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Oct 30 2024 - AME license is issued by Transport Canada - An AME is able to certify maintenance performed on an aircraft, this certification comes in the form of a maintenance release and must be completed before the aircraft’s next flight - The license is issued to cert...

Oct 30 2024 - AME license is issued by Transport Canada - An AME is able to certify maintenance performed on an aircraft, this certification comes in the form of a maintenance release and must be completed before the aircraft’s next flight - The license is issued to certify maintenance through maint. Release specific to the rating of the license - MEMORIZE CAR 571.10 “The described maintenance has been performed in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements” - Aeronautical product: Any part or material that is, or is intended by its manufacturer to be, a part of or used in an aircraft - Maintenance: Means the overhaul, repair, required inspection or modification of an aeronautical product, or the removal of a component from or its installation on an aeronautical product, but does not include: (a) elementary work (b) servicing, or (c ) work performed on an aircraft by the manufacturer prior to the issuance of whichever of the following documents is issued first: (i) certificate of airworthiness (ii) a special certificate of airworthiness, or (iii) an export airworthiness certificate Licensing An ame license is rated in 4 primary categories These ratings are: 1. Maintenance M1 & M2 2. Avionics E 3. Structures S 4. Balloon “Balloons” AME M1 It is easier to remember this rating is for “small aircraft” People with an M1 license rating are able to sign the maintenance release for all NON-TURBOJET aircraft that are approved under AWM Chapter 522 (Gliders) 523 (Normal category airploanes), 523-VLA (Very light airplanes), 527 (Normal category rotorcraft), 549 (Amateur-built aircraft) What does TC mean when they say non-turbojet? Turbojet, Turbofan, and afterburning turbojet is M2 Turboprop is M1/M2 AME M2 Large aircraft People with an M2 license rating are able to sign the maintenance release for All aircraft not included in M1 (excluding balloons) As an example this includes aircraft that are approved under AWM chapter 525 (Transport category airplanes) and 529 (Transport category rotorcraft) Special privileges for M1 or M2 Turbine powered helis and SFAR 41C airplanes including their associated variants and derivatives. Both m1 and m2 cna sign for these this is the gap Avionics E An E license is a blanket rating and focuses on the equipment being maintained and not the aircraft type certification An E license scope of privileges is based on the testing, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, installation/removal, and any structural work directly associated with the maintenance of systems This includes systems such as: - Communication - Pulse - Navigation - Auto flight - Flight path computation - Instruments and the electrical elements of the aircraft system The E license holder is responsible for the inspection nand certification of maintenance carried out on the electrical and electronics systems onboard the aircraft Aicraft structures S This is a blanket rating and the scope of the privileges is not dependent on the aircraft type certification basis The scope of privileges applies to assembly, installation, and repair of the following structions - Wood structures - Tubular structures - Sheet metal structures - Composite structures Balloons This is a blanket rating and the scope of privileges is not dependant on the balloon type certification basis The scope of privileges applies to all balloon maintenance activities including the certification of the following items where applicable - Envelope, load tapes, parachute, rip panel - Crown line - Turning vent - Tempil labels - Rigging wires and mouth cables - Temperature sensing and read out equipment - Burner and fuel system - Basket Is holding the correct rating enough Holding a valid M1 or M2 license may not be enough to sign a maintenance release Everyone has to please the requirements of CAR 571.11 Training approved by the minister applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system on which the maintenance is performed may be a requirement Except as provided in subsections (5) and (7), no person shall sign a maintenance release in respect of maintenance performed on a transport category aeroplane or a turbine-powered helicopter, unless the person ​ (a) has successfully completed a course of maintenance training that has been approved by the Minister and that is applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system on which the maintenance is performed, in accordance with Appendix M of Standard 571 — Maintenance; or ​ (b) held a type rating applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system on which the maintenance is performed, issued by the Minister before August 1, 1999. Aircraft type Aircraft type can be found on the aircraft data plate, the plate is located on the aircraft trail, in the front doorway or in an accessible location in the cockpit Use the type certificate number that’s located on the aircraft data plate, and TC website to find out what standard the aircraft is type rated under Type (a) when used in reference to personal licensing, a specific make and model of aircraft (b) when used in reference to the certification of aircraft, a classification of aircraft having similar design characteristics Type certificate A documents including a type approval under section 214 of Air Regs. issued by the minister to certify that the type design of an aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller A document issued by the foreign airworthiness authority having jurisdiction over the type design of an aeronautical product that is equivalent to a document referred to in paragraph (a) that has been accidepted by the minster for the purpose of issuing a certificate of airworthiness Type design (a) Drawings and specifications (b) Information on dimensions, materials, and manufacturing processes  (c) The approved sections of aircraft flight manual, where required by the applicable standards of airworthiness (d) The airworthiness limitations section of the instructions for continued airworthiness specified in the applicable chapters of airworthiness manual; and (e) Any other data necessary to allow, by comparison, the determination of the airworthiness and, where applicable, the environmental characteristics of later aeronautical products of the same type or model. Glider and Powered gliders - Utility and acrobatic - Utility is limited to gliders intended for normal soaring flight - Aerobatic is the same but permitted aerobatic manoeuvers must be established during the type certification VLA - Very light aeroplanes - Normal and utility categories - A VLA is an aeroplane with a single engine, having not more than two seats, with a maximum certified takeoff weight of not more than 750KG and a stalling speed in the landing configuration of not more than 45 knots calibrated air speed (CAS) - Normal category aeroplanes are intended for non-aerobatic operations - Utility categories are intended for limited aerobatic operations (spins, lazy eights, cahndelles, and steep turns in which the angle of bank is more than 60 degrees) Normal Category Aeroplanes A certification in the normal category applies to aeroplanes with a passenger seating configuration of 19 or less than a maximum certified take-off weight of 8618KG or less Aeroplane certification levels Level 1 - Planes with a max seating 0-1 Passengers Level 2 - Planes with a max seating of 2-6 Passengers Level 3 - Planes with a max seating of 7-9 Passengers Level 4 - For planes with a max seating of 10-19 Passengers Aeroplane performance levels are: 1 Low speed 250 Knots Aeroplane categories (d) Aeroplanes not certified for aerobatics may be used to perform any manoeuvre incident to normal flying including: (1) Stalls (except whip stalls) (2) Lazy eights chandelles and steep turns (e) Aeroplanes certified for aerobatics may be used to perform manoeuvres without limitations, other than those limitations established under subchapter G of this chapter Normal category rotorcraft Applicability This chapter sets out airworthiness standards for the issue of type certificates and changes to those type certificate, for normal category rotorcraft with maximum (weights) of 3175Kg 7000lbs or less than and 9 passenger seats Transport category aeroplanes (a) Applies to aircraft with a passenger seating configuration or 20 or more and a maximum certified take-off weight greater than 8618KG or 19000lbs Transport category rotorcraft (b) Transport category rotorcraft shall be certified in accordance with either the Cat A or Cat B requirements of this Chapter. A multi-engine rotorcraft may be type certificated as both Cat A and Cat B with appropriate and different operating limitations for each category. (c) Rotorcraft with a maximum mass of greater than 9000kg and 10 or more passenger seats must be type certificated as Category A rotorcraft (d) Rotorcraft with a maximum mass greater than 9000kg and nine or less passenger seats may be type certificated as Category B rotorcraft provided the Category A (e) Rotorcraft with a maximum pass of 9000kg or less than 10 or more passenger (f) Rotorcraft with a maximum mass of 9000kg and nine or less passenger seats may be type certificated as Category B rotorcraft Amateur built aircraft (a) Design and construction standards with the applicant shall meet to satisfy the minister, that the aircraft is amateur-built; and (b) The requirements for inspections, equipment and instruments and operating information necessary to obtain a special certificate of airworthiness for amateur-built aircraft Applications The applicant shall (a) Before starting construction inform the minister of his intention to build an amateur-built aircraft, and show that the design will meet the requirements set out in this chapter; and (b) Before the first flight, apply for a special certificate of airworthiness for amateur-built aircraft in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 507, section 507.325 and show compliance with the requirements of paragraph 549.19(a) and 549.21 Construction (a) Aircraft including those supplied in kit form, will be designated as amateur-built aircraft, where the major portion of the aircraft (more than 50%) is fabricated from raw material and assembled by an individual or a group of individuals on a non-commercial, non-production basis for educational or recreational purposes Issue of license As of December 1 2022, specialty experience and skill acquired on SFAR 41C aeroplanes by AME license applicants will be eligible to be claimed for the purposes of obtaining and M1 rating only Maintenance release Holders of either an M1 or M2 rated AME license also have maintenance release privileges for all (i) turbine powered helicopters; and (ii) SFAR 41C aeroplanes, including their associated variants and derivatives October 11 2024 566 and 566.03 are important to study as they refer to the requirements for licensing Two types of basic training as per Transport Canada - Acceptable basic training - Approved basic training Full time is 1800 working hours per year, the maximum experience accrued in a year is 1800hr Part time employment is one month for each 150 working hours, max is 150 hours in a month AMOs An AMO provides maintenance services to aircraft and aircraft parts. An AMO HAS to be rated for the aircraft and parts it maintains/repairs All maintenance must be performed in an AMO for aircraft that operate under part 4 or part 7. So all aircraft used for flight training, and all aircraft that are commercial have to go to an appropriately rated approved AMO for maintenance All specialized work regardless wheter it invlovles commercial,FTU or private aircraft must also be performed in an AMO rated for that particular specialty 571.04 No person shall perform specialized maintenance set out in Schedule 2, to the subpart on an aeronautical product other than an aircraft operated under a special certificate of airworthiness in the owner-maintenance or amateur-built classification, except in accordance with (a) A maintenance policy manual MPM establisted by the holder of an AMO certificate issued pursuant to section 573.02 with a rating of a category appropriate for the work to be performed; or  (b) A foreign document equivalent to an MPM established by a maintenance organization approved under the laws of a state that is party to an agreement with Canada, and the agreement provides for recognition of the work to be performed’ Certification There are two types of Certs On aircraft certification and off aircraft certification On aircraft This cert of maintenance that is performed on the aircraft. An example of this would be the component change, inspection or modification that has taken place on an aircraft (eg wheel change) Maintenance is recorded and certified in the aircraft log book M1 Aircraft In the case of a privately registered aircraft, an AME working independently and has the appropriately rated license can sign a maintenance release M2 Aircraft (4) Except as provided in subsections (5) and (7), no person shall sign a maintenance release in respect of maintenance performed on a transport category aeroplane (AWM 525 or 529) or a turbine-powered helicopter, unless the person ​ (a) has successfully completed a course of maintenance training that has been approved by the Minister and that is applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system on which the maintenance is performed, in accordance with Appendix M of Standard 571 — Maintenance; or ​ (b) held a type rating applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system on which the maintenance is performed, issued by the Minister before August 1, 1999 In the case of privately registered aircraft, an AME working independently, and has the appropriately rated license can sign a maintenance release but may require training approved by the Minister that is applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system on which the maintenance is performed. This training is commonly called an Endorsement Course. Off Aircraft Certification This is certification of maintenance performed on a part that is not installed on the aircraft. An example of this would be an engine, propeller overhaul. This maintenance is recorded on an Authorized Release Certificate (ARC) also more commonly called a Form One. One of two requirements must be met for one to sign a maintenance release for maintenance on a part off aircraft. 1. One must be an AME with ACA 2. One must have an SCA (Shop Certification Authority) What is a SCA? An SCA is an individual that does not posses an AME license but is specifically trained by the AMO to perform specific maintenance on an aviation product. AMO Cerftificates and ratings For an AMO to do maintenance it requires a rating/certificate from the Minister. An aircraft AMO may be rated for any type of aircraft for which it is able to demonstrate the ability to properly perform the scope of maintenance covered by the rating An AMO Certificate is issued with ratings in one or more of the following categories: ​ (a) Aircraft; ​ (b) Avionics; ​ (c) Instrument (d) Engine; ​ (e) Propeller; ​ (f) Structure; ​ (g) Component; ​ (h) Welding; and ​ (i) NDT. On aircraft work Who can sign a maintenance release at an AMO? If maintenance is performed on aircraft, the AMO will designate AMEs to sign the maintenance release. This designation is called and ACA (aircraft certification authority) In order for an AMe to acquire and ACA, the appropriately rated AME will have to go through training outlined in the AMO’s MPM (Maintenance policy manual) Training requirements may include Aircraft endorsement course MPM (Maintenance Policy Manual) MCM (Maintenance Control Manual) MEL (Minimum Equipment List) HF (Human Factors) ETOPS (Extended Twin-Engine Operations Performance Standards) RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum) It should be noted that not all qualified AMEs necessarily receive an ACA from the AMO they work for AMO certificates remain in effet until surrendered, suspendedm or cancelled unless otherwise specified in the certificate Off-Aircraft Work Off-aircraft work is maintenance on a part or components that is intended to be installed on an aircraft. An example of off-aircraft work would be a wheel and brake shop, or an avionic repair and overhaul shop. Off-aircraft work is not restricted to repair and overhaul AMOs. Off-aircraft work is also performed at AMOs that also have an aircraft rating. If the work is performed off-aircraft, the AMO will authorize a non-licensed technician (non AME) to sign the maintenance release, provided he or she meets the applicable qualifying standards specified in the AMO's MPM. If this individual has met the qualifying standards they may be awarded an SCA (Shop Certification Authority). This SCA will then be allowed to sign a maintenance release for a part only that is not installed on the aircraft. This highly specialized individual certifies components and parts after: Repair, Modification or Overhaul ACAs are able to sign the maintenance release on parts as well, as long as that AME has the appropriate rating for the aircraft that part is intended to be installed on. All AMOs need a maintenance policy manual MPM Operators need an MCM Maintenance control manual Both of these documents are approved by transport canada Oct. 13 2024 Definitions Air operator certificate: Means a certificate issued under part VII that authorizes the holder of the certificate to operate a commercial air service Air operator: Means the holder of an air operator certificate Air Transport Service: Means a commercial air service that is operated for the purpose of transporting persons, personal belonging, baggage goods or cargo in an aircraft between two points Flight training service: Means a commercial air service other than an air transport service or a flight training service Sightseeing Operation: Means aerial work in the course of which passengers are disembarked at the point of departure Specialty Air Services: Means aerial mapping, aerial surveying, aerial photography, forest fire management etc. Commercial air services Part VII (7) An aircraft that is operated under Part 7 is used for hire or reward (money transaction) Commercial aviation attract the greatest level of regulation while recreational aviation activities involve minimal regulation and encourage self-regulation. This is because Transport canada applies a risk-based approach to the regulations Similaryly the level of regulation differs amongst the types of commercial activities, for instance, the regulations for air taxi operations are much less demanding than those for commuter operations All maintenance for aircraft that operate under part 7 is covered in 706.01 Aircraft maintenance requirements for air operators and must be carried out at an AMO as per car 571.11(3) Requirements for AOC 700.02 (1) No person shall operate an air transport service unless the person holds and complies with the provisions of an air operator certificate (AOC) that authorizes the person to operate that service (2) no person shall, unless the person holds and complies with the provisions of an air operator certificate (AOC) that authorizes the person to do so, operate and aeroplane or helicopter to conduct aerial work involving (a) The carriage on board of persons other than flight crew members; (b) The carriage of helicopter class b,c, or d external loads (c) The towing of objects or (Such as banners, survey etc.) (d) The dispersal of products (crop spraying) (3) A person who does not hold an AOC may conduct aerial work involving the dispersal of products if (a) The person is a farmer; (b) The person owns the aircraft that is used to disperse the products; (c) The products are dispers for agricultural purposes; and (d) The dispersal of the products takes place withing 25miles of the center of the person’s farm Aircraft Operation No air operator shall operate an aircraft under this Subpart unless the air operator complies with the conditions and operations specifications in an air operator certificate (AOC) issued to that operator by the Minister pursuant to section 702.07 Carriage of persons No air operator shall allow a person who is not a flight crew member to be carried on board an aircraft unless (a) The person’s presence on board is essential during the flight; (b) The air operator is authorized in its air operator certificate to permit parachute descents and the person is a parachutist; or (c) The air operator (i) is authorized in its air operator certificate to carry a person, and (ii) complies with the commercial air service standard Air Taxi Operations 703 This subpart applies in respect of the operation by a Canadian air operator, in an air transport service or in aerial work involving sightseeing operations, of any of the following aircraft (a) A single-engined aircraft; (b) A multi-engined aircraft, other than a turbojet-powered aeroplane, that has a MCTOW of 8618kg (19,000 pounds) or less an a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of nine or less; (b.1) A multi-engined helicopter certified for operation by one pilot and operated under VFR; and © any aircraft that is authorized by the Minister to be operated under this subpart Airline operations 705 - Airplane with an MCTOW of more than 618kg 19000lbs or for which a canadian type certificate has been issued authorizing the transport of 20 or more passengers - A helicopter that has a seating configuration excluding pilot seats of 20 or more Maintenance requirements for air operators 706 The holder of an AOC shall (a) Appoint a person responsible for the maintenance control system Maintenance control manual (MCM) An air operator shall establish, maintain and authorize the use of a maintenance control manual (MCM) that contains information to ensure the efficiency of the maintenance control system, as set out in the Commerical air service standards Mainteance Arrangements No air operator shall permit a person or organization to perform maintenance on the air operators aircraft unless the person or organization has adequate facilities, equipment, spare parts and personnel available at the site where the maintenance is to be performed and (a) The person or organization holds an Flight training units 406 No person shall operate a flight training service in Canada using an eroplane or helicopter in Canada unless the person holds a flight training unit operator certificate (an AOC but for flight training) that authorizes the person to operate thhe service and complies with the conditions and operations specifications set out in the certificate A person who holds a flight training unit operator certificate may conduct aerial work involving the carriage of person other than flight crew members on board a single-engine aircraft if (a) The pilot-in-command is the holder of a valid flight instructor rating in the appropriate category of aircraft (b) The aircraft is operated in day VFR flight  (c) There are no more than nine passengers on board; and (d) The flight is conducted the purpose of sightseeing operations Private operations / Corporate operations 604 Is applicable to (large aircraft) - A large airplane - A turbo-jet powered airplane; or - A turbine powered pressurized airplane certified for more than six passenger seats Private operator: means the holder of a private operator registration document Private operator registration document: means a document issued under subsection 604.04 which identifies the issuance of a private operator registration document No person shall operate any of the following aircraft for the purpose of transporting passengers or goods unless the person is a holder of a private operator registration document Maintenance for 604 No private operator shall authorize a person to perform maintenance or elementary work on any of its aircraft unless (a) The person (i) has received training referred to in subsection 604.182 (ii) in the case of elementary work, has performed that work at least once under the supervision of the holder of an AME license or the holder of an approved training organization certificate; or (b) The person is authorized to do so under a written agreement that (i) describes the maintenance or elementary work to be performed, including the specific tasks and activities and the conditions under which they are to be performed and (ii) provides that the private operator is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance or elementary work is performed FBO (Fixed base operator) A FBO is an organization granted the right by an airport to operate at the airport and provide aeronautical services such as: - Fueling - Hangaring - Tie down and parking - Aircraft rental - Aircraft maintenance - Flight instructions and - Similar services There are FBOs that do not provide maintenance and therefore are not AMOs Component repair and overhaul facilities Is an AMO that is rated to overhaul and repair components only. A good example of one if Hope aero where they focus on props wheels and brakes repair One cannot prove skill to achieve their AME license if they are not working on aircraft, or if the aircraft does not have a Certificate of airworthiness (C of A)