Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007 (Cth)

Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007 (as amended)

made under regulation 33B and subregulations 42ZC (6), 230 (4) and 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.

This compilation was prepared on 30 March 2011 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 2) 2009.

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

Contents

Page

1 Scope and application 2

2 Definitions 2

3 Authority categories 8

4 Application for an authority or rating 8

5 Eligibility for an authority or rating 8

6 Continued validity of an authority 9

7 Validity, invalidity and re-validation of an authority 9

8 Surrender, suspension or revocation of an authority 9

9 Condition of an authority 10

10 Privileges of an authority — certificate of release to service 10

10A Privileges of an authority — carry out maintenance 12

11 Privilege of supervising a person performing maintenance 12

12 Authorisation of a person under supervision 12

13 Requirements for a category 13

13A Recognition of ADF authorisations for a category or subcategory 16

14 Recognition of foreign qualifications for a category or subcategory 17

15 Requirements for a rating 18

16 Endorsement of a rating 19

16A Removal of restriction on a rating 21

17 Endorsement of an additional rating 21

Appendix 1 23

Appendix 2 25

Appendix 4 30

Appendix 5 90

Appendix 6 99

Appendix 7 108

Notes to Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007 120

1 Name of instrument

This instrument is the Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007.

2 Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Civil Aviation Order 100.66

Schedule 1 makes Civil Aviation Order 100.66.

Schedule 1 Civil Aviation Order 100.66

Maintenance authorities — EASA equivalents

1 Scope and application

1.1 This Order is intended to provide an equivalent of the EASA categories of aircraft maintenance licence A, B1 and B2 as a transitional arrangement pending introduction of these categories of licence into the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

1.2 Civil Aviation Orders 100.23 and 100.24 do not apply to a person who makes an application under this Order.

1.3 Paragraph 1.2 only applies in respect of an application made under this Order.

2 Definitions

2.1 In this Order:

AAC means an Airworthiness Advisory Circular.

accountable manager means the person appointed under clause 7 of Appendix 5.

aircraft/engine combination means a particular type of engine in a particular type of aircraft.

airworthiness management requirement means a requirement that when met demonstrates that a person has a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental documentation and administrative processes for the preservation and enhancement of airworthiness.

AQTF means the Australian Quality Training Framework.

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.

assessment has the meaning given by paragraph 2.2.

assessor is a practical/competency assessor and has the meaning given by paragraph 2.3.

ATA means the Air Transport Association.

authority means an authority to carry out maintenance on aircraft issued under paragraph 33B (1) (a) of CAR 1988.

avionics system means an aircraft system that transfers or stores analogue or digital data using a wireless, data line or other data transmission medium, and includes the system’s components and connectors. Examples of avionics systems include the following:

(a) autoflight systems (but not including mechanical aspects);

(b) communication or navigation systems;

(c) instrument systems;

(d) in-flight entertainment systems;

(e) integrated modular avionics (IMA) systems;

(f) cabin intercommunication data systems;

(g) cabin network service systems;

(h) on-board maintenance systems;

(i) information systems such as air traffic and information management systems and network server systems;

(j) fly-by-wire systems;

(k) fibre optic control system.

being immediately available means being able, without delay, to:

(a) react with advice to the maintenance being carried out; or

(b) respond to a question from the person carrying it out.

CAO means Civil Aviation Order.

CAR 1988 means the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.

CAR 30 organisation means a person who holds a certificate of approval under regulation 30 of CAR 1988 covering aircraft maintenance within the privileges of an authority.

CASR 1998 means Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

certificate of release to service has the same meaning as certification of completion of maintenance issued under regulation 42ZE or 42ZN of CAR 1988.

complex aircraft means an aircraft that CASA considers is a complex aircraft, and lists in an AAC, after taking into account aviation complexity factors including certificated maximum passenger seating capacity, operational ceiling, multi-crew requirements, design philosophy, engine type, and technology such as fly-by-wire control systems.

course plan means the detailed course teaching and assessment plan, including durations, for each training course to be delivered by a recognised organisation.

EASA means the European Aviation Safety Agency.

employee includes a person who performs duties under a contract for services.

Note An employee is employed under a contract of service. An independent contractor is retained under a contract for services.

examination means:

(a) a process with all of the following elements:

(i) a formal assessment of a student under the supervision of an examiner, occurring after teaching in the student’s course has been completed;

(ii) a set of questions or exercises to determine what the student knows or has learned from the course;

(iii) assessment:

(A) of written answers to essay questions; or

(B) of answers to questions with multi-choice answers of which only 1 answer can be correct; or

(C) of oral answers to written or oral questions; or

(D) using 1 or more of these methods;

(iv) a fixed duration under examination conditions; or

(b) use of RPL where this is an appropriate method of determining what a student knows or has learned.

examiner, or knowledge examiner, means an employee of a recognised organisation who is appointed by the recognised organisation to do 1 or more of the following for the recognised organisation:

(a) prepare examination questions;

(b) conduct examinations;

(c) mark examination answers;

(d) approve examination results;

(e) conducts RPL evaluations.

excluded State means a State that CASA considers may not maintain appropriate standards for the issue of maintenance authorisations, however described.

Note CASA lists excluded States in an AAC.

exposition means the document mentioned in clause 14 of Appendix 5.

FAR means Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States of America.

hold a unit of competency means to hold such a unit in accordance with the Aeroskills Training Package, including by RPL.

Note The AQTF Aeroskills Training Package (the Package) may require prerequisites to be held before a unit of competency may be held in accordance with the Package.

in service for the definition of line maintenance means that the aircraft is in service and not in base maintenance.

instructor, or training instructor, means an employee of a recognised organisation who gives some, or all, of the maintenance training a person requires to achieve the knowledge, obtain the competency or complete the training mentioned in Appendix 4, 6 or 7.

key personnel means each person nominated under paragraph 7.2 of Appendix 5.

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.

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.

limited rating means a rating, authorisation or rating-equivalent mentioned in sub-subparagraph 16 (b) (ii), 16 (c) (ii) or 16 (d) (ii) on which an NAA (other than an excluded State), a foreign company, the Australian Defence Force or the National Defence Force of a Contracting State (other than an excluded State) has imposed a limitation.

line maintenance means minor or scheduled maintenance carried out on an aircraft:

(a) that is in service; and

(b) that is:

(i) preparing for its first flight in service after a period of being out of service; or

(ii) en route and stopped before its next flight; or

(iii) preparing for any other flight during a period of service; and

(c)to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the flight.

maintenance training means a structured course of training:

(a) in the maintenance of aircraft; and

(b) conducted in accordance with this Order; and

(c) which a person requires to become qualified under this Order.

prerequisite, for a unit of competency, means each prerequisite unit of competency, or other qualifications, required under the Aeroskills Training Package before a unit of competency may be held in accordance with the Package.

quality management system, for a recognised organisation, means a management system that:

(a) deals with policies, resources and procedures to achieve the required training standards for the organisation; and

(b) is mentioned in the exposition.

rating, which includes a restricted rating, means an endorsement on an authority that permits its holder to carry out maintenance on an aircraft/engine combination that is, or on an engine fitted to:

(a) a large aircraft; or

(b) a complex aircraft; or

(c) another aircraft that CASA considers to be a rating required aircraft and lists in an AAC for this subparagraph.

Note 1 For guidance only, see AAC 9-66 which lists large and complex aircraft.

Note 2 Under subparagraph (c), CASA may consider an aircraft/engine combination or an engine to be a rating required aircraft if CASA considers that type training for such a rating would enhance safety. CASA may consider issues such as complexity, new technology, ATSB recommendations or other safety issues.

recognised organisation means a maintenance training organisation approved by CASA and operating in accordance with Appendix 5.

recognised State means a State that CASA considers maintains appropriate standards for the issue of authorisations of a kind to which section 4.2 of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention applies.

Note 1 Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention deals with personnel licensing.

Note 2 CASA lists the recognised States in an AAC.

restricted rating means:

(a) a rating restricted as described in the course plan in accordance with sub‑subparagraph 15.7 (c) (iii); or

(b) a rating restricted in line with a corresponding limited rating.

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.

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.

student means a person who enrols with a recognised organisation for a course to qualify for an authority or a rating.

supervision, for maintenance, means:

(a) being physically present and observing the maintenance being carried out to the extent necessary to ensure that it is being carried out properly; and

(b) being immediately available to give advice, or answer questions, about the maintenance.

Note being immediately available is defined above.

type rating has the same meaning as rating.

undertaking means the undertaking mentioned in paragraph 2.2 (c) of Appendix 5.

unit of competency means an Aeroskills Training Package unit of competency.

2.2 Subject to paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6, for this Order, an assessment of whether a person can properly perform a maintenance task is done by collecting, checking and evaluating evidence of the person’s ability to perform the task to a predetermined standard, including by means of RPL, knowledge examinations, practical tests and consideration of experience acquired or competency demonstrated.

2.3 Subject to paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6, for this Order, a practical/competency assessor is an employee of a recognised organisation who:

(a) has the following competencies from the Training Package for Assessment and Workplace Training of the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training or demonstrated equivalent competencies:

(i) TAAASS401A plan and organise assessment;

(ii) TAAASS402A assess competence;

(iii) TAAASS404A participate in assessment validation; and

(b) has relevant vocational competencies, or equivalent competencies, at least to the level that is being assessed; and

(c) is appointed by a recognised organisation to conduct assessments.

2.4 For paragraph 2.3, two or more people when assessing together constitute an assessor if:

(a) 1 person has the competencies mentioned in subparagraph 2.3 (a); and

(b) 1 or more other persons have the competencies mentioned in subparagraph 2.3 (b).

2.5 For assessment for a rating, a practical/competency assessor is an employee of a recognised organisation who:

(a) meets the minimum qualifications and experience standards set out in the recognised organisation’s exposition for an assessor for the rating, including the standards for:

(i) planning and organising assessment; and

(ii) assessing competence; and

(iii) participating in assessment validation; and

(b) has the minimum relevant vocational or equivalent competencies for the rating that is being assessed, as set out in the exposition; and

(c) is appointed by the recognised organisation to conduct the assessment for the rating.

Note If no standards are set out in the exposition for an assessor for a particular rating, the recognised organisation may not assess for the rating.

2.6 For the conduct of RPL evaluations for paragraph 2.5, a practical/competency assessor is an employee of a recognised organisation who:

(a) meets the minimum qualifications and experience standards set out in the recognised organisation’s exposition for the conduct of RPL evaluations as part of the assessment for a rating; and

(b) is appointed by the recognised organisation to conduct the RPL evaluations.

Note If no standards are set out in the exposition for RPL evaluations as part of an assessment for a particular rating, the recognised organisation may not use RPL in assessment for the rating.

3 Authority categories

3.1 An authority may be issued for 1 or more of the following categories or 1 or more of the subcategories that comprise the category:

(a) category A, comprising subcategory A1, A2, A3 and A4;

(b) category B1 comprising subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, and a limited B1 authority;

(c) category B2.

3.2 An authority for 1 of the following subcategories is limited to the aircraft specified for the subcategory:

(a) A1 and B1.1 — turbine engined aeroplanes;

(b) A2 and B1.2 — piston engined aeroplanes;

(c) A3 and B1.3 — turbine engined helicopters;

(d) A4 and B1.4 — piston engined helicopters.

4 Application for an authority or rating

An application for an authority or a rating must:

(a) be in writing; and

(b) set out details of the applicant’s training, attainments, qualifications and experience to the extent relevant to the authority or rating and required by this Order; and

(c) be accompanied by a copy of any document that shows that the applicant has completed the training, holds the qualifications and has the experience mentioned in paragraph (b).

5 Eligibility for an authority or rating

An applicant for an authority must:

(a) be at least 21; and

(b) be able to read, write and communicate in English to a level which enables him or her to carry out safely the duties required to be carried out by the holder of the authority; and

(c) if the applicant has not previously met an airworthiness management requirement considered by CASA as required for eligibility and listed in an AAC — meet such a requirement; and

Note Airworthiness management requirements are basic aviation knowledge requirements, for example, successful completion of the Airworthiness Administration examination.

(d) not suffer from a disability that is likely to affect the exercise of the privileges of the authority; and

(e) meet the requirements of subsection 13 or 15 of this Order that are relevant for the authority or rating.

6 Continued validity of an authority

Subject to subsection 7, an authority:

(a) ceases to be valid 5 years after its last issue, amendment or endorsement by CASA; and

(b) is not in effect while it is invalid under subsection 7.

7 Validity, invalidity and re-validation of an authority

7.1 An authority becomes invalid unless on, or within 1 month before, each fifth anniversary of the day on which the authority was last issued, amended or endorsed, its holder verifies the information about the authority in CASA’s records.

Note Verification may be done in the way indicated by CASA in an AAC.

7.2 If a person’s authority has become invalid under paragraph 7.1, the person is taken not to be the holder of the authority during the period that it is invalid.

7.3 To revalidate an authority that has become invalid under paragraph 7.1, the holder must respond to CASA about the authority, in the way indicated by CASA, to verify the information in CASA’s records.

7.4 A revalidated authority is in effect only from the date of its revalidation by CASA.

Surrender, suspension or revocation of an authority

8.1 An authority stops having effect if it is suspended or revoked by CASA.

8.2 If the authority is revoked, the holder must return the authority to CASA within 14 days.

8.3 CASA may revoke or suspend an authority:

(a) if CASA is satisfied that revocation or suspension is in the interests of the safety of air navigation; or

Note For example, if CASA considers that the holder is not competent to hold the authority.

(b) if the holder breaches a condition of his or her authority; or

(c) at the written request of the holder.

Note A maintenance authority is a civil aviation authorisation under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and, therefore, suspension and revocation are enforceable under the serious and imminent risks to air safety provisions in Division 3A of Part III of the Act which provides for suspension or cancellation of civil aviation authorisations.

9 Condition of an authority

An authority is issued subject to the condition that the holder must:

(a) comply with the requirements of this Order for holding the authority and exercising its privileges; and

(b) comply with the requirements of this Order for the endorsement of a rating, if any, on the authority; and

(c) if he or she is suffering from a disability that is likely to affect the exercise of the privileges of the authority — tell CASA in writing not later than 14 days after first learning of the disability.

10Privileges of an authority — certificate of release to service

10.1 Despite subparagraph 10.5 (b), the holder of an authority in subcategory A1, A2, A3 or A4 may issue a certificate of release to service:

(a) only for:

(i) a class A aircraft; or

(ii) if a class B aircraft is maintained by a CAR 30 organisation, and the aircraft and the organisation are considered by CASA to be appropriate for category A privileges — that class B aircraft; and

Note These class B aircraft and organisations will be listed together for this subparagraph by CASA in an AAC.

(b) following completion of maintenance mentioned in Appendix 1 that corresponds to the authority; and

(c) within the limits of the tasks:

(i) for which the holder has been trained; and

(ii) that are endorsed on an authorisation given to the holder by CASA, or an authorised person, under subregulation 42ZC (6) or (7) of CAR 1988; and

(d) for work that the holder has personally performed in an organisation approved under regulation 30 of CAR 1988 for the maintenance of aircraft.

10.2 For sub-subparagraph 10.1 (c) (i), the task training must include:

(a) theoretical knowledge and practical training appropriate to the task; and

(b) assessment carried out by:

(i) a maintenance organisation that is authorised for subregulation 42ZC (3) (d) or 42ZC (4) (e) of CAR 1988 as the case requires; or

(ii) a recognised organisation.

10.3 The holder of an authority in category B1 may issue a certificate of release to service after any, or all, of the following:

(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;

(b) completion of the replacement of an avionic line replaceable unit whose correct functioning and serviceability have been demonstrated by using a simple test;

(c) completion of any work in a subcategory of category A that applies to the holder.

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.

10.5 The holder of an authority may issue a certificate of release to service only:

(a) subject to subsection 11, in accordance with the requirements of regulation 42ZE of CAR 1988; and

(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

(c) if, in the previous 2 years, the holder has:

(i) had at least 6 months’ experience in inspecting or maintaining aircraft structures, or powerplant, or mechanical, electrical or avionic systems; or

(ii) qualified for the issue of the authority; or

(iii) been engaged in work that CASA considers is comparable with the duties and privileges of the authority and lists in an AAC for this subparagraph; and

Note For guidance only, see AAC 9-66 which lists duties and privileges comparable with an authority.

(d) if the holder is not suffering from a disability that is likely to affect the exercise of the privileges of the authority.

10.6 The holder of an authority in subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 may issue a certificate of release to service following completion of maintenance that is 1 or more of the following for an aircraft to which the subcategory applies:

(a) starting or running an engine;

(b) boroscoping an engine;

(c) rigging of flight controls;

only if:

(e) the aircraft is maintained by a CAR 30 organisation; and

(f) the holder of the authority has completed a course of training or experience that gives him or her sufficient knowledge of the aircraft’s controls, systems, engines or airframe to ensure that the maintenance does not endanger any person or damage the aircraft.

Note Generally, the CAR 30 organisation’s satisfaction that the holder has the requisite qualifications and experience will be indicative that the holder has sufficient knowledge.

10.7 For subregulation 230 (4) of CAR 1988, the holder of an authority in subcategory B1.3 or B1.4 is authorised to start and run a helicopter engine in connection with carrying out helicopter maintenance, or the provision of helicopter maintenance training, only if the holder may issue a certificate of release to service for the aircraft under paragraph 10.6.

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.

11 Privilege of supervising a person performing maintenance

11.1 The holder of an authority in category B1 or B2 (the holder) may, in accordance with this subsection, supervise a person (the person under supervision) who physically does any maintenance for which the holder may issue a certificate of release to service.

Note Under paragraph 2.1 of this Order, a certificate of release to service has the same meaning as a certification of completion of maintenance issued under regulation 42ZE or 42ZN of CAR 1988.

11.2 The holder, and the person under supervision, must be employed by, or working under an arrangement with, the same person who holds a certificate of approval under regulation 30 of CAR 1988 covering aircraft maintenance within the privileges of the authority of the holder.

11.3 For this subsection, for an Australian aircraft, a holder who supervises a person in accordance with paragraph 11.1 and 11.2 is, for that person and that aircraft only, exempt from the requirement to comply with paragraph 42ZE (1) (b) of CAR 1988 to the extent mentioned in paragraph 11.4.

11.4 The exemption in paragraph 11.3 only operates to the extent that compliance with paragraph 42ZE (1) (b) of CAR 1988 requires compliance with paragraph 1.3 of Schedule 6 of CAR 1988 under which only the person who physically does the maintenance may certify for its completion.

12 Authorisation of a person under supervision

For paragraphs 42ZC (3) (d) and 42ZC (4) (e) of CAR 1988, and subsection 11 of this Order, a person under supervision is authorised to perform maintenance in accordance with subsection 11.

13 Requirements for a category

13.1 This subsection applies to a person who applies for:

(a) an authority in a category or subcategory; or

(b) the addition of a category or subcategory to the person’s authority.

13.2 CASA must issue the authority or the addition if the person meets the requirements of this subsection.

13.3 The person must demonstrate by examination, knowledge:

(a) of each subject module that is marked for the category or subcategory in accordance with Part 2 of Appendix 4; and

(b) to the level of knowledge for the module and its items as indicated in Part 3 of Appendix 4 for the category or subcategory; and

(c) that is sufficient to attain a pass mark of 75%.

13.4 For subparagraph 13.3 (b), a level of knowledge required for a module or its parts is set out in Part 1 of Appendix 4.

13.5 The knowledge examination mentioned in paragraph 13.3 must be conducted by a recognised organisation.

Note RPL may be used. See the definitions of examination and RPL in paragraph 2.1.

13.6 An applicant for an authority must:

(a) for a subcategory of category A:

(i) have accumulated at least 2 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft relevant to the category or subcategory for which the authority is sought; and

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X for the subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit; or

(b) for subcategories B1.2 and B1.4:

(i) have accumulated at least 3 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft relevant to the category or subcategory for which the authority is sought; and

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit; or

(c) for category B2 and subcategories B1.1 and B1.3:

(i) have accumulated at least 4 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft relevant to the category or subcategory for which the authority is sought; and

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the category or subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit; or

(ca) for a limited B1 authority — hold, or be eligible to hold, a category B2 authority; or

(d) if the applicant already holds an authority for a category or subcategory mentioned in subparagraph (a), (b) or (c) and applies for another category or subcategory — for the category or subcategory applied for:

(i) have accumulated at least N years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft; and

Note ‘N’ is defined in paragraph 13.6A.

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the other category or subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit; or

(e) if the applicant already holds an aircraft maintenance engineer licence under regulation 31 of CAR 1988 and applies for a category or subcategory mentioned in subparagraph (a), (b) or (c) — for the category or subcategory applied for:

(i) have accumulated at least N years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft; and

Note ‘N’ is defined in paragraph 13.6A.

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the category or subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit.

13.6A In sub-subparagraphs 13.6 (d) (i) and (e) (i), N is calculated by the formula:

A – B = N

where:

(a) A is the minimum number of years of practical maintenance experience mentioned in sub-subparagraph 13.6 (a) (i), (b) (i) or (c) (i) as required for the category or subcategory applied for; and

(b) B is the number of years of practical maintenance experience the applicant accumulated on operating aircraft to qualify, and after qualifying, for the category or subcategory, or the aircraft maintenance engineer licence, that the applicant already holds; and

(c) N is deemed to be zero years if it is 0 or a negative number.

Note For example, under sub-subparagraph 13.6 (c) (i), an applicant must have accumulated at least 4 years of practical maintenance experience. If the applicant under subparagraph 13.6 (e) took 4 years to qualify for an aircraft maintenance engineer licence under regulation 31 of CAR 1988 and has a further 5 years’ relevant experience, the formula A – B = N applied becomes 4 – 9 = -5 and no further experience is required to qualify for the category or subcategory.

13.7 In spite of paragraph 13.3:

(a) an applicant for a subcategory B1.1 authority is not required to demonstrate, by examination, knowledge of propellers in accordance with item 17 in Part 2 of Appendix 4 unless the authority is to include propellers; and

(b) an applicant for a category A or B1 authority is not required to demonstrate by examination, knowledge of aircraft materials —composite and non-metallic in accordance with subitem 6.3.1, 6.3.2 or 6.3.3 of subject module 6 in Part 3 of Appendix 4 unless the authority is to include the particular materials mentioned in the subitem.

(c) an applicant for a subcategory A2 or B1.2 authority is not required to demonstrate, by examination, knowledge of high speed flight in accordance with subitem 11.1.2 of subject module 11 in Part 3 of Appendix 4.

13.8 In addition to the units of competency that are required under this subsection for a subcategory B1.1 authority, an applicant for such an authority that includes propellers must hold each relevant optional unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked P for the subcategory.

13.9 In addition to the units of competency that are required under this subsection for a subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 authority, an applicant for such an authority that includes repair and modification of aircraft composite material, structures and components must hold each relevant optional unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked Y for the subcategory.

13.10 In addition to the units of competency that are required under this subsection for a subcategory B1.1 or B1.2 authority, an applicant for such an authority that includes wooden structures or fabric surfaces must hold each relevant optional unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked Z for the subcategory.

13.11 For this subsection, a person may be taken to hold the prerequisite qualifications or units of competency required under paragraph 13.6 by means of RPL.

13.12 At least 1 year of the practical maintenance experience required by this subsection for an initial authority must be:

(a) maintenance experience on aircraft relevant to the category or subcategory for which the initial authority is sought; and

(b) accumulated immediately before making the application for the authority.

13.13 A person who holds an authority, and who applies to add a category or subcategory to it, must be certified by a recognised organisation as satisfying the following requirements for the category or subcategory to be added:

(a) meet the knowledge and examination requirements mentioned in paragraph 13.3 of this Order;

(b) hold the units of competency required by paragraph 13.6 of this Order;

(c) meet the practical maintenance experience requirements mentioned in paragraph 13.6 of this Order.

13.14 Practical aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment may be taken to be the practical experience required by this subsection if a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that:

(a) the experience is equivalent to the practical experience required by this subsection; and

(b) the applicant has sufficient additional experience of civil aircraft maintenance to ensure understanding of the civil aircraft maintenance environment.

13.15 In this subsection:

(a) practical maintenance experience may include simulated maintenance experience using maintenance simulation technology; and

(b) practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft may include practical maintenance experience on representative aeronautical products during maintenance training.

NoteAAC 9-66 provides additional guidance on the value and acquisition of simulated maintenance experience and aeronautical products experience.

13A Recognition of ADF authorisations for a category or subcategory

An applicant for a category or subcategory of an authority is taken to comply with subsection 13 for the category or subcategory if:

(a) he or she holds, or has held, an aircraft maintenance authorisation issued by the Australian Defence Force (ADF authorisation); and

(b) the ADF authorisation corresponds to the category or subcategory applied for; and

(c) within the 2 years immediately before the application, the person exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the ADF authorisation equivalent to those of a holder of the category or subcategory applied for; and

(d) a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that the applicant meets the requirements of subsection 13 (other than paragraph 13.12); and

(e) if the person no longer holds the ADF authorisation, CASA is satisfied that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person.

14 Recognition of foreign qualifications for a category or subcategory

14.1 An applicant for a category or subcategory of an authority is taken to comply with subsection 13 for the category or subcategory if:

(a) he or she holds, or has held:

(i) an authorisation, of a kind to which section 4.2 of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention applies, other than an authorisation issued by an excluded State; or

(ii) an aircraft maintenance authorisation, issued by the national defence force of a Contracting State, other than an authorisation issued by the national defence force of an excluded State; and

Note CASA will list eligible State authorities in an AAC.

(b) the authority is endorsed with a category or subcategory that corresponds to the category or subcategory applied for; and

(c) within the 2 years immediately before the application, the person exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the authorisation equivalent to those of a holder of the category or subcategory applied for; and

(d) either:

(i) the authorisation is, or was, one mentioned in sub-subparagraph (a) (i) and was issued by the NAA of a recognised State; or

(ii) a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that the applicant meets the requirements of subsection 13 (other than paragraph 13.12); and

(e) if the person no longer holds the authorisation mentioned in sub‑subparagraph (a) (i) or (a) (ii) — CASA is satisfied that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person.

14.2 A person described in sub-subparagraph 14.1 (a) (i) of this subsection who holds, or has held, a foreign company authorisation is taken to comply with subsection 13 for the category or subcategory if:

(a) CASA is satisfied that, within the 2 years immediately before the application, the person exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the authorisations equivalent to those of a holder of the category or subcategory; and

(b) if the person no longer holds the foreign company authorisation, CASA is satisfied that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person; and

(c) either:

(i) the foreign company authorisation mentioned in subparagraph (a) was issued by a company in a recognised State; or

(ii) a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that the applicant’s foreign company authorisation is not from an excluded State and that he or she meets the requirements of subsection 13 (other than paragraph 13.12).

15 Requirements for a rating

15.1 This subsection sets out the requirements for the endorsement of a rating, including a restricted rating, on a subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4 authority or on a limited B1 authority or on a B2 authority.

15.2 The holder of the authority must satisfactorily complete the category or subcategory type training and assessment for the rating that is:

(a) approved by CASA; and

(b) conducted by a recognised organisation.

15.4 Subject to paragraph 15.7, for paragraph 15.2, the assessment for the rating must:

(a) be in accordance with Part 4 of Appendix 7; and

(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.

(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.

(d) for the aircraft type — be in the practical elements mentioned in Part 3 of Appendix 7 that are:

(i) based on representative theoretical elements mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7; and

(ii) appropriate for the category, subcategory or limited B1 authority and the rating; and

(e) assess the applicant in each practical element to the numerical level of the theoretical element mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 on which the practical element is based.

15.5 For paragraph 15.4, the numerical level of type training required is set out in Part 1 of Appendix 7.

15.6 Subject to paragraph 15.7, for paragraph 15.2, the approved type training for a rating must:

(a) for the aircraft type — include 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

(b) include the practical elements mentioned in Part 3 of Appendix 7 that are appropriate for the category or subcategory and the rating; and

(c) correspond with the privileges mentioned in subsection 10 for the authority on which the rating is to be endorsed.

15.7 The training and assessment for a restricted rating for an aircraft type may be in:

(a) a subset of 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

(b) the corresponding practical elements mentioned in Part 3 of Appendix 7 that are appropriate for the category or subcategory and the rating;

only if the recognised organisation:

(c) provides in the course plan a description of:

(i) the training and assessment in the subset of theoretical elements and its corresponding practical elements; and

(ii) the persons eligible to undertake the training and assessment; and

(iii) the restrictions for the rating to which the training and assessment relates; and

(d) ensures that all documents required under this Order in connection with the training and assessment describe the rating as a restricted rating.

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.

16 Endorsement of a rating

If the holder of an authority applies in writing for a rating, CASA must endorse the rating on the holder’s authority if:

(a) he or she:

(i) holds an authority in the category B1 or B2 appropriate to the rating sought; and

(ii) within the 5 years immediately before he or she applied for the rating, successfully completed the theoretical elements of the aircraft type training and assessment for the rating mentioned in subsection 15; and

(iii) within the 2 years immediately before he or she applied for the rating, successfully completed the practical elements of the aircraft type training and assessment for the rating mentioned in subsection 15; or

(b) he or she:

(i) he or she holds, or has held, an authorisation of a kind to which section 4.2 of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention applies, other than an authorisation issued by an excluded State; and

(ii) holds, or has held, a rating endorsed on the authority that corresponds to the rating sought; and

(iii) within the 2 years immediately before the application to CASA, exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the rating equivalent to those exercised by the holder of an authority endorsed with the rating; and

(iv) if any authorisation or rating mentioned in sub-subparagraph 16 (b) (i) or (ii) is no longer held by the person — satisfies CASA that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person; or

(c) he or she:

(i) holds, or has held, an authorisation of a kind mentioned in sub‑subparagraph (b) (i); and

(ii) holds or has held a foreign company authorisation corresponding to the rating sought; and

(iii) within the 2 years immediately before the application to CASA, exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the authorisations equivalent to those exercised by the holder of an authority endorsed with the rating; and

(iv) if any authorisation mentioned in sub-subparagraph 16 (c) (i) or (ii) is no longer held by the person — satisfies CASA that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person; or

(d) he or she holds, or has held:

(i) an aircraft maintenance authorisation issued by:

(A) the Australian Defence Force; or

(B) the national defence force of a Contracting State other than an authorisation issued by the national defence force of an excluded State; and

(ii) a rating-equivalent endorsed on the authorisation that corresponds to the rating sought; and

(iii) within the 2 years immediately before the application to CASA, exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the rating-equivalent that were equivalent to those exercised by the holder of an authority endorsed with the rating; and

(iv) if any authorisation or a rating-equivalent mentioned in sub‑subparagraph 16 (d) (i) or (ii) is no longer held by the person — satisfies CASA that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person.

16A Removal of restriction on a rating

16A.1 CASA may remove a restriction from a restricted rating of a maintenance authority holder only in accordance with this subsection.

16A.2 CASA may, in writing, remove the restriction from the holder’s restricted rating if:

(a) the restriction is one that CASA, after taking into account any relevant considerations relating to the interests of safety, considers is appropriate for removal under this subsection and has listed in an AAC; and

(b) CASA is given a written report that the holder has successfully received a subset of training and assessment relating to the restriction on the rating; and

(c) CASA is satisfied that, for the restriction, the training and assessment is at least equivalent to training and assessment in the theoretical and corresponding practical elements mentioned in Parts 2 and 3 of Appendix 7 that would otherwise be required by the person for a rating without the restriction.

16A.3 The written report mentioned in subparagraph 16A.2 (b) may only be given by:

(a) a recognised organisation in accordance with its exposition as approved, in writing, for the purposes of this subsection; or

(b) a CAR 30 organisation:

(i) approved in writing for the purposes of this subsection; and

(ii) for whom the holder is an employee.

Note A CAR 30 organisation requires a specific approval to be able to give written reports. An RO’s exposition must be specifically approved for this purpose also. In each case, approval is dependent on CASA being satisfied that each proposed subset of training and assessment will be at least equivalent to that mentioned in the relevant Parts of Appendix 7.

16A.4 For a restriction to which subparagraph 16A.2 (a) applies, CASA may, in writing, remove the restriction from a holder’s restricted rating if, after taking into account any relevant considerations relating to the interests of safety, CASA is satisfied that the holder has received other training and assessment that is at least equivalent to the training and assessment mentioned in paragraph 16A.2.

17 Endorsement of an additional rating

If the holder of an authority applies in writing for an additional rating, CASA must endorse the rating on the holder’s authority if he or she:

(a) holds a B1 or B2 authority appropriate to the rating sought; and

(b) within the 2 years immediately before the application to CASA, exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the rating or ratings that he or she already holds; and

(c) either:

(i) successfully completes the aircraft type training and assessment for the additional rating mentioned in subsection 15 of this Order; or

(ii) meets the requirements of subparagraph 16 (b) or 16 (c) for the additional rating.

Appendix 1

Maintenance activities — authority in subcategory A1, A2, A3 or A4

1 Minor scheduled line maintenance, including a scheduled inspection or check, up to and including a weekly check:

(a) specified in the operator’s approved aircraft maintenance program; or

(b) if not specified in the operator’s approved aircraft maintenance program — that CASA considers is equivalent to a weekly check and lists in an AAC.

2 Minor maintenance, including a pre-flight, transit or overnight check, ground handling, APU running, minimum equipment list (MEL) implementation as allowed by paragraph 3 (p) and replenishment.

3 After appropriate task training for issuing an aircraft certificate of release to service as part of minor scheduled line maintenance or simple defect rectification:

(a) replacement of wheel assemblies; and

(b) replacement of wheel brake units; and

(c) replacement of emergency equipment; and

(d) replacement of ovens, boilers and beverage makers; and

(e) replacement of internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes; and

(f) replacement of windscreen wiper blades; and

(g) replacement of passenger or cabin crew seats, seat belts and harnesses; and

(h) closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access inspection panels; and

(i) replacement of toilet system components, other than gate valves; and

(j) simple repair and replacement of internal compartment doors and placards, other than doors forming part of a pressure structure; and

(k) simple repair and replacement of overhead storage compartment doors and cabin furnishing items; and

(l) replacement of static wicks; and

(m) replacement of aircraft main and APU batteries; and

(n) replacement of in-flight entertainment system components, other than public address; and

(o) routine lubrication and replenishment of system fluids and gases; and

(p) deactivation of subsystems and aircraft components as permitted by the operator’s MEL, if the task is one that CASA considers is a simple task and is listed in an AAC; and

(q) replacement of any other component for an aircraft type if the task is one that CASA considers is a simple task; and

Note These tasks are listed in AAC 9-66.

(r) for a helicopter only:

(i) removal or installation of the following:

(A) simple medical equipment carried inside a helicopter used for emergency medical services (EMS);

(B) external cargo provisions (for example, external hook, mirrors), excluding the hoist;

(C) quick release external cameras and search lights;

(D) emergency float bags, excluding the bottles;

(E) external doors fitted with quick release attachments;

(F) snow pads, skid wear shoes or slump protection pads; and

(ii) removal, inspection and reinstallation of chip detectors, including on inspection “go” or “no go” decision on chip or fuzz or swarf; and

(iii)folding or deploying rotor blades if:

(A) handling instructions permit folding for storage; and

(B) ground support equipment (GSE) is available; and

(iv) visual inspection or tap test of rotor blades; and

(v) minor repairs, including stop drilling and bonding, to acrylic or Perspex windscreens.

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: limited to electrical test and electrical defect rectification only.
Autopilot (ATA 22)	Avionic
Communications (ATA 23) including ELT and underwater locating beacon (ATA 25-60)	Avionic
Electrical power supply systems generator constant speed drive/IDG (ATA 24), including a ram air turbine (*RAT*) if electrical	Electrical
Equipment, furnish-ings and emergency equipment (ATA 25)	Mechanical
Fire, smoke, overheat detecting and extinguishing systems (ATA 26)	Mechanical	For category B2: limited to electrical test and electrical defect rectification only.
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: limited to instrumentation aspects only.
Hydraulic power systems, including ram air turbine (*RAT*) (ATA 29)	Mechanical
Ice and rain protection systems (ATA 30)	Mechanical	For category B2: limited to electrical test and electrical defect rectification only.
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 (ATA 35)	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 (ATA 44)	Avionic
Central maintenance system (ATA 45)	Avionic
Information system ATIMS Network server (ATA 46)	Avionic
Nitrogen generation system or Inert gas system (ATA 47)	Mechanical
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: only if the holder has obtained the relevant optional units of competency mentioned in paragraph 13.8 of this Order. 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/ turbo prop and fans (ATA 72)	Powerplant
Engine fuel and control — carburation/injection system (ATA 73)	Powerplant
FADEC (ATA 73A)	Avionic and Powerplant
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

Appendix 4

CASA knowledge syllabus

Part 1 — Levels of knowledge

Levels of knowledge

The level of knowledge for a module, or part of a module, for a category A, B1 or B2 authority is indicated in Part 3 of this Appendix by the allocation of a numerical indicator (1, 2 or 3) against the module or part. A level of knowledge has the meaning given to it below.

Level 1

A familiarisation with the principal elements of the subject such that the following objectives are met.

Objectives

1 The applicant must be familiar with the basic elements of the subject.

2 The applicant must be able to give a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples.

3 The applicant must be able to use typical terms.

Level 2

A general knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and an ability to apply that knowledge, such that the following objectives are met.

Objectives

1 The applicant must be able to understand the theoretical fundamentals of the subject.

2 The applicant must be able to give a general description of the subject using, as appropriate, typical examples.

3 The applicant must be able to use mathematical formulae in conjunction with physical laws describing the subject.

4 The applicant must be able to read and understand sketches, drawings and schematics describing the subject.

5 The applicant must be able to apply his or her knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures.

Level 3

A detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, and a capacity to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in a logical and comprehensive manner, such that the following objectives are met.

Objectives

1 The applicant must know the theory of the subject and interrelationships with other subjects.

2 The applicant must be able to give a detailed description of the subject using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples.

3 The applicant must understand and be able to use mathematical formulae related to the subject.

4 The applicant must be able to read, understand and prepare sketches, simple drawings and schematics describing the subject.

5 The applicant must be able to apply his or her knowledge in a practical manner using manufacturer’s instructions.

6 The applicant must be able to interpret results from various sources and measurements and apply corrective action where appropriate.

Part 2 — Knowledge module requirements

Qualification on basic subjects for each category or subcategory of authority must be in accordance with the following table. Applicable subjects are indicated by an X.

Subject modules	A or B1 aeroplane with:		A or B1 helicopter with:		B2
Turbine engine(s)	Piston engine(s)	Turbine engine(s)	Piston engine(s)	Avionics
1 Mathematics	X	X	X	X	X
2 Physics	X	X	X	X	X
3 Electrical fundamentals	X	X	X	X	X
4 Electronic fundamentals	X	X	X	X	X
5 Digital techniques electronic instrument systems	X	X	X	X	X
6 Materials and hardware	X	X	X	X	X
7 Maintenance practices	X	X	X	X	X
8 Basic aerodynamics	X	X	X	X	X
9 Human factors	X	X	X	X	X
10 Aviation legislation	X	X	X	X	X
11 Aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems	X	X
12 Helicopter aerodynamics, structures and systems	X	X
13 Aircraft structures and systems	X
14 Propulsion – avionic systems	X
15 Gas turbine engine	X	X
16 Piston engine	X	X
17 Propeller	X	X

Part 3 — Details of modules and levels of knowledge

Module 1 Mathematics

Level of knowledge for the category
A	B1	B2
1.1 Arithmetic	1	2	2
Arithmetical terms and signs, methods of multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, factors and multiples, weights, measures and conversion factors, ratio and proportion, averages and percentages, areas and volumes, squares, cubes, square and cube roots.
1.2 Algebra
(a)	1	2	2
Evaluating simple algebraic expressions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, use of brackets, simple algebraic fractions;
(b)	—	1	1
Linear equations and their solutions; Indices and powers, negative and fractional indices; Binary and other applicable numbering systems; Simultaneous equations and second degree equations with one unknown; Logarithms.
1.3 Geometry
(a)	—	1	1
Simple geometrical constructions;
(b)	2	2	2
Graphical representation; nature and uses of graphs, graphs of equations and functions;
(c)	—	2	2
Simple trigonometry; trigonometrical relationships, use of tables and rectangular and polar coordinates.

Module 2 Physics

Level of knowledge for the category
A	B1	B2
2.1 Matter	1	1	1
Nature of matter: the chemical elements, structure of atoms, molecules; Chemical compounds; States: solid, liquid and gaseous; Changes between states.
2.2 Mechanics
2.2.1 Statics	1	2	1
Forces, moments and couples, representation as vectors; Centre of gravity; Elements of theory of stress, strain and elasticity: tension, compression, shear and torsion; Nature and properties of solid, fluid and gas; Pressure and buoyancy in liquids (barometers).
2.2.2 Kinetics	1	2	1
Linear movement: uniform motion in a straight line, motion under constant acceleration (motion under gravity); Rotational movement: uniform circular motion (centrifugal and centripetal forces); Periodic motion: pendular movement; Simple theory of vibration, harmonics and resonance; Velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency.
2.2.3 Dynamics
(a)	1	2	1
Mass; Force, inertia, work, power, energy (potential, kinetic and total energy), heat, efficiency;
(b)	1	2	2
Momentum, conservation of momentum; Impulse; Gyroscopic principles; Friction: nature and effects, coefficient of friction (rolling resistance).
2.2.4 Fluid dynamics
(a)	2	2	2
Specific gravity and density;
(b)	1	2	1
Viscosity, fluid resistance, effects of streamlining; Effects of compressibility on fluids; Static, dynamic and total pressure: Bernoulli’s Theorem, venturi.
2.3 Thermodynamics
(a)	2	2	2
Temperature: thermometers and temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin; heat definition.
(b)	1	2	2
Heat capacity, specific heat; Heat transfer: convection, radiation and conduction; Volumetric expansion; First and second law of thermodynamics; Gases: ideal gases laws; specific heat at constant volume and constant pressure, work done by expanding gas; Isothermal, adiabatic expansion and compression, engine cycles, constant volume and constant pressure, refrigerators and heat pumps; Latent heats of fusion and evaporation, thermal energy, heat of combustion.
2.4 Optics (light)	—	2	2
Nature of light, speed of light; Laws of reflection and refraction: reflection at plane surfaces, reflection by spherical mirrors, refraction, lenses; Fiberoptics.
2.5 Wave motion and sound	—	2	2
Wave motion: mechanical waves, sinusoidal wave motion, interference phenomena, standing waves; Sound: speed of sound, production of sound, intensity, pitch and quality, Doppler effect.

Module 3 Electrical fundamentals

Level of knowledge for the category
A	B1	B2
3.1 Electron theory	1	1	1
Structure and distribution of electrical charges within: atoms, molecules, ions, compounds; Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
3.2 Static electricity and conduction	1	2	2
Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges; Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsion; Units of charge, Coulomb’s Law; Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and vacuum.
3.3 Electrical terminology	1	2	2
The following terms, their units and factors affecting them: potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance, charge, conventional current flow, electron flow.
3.4 Generation of electricity	1	1	1
Production of electricity by the following methods: light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism and motion.
3.5 DC sources of electricity	1	2	2
Construction and basic chemical action of: primary cells, Secondary cells, lead acid cells, nickel cadmium cells, other Alkaline cells; Cells connected in series and parallel; Internal resistance and its effect on a battery; Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples; Operation of photo-cells.
3.6 DC circuits	—	2	2
Ohms Law, Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws; Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current; Significance of the internal resistance of a supply.
3.7 Resistance and resistor
(a)	—	2	2
Resistance and affecting factors; Specific resistance; Resistor colour code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattage ratings; Resistors in series and parallel; Calculation of total resistance using series parallel and series parallel combinations; Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge.
(b)	—	1	1
Positive and negative temperature coefficient conductance; Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and limitations, methods of construction; Variable resistors, thermistors, voltage dependent resistors; Construction of potentiometers and rheostats; Construction of Wheatstone Bridge.
3.8 Power	—	2	2
Power, work and energy (kinetic and potential); Dissipation of power by a resistor; Power formula; Calculations involving power, work and energy.
3.9 Capacitance and capacitor	—	2	2
Operation and function of a capacitor; Factors affecting capacitance area of plates, distance between plates, number of plates, dielectric and dielectric constant, working voltage, voltage rating; Capacitor types, construction and function; Capacitor colour coding; Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel circuits; Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor, time constants; Testing of capacitors.
3.10 Magnetism
(a)	—	2	2
Theory of magnetism; Properties of a magnet; Action of a magnet suspended in the Earth’s magnetic field; Magnetisation and demagnetisation; Magnetic shielding; Various types of magnetic material; Electromagnets construction and principles of operation; Hand clasp rules to determine: magnetic field around current carrying conductor.
(b)	—	2	2
Magneto-motive force, field strength, magnetic flux density, permeability, hysteresis loop, retentivity, reluctance, saturation point, eddy currents; coercive force; Precautions for care and storage of magnets.
3.11 Inductance and inductor	—	2	2
Faraday’s Law; Action of inducing a voltage in a conductor moving in a magnetic field; Induction principles; Effects of the following on the magnitude of an induced voltage: magnetic field strength, rate of change of flux, number of conductor turns; Mutual induction; The effect the rate of change of primary current and mutual inductance has on induced voltage; Factors affecting mutual inductance: number of turns in coil, physical size of coil, permeability of coil, position of coils with respect to each other; Lenz’s Law and polarity determining rules; Back emf, self induction; Saturation point; Principal uses of inductors.
3.12 DC motor and generator theory	—	2	2
Basic motor and generator theory; Construction and purpose of components in DC generator; Operation of, and factors affecting output and direction of, current flow in DC generators; Operation of, and factors affecting output power, torque, speed and direction of rotation of DC motors; Series wound, shunt wound and compound motors; Starter generator construction.
3.13 AC theory	1	2	2
Sinusoidal waveform: phase, period, frequency, cycle; Instantaneous, average, root mean square, peak, peak to peak current values and calculations of these values, in relation to voltage, current and power; Triangular and square waves; Single and 3 phase principles.
3.14 Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L) Circuits	—	2	2
Phase relationship of voltage and current in L, C and R circuits, parallel, series and series parallel; Power dissipation in L, C and R circuits; Impedance, phase angle, power factor and current calculations; True power, apparent power and reactive power calculations.
3.15 Transformers	—	2	2
Transformer construction principles and operation; Transformer losses and methods for overcoming them; Transformer action under load and no-load conditions; Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markings; Calculation of line and phase voltages and currents; Calculation of power in a 3 phase system; Primary and secondary current, voltage, turns ratio, power, efficiency; Autotransformers.
3.16 Filters	—	1	1
Operation, application and uses of the following filters: low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop.
3.17 AC generators	—	2	2
Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and waveform produced; Operation and construction of revolving armature and revolving field type AC generators; Single phase, 2 phase and 3 phase alternators; Three phase star and delta connections advantages and uses; Permanent magnet generators.
3.18 AC motors	—	2	2
Construction, principles of operation and characteristics of: AC synchronous and induction motors both single and polyphase; Methods of speed control and direction of rotation; Methods of producing a rotating field: capacitor, inductor, shaded or split pole.

Module 4 Electronic fundamentals

Level of knowledge for the category
A	B1	B2
4.1 Semiconductors
4.1.1 Diodes
(a)	—	2	2
Diode symbols; Diode characteristics and properties; Diodes in series and parallel; Main characteristics and use of silicon controlled rectifiers (thyristors), light emitting diode, photo conductive diode, varistor, rectifier diodes; Functional testing of diodes.
(b)	—	—	2
Materials, electron configuration, electrical properties; P and N type materials: effects of impurities on conduction, majority and minority characters; PN junction in a semiconductor, development of a potential across a PN junction in unbiased, forward biased and reverse biased conditions; Diode parameters: peak inverse voltage, maximum forward current, temperature, frequency, leakage current, power dissipation; Operation and function of diodes in the following circuits: clippers, clampers, full and half wave rectifiers, bridge rectifiers, voltage doublers and triplers; Detailed operation and characteristics of the following devices: silicon controlled rectifier (thyristor), light emitting diode, Shottky diode, photoconductive diode, varactor diode, varistor, rectifier diodes, Zener diode.
4.1.2 Transistors
(a)	—	1	2
Transistor symbols; Component description and orientation; Transistor characteristics and properties.
(b)	—	—	2
Construction and operation of PNP and NPN transistors; Base, collector and emitter configurations; Testing of transistors; Basic appreciation of other transistor types and their uses; Application of transistors: classes of amplifier (A, B, C); Simple circuits including: bias, decoupling, feedback and stabilisation; Multistage circuit principles: cascades, push-pull, oscillators, multivibrators, flip-flop circuits.
4.1.3 Integrated circuits
(a)	—	1	—
Description and operation of logic circuits and linear circuits and operational amplifiers.
(b)	—	—	2
Description and operation of logic circuits and linear circuits; Introduction to operation and function of an operational amplifier used as: integrator, differentiator, voltage follower, comparator; Operation and amplifier stages connecting methods: resistive capacitive, inductive (transformer), inductive resistive (IR), direct; Advantages and disadvantages of positive and negative feedback.
4.2 Printed circuit boards	—	1	2
Description and use of printed circuit boards.
4.3 Servomechanisms
(a)	—	1	—
Understanding of the following terms: open and closed loop systems, feedback, follow up, analogue transducers; Principles of operation and use of the following synchro system components and features: resolvers, differential, control and torque, transformers, inductance and capacitance transmitters.
(b)	—	—	2
Understanding of the following terms: open and closed loop, follow up, servomechanism, analogue, transducer, null, damping, feedback, dead band; Construction operation and use of the following synchro system components: resolvers, differential, control and torque, E and I transformers, inductance transmitters, capacitance transmitters, synchronous transmitters; Servo mechanism defects, reversal of synchro leads, hunting.

Module 5 Digital techniques electronic instrument systems

Level of knowledge for the category
A	B1	B2
5.1 Electronic instrument systems	1	2	3
Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic instrument systems.
5.2 Numbering systems	—	1	2
Numbering systems: binary, octal and hexadecimal; Demonstration of conversions between the decimal and binary, octal and hexadecimal systems and vice versa.
5.3 Data conversion	—	1	2
Analogue data, digital data; Operation and application of analogue to digital, and digital to analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limitations of various types.
5.4 Data buses	—	2	2
Operation of data buses in aircraft systems, including knowledge of ARINC and other specifications.
5.5 Logic circuits
(a)	—	2	2
Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits; Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams.
(b)	—	—	2
Interpretation of logic diagrams.
5.6 Basic computer structure
(a)	1	2	—
Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hard ware, CPU, IC and various memory devices such as RAM, ROM,PROM); Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems).
(b)	—	—	2
Computer related terminology; Operation, layout and interface of the major components in a microcomputer including their associated bus systems; Information contained in single and multi address instruction words; Memory associated terms; Operation of typical memory devices; Operation, advantages and disadvantages of the various data storage systems.
5.7 Microprocessors	—	—	2
Functions performed and overall operation of a microprocessor; Basic operation of each of the following microprocessor elements: control and processing unit, clock, register, arithmetic logic unit.
5.8 Integrated circuits	2
Operation and use of encoders and decoders; Function of encoder types; Uses of medium, large and very large scale integration.
5.9 Multiplexing	—	—	2
Operation, application and identification in logic diagrams of multiplexers and demultiplexers.
5.10 Fibre optics	—	1	2
Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission over electrical wire propagation; Fibre optic data bus; Fibre optic related terms, terminations; Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals; Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems.
5.11 Electronic displays	—	2	2
Principles of operation of common types of displays used in modern aircraft, including cathode ray tubes, light emitting diodes and liquid crystal display.
5.12 Electrostatic sensitive devices	1	2	2
Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges; Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static protection devices.
5.13 Software management control	—	2	2
Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programs.
5.14 Electromagnetic environment	—	2	2
Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC-electromagnetic compatibility; EMI-electromagnetic interference; HIRF-high intensity radiated field; Lightning and lightning protection.
5.15 Typical electronic and digital aircraft systems	—	2	2
General arrangement of typical electronic and digital aircraft systems and associated BITE (built-in test equipment) testing such as: ACARS-ARINC communication and addressing and reporting system; ECAM-electronic centralised aircraft monitoring; EFIS-electronic flight instrument system; EICAS-engine indication and crew alerting system; FBW-flyby wire; FMS-flight management system; GPS-global positioning system; IRS-inertial reference system; TCAS-traffic alert collision avoidance system.

Module 6 Materials and hardware

Level of knowledge for the category
A	B1	B2
6.1 Aircraft materials ferrous
(a)	1	2	1
Characteristics, properties and identification of common alloy steels used in aircraft; Heat treatment and application of alloy steels;
(b)	—	1	1
Testing of ferrous materials for hardness, tensile strength, Fatigue strength and impact resistance.
6.2 Aircraft materials — non-ferrous
(a)	1	2	1
Characteristics, properties and identification of common non-ferrous materials used in aircraft; Heat treatment and application of non-ferrous materials;
(b)	—	1	1
Testing of non-ferrous material for hardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance.
6.3 Aircraft materials — composite and non-metallic
6.3.1 Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric
(a)	1	2	2
Characteristics, properties and identification of common composite and non-metallic materials, other than wood, used in aircraft; Sealant and bonding agents.
(b)	1	2	—
The detection of defects and deterioration in composite and non-metallic material; Repair of composite and non-metallic material.
6.3.2 Wooden structures	1	2	—
Construction methods of wooden airframe structures; Characteristics, properties and types of wood and glue used in aeroplanes; Preservation and maintenance of wooden structure; Types of defects in wood material and wooden structures; The detection of defects in wooden structure; Repair of wooden structure.
6.3.3 Fabric covering	1	2	—
Characteristics, properties and types of fabrics used in aeroplanes; Inspections methods for fabric; Types of defects in fabric; Repair of fabric covering.
6.4 Corrosion
(a)	1	1	1
Chemical fundamentals; Formation by galvanic action process, microbiological, stress;
(b)	2	3	2
Types of corrosion and their identification; Causes of corrosion; Material types, susceptibility to corrosion.
6.5 Fasteners
6.5.1 Screw threads	2	2	2
Screw nomenclature; Thread forms, dimensions and tolerances for standard threads used in aircraft; Measuring screw threads;
6.5.2 Bolts, studs and screws	2	2	2
Bolt types: specification, identification and marking of aircraft bolts, international standards; Nuts: self-locking, anchor, standard types; Machine screws: aircraft specifications; Studs: types and uses, insertion and removal; Self tapping screws, dowels.
6.5.3 Locking devices	2	2	2
Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split pins, pal-nuts, wire locking, quick release fasteners, keys, circlips, cotter pins.
6.5.4 Aircraft rivets	1	2	1
Types of solid and blind rivets: specifications and identification, heat treatment.
6.6 Pipes and unions
(a)	2	2	2
Identification of, and types of, rigid and flexible pipes and their connectors used in aircraft.
(b)	2	2	1
Standard unions for aircraft hydraulic, fuel, oil, pneumatic and air system pipes.
6.7 Springs	1	2	1
Types of springs, materials, characteristics and applications.
6.8 Bearings	1	2	2
Purpose of bearings, loads, material, construction; Types of bearings and their application.
	6.9 Transmissions	1	2	2
Gear types and their application; Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication gear systems, driven and driving gears, idler gears, mesh patterns; Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets.
6.10 Control cables	1	2	1
Types of cables; End fittings, turn buckles and compensation devices; Pulleys and cable system components; Bowden cables; Aircraft flexible control systems.
6.11 Electrical cables and connectors	1	2	2
Cable types, construction and characteristics; High tension and co-axial cables; Crimping; Connector types, pins, plugs, sockets, insulators, current and voltage rating, coupling, identification codes.

5.4 The accommodation must be designed so that no student can read the paperwork or computer screen of another student from his or her position during an assessment.

5.5 The accommodation environment must enable students to concentrate on their studies or assessment without undue distraction or discomfort.

5.6 For a course:

(a) the organisation must provide a training workshop or maintenance facility separate from training classrooms for practical instruction appropriate to the planned training course; or

(b) if the organisation is unable to provide these facilities — the organisation must:

(i) arrange with another entity to provide the workshops or maintenance facilities; and

(ii) enter a written agreement with the entity specifying the conditions of access and use, including the right of CASA to have access to the facilities.

5.7 Office accommodation for instructors, knowledge examiners and assessors must be such as to enable each of them to prepare for his or her duties without undue distraction or discomfort.

5.8 There must be secure storage facilities for assessment papers and training records to ensure that documents remain in good condition for the retention period mentioned in clause 11 of this Appendix.

5.9 Storage facilities and office accommodation may be combined if there is adequate security.

5.10 There must be a library containing all technical material appropriate to the scope and level of training undertaken.

6 Student numbers

A recognised organisation must ensure that, during any training course, there are no more than:

(a) for knowledge training — 28 students; or

(b) for practical training — 15 students for each supervisor or assessor; or

(c) for a session of practical consolidation training — the number mentioned in the course plan for the session.

7 Personnel requirements

7.1 A recognised organisation must appoint an accountable manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all training commitments can be financed and carried out to the standard required by this Appendix.

7.2 The applicant must appoint 1 or more persons (key personnel) whose duties are to ensure that the organisation complies with this Appendix.

7.3 The accountable manager may be the key person, or 1 of the key personnel, mentioned in subclause 7.2.

7.4 Each of the key personnel who is not the accountable manager must be responsible to the accountable manager for the performance of his or her duties.

7.5 A recognised organisation must:

(a) employ sufficient staff to plan and perform knowledge and practical training and to conduct knowledge examinations and practical assessments in accordance with the approval; or

(b) if it uses another organisation to provide practical training and assessments — nominate the other organisation’s staff to carry out practical training and assessments.

7.6 The applicant’s exposition must set out the minimum qualifications and experience standards it requires for a training instructor, knowledge examiner, assessor, including a knowledge examiner or assessor who conducts RPL evaluations, and key personnel.

7.7 A recognised organisation must ensure that, at least every 24 months, each instructor, knowledge examiner and assessor undergoes professional development relevant to current technology, practical skills, human factors and the latest training techniques appropriate to the role of the person.

7.8 A recognised organisation must ensure that a person may only carry out the role of a training instructor, knowledge examiner or assessor if the person meets the standards mentioned in subclause 7.6 for the role.

7.9 A recognised organisation must ensure that each employee has ready access to the part of the exposition that relates to his or her duties.

8 Records of instructors, examiners and assessors

8.1 A recognised organisation must maintain a record of all instructors, knowledge examiners and assessors, including their experience and qualifications, training history and any subsequent training undertaken.

8.2 The organisation must prepare a statement of duties and responsibilities for each training instructor, knowledge examiner and assessor.

8.3 A record mentioned in subclause 8.1 must be kept by the recognised organisation for at least 5 years after the person for whom it is made ceases to be employed by the organisation.

9 Instructional equipment

9.1 A recognised organisation must ensure that each classroom used by the organisation has appropriate presentation equipment of a standard that allows students to easily read presentation text, drawings, diagrams and figures from any position in the classroom.

9.2 Each classroom used by a recognised organisation may have representative synthetic training devices if the organisation chooses to use them.

9.3 For subclause 5.6 of this Appendix, each of the organisation’s basic training workshops or maintenance facilities must have:

(a) the tools and equipment necessary for the training being given; and

(b) a selection of aircraft, engines, aircraft parts and avionic equipment appropriate to the training being given.

9.4 For a type or task training course, the organisation must have access to:

(a) an example of the relevant aircraft/engine combination or engine type; or

(b) a synthetic training device that provides training at least equivalent to the training under paragraph 9.4 (a) for the type or task.

9.5 If a synthetic training device is used for subclause 9.4, its use must be described in the course plan.

10 Maintenance training material

A recognised organisation must provide each of its students with:

(a) maintenance training course material that covers:

(i) the basic knowledge syllabus mentioned in this Order for the category or subcategory of authority that the students seeks; and

(ii) the type course content required by this Order for the aircraft type for which the student seeks a type rating; and

(b) access to examples of maintenance documentation and technical information in its library.

11 Student records

11.1 A recognised organisation must keep all student training and assessment records for at least 5 years after the last entry was made for the student to whom it applies.

11.2 For the period during which it must keep a student’s course record, the organisation must supply to the student on request a document that summarises:

(a) his or her student course record; and

(b) any permanent record kept by the organisation about any qualification granted to, or course completed by, the student.

11.3 The organisation must have a system, or other arrangement for the retention of any record or report made, kept or maintained for the purposes of this Appendix for at least 5 years after the organisation ceases to be a recognised organisation.

Quality management system

A recognised organisation must establish a quality management system that includes:

(a) procedures to ensure compliance with this Appendix; and

(b) an independent audit function to monitor the following:

(i) training standards;

(ii) the integrity of knowledge examinations and practical assessments;

(iii) compliance with, and adequacy of, the procedures mentioned in paragraph (a); and

(c) a remedial, corrective and preventative action scheme, including a feedback system of audit findings to each person mentioned in subclauses 7.1 and 7.2, to ensure that any necessary corrective action is taken; and

(d) a system for regular review of the quality management system:

(i) to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness; and

(ii) to identify and assess the need for improvement in, or changes to, the quality management system.

13 Cheating or misconduct in assessments

13.1 A recognised organisation must:

(a) secure all assessment questions; and

(b) have systems and procedures under which its assessors and examiners ensure the security of all assessment questions.

13.2 If a student is found during an assessment to be cheating, or in possession of material about the assessment subject other than the assessment papers and associated authorised documentation, the organisation must:

(a) disqualify the student from taking, or continuing with, the assesssment; and

(b) as soon as practicable, but within 72 hours of the incident, notify CASA in writing about the incident; and

(c) provide any additional information requested by CASA about the incident.

13.3 If an assessor or examiner is found during any assessment to be providing question answers to any student being assessed, the organisation must:

(a) disqualify the assessor or examiner from acting, or continuing to act, as an assessor or examiner; and

(b) declare the assessment void; and

(c) as soon as practicable but within 72 hours of the incident, notify CASA in writing about the incident; and

(d) provide any additional information requested by CASA about the incident.

13.4 If a student, assessor or examiner is found after any assessment to have engaged in conduct that would have been within paragraph 13.2 or 13.3 if it had occurred during the assessment, the organisation must:

(a) if the finding concerns misconduct by an assessor or examiner:

(i) disqualify the assessor or examiner from acting as an assessor or examiner; and

(ii) declare the assessment void; and

(b) if the finding concerns cheating by a student — disqualify the student from taking, or continuing with, further assessments; and

(c) as soon as practicable but within 72 hours of the finding, notify CASA in writing about the incident; and

(d) provide any additional information requested by CASA about the incident.

14 Exposition of a recognised organisation

14.1 A recognised organisation must have an exposition, approved by CASA, that describes the organisation and its procedures and contains the following information:

(a) a statement signed by the accountable manager that the exposition and any associated manuals demonstrate that the organisation will comply with this Appendix;

(b) the names and organisational titles of the persons mentioned in subclauses 7.1 and 7.2, and the selection criteria used for their appointment;

(c) the duties and responsibilities of the persons mentioned in paragraph (b) including matters on which they may deal directly with CASA on behalf of the organisation;

(d) a chart showing chains of responsibility for the persons mentioned in paragraph (b);

(e) the organisation’s quality management system;

(f) details of the system for recording selection criteria for, and information about, the training instructors, assessors and examiners;

(g) a description of the training and examination facilities at each location mentioned in clause 5;

(h) a list of the maintenance training courses that the organisation proposes to deliver, their course plans and student-instructor ratios;

(i) the durations of assessments and examinations and the periods of time over which training is to be conducted;

(j) the organisation’s exposition amendment procedure, including the procedure for introducing new courses, modifying existing courses and amending course plans;

(k) the organisation’s control procedure, if any, mentioned in paragraph 15.2 (b) of this Appendix;

(l) the organisation’s procedure for producing material for clause 10;

(m) the organisation’s procedure for producing reliable and verifiable certifications for paragraph 13.14 and subparagraphs 14.1 (d) and 14.2 (c) of this Order;

(n) if the organisation does not own a facility that it proposes to use for maintenance training — a statement explaining in detail the arrangements under which it occupies or uses the facility;

(o) if an applicant does not own the equipment or data that it proposes to use for maintenance training — a statement explaining in detail the arrangements under which it uses the equipment or data.

(p) the organisation’s procedure for assessing that a student who applies for an authority or rating meets the eligibility requirements mentioned in subparagraphs 5 (a) and (b) of this Order;

Note The requirements relate to minimum age (21) and English language ability.

(q) the organisation’s procedure for confirming to CASA each student’s:

(i) eligibility mentioned in subparagraph (p); and

(ii) training outcomes following successful completion of training mentioned in subparagraphs 15.1 (a) and 15.1 (b).

14.2 An exposition need not set out the procedures mentioned in paragraph 14.1 (e) to the extent that they are set out in another manual kept and used by the organisation under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory if the organisation:

(a) gives CASA a document that shows where, in the other manual, the procedures are located; or

(b) adequately cross-refers to those procedures in its exposition.

Example for subclause 14.2

An equal employment opportunity management plan that is required under State legislation to be kept for the organisation’s maintenance training personnel.

14.3 A recognised organisation may only amend its exposition if the amendment is:

(a) approved by CASA; or

(b) for a minor amendment that does not alter the sense intended by the exposition or a part of it — made in accordance with the procedure set out in the exposition.

15 Maintenance training privileges of a recognised organisation

15.1 A recognised organisation may carry out the following maintenance training in accordance with its exposition:

(a) if the organisation is also a registered training organisation under the AQTF — training for the knowledge syllabus mentioned in Appendix 4 of this Order;

(b) training for aircraft types, engine types or tasks in accordance with this Order.

15.2 A recognised organisation may conduct training, knowledge examinations and practical assessments at:

(a) each location for which CASA has given approval; or

(b) other locations in accordance with a control procedure mentioned in the organisation’s exposition.

16 Qualifications

16.1 A recognised organisation must give a student a notification of training outcomes in accordance with the approved form:

(a) at the end of the course for which the student enrolled; and

(b) whether or not the student completed or passed the course.

16.2 A recognised organisation must also issue a formal statement to each student after his or her successful completion of a course of training mentioned in paragraphs 15.1 (a) and 15.1 (b).

Note The notification will be used by CASA in deciding whether to issue an authority. The formal statement is the recognised organisation’s certificate or record for the student.

17 Changes to the recognised organisation

17.1 A recognised organisation must notify CASA of any proposed change to the organisation that, had it been in place before CASA approved the organisation, would reasonably have affected CASA’s consideration of the application for the approval.

17.2 If the organisation does not tell CASA about a change mentioned in subclause 17.1, CASA may suspend or revoke the organisation’s approval with effect from the date of the change.

17.3 If CASA considers that a change mentioned in subclause 17.1 may affect the organisation’s continued compliance with this Appendix, it may place conditions on the organisation’s approval that may or may not permit the change.

17.4 Approval of an applicant as a recognised organisation is subject to the condition that the organisation must comply with any conditions placed on its approval under this clause.

18 Directions by CASA

Approval of an applicant as a recognised organisation is subject to the condition that the organisation must comply with any direction given to it by CASA about the following:

(a) its exposition, or assessments or examination material;

(b) the way in which it conducts maintenance training;

(c) any of the criteria that the organisation uses to decide whether students who have undertaken maintenance training are competent.

Surrender, suspension or revocation of approval

19.1 Approval of an organisation as a recognised organisation stops having effect if:

(a) it is suspended or revoked by CASA; or

(b) the organisation tells CASA in writing that the organisation wants to surrender the approval.

19.2 If the approval is revoked or surrendered, the organisation must return the approval certificate to CASA within 14 days.

19.3 CASA may revoke or suspend an approval if:

(a) the organisation fails to comply with its undertaking; or

(b) the organisation does not comply with this Appendix, including any conditions or directions mentioned in clause 17 or 18 of this Appendix; or

(c) CASA is refused access to the organisation to assess its continued compliance with this Appendix.

Appendix 6

Units of competency required for a category or subcategory of authority

Competency Units Required	Title	A1	A2	A3	A4	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
MEA101B	Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEA103B	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEA105B	Apply quality standard applicable to aviation maintenance processes	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEA107B	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEA108B	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEA109B	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEA111B	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance	X	X	X	X	X
MEA112B	Plan and implement aircraft maintenance activities	X	X	X	X	X
MEA113B	Supervise maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	X	X	X	X	X
MEA116A	Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance	X	X	X	X	X
MEA117A	Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment	X	X	X	X
MEA118A	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment	X	X	X	X	X
MEA119A	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance	X	X	X	X
MEA142A	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment	X	X	X	X	X
MEA201B	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware and components	X	X	X	X	X
MEA203B	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	X	X	X	X	X
MEA205B	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument systems and components	X
MEA206B	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation systems and components	X
MEA207B	Remove and install aircraft electronic systems and components	X
MEA208B	Remove and install pressurisation control systems and components	X	X
MEA209B	Remove and install oxygen systems and components	X	X
MEA211B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	X	X	X	X
MEA219B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components	X	X
MEA222B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components	X	X
MEA223B	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	X
MEA224B	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components	X
MEA225B	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	X
MEA226B	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components	X
MEA227B	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	X
MEA228B	Test and troubles-hoot aircraft instrument systems and components	X
MEA229B	Test and trouble-shoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components	X
MEA230B	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	X or MEA 231B
MEA231B	Test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	X or MEA 230B
MEA232B	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components	X
MEA235B	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance	X
MEA240B	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests	X	X	X	X
MEA241B	Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	X
MEA246B	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	X	X	X	X	X
MEA260B	Use electrical test equipment	X	X	X	X	X
MEA264B	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance	X	X	X	X
MEA265A	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware	X	X	X	X
MEA301B	Perform aircraft flight servicing	X	X	X	X	X
MEA302B	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	X	X	X	X
MEA303B	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic systems and components	X	X	X	X
MEA304B	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	X or MEA 317B	X or MEA 317B
MEA305B	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	X	X
MEA306B	Remove and install engines and engine systems and components	X	X	X	X
MEA307B	Remove and install propeller systems and components	P	X
MEA308B	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control systems and components	X	X
MEA309B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	X	X	X
MEA310B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components	X	X	X
MEA312B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	X
MEA313B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components	X	X
MEA315B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	P	X
MEA316B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	X	X
MEA317B	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non‑structural components	X	X
MEA318B	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	X
MEA319B	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	X	X
MEA320B	Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	X
MEA321B	Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	X
MEA322B	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	X	X
MEA323B	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance	X	X	X	X
MEA324B	Perform structural repair and modification assessment and evaluation	X	X	X	X
MEA325B	Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	X	X	X	X
MEA328B	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	X	X	X	X
MEA339A	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures	X	X	X	X
MEA343A	Remove and install avionic systems and components	X	X	X	X
MEA344A	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical components during line maintenance	X	X	X	X
MEA345A	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft	X
MEA346A	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft	X
MEA347A	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft	X
MEA348A	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft	X
MEA 405B	Repair and modification of aircraft composite material, structures and components	Y	Y	Y	Y
MEA408B	Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures	Z	Z
MEA409B	Inspect, test, repair and re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces	Z	Z
MEA418A	Basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance	X	X	X	X

Appendix 7

Type training and assessment standards

Part 1

Type training levels

The 3 levels set out below describe the objectives that a particular level of training is to achieve.

Level 1 General familiarisation

A brief overview of the airframe, systems and powerplants as outlined in the Systems Description section of the aircraft maintenance manual.

Course objectives: on completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

1 identify safety precautions related to the airframe, its systems and powerplant;

2 identify maintenance practices important to the airframe, its systems and powerplant;

3 define the general layout of the aircraft’s major systems;

4 define the general layout and characteristics of the powerplant;

5 identify special tooling and test equipment used with the aircraft.

Level 2 Ramp and transit

Basic system overview of controls, indicators, principal components including their location and purpose, servicing and minor troubleshooting.

Course objectives: in addition to the information contained in the Level 1 General Familiarisation course, at the completion of this Level 2 Ramp and Transit training, the student will be able to do the following:

1 recall the safety precautions to be observed when working on or near the aircraft, powerplant and systems;

2 demonstrate knowledge of the main ramp and transit (through-flight) activities of the following:

(a) doors, windows and hatches;

(b) electrical power supplies;

(c) fuel;

(d) auxiliary power unit;

(e) powerplant;

(f) fire protection;

(g) environmental control systems;

(h) hydraulic power;

(i) landing gear;

(j) flight controls;

(k) water and waste;

(l) oxygen;

(m) flight and service interphone;

(n) avionics;

(o) cabin equipment and furnishings;

3 describe systems and aircraft handling, particularly access, power availability and sources;

4 identify the locations of the principal components;

5 explain the normal functioning of each major system, including terminology and nomenclature;

6 perform the procedures for ramp and transit servicing associated with the aircraft for the following systems: fuel, powerplants, hydraulics, landing gear, water and waste, and oxygen;

7 demonstrate proficiency in use of crew reports and on-board reporting systems (minor troubleshooting) and determine aircraft airworthiness in accordance with the MEL/CDL;

8 identify and use appropriate documentation;

9 locate the procedures for replacement of components for ramp and transit activities identified that are in item 2 above.

Level 3 Line and base maintenance training

Detailed description, operation, component location, removal and installation and built‑in test equipment (BITE) and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level.

Course objectives: in addition to the information contained in Level 1 and Level 2 training, at the completion of Level 3 line and base maintenance training, the student will be able to do the following:

(a) perform system, engine, component and functional checks as specified in the maintenance manual;

(b) correlate information for the purpose of making decisions in respect of fault diagnosis and rectification to maintenance manual level;

(c) describe procedures for replacement of components unique to aircraft type.

Part 2

Type training theoretical elements

The elements in the syllabus below that are specific to the aircraft type must be covered. Additional elements arising from technological changes must also be covered.

In the table, the numbers 1, 2 and 3 indicate the theoretical elements to be covered for the category or subcategory and the training level required for the element.

Introductory training must include the following:

Introductory elements of training — all aircraft
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
05	Time limits and maintenance checks	1	1	1	1	1
06	Dimensions and areas, for example weights, maximum take off weight (MTOW)	1	1	1	1	1
07	Lifting and shoring	1	1	1	1	1
08	Levelling and weighing	1	1	1	1	1
09	Towing and taxiing	1	1	1	1	1
10	Parking, mooring, storing and return to service	1	1	1	1	1
11	Placards and markings	1	1	1	1	1
12	Servicing	1	1	1	1	1
Standard practices — only type particular	1	1	1	1	1

Helicopters
ATA *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
18	Vibration and noise analysis (blade tracking)	—	—	3	3	—
60	Standard practices rotor	—	—	3	3	—
62	Rotor(s)	—	—	3	3	—
63	Rotor drive(s)	—	—	3	3	—
64	Tail rotor	—	—	3	3	—
65	Tail rotor drive	—	—	3	3	—
66	Folding blades and pylon	—	—	3	3	—
67	Rotors flight control	—	—	3	3	—
Airframe structure (helicopter)	—	—	3	3	—
Emergency flotation equipment	—	—	3	3	1

Aircraft structures
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
51	Standard practices and structures (damage classification, assessment and repair)	3	3	—	—	1
52	Doors	3	3	—	—	1
53	Fuselage	3	3	—	—	1
54	Nacelles and pylons	3	3	—	—	1
55	Stabilisers	3	3	—	—	1
56	Windows	3	3	—	—	1
57	Wings	3	3	—	—	1
Flight control surfaces (all)	3	3	—	—	1
Zonal and station identification systems	1	1	1	1	1

Aircraft systems
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B.2
Instrument systems in mechanical systems	3	3	3	3	3
21	Air-conditioning	3	3	3	3	3
21-00	Safety and warning devices	3	3	3	3	3
21-10/20	Air supply	3	3	3	3	2
21-30	Pressurisation	3	3	3	3	3
22	Autoflight	2	2	2	2	3
23	Communications	2	2	2	2	3
34	Navigation	2	2	2	2	3
24	Electrical power	3	3	3	3	3
25	Equipment and furnishings	3	3	3	3	1
25-60	Electronic emergency equipment	1	1	1	1	3
26	Fire protection	3	3	3	3	3
27	Flight controls	3	3	3	3	2
27	Systems operation: electrical and fly‑by-wire	3	—	—	—	3
28	Fuel systems	3	3	3	3	2
28-40	Fuel systems indications	3	3	3	3	3
29	Hydraulic power	3	3	3	3	1
30	Ice and rain protection	3	3	3	3	3
31	Indicating and recording systems	3	3	3	3	3
32	Landing gear	3	3	3	3	1
33	Lights	3	3	3	3	3
35	Oxygen	3	3	—	—	1
36	Pneumatic	3	3	3	3	1
37	Vacuum	3	3	3	3	1
38	Water and waste	3	3	—	—	1
41	Water ballast	3	3	—	—	1
42	Integrated modular avionics	2	2	2	2	3
44	Cabin systems	2	2	2	2	3
45	Central maintenance systems (CMS) (except if the element is covered in the element for ATA chapter 31)	3	3	3	—	3
46	Information systems	2	2	2	2	3
50	Cargo and accessory compartments	3	3	3	3	1

Turbine engines
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
49	Airborne auxiliary power (APUs)	3	—	—	—	1
70	Standard practices-engines	3	—	3	—	1
70-00	Constructional arrangement and operation (namely, installation, inlet, compressors, combustion section, turbine section, bearings and seals, lubrications systems)	3	—	3	—	1
70-00	Engine performance	3	—	3	—	1
71	Powerplant	3	—	3	—	1
72	Engine turbine and turbo prop and ducted fan and unducted fan	3	—	3	—	1
73	Engine fuel and controls	3	—	3	—	1
73-20	FADEC	3	—	3	—	3
74	Ignition	3	—	3	—	3
75	Air	3	—	3	—	1
76	Engine controls	3	—	3	—	1
77	Engine indicating systems	3	—	3	—	3
78	Exhaust	3	—	3	—	1
79	Oil	3	—	3	—	1
80	Starting	3	—	3	—	1
82	Water injections	3	—	3	—	1
83	Accessory gear-boxes	3	—	3	—	1
84	Propulsion augmentation	3	—	3	—	1

Piston engines
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
70	Standard practices-engines	—	3	—	3	1
70-00	Construc-tional arrange-ment and operation (installation, inlet, compressors, combustion section, turbine section, bearings and seals, lubrications systems)	—	3	—	3	1
10-10	Engine storage and preservation	—	3	—	3	—
26	Fire protection (engine)	—	3	—	3	3
71	Powerplant	—	3	—	3	1
71	Engine per-formance	—	3	—	3	1
71	Engine monitoring and ground operations	—	3	—	3	—
73	Engine fuel and control	—	3	—	3	1
73-20	FADEC	—	3	—	3	3
74	Ignition	—	3	—	3	3
76	Engine controls	—	3	—	3	1
77	Engine indicating	—	3	—	3	3
79	Oil	—	3	—	3	1
80	Starting	—	3	—	3	1
81	Turbines
82	Water injections	—	3	—	3	1
83	Accessory gear-boxes	—	3	—	3	1
84	Propulsion augmenta-tion	—	3	—	3	1

Aeroplane propellers
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	Aeroplane turbine	Aeroplane piston	Helicopter turbine	Helicopter piston	Avionics
ATA chapter *(where applicable)*	Theoretical elements	B1.1	B1.2	B1.3	B1.4	B2
30-60	Propeller ice protection	3	3	—	—	—
60	Standard practices –propeller	3	3	—	—	1
60-00	Propeller mainten-ance	3	3	—	—	1
61	Propellers/ Propulsion	3	3	—	—	1
61-00	Propeller construction	3	3	—	—	—
61-20	Propeller pitch control	3	3	—	—	—
61-20	Propeller synchronising	3	3	—	—	1
61-20	Propeller electronic control	2	2	—	—	3

Part 3

Practical elements

The practical element of the type training may be conducted simultaneously with the conduct of the theoretical element or provided separately as a stand-alone element.

Options for the practical element include structured on-the-job-training (OJT) performed according to a type-specific program. Such OJT may include training in maintenance of the aircraft, rigging, adjustments, replacement of line replaceable units, trouble shooting, rectification of minor defects and testing of systems covering each element of the course e.g. practical consolidation training (PCT).

Other options for the practical element training include targeted experience to be recorded within a Schedule of Experience or competency-based assessment of a Schedule of Practical Tasks.

Irrespective of how the practical training element is conducted, it must consist of the performance of representative maintenance tasks drawn from the type training and examination syllabus, at the indicated level, and their assessment in order to meet the following objectives:

(a) ensure safe performance of maintenance, inspections and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replacements and functional checks;

(b) correctly use all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft;

(c) correctly use specialist and special tooling and test equipment, perform removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity.

Part 4

A Theory element — examination standard

Where aircraft type training is required, the examination must be written and comply with the following:

1 Format of the examination is usually of the multiple-choice type, however, a recognised organisation may propose a written paper. If multi-choice is adopted, each multiple-choice question must have 3 alternative answers of which only 1 can be the correct answer. The time for answering is based upon a nominal average of 120 seconds per level 3 question and 75 seconds per level 1 or 2 question.

2 The examination is usually of the closed book type with no reference material permitted. An exception will be made for the case of examining a B1 or B2 candidate’s ability to interpret technical documents.

3 The number of questions must be at least 1 question per hour of instruction subject to a minimum of 2 questions per syllabus subject.

4 No examination may exceed 180 minutes in duration.

5 The examination pass mark is 75 %.

6 Penalty marking may not be used to determine whether a candidate has passed.

Note Penalty marking means deducting marks for an incorrect answer.

B Practical element — assessment standard

For assessment of practical elements of type training, the assessment may be oral, written or practical assessment based, or a combination of all of these. Conduct of the assessment method must be in accordance with the recognised organisation’s exposition.

Practical assessment must determine a person’s competence to perform a task based on a sample of subjects drawn from the type training and examination syllabus, at the indicated level.

A written report must be made by the assessor to explain why the candidate has passed or failed.

The assessment must ensure that the following objectives are met:

1 accurately and confidently discuss the aircraft and its systems;

2 ensure safe performance of maintenance, inspections and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replacements, rigging and functional checks such as engine run, etc, if required;

3 correctly use all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft;

4 correctly use specialist and special tooling and test equipment, perform removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on‑wing maintenance activity.

Notes to Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007

Note 1

The Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007 (in force under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988) as shown in this compilation comprises Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Instrument 2007 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Orders

Year and number	Date of registration on FRLI	Date of commencement	Application, saving or transitional provisions
CAO 100.66 Instrument 2007	13 February 2007 (see F2007L00210)	14 February 2007	—
CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1	21 August 2007 (see F2007L02592)	Schedule 1, items 31, 32, 33 and 36: 26 March 2011 (see subs. 2 (2), CAO 100.66 2011 No. 1). Remainder: 22 August 2007 (see subs. 2 (1))	subs. 2(2) was amended by CAO 100.66 2011 No. 1
as amended by
CAO 100.66 2011 No. 1	25 March 2011 (see F2011L00496)	26 March 2011	—
CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1	14 May 2008 (see F2008L01197)	15 May 2008	s. 3 (see Table A)
CAO 100.66 2008 No. 2	30 September 2008 (see F2008L03543)	1 October 2008	—
CAO 100.66 2009 No. 1	12 March 2009 (see F2009L00825)	13 March 2009	—
CAO 100.66 2009 No. 2	18 August 2009 (see F2009L03214)	19 August 2009	—

Table of Amendments ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted
Provision affected	How affected
subs. 2	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2009 No. 2
subs. 3	am. CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1
subs. 10	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 2
subs. 10A	ad. CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1
subs. 13	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 2; CAO 100.66 2009 No. 1
subs. 13A	ad. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1
subs. 14	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1
subs. 15	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1
subs. 16	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1
subs. 16A	ad. CAO 100.66 2009 No. 2
Appendix 1	am. CAO 100.66 2008 No. 2
Appendix 2	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1 rs. CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1 am. CAO 100.66 2008 No. 2; CAO 100.66 2009 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2009 No. 2
Appendix 3	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1 rep. CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1
Appendix 4	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1 (as am. by CAO 100.66 2011 No. 1); CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1
Appendix 5	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1
Appendix 7	am. CAO 100.66 2007 No. 1; CAO 100.66 2008 No. 1

Table A

Section 3 of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008 reads as follows:

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 100.66 as amended by this instrument.