Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008 (Cth)
I, William Bruce Byron, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 33B and subregulations 42ZC (6), 230 (4) and 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.
[Signed Bruce Byron]
Bruce Byron
Director of Aviation Safety and
Chief Executive Officer
9 May 2008
Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008
1 Name of instrument
This instrument is the Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Transitional
(1) A person (the holder) who, immediately before the commencement of this instrument, held a current category B2 authority entitling him or her to exercise privileges in the maintenance of aircraft systems listed in Appendix 3 of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 (CAO 100.66) as it was immediately before the commencement of this instrument, may continue to exercise those privileges despite anything in this instrument.
(2) Subsection (1) stops having effect for the holder on the day that CASA issues the holder with a limited B1 authority, in accordance with CAO 100.66as amended by this instrument.
4 Amendment of Civil Aviation Order 100.66
Schedule 1amends CAO 100.66.
Schedule 1 Amendment
[1] Paragraph 2.1, definition of Aeroskills Training Package
substitute
Aeroskills Training Package means the MEA 07 Aeroskills Training Package of the AQTF, as amended from time to time and published by the National Training Information Service.
Note The current version MEA 07 Aeroskills Training Package can be accessed on the National Training Information Service website.
[2] Paragraph 2.1, definition of large aircraft
substitute
large aircraft means:
(a) an aeroplane that has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of more than 5 700 kg; or
(b) a helicopter that is multi-engined.
[3] Paragraph 2.1, new definition, limited B1 authority
insert
limited B1 authority means a subcategory of a B1 authority issued by CASA which permits completion of instrument or electrical maintenance only, for aircraft systems that are designated structure, powerplant or mechanical in Appendix 2.
[4] Paragraph 2.1, definition of maintenance training, paragraph (a)
omit
or aeronautical products
[5] Paragraph 2.1, definition of RPL, including the Note
substitute
RPL means recognition of prior learning that has delivered knowledge, competency, a theoretical element or a practical element, as the case requires, that is at least equivalent to the knowledge, competency, theoretical element or practical element that is otherwise required in the absence of RPL.
Note Under provisions of this Order, passing examinations, holding units of competency and holding prerequisite qualifications or prerequisite units of competency, may be by means of RPL.
[6] Paragraph 2.1, definition of SFAR
omit
[7] Paragraph 2.1, new definition, simple test
insert
simple test means a test:
(a) to verify the serviceability of the avionics system of an aircraft using:
(i) an on-board aircraft system; or
(ii) external test equipment whose use does not require specialist training; and
(b) the outcome of which does not require interpretation.
[8] Subparagraph 3.1 (b)
substitute
(b) category B1 comprising subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, and a limited B1 authority;
[9] Subsection 10, the heading
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Privileges of an authority — certificate of release to service
[10] Paragraph 10.3
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in subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4
substitute
in category B1
[11] Subparagraph 10.3 (a)
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(a) completion of maintenance for the aircraft systems that are designated structure, powerplant, mechanical, and electrical in Appendix 2, subject to any condition or limitation mentioned for the system;
[12] Subparagraph 10.3 (b)
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(b) completion of the replacement of an avionic line replaceable unit whose correct functioning and serviceability have been demonstrated by using a simple test;
[13] Paragraph 10.4
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10.4 The holder of an authority in category B2 (the B2 holder) may issue a certificate of release to service after any of the following:
(a) completion of maintenance for each aircraft system designated electrical or avionic in Appendix 2;
(b) completion of maintenance for each aircraft system designated structure, powerplant or mechanical in Appendix 2 if:
(i) a condition or limitation is expressly mentioned for category B2 for the system; or
(ii) CASA has issued the B2 holder with a limited B1 authority.
[14] Subparagraph 10.5 (b)
substitute
(b) for an aircraft/engine combination or an engine to which a rating applies — if either of the following applies:
(i) the holder’s authority is endorsed with a rating for the aircraft/engine combination or engine; or
(ii) CASA determines in writing that the holder may issue a certificate of release to service for the aircraft/engine combination or engine without a rating; and
[15] After subsection 10
insert
10A Privileges of an authority — carry out maintenance
The holder of an authority in category A, B1 or B2 for the issue of a certificate of release to service may physically carry out any maintenance in respect of which he or she may issue the certificate of release.
[16] Paragraph 13.5
add at the end
Note RPL may be used. See the definitions of examination and RPL in paragraph 2.1.
[17] After subparagraph 13.6 (c)
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(ca) for a limited B1 authority — hold, or be eligible to hold, a category B2 authority; or
[18] Paragraph 15.1
after
B1.4
insert
authority or on a limited B1
[19] Paragraph 15.3
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[20] Paragraph 15.4
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for paragraph 15.3,
insert
for paragraph 15.2,
[21] Subparagraph 15.4 (b)
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(b) for the aircraft type — be in:
(i) for other than a limited B1 authority — the theoretical elements mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 that are indicated for the category or subcategory by the numerical level of the type training; and
(ii) for a limited B1 authority — the theoretical elements for a B2 authority and for the relevant B1 authority mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 and indicated by the numerical level of the type training; and
Note The relevant training for a limited B1 authority is usually referred to as a combined B1/B2 course.
[22] Subparagraph 15.4 (c)
substitute
(c) assess the applicant:
(i) for other than a limited B1 authority — to the numerical level of the type training indicated for each relevant theoretical element mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 for the authority; and
(ii) for a limited B1 authority:
(A) to the numerical level of the type training indicated for each relevant theoretical element mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 for a B2 authority and for the relevant B1 authority; and
(B) where an element is common to both the B2 and the relevant B1 authority — to the higher of the 2 numerical levels; and
Note The relevant training for a limited B1 authority is usually referred to as a combined B1/B2 course.
[23] Sub-subparagraph 15.4 (d) (ii)
substitute
(ii) appropriate for the category, subcategory or limited B1 authority and the rating; and
[24] After paragraph 15.7
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15.8 A recognised organisation that delivers combined training and assessment for a limited B1 authority and a B2 authority for an aircraft rating must ensure that all documents required under this Order in connection with the training and assessment state whether each common element was delivered to the level that was the highest level indicated in Part 2 of Appendix 7 for the common element.
[25] Appendix 2
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Appendix 2
Aircraft systems, designations and conditions and qualifications for an authority in category B1 and B2
| Aircraft system (and ATA chapter reference) | Designation of system | Conditions or limitations |
| Pressurisation, air-conditioning and equipment cooling systems (ATA 21) | Mechanical | For category B2: |
| Autopilot (ATA 22) | Avionic | |
| Communications | Avionic | |
| Electrical power supply systems generator constant speed drive/IDG (ATA 24) | Electrical | |
| Equipment, furnishings and emergency equipment (ATA 25) | Mechanical | |
| Fire, smoke, overheat detecting and extinguishing systems (ATA 26) | Mechanical | For category B2: |
| Flight control systems (ATA 27) | Mechanical | |
| Flight control systems — system operation — fly by wire (ATA 27) | Avionic | |
| Fuel systems (ATA 28) | Mechanical | For category B2: |
| Hydraulic power systems, including ram air turbine (RAT) (ATA 29) | Mechanical | |
| Ice and rain protection systems (ATA 30) | Mechanical | For category B2: |
| Indicating and recording systems (ATA 31) | Avionic | |
| Landing gear (ATA 32) | Mechanical | |
| Wheels and brakes (ATA 32-40) | Mechanical | |
| Lighting (operation) (ATA 33) | Electrical | |
| Navigation systems: General Radio Interface ACARS, SELCAL, INS/IRS Compass Flight manage-ment system Doppler systems (ATA 34) | Avionic | |
| Oxygen System | Mechanical | |
| Pneumatic system (ATA 36) | Mechanical | |
| Vacuum (ATA 37) | Mechanical | |
| Waste water (ATA 38) | Mechanical | |
| Cabin intercom data and network systems (ATA 42) | Avionic | |
| Cabin systems | Avionic | |
| Central maintenance system (ATA 45) | Avionic | |
| Information system ATIMS Network server (ATA 46) | Avionic | |
| APU (ATA 49) | Mechanical | |
| Cargo and accessory compartments (ATA 50) | Mechanical | |
| Structures — General (ATA 51) | Structure | Structures — general, but excluding: (a) wooden structures and fabric surfaces unless: (i) for wooden structures — the holder has obtained the relevant optional units of competency mentioned in paragraph 13.10 of this Order; or (ii) for fabric surfaces — the holder has obtained the relevant optional units of competency mentioned in paragraph 13.10 of this Order; and Note These optional units of competency are marked Z in Appendix 6. (b) repair and modification of aircraft composite material, structures and components unless the holder has obtained the relevant optional units of competency mentioned in paragraph 13.9 of this Order. Note These optional units of competency are marked Y in Appendix 6. |
| Doors (ATA 52) | Structure | |
| Fuselage (ATA 53) | Structure | |
| Nacelles and pylons (ATA 54) | Structure | |
| Stabilisers (ATA 55) | Mechanical | |
| Windows (ATA 56) | Structure | |
| Wings (ATA 57) | Structure | |
| Propeller — rotor (ATA 60) | Mechanical | |
| Propeller —propulsion (ATA 61) | Mechanical | For category B1: Note These optional units of competency are marked P in Appendix 6. |
| Rotor (ATA 62) | Mechanical | |
| Rotor drives (ATA 63) | Mechanical | |
| Tail rotor (ATA 64) | Mechanical | |
| Tail rotor drive (ATA 65) | Mechanical | |
| Folding blades and pylon (ATA 66) | Mechanical | |
| Rotor flight control (ATA 67) | Mechanical | |
| Power plant (ATA 71) | Powerplant | |
| Engine turbine/ | Powerplant | |
| Engine fuel and control — carburation/injection system (ATA 73) | Powerplant | |
| FADEC (ATA 73A) | Avionic | |
| Ignition system (ATA 74) | Mechanical | |
| Air systems and control (ATA 75) | Mechanical | |
| Engine control system (ATA 76) | Powerplant | |
| Engine indicating system (ATA 77) | Avionic | |
| Exhaust — thrust reverser (ATA 78) | Mechanical | |
| Lubrication system (ATA 79) | Mechanical | |
| Starting system (ATA 80) | Mechanical | |
| Supercharging system (ATA 81) | Mechanical | |
| Power augmentation (ATA 82) | Mechanical | |
| Accessory drives (ATA 83) | Mechanical |
[26] Appendix 3
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[27] Appendix 4, Part 3, subject module 13, item 13.4
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• Very low frequency and hyperbolic navigation (VLF);
[28] Appendix 7, Part 2, table for Aeroplane structures, the title
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Aircraft structures
[29] Appendix 7, Part 2, table for Aeroplane systems, the title
substitute
Aircraft systems
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