CASA 288/06 Specification examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio (Cth)

CASA 288/06 – Specification – examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio (as amended)

made under Civil Aviation Order 100.93.

This compilation was prepared on 8 January 2010 taking into account amendments up to CASA 549/09.

Prepared by the Legislative Drafting Branch, Legal Services Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.

Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio

1           Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.

2           Specification — examinations for licence or additional ratings

For subsection 6 of CAO 100.93, the examinations mentioned in Schedule 1 are specified for the grant of a licence, or endorsement of additional ratings for a specific aircraft type, for the category radio.

Schedule 1             Examinations for category radio

1           Core subject examinations

The core subject examinations for a licence group in table 1 of this Schedule (table 1) are indicated by the symbol * in the column for the licence group.

2           Specific group subject examinations

(1)      The specific group subject examinations for a licence group in table 1 are indicated by the symbol * in the column for the licence group.

(2)      Subject to subclause (3), the additional specific group subject examinations for licence group 20 in table 1 for a specific aircraft type are indicated by the symbol # in the column for licence group 20.

(3)      For licence group 20 in table 1, a candidate must pass the specific group subject examinations only in the systems installed on the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought.

3           Specific aircraft type examinations

The specific aircraft type examinations for licence group 20 in table 1 are those:

(a)     indicated by the symbol # in the column for the licence group; and

(b)     comprising an assessment of the assembly, functioning and principles of construction of, and the methods and procedures for the maintenance of, the radio category of the specific aircraft type.

4           Credits and waivers

(1)      A person is not required to pass the examination in aerodynamics and maintenance practices (code QB) for a licence group if the person holds a credit for passing each of the following examinations for the licence group:

(a)     Maintenance practices and materials (code BA);

(b)     Aerodynamics and mechanical controls (code BB);

(c)     Electrical and instrument systems (code BC).

Note   The examinations coded BA, BB and BC are prescribed in the Specification under CAO 100.91 for category airframes and in the Specification under CAO 100.92 for category engines.

(1A)      A person is not required to pass the examination in Airworthiness administration (code AA) for a licence group if:

(a)     the person has knowledge of Module 10, Aviation Legislation, in Part 3, Appendix 4 of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 (CAO 100.66); and

(b)     the person has demonstrated the knowledge by successful examination for clause 13 of CAO 100.66; and

(c)     the knowledge training and examination were conducted by a recognised organisation under CAO 100.66 that is approved in writing for this subclause.

Note   CASA approval is dependent on CASA’s satisfaction that, through Module 10, the recognised organisation can train and examine in the comprehensive specifics of Airworthiness administration (code AA) for the licence group.

(2)      CASA may waive the requirement for the written examination (code WS) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if:

(a)     the specific aircraft type is so similar to another aircraft type for which the applicant already holds the category radio rating that the applicant may be taken to have adequate knowledge of the radio category for the specific aircraft type; and

(b)     the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver.

(3)         CASA may waive the requirement for the oral examination (code WO) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if:

(a)     the person obtains, and records in a schedule of experience, appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type; and

(b)     the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver.

Table 1 — Examinations for category radio

Examination	Code	Licence groups
1	2	3	4	5		6	7	8	9	10	11	12	20
Core subjects
Airworthiness administration	AA	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Electrical fundamentals	QA	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Aerodynamics and maintenance practices	QB	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Basic logic and semiconductor theory	QC	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
AC theory and power systems	QD	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
1	2	3	4	5		6	7	8	9	10	11	12	20
Digital techniques, computer and electronic devices	QE	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Communication systems radio basics	WA	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Specific group subjects
Communications systems	WZ	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Audio CVR systems	WB	*	#
ADF systems	WC	*	#
VOR systems	WD	*	#
Instrument landing systems	WE	*		#
Weather radar systems	WF	*	#
Air Traffic Control transponder systems	WG	*	#
VLF navigation systems	WH	*	#
Radio altimeter systems	WI	*	#
Distance measuring systems	WJ	*	#
Doppler navigation systems	WK	*	#
Satellite navigation systems	WL	*	#
Specific aircraft type
Written	WS	#
Oral	WO	#

Note   The code is an abbreviation for examination administration purposes.

Note to CASA 288/06 – Specification – examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio

Note 1

CASA 288/06 – Specification – examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio (in force under subsection 6 of Civil Aviation Order 100.93) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the tables below.

Table of instruments

Title	Date of FRLI registration	Date of commencement	Application, saving or transitional provisions
CASA 288/06 Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio	29 September 2006 (see F2006L03275)	30 September 2006	—
CASA 549/09 Amendment of instrument CASA 288/06	06 January 2010 (see F2010L00064)	07 January 2010	—

Table of amendments  

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted
Provision affected	How affected
Schedule 1	am.  CASA 549/09