS will mean. A Manual may be amended from time to time, but the amendments will be done in a similar way to amendments to the CASR and CAR. The regulation always takes precedence over the MOS if there is any conflict. Acceptable Means of Compliance An Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) explains how one or more requirements of the CASR 1998 for the issue of a certificate, licence, approval or other authorisation can be met by an individual or organisation applying to CASA for the authorisation. Applicants are not required to comply with an AMC, but if they do, CASA will issue the authorisation to which the AMC relates. Individuals and operators may, on their own initiative, propose other ways of meeting the requirements of the CASR; however, any such proposal will be subject to a separate assessment by CASA to determine whether the authorisation can be issued. CASA Logo 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 52 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Guidance Material The Guidance Material (GM) provides explanations and amplification of a CASR policy intention rather than a means of complying with it. The GM should be read in conjunction with the applicable CASR and AMCs. GM is identified by grey shaded text. MOS guidance material example 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 53 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Aircraft Engineer Licence The Part 66 MOS specifies the requirements for the issue of an aircraft engineer licence in one or more of the following categories: Category A Category B1 Category B2 Category C. Licence Subcategories Categories A and B1 may be endorsed with the following subcategories for maintenance on combinations of aeroplanes, helicopters, and turbine and piston engines: A1 and B1.1 aeroplane turbine A2 and B1.2 aeroplane piston A3 and B1.3 helicopter turbine A4 and B1.4 helicopter piston. Ⓒ Aviation Australia AME Licence 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 54 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Type Ratings Type Rating and Eligibility Eligibility for the endorsement of a rating onto a B1, B2 or C licence is established by successfully completing the theoretical elements of the aircraft type training and assessment for the rating as well as the practical elements of the aircraft type training and assessment for the rating. Eligibility can also be established if the applicant holds a foreign authority or company approval that corresponds to the rating sought. Aeroplanes over 5700 kg MTOW, multi-engine helicopters and aircraft (including, where appropriate, a particular engine type) that CASA has designated as requiring a type rating generally form the basis of the type-rated aircraft types listed in Appendix IX of the Part 66 MOS. CASA has also designated certain small aircraft and specific engines as requiring a type rating on the basis that, taking into account issues such as complexity, new technology, Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recommendations or other safety issues, type training will enhance aviation safety. Aircraft designated as Type-rated aircraft types and type-rating endorsements for Category B1, B2 or C licences are referenced in Appendix IX, Table 1 of the Part 66 MOS. Part 66 MOS - Table 1 The full MOS is available for download at the Federal Register of Legislation. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 55 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Non-Type-Rated Aircraft Aircraft that do not require the aircraft engineer licence holder to have a type rating are not listed in Appendix IX of the Part 66 MOS. Non-type-rated aircraft such as the Cessna 180 Series (Continental) or Robinson R22/R44 Series (Lycoming) are covered by the relevant subcategory B1 licence, i.e. B1.2 and B1.4, and category B2 licences, but within the scope of the licence and normally without further rating requirements. Non Type-Rated Aircraft 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 56 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Aircraft Systems, Designations and Conditions Aircraft Systems and Licence Categories The Guidance Material (GM) to MOS 66.A.20 states that Table 1 makes a clear distinction between aircraft systems, licence conditions and limitations. Table 1 designates them as mechanical, powerplant, structural, electrical or avionic. Despite that clear distinction, there will be times when aircraft systems intersect and it may not be readily apparent which licence holder may provide the maintenance certification for the maintenance required. The oxygen system is, for example, a mechanical system, but it also contains instruments (avionic system) and hence the question arises of which licence, B1 or B2, has responsibility for the maintenance. In such a case, either category could maintain the instrument (e.g. pressure indicator), but who should do so would depend on the nature of the maintenance in any particular situation. If the indicator is to be replaced due to a failure of a sensor feed, then it would be appropriate for the B2 licence holder to provide the maintenance certification, but a B1 licence holder could also carry out the maintenance and provide the maintenance certification. If the indicator was not sensing due to an in-line oxygen sensor failure, requiring the oxygen line to be broken and purged and the part to be replaced, then category B1 would be the appropriate licence holder to carry out the work and provide the maintenance certification. Extract from MOS 66.A.20 Table 1 The full MOS is available for download at the Federal Register of Legislation. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 57 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Licence Privileges Category A Licence Privileges A person who holds a Category A licence endorsed with a subcategory may perform maintenance certification for that subcategory maintenance if: The person carried out the maintenance, and The maintenance is line maintenance of a kind mentioned in Appendix II of the Part 145 MOS. A person who holds a Category A licence endorsed with a subcategory may issue a CRS for that subcategory maintenance if: The maintenance was carried out by that person, or The maintenance and its maintenance certification were carried out by another person who holds a Category A licence with the appropriate subcategory, and The maintenance was line maintenance of a kind mentioned in Appendix II of the Part 145 MOS, and The aircraft being maintained is covered by the subcategory of licence held. The reference to maintenance above does not include: Supervision of maintenance, or For a subcategory A1 licence, maintenance of a propeller-driven aeroplane unless the subcategory A1 licence holder: Holds a B1.1 subcategory endorsement that permits the holder to perform maintenance certification on the propeller system of a propeller-driven aeroplane, or Is positively endorsed in the subcategory A1 to provide such maintenance. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 58 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Image by Soumya Ranjan from Pexels Line Maintenance 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 59 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Category B1 Licence Privileges A person who holds a Category B1 licence endorsed with a subcategory may perform maintenance certification for that subcategory maintenance if the person carried out the subcategory maintenance and the maintenance was any of the following: Work on an aircraft system designated in Table 1 as structural, powerplant, mechanical or electrical. Unless the licence is specifically subject to an avionics LRU exclusion, replacement of an avionic line replaceable unit that requires only simple tests to prove its serviceability. Updating the software in an avionics system, provided that: The system has a discrete test facility to confirm the success of the updating, and The serviceability of any other system affected by the updating is also confirmed, and Only simple tests are necessary to verify the serviceability of the system and any other system affected by the updating. Category A licence tasks of a kind mentioned in Appendix II of the Part 145 MOS for the aircraft type rating or ratings held. Functional checks of avionics systems that can be conducted as a simple test, and Troubleshooting of avionics systems that can be conducted using only simple tests. Example of AME Licence endorsements and exclusions The licence holder may supervise others for maintenance certification purposes, and if the maintenance is for a type-rated aircraft, they must hold the appropriate aircraft type rating. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 60 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  A person who holds a Category B1 licence endorsed with a subcategory may issue a CRS for aircraft covered by a subcategory endorsed on the licence, after maintenance of the aircraft, if the maintenance was not base maintenance carried out on a large aircraft. Category B2 Licence Privileges A person who holds a Category B2 licence may perform maintenance certification for Category B2 maintenance carried out on an aircraft if: The person carried out the maintenance, and The maintenance was carried out: On an aircraft system designated in Table 1 as avionic or electrical, or On an instrument or electrical subsystem of an aircraft system designated in Table 1 as structural, powerplant or mechanical. The licence holder may supervise others for maintenance certification purposes, and if the maintenance is for a type-rated aircraft, they must hold the appropriate aircraft type rating. A person who holds a Category B2 licence may issue a CRS for aircraft covered by the licence if the maintenance was not base maintenance carried out on a large aircraft. © CASA Aircraft Engineer Licence Cover 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 61 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Category C Licence Privileges A person who holds a Category C licence may issue a CRS for base maintenance carried out on a large aircraft for the aircraft in its entirety if: The maintenance was carried out on a particular type of large aircraft, and The Category C holder’s licence is endorsed with the type rating for the particular type of large aircraft. Example of category C licence type ratings Application for a Licence An application for an aircraft engineer licence, or an application for a variation of an aircraft engineer licence, must be made to CASA using CASA Form 540. The application must: Be in writing, and Specify the aircraft engineer licence being applied for, and If the applicant does not hold an aircraft engineer licence at the time of making the application, it must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant’s identity, and Be accompanied by copies of documents evidencing the qualifications and experience relevant to the licence being applied for. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 62 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  An application for a licence or a rating must be in writing and set out details of the applicant’s: Training Attainments Qualifications Experience relevant to the licence being applied for. The details must be relevant to the authority or rating. Form 540 Application for CASR Part 66 Licence The applicant must also produce copies of documents that show that the applicant has achieved the following: Completed the training Holds the qualifications Has the experience. The following requirements must be met by a person applying for an aircraft engineer licence in a category or subcategory: They must pass each module examination for the category or subcategory applied for. The exams must be conducted by an approved CASR Part 147 MTO. An applicant for a subcategory A1 or B1.1 licence needs only to pass module examinations required for the rating. For example, knowledge of propellers is required if the rating includes propellers. All CASR Part 66 modules must be passed within a 10-year time period of passing the first module. © Aviation Australia Application for a Licence 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 63 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Grant of Licence An applicant for a licence must be able to read, write and converse in English to a level that CASA deems sufficient to enable the applicant to safely exercise the privileges of the licence applied for. The level of knowledge would be such that the licence holder is able to: Read and understand the instructions and technical manuals in use within the organisation. Make written technical entries and any necessary maintenance documentation entries which can be understood by those with whom they are normally required to communicate. Read and understand the maintenance organisation procedures, and Communicate at a level that prevents any misunderstanding when exercising certification privileges. If an applicant for a CASR Part 66 aircraft engineer licence has, at the time of application, a medically significant condition that they consider to be safety-relevant, the applicant must specify the medical condition to CASA on the approved licence application form. Information on what conditions are considered medically significant can be found on the CASA website. "Safety-relevant" is defined in Regulation 67.015 of the CASR 1998 and means that a medically significant condition is safety-relevant if it reduces, or is likely to reduce, the ability of someone who has it to: Exercise a privilege conferred, or Be conferred, or Perform a duty imposed or to be imposed by a licence that they hold or for which they have applied. If the licensed aircraft maintenance engineer (LAME) has the condition for more than 30 days, they must obtain a medical certificate to the effect that their ability to exercise the privilege is no longer reduced by the condition. For example, if an applicant for a Category B2 avionics licence knowingly suffers from colour blindness and decides that their ability to perform their work may be affected by this condition, they are obliged to consult with a medical practitioner and declare that condition, together with a report from the medical practitioner that describes the condition, to CASA at the time of licence application. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 64 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASA licences and certification More information available at: Licences and certification (CASA). 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 65 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Part 66 Certifying Staff II (10.2) Learning Objectives 10.2.1 Detailed understanding of Part 66 of CASR 1998 (Level 2). 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 66 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Licence Requalification Requirements The requalification requirements for an A, B1 or B2 aircraft engineer licence holder are: Carrying out maintenance as an AME of the kind that would be covered by the privileges of the licence held, for no less than a total of 100 days in a 6-month period. Out of the 182.5 days of a 6-month period, it is realistic to expect 100 days to be spent in the workplace. Using 5.5 hrs per day over 100 days, the minimum hours engaged in aircraft maintenance in a 6-month period approximates to 550 hours; or The holder obtains a report from a Part 147 Organisation (an MTO) authorised for category training which states: that the holder has been assessed within 28 days of the date of the report, and how the assessment was conducted, and that the MTO has certified, and that the holder continues to have the knowledge and skills necessary for the holder of an aircraft engineer licence with the ratings on the licence. Note: The holder retains either evidence of carrying out the maintenance or the report from the Part 147 Organisation (MTO), as applicable. The assessment by the MTO must include theory examination and practical assessment in the range of maintenance activities that the holder is authorised by their licence to carry out. The requalification requirement for a Category C licence holder is that the Part 145 Organisation (an AMO) provides the holder with suitable continuing airworthiness experience and records an AMO certification that the holder has re-established their knowledge and skill. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 67 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  © Aviation Australia Licence requalification Requirement for Recent Qualification or Experience General Information The AME should ensure that they keep sufficient documentary evidence of experience to allow a customer or a CASA inspector to be satisfied that the AME complies with the requirements of this subpart. The experience should be documented in an individual logbook or in any other recording system (which may be an automated one) containing the following data: Date Aircraft type Aircraft identification, i.e. registration; ATA chapter (optional); Operation performed, i.e. 100-flight-hour check, MLG wheel change, engine oil check, Service Bulletin embodiment, troubleshooting, structural repair, Supplemental Type Certificate embodiment; Type of maintenance, i.e. base, line; Type of activity, i.e. perform, supervise, release; and Category used, i.e. A, B1, B2 or C. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 68 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Requirement for Recent Qualification or Experience An AME licence holder should keep a record of recent maintenance tasks performed as evidence of their recent work experience. This record of completed maintenance tasks could be entered into a logbook, countersigned by a relevant supervisor and retained by the licence holder as evidence of recently exercising the privileges of their licence. A CASA or workplace Recent Work Experience Record worksheet can be utilised for the logging of recent work experience. Additional information for the recording of recent work experience can be found in the CASA Advisory Circular (AC) AC 66-7 Practical Training Options for Aircraft Type Training – POC and OJT, and the Recording of Evidence of Recent Work Experience, with an example of a Recent Work Experience Record worksheet provided in Appendix C to that AC, which may be printed and used by an individual AME to record evidence of their OJT experience or maintenance tasks performed. Training record or logbook 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 69 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Licence Requirements Basic Knowledge and Competency Requirements Basic knowledge and competency requirements must be met by a person who applies for an aircraft engineer licence in a category or subcategory, or for the addition of a category or subcategory to the person’s licence. The applicant must demonstrate by examination, conducted by an MTO, knowledge of each subject module that is marked as applicable for the category or subcategory in accordance with Part 2 of Appendix I to the Part 66 MOS; and to the level of knowledge for the module and its items as indicated in Part 3 of Appendix I to the Part 66 MOS for the category or subcategory; and in accordance with Appendix II to the Part 66 MOS or as otherwise approved by CASA. Examination An applicant for a subcategory A2 or B1.2 licence is not required to demonstrate, by examination, knowledge of high-speed flight Module 11. An applicant must hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix IV to the Part 66 MOS that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the category or subcategory and, before holding a unit of competency, hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 70 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  In addition to the units of competency that are required under this section for a subcategory B1.1 or B1.2 licence, an applicant for such a rating that includes wooden structures or fabric surfaces, or propellers must hold each relevant optional unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix IV to the Part 66 MOS that is marked: W for wooden structures Z for fabric surfaces P for propellers for the subcategory. A person may be taken to hold the necessary qualifications or units of competency as set out above if an MTO has conducted Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment in accordance with that MTO’s course plan and exposition. The qualification (comprised of knowledge, competence and assessments) must have been gained within five years of applying for an aircraft maintenance licence or adding a category or subcategory to an aircraft maintenance licence. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 71 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Basic Practical Experience Requirements An applicant for a basic aircraft engineer licence must have acquired the following practical experience: 1. For a Category A and subcategories B1.2 and B1.4, licence: Three years' practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft. If the applicant has not undertaken any relevant technical training; or Two years' practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, and completion of relevant training as a skilled worker in a technical trade; or One year's practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, and completion of a category training course conducted by an MTO. At least one year of the experience must be recent experience gained on aircraft relevant to the category, or subcategory. 2. For Category B2 and subcategories B1.1 and B1.3 licence: Five years' practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft. If the applicant has not undertaken any relevant technical training, or Three years' practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, and completion of relevant training as a skilled worker in a technical trade, or Two years' practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, and completion of a category training course conducted by an MTO. At least one year of the experience must be recent experience gained on aircraft relevant to the category, or subcategory. 3. For a Category C Licence: Three years' experience exercising Category B1.1, B1.3 or B2 privileges on large aircraft, or Five years' experience exercising Category B1.2 or B1.4 privileges on large aircraft, or For an applicant holding an academic degree in a technical discipline from a university or other higher educational institution recognised by CASA, three years’ experience carrying out maintenance on operating aircraft, including at least six months of observation of base maintenance tasks. At least one year of the experience must be recent experience gained on aircraft relevant to the category, or subcategory. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 72 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Adding a Category or Subcategory A person who holds a licence with a category or subcategory, who applies to CASA to add a category or subcategory to it, must provide evidence to CASA that they have been certified by an MTO as satisfying all of the following requirements for the category or subcategory to be added: Completion of the knowledge and examination requirements mentioned in Appendix I to the Part 66 MOS, and Holding the units of competency required by Appendix IV to the Part 66 MOS, and Having the practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft. Ⓒ Aviation Australia Excerpt from a practical experience logbook The minimum period of experience shown in the table above is reduced by 50% if the applicant has completed a training course, relevant to the category or subcategory, conducted by an MTO. At least three months of the experience must be recent experience gained on aircraft relevant to the category, or subcategory. Aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment is taken to be practical maintenance experience if an MTO certifies, in writing, to CASA that: the experience gained is equivalent to the practical maintenance experience; and the applicant has adequate additional practical maintenance experience on civil aircraft to ensure an adequate understanding of the civil aircraft maintenance environment. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 73 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  The experience must have been gained by the applicant during the 10-year period before the date of the application for the licence or the addition of the category, or subcategory. © Aviation Australia Practical maintenance experience requirements for adding a category or subcategory 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 74 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Practical Maintenance Experience Practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft may include: Simulated maintenance experience using maintenance simulation technology. Practical maintenance experience on representative aeronautical products during maintenance training accumulated immediately before applying for the licence. Practical aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment can be treated as practical maintenance experience. CASA may recognise the experience if an approved MTO certifies to CASA that: the experience is equivalent to the practical maintenance experience required and the applicant has sufficient additional experience with civil aircraft maintenance to ensure they have an understanding of the civil aircraft maintenance environment. VMT by L3Harris Screenshot from a virtual maintenance trainer (simulated training) 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 75 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Type and Task Training and Ratings Category A The holder of a Category A licence may exercise certification privileges only on a specific aircraft type following the satisfactory completion of the relevant Category A aircraft task training carried out by an appropriately approved AMO or MTO, which must include: Practical hands-on training and theoretical training as appropriate for each task authorised, and Satisfactory completion of training demonstrated by an examination and/or by workplace assessment. Category A licence task example: pushback 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 76 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Category B The holder of a Subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 or a Category B2 licence may exercise their certification privileges on a non-type-rated aircraft when the licence is endorsed with the appropriate category or subcategory for the maintenance required for that non-type-rated aircraft. Note: The holder of a Subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 or a Category B2 licence does not require a type rating to exercise their certification privileges on aircraft systems other than the powerplant systems of: A large aircraft with a particular type of aircraft engine, or A small aircraft with a particular type of aircraft engine. The holder of a Subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 or a Category B2 or C licence must only exercise their certification privileges on a particular type, or type and model, of large aircraft with a particular type of aircraft engine when the licence is endorsed with the appropriate aircraft type rating by CASA. Type ratings must only be issued by CASA following satisfactory completion of the relevant Category B1 or B2 aircraft type training, which was: Conducted by an appropriately approved Part 147 Organisation or; Conducted in accordance with an AMO that is able to deliver training. An applicant for a Category B1 or B2 aircraft type rating must complete the applicable type training, which consists of: Theoretical training and examination, and Practical training and assessment as specified in the MOS and additional On-the-Job Training (OJT) assessment in the case of the first type rating within a subcategory. AME working on turbine engine 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 77 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Category C Category C approved type training must comply with the requirements for such training in Appendix III to the Part 66 MOS. In the case of a Category C licence holder qualified by holding an academic degree, the first aircraft type theoretical training can only be at the Category B1 or B2 licence level. Practical training is not required. Completion of approved aircraft type training must be demonstrated by an examination. The examination must comply with the requirements in Appendix III to the Part 66 MOS. Svitlana/stock.adobe.com used with permission Category C type training does not require practical training Training and Assessment for a Restricted Rating The training and assessment for a restricted rating for an aircraft type are mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix III and are indicated for the category or subcategory by the numerical level of the type training. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 78 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  The corresponding practical elements mentioned in Part 3 of Appendix III are appropriate for the category or subcategory and the rating only if the MTO provides, in the course plan for the training, a description of: The training and assessment in the subset of theoretical elements and its corresponding practical elements. The persons eligible to undertake the training and assessment. The restrictions for the rating to which the training and assessment relates. Ensures that all documents required under the Part 66 MOS in connection with the training and assessment describe the rating as a restricted rating. A Part 145 AMO may: Deliver excluded system training and assessment for the excluded systems set out in Appendix VII. For an aircraft type mentioned in Column 2 of Table 2 in Appendix IX - arrange for the manufacturer of the aircraft or its engine to provide training and assessment. A licensed AME seeking their first aircraft type rating in an alternate licence category or subcategory not currently held by that person must have first completed category or subcategory basic knowledge and competency training for the issue of a licence in that category or subcategory for which they are seeking their first rating, as well as meet the basic practical experience requirements. Ⓒ Aviation Australia Extract from the Part 66 MOS Appendix VII - Excluded systems 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 79 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  The Practical Element of Aircraft Type Training Practical Experience Practical aircraft type training and assessment must include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the category or subcategory required. The objective is to gain the required competence in performing maintenance, inspections and routine work. Some examples include: Troubleshooting problems Repairing damaged components Replacing parts Rigging flight controls Checking functionality of aircraft systems. These must be done in accordance with the Aircraft Manufacturers Manual and/or other relevant instructions and must be appropriate for the aircraft type. The training must also include awareness of all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft. Additionally, appropriate training in the use of specialist tools or equipment required for performing tasks unique to the aircraft type must be provided. The training may be conducted in conjunction with the delivery of the theoretical element or may be provided separately as a standalone element. It may be demonstrated on the aircraft or by using equipment, components, simulators or other training devices. CASA must approve the specific practical training program and the approved Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) or Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) that conducts the training. The organisation that conducts the training must keep records of the training for at least five years. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 80 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Image by Aviation Today Practical aircraft type training and assessment 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 81 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Practical Training Practical Consolidation Training Practical Consolidation Training (PCT) is a highly structured form of type training. It is a type-specific program and involves a formal oral assessment. It may include service familiarisation, which is a form of preliminary OJT. This type of training is restricted to MTOs with specific approval from CASA. Practical On-Course Training Practical On-Course Training (POC) is a form of practical type training that is run in conjunction with the theoretical training. POC may be conducted by an MTO or an AMO with the appropriate approval. On-the-Job Training On-the-Job Training (OJT) is experience gained by a LAME in the workplace by actually performing maintenance tasks on the aircraft. This type of training can be structured or unstructured and is delivered peer-to-peer. This training must be type specific and may include both line and base maintenance tasks. Aviation Australia Aviation Australia is a CASR and EASA Part 147 approved Maintenance Training Organisation 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 82 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Practical Type Training First Type Rating In the case of a LAME’s first type rating, the PCT or POC must be supplemented by a structured OJT program. Subsequent Type Rating For subsequent type ratings: If POC is used, then OJT must supplement the POC. If PCT is used, there is no requirement for OJT (apart from service familiarisation). OJT must: Be supervised and assessed by approved assessors Be supported by a detailed syllabus and worksheets or a logbook Be conducted by an AMO or MTO with specific OJT approval from CASA. To be able to deliver OJT, an AMO must significantly revise its MOE procedures. This requires special approval from CASA. MTOs and AMOs may work in partnership to deliver the training. CASA Regulations and Guidance Material Relating to Practical Type Training All training must meet the requirements of Appendix III of the CASA Part 66 MOS. Guidance for training, including a list of tasks, is provided in AC 66-07. © Aviation Australia OJT must only be conducted and managed by an AMO, or an approved MTO. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 83 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Licence Conditions Conditions of AME Licences A licensed aircraft maintenance engineer may perform maintenance certification or issue a CRS only if they do so in accordance with: The privileges mentioned in the Part 66 MOS for their aircraft engineer licence or for any ratings endorsed on the licence, and A condition or limitation that applies to the performance of the maintenance certification or the issue of the CRS under the Part 66 MOS. Requirement for Recent Qualification or Experience A licensed AME may perform maintenance certification or issue a CRS only if, in the two years immediately before that time: They were granted their aircraft engineer licence, or They have had at least six months (approx. 550 hours) experience exercising the licence privileges, or They have met a requalification requirement for the licence. Certificate of Release to Service Issued on Behalf of an Approved Maintenance Organisation A licensed AME may issue a CRS on behalf of an AMO in relation to maintenance carried out if: Their aircraft engineer licence is endorsed with the rating for the aircraft type; and The organisation has granted them certification authorisation in relation to the aircraft type. Certificate of Release to Service Issued Other Than on Behalf of an Approved Maintenance Organisation A licensed AME may issue a CRS, other than on behalf of an approved maintenance organisation, in relation to maintenance carried out on the aircraft only if their aircraft engineer licence is endorsed with the rating for the aircraft type. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 84 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Offences Offences apply to all licensed AMEs. The table below outlines the value of penalty points as set out in Section 4AA of the Crimes Act 1914. Value of penalty points as set out in section 4AA of the Crimes Act 1914 A licensed AME commits an offence if they perform maintenance certification or issue a CRS not in accordance with: The privileges mentioned in the Part 66 MOS A condition or limitation that applies to the licence. Penalty: 50 penalty units. A licensed AME commits an offence if they perform maintenance certification or issue a CRS when: They were not granted an aircraft engineer licence in the two years immediately before that time. They have not exercised the privileges of the licence during the last two years after the licence was granted. They have not had at least six months’ experience of exercising the privileges within those two years. They have not met a requalification requirement for the licence in the two years immediately before that time. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 85 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Penalty: 50 penalty units. Maintenance Certification Offences A category A licence holder commits an offence if they perform maintenance certification on behalf of a Part 145 organisation if: The maintenance is not line maintenance. The maintenance is not mentioned in Appendix II to the Part 145 MOS. They did not carry out the maintenance. Penalty: 50 penalty units. An offence against this sub-regulation is an offence of strict liability (which does not depend on actual negligence or intent to harm). CRS Offences A Category C licence holder commits an offence if: They issue a CRS to maintenance carried out on the aircraft other than on behalf of a Part 145 organisation, or The maintenance was not base maintenance. Penalty: 50 penalty units. The offence is an offence of strict liability. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 86 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Administration of Offences CASA may ask a licensed AME to supply information about themselves, their aircraft engineer licence and any ratings endorsed on the licence. A request must: Be in writing Specify the date by which the licensed AME must give CASA the information. If a licensed AME gives CASA information in accordance with a request, CASA must, within 28 days after receiving the information, give the AME written notice. The notice must include a statement to the effect that CASA has confirmed the information or updated its records about the licensed AME, the aircraft engineer licence and any ratings endorsed on the licence. CASA administrate offences Suspension of Licence for Failure to Provide Information If a licensed AME does not comply with a request by the date specified in the request, their aircraft engineer licence is suspended on the day after the date specified in the request. CASA must revoke the suspended licence if information provided by the holder of the licence gives CASA information in accordance with the request. CASA must give notice in writing to the holder that the suspension has been revoked. The notice must include the date on which the revocation takes effect. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 87 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Period of Responsibility How long is an AME held responsible for the maintenance that they have performed on an aircraft or an aircraft part? Until the end of the next flight? A year? Forever? Until the next 100 hourly or annual inspection? The AME is responsible for the work that was performed and the airworthiness of that repair until that repair or alteration is: Replaced Damaged Removed Altered Meets its life limit, or Inspected. When considering the airworthiness of an aircraft, an engineer should think in black and white— there are no grey areas. When performing an inspection, an AME is responsible for every: Repair Alteration Service bulletin (SB) Airworthiness Directive (AD) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Special inspection that was performed on the aircraft back to the date of the certificate of airworthiness, whether the certificate is 6 days old or 60 years old. AMEs make yes or no decisions only. When an AME compromises, the result can be fatal. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 88 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Engine Ground-Run Training and Assessment Introduction to Engine Ground-Run Training and Assessment AME licences and licence ratings are granted by CASA on the understanding that CASR Part 145 will be complied with. It cannot be assumed that the holder of an appropriate CASR Part 66 licence rating is adequately trained and qualified to ground-run the engines of a particular aircraft, aircraft type or model. The CASR Part 66 basic licence and aircraft type training requirements do not include training for engine running. An Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) to demonstrate that a LAME has sufficient knowledge pertaining to starting and running an engine (on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft) is provided by completion of a course of training or experience such that the CASR Part 145 AMO becomes satisfied the holder now has the requisite qualifications and experience. BDI Engine ground run facility 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 89 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only  Conduct of Engine Ground-Run Training Engine ground-run training is intended to meet these requirements in relation to engine ground running. It may be conducted in an aircraft, in an aircraft simulator or in a combination of both. It will usually involve a period of classroom training, briefing and debriefing. Training should be conducted by a person with instructional and assessment training, such as Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, who is competent and authorised to carry out engine ground running for the engine/airframe. This authorisation may be limited to simulator training, in which case the trainer need not hold a CASR Part 66 licence rating for the engine. If the training is conducted in an aircraft, the trainer will need to hold an appropriately rated CASR Part 66 licence or other authorisation (e.g. licensed pilot endorsed for that aircraft type) to run the engines. Svitlana/stock.adobe.com used with permission Completion of engine ground run training and assessment must be recorded All engine ground-run training should be conducted following the appropriate procedures used in the course of normal maintenance. Additional documents may be used to assist student learning and to provide consistent training and assessment. Since this training usually involves both training and assessment, it is important that the trainer clearly differentiates between training and assessment. It is unreasonable to subject a student to an assessment of their handling of an emergency procedure if they have not first been trained in the procedure. 2024-10-01 B-10c Aviation Legislation Page 90 of 328 CASA Part 66 - Training Materials Only