CASA 288/06 - Specification - examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio

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

made under Civil Aviation Order 100.93.

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

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

Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio

1 Commencement

 This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.

2 Specification — examinations for licence or additional ratings

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

Schedule 1 Examinations for category radio

1 Core subject examinations

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

2 Specific group subject examinations

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

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

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

3 Specific aircraft type examinations

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

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

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

4 Credits and waivers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table 1 — Examinations for category radio

Examination
Code
Licence groups

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

20

Core subjects

Airworthiness administration

AA

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Electrical fundamentals

QA

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Aerodynamics and maintenance practices

QB

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Basic logic and semiconductor theory

QC

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

AC theory and power systems

QD

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

20

Digital techniques, computer and electronic devices

QE

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Communication systems radio basics

WA

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Specific group subjects

Communications systems

WZ

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Audio CVR systems

WB

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

ADF systems

WC

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

VOR systems

WD

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

Instrument landing systems

WE

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

Weather radar systems

WF

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

Air Traffic Control transponder systems

WG

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

#

VLF navigation systems

WH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

#

Radio altimeter systems

WI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

#

Distance measuring systems

WJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

#

Doppler navigation systems

WK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

#

Satellite navigation systems

WL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

#

Specific aircraft type

Written

WS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

Oral

WO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

Note   The code is an abbreviation for examination administration purposes.

 

 

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

Note 1

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

Table of instruments

Title

Date of FRLI registration

Date of
commencement

Application, saving or
transitional provisions

CASA 288/06
Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio

29 September 2006 (see F2006L03275)

30 September 2006

—

CASA 549/09
Amendment of instrument CASA 288/06

06 January 2010 (see F2010L00064)

07 January 2010

—

Table of amendments  

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

Schedule 1

am.  CASA 549/09

 

Overview

The CASA 288/06 Specification – examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio was enacted in 2006 and amended in 2009 under the authority of the Civil Aviation Order 100.93. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address the need for specific and standardised examinations for aircraft maintenance engineers holding a radio category licence. The overarching policy objective is to ensure that these professionals possess the requisite knowledge and skills to maintain the radio systems of aircraft safely and effectively, thereby enhancing aviation safety and operational efficiency. This instrument outlines the detailed specifications for the examinations, including core and specific group subject examinations, and provisions for credits and waivers, aiming to streamline the certification process while maintaining rigorous standards.

Scope and Application

The CASA 288/06 Specification – examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category radio, as amended, applies to candidates seeking a licence or additional ratings for the category radio in Australia. This legislation falls under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and is governed by Civil Aviation Order 100.93. It applies to individuals who wish to become aircraft maintenance engineers with a category radio licence or to add a specific aircraft type rating to an existing licence. The scope of the legislation encompasses the core and specific subject examinations that candidates must pass to meet the requirements for the licence or additional ratings. The examinations cover various aspects such as airworthiness administration, electrical fundamentals, aerodynamics, and maintenance practices, among others. The legislation also outlines provisions for credits and waivers based on prior qualifications and experience. CASA has the authority to waive specific examination requirements under certain conditions, such as when the applicant has adequate knowledge or experience in a similar aircraft type. This legislation is comprehensive in its application to the aviation industry, ensuring that all candidates meet the necessary standards to operate safely in their roles as aircraft maintenance engineers with a category radio licence.

Key Provisions

The legislation, CASA 288/06, specifies the examinations for the grant of a licence or endorsement of additional ratings for a specific aircraft type in the category of radio for aircraft maintenance engineers. This legislative instrument, which was registered on 29 September 2006 and commenced on 30 September 2006, is made under Civil Aviation Order 100.93 and was last amended on 6 January 2010. The primary focus of this legislation is to detail the core subject and specific group subject examinations, as well as specific aircraft type examinations, which are required for the category radio. The examinations are delineated in Schedule 1, where specific symbols such as * and # are used to indicate which examinations must be passed. The obligations imposed by CASA 288/06 include the requirement for candidates to pass certain core subject examinations and specific group subject examinations, depending on the licence group they belong to, as outlined in table 1 of Schedule 1. For licence group 20, candidates must also pass specific aircraft type examinations that assess the assembly, functioning, and principles of construction of, and the methods and procedures for the maintenance of, the radio category of the specific aircraft type. Additionally, the legislation provides for credits and waivers, allowing certain candidates to forgo some examinations if they hold credits for related examinations or demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience. CASA has the authority to waive the requirement for written or oral examinations if specific conditions are met, such as the similarity of aircraft types or the safety of air navigation. Failure to comply with the requirements set out in CASA 288/06 may result in significant consequences for the parties involved. While the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach are not detailed within the text, it is implied that non-compliance with the specified examination requirements could lead to the denial of a licence or additional ratings, potentially impacting the ability of individuals to work as aircraft maintenance engineers in the specified category. The implications of such non-compliance could extend to safety and regulatory concerns within the aviation industry.

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