JAR 66 Requirements

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The JAR 66 Requirement


JAR 66 is a new JAA rule introducing qualification requirements for Certifying Staff.  Certifying Staff are those personnel authorised to release an aircraft to service after maintenance work in a JAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO).

Currently, JAR 66 only applies to the release to service of aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass of 5700kg or above.  It is intended to further expand JAR 66 to include light aircraft and components at a later stage.  

JAR 66 has been effective since 1 June 1998, but compliance with JAR 66 will be mandatory after 1 June 2001.  

JAR 66 introduces four categories of certifying staff, and includes related qualification requirements in term of basic knowledge, maintenance experience, task or type training.

The A category, corresponds to the line maintenance mechanic certifying staff, it means the person authorised to release an aircraft to service in the line maintenance environment after simple maintenance tasks (e.g.  a wheel change, minor cabin maintenance, weekly check, etc..).  

The B1 and B2 categories correspond to the line maintenance certifying technicians, respectively in the mechanical and avionics speciality.  Together the B1 and B2 licences cover all possible line maintenance works, which the category A does not.  

Finally the C category corresponds to the base maintenance certifying engineer, authorised to release an aircraft to service after base maintenance works.  

A JAR 66 Aircraft Maintenance License itself does not confer any certification privileges.  Certification privileges are granted by the JAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation.  The JAR 66 license is only a prerequisite to the qualification as certifying staff; JAR 145 includes additional requirements for certifying staff such like the need to demonstrate current maintenance experience, to undergo continuation training and the requirement for the employer to assess any potential certifying staff for their competence, qualification and capability.

JAR 145 also specifies that so called "base maintenance support staff", it means those base maintenance personnel supporting -from a technical point of view- the base maintenance certifying staff during the release to service process must be qualified in accordance with JAR 66, in the B1 or B2 category.  

Other maintenance personnel such as the line or base maintenance non-certifying mechanics or technicians do not have to comply with JAR 66.  Obviously, this does not mean that no qualification standard is applicable to them.  The applicable standard is in all cases JAR 145, which requires that the AMO employ competent personnel and specifies that the qualification standard for all maintenance personnel must be accepted by the Authority.

The need for JAR 66
The introduction of JAR 66 corresponds with the need to achieve a common high safety standard in European maintenance.  The process started in the early 90's with the implementation of JAR 145.  Although the uniform application of JAR 145 itself was not questioned, the absence of a unified qualification standard for certifying staff was deemed to result in some variations in the National maintenance standards.  Clearly, a unified maintenance standard including the qualification requirement for certifying staff, is necessary to strengthen the mutual confidence between JAA National Aviation Authorities that they can accept each other's maintenance.  

JAR 66 was also introduced to improve the level playing field between JAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations.  There is indeed a general perception that significant variations in the qualifying process of certifying staff for aircraft throughout the JAA member States may result in appreciable variations in maintenance costs.  

In summary, the JAA objectives are to ensure common high levels of aviation standards and to contribute, through the uniform application of common standards, to fair and equal competition within the member states, hence the need to complete the harmonisation of maintenance rules by JAR 66.



"Grandfather rights", or "protected rights"
The introduction of JAR 66 on 1 June 2001 does not mean however that all certifying staff would be immediately affected by the JAR 66 qualification standard.  

JAR 66 includes an important provision known as "protected rights" or "grandfather rights".  This provision stipulates that any person exercising certifying staff privileges before 1 June 2001 will be authorised to exercise his privileges after 1 June 2001 without the need to demonstrate compliance with the JAR 66 standard.  This very pragmatic approach is based upon the fact that due to good safety records, there is no reason for the JAA to question the qualification background and experience of existing certifying staff.  

In practice, the protected rights approach consists of concurrently accepting and "freezing" existing certifying staff authorisations.  This means that a member of certifying staff with "grandfather rights" willing to extend the scope of their privileges after 1 June 2001 to add for instance the "Avionics" qualification to an existing "Mechanical" qualification will have to comply with the JAR 66 standard for the additional "avionics" qualification.  However adding a type qualification within the existing "Mechanical" authorisation can still be done under the pre-JAR 66 National qualification requirement.

The conversion process
Before the implementation of JAR 66, there was generally no automatic recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Licenses across JAA countries.  Accordingly those personnel who benefit from "protected rights" will only remain accepted in their own country.  For these personnel, the way to mutual recognition is the "conversion process".

The conversion process consists in granting a JAR 66 license to all "protected rights" certifying staff.  This JAR 66 license will be issued in the category that corresponds to the existing scope of work of the person and will include limitations to reflect any difference between the existing scope of the authorisation and the corresponding JAR 66 category.  

A "converted" JAR 66 license will be issued without any examination.  An examination would only be needed when the person wishes to remove a limitation.

The conversion process by the JAA Member States must be completed on 1 June 2011 the latest.  This 10 years period takes into account the need to convert about 50 000 existing certifying staff throughout the JAA countries.



JAR 66 implementation
All JAA countries are currently working on the implementation of JAR 66: this is a very complex task, which involves the national Aviation Authorities, the Maintenance Organisations, and the Aircraft Maintenance Training Schools.  

A majority of JAA Authorities will be in a position to issue JAR 66 licenses on 1 June 2001, but a minority will still need a few more months to get fully ready.  This is not seen as a problem, because in practice during the months following June 2001, a very limited number of applications for new licenses should be received.  In fact, the vast majority of personnel concerned by JAR 66 in this period will be those covered by "protected rights", who can continue to exercise their privileges without a JAR 66 license.  Therefore the Industry should not be penalised if not all JAR 66 applications can be immediately processed on June 2001



Mutual recognition
Like any JAA approval, JAR 66 licenses are issued by the JAA National Aviation Authorities (JAA-NAA).  A JAR 66 licence issued by any JAA full member Authority is automatically recognised by all other JAA full member Authorities.  In order to establish mutual confidence across the JAA members, the Central JAA has operated since February 1999 the so-called "JAR 66 Review Board".  

The purpose of this Review Board is to audit the JAA-NAA in order to ensure that the JAR 66 licences will be issued in accordance with the correct standard.  The JAR 66 Review Board focuses on the examination standard and the conversion process.

No JAA-NAA may issue a JAR 66 licence unless it has successfully passed the JAR 66 Review Board.



Next amendment to JAR 66
A Notice of Proposed Amendment, NPA 66-1, has been published in December 2000.  This NPA will extend JAR 66 to cover aircraft below 5700 kg.  NPA 66-1 proposes to introduce a new category "B3" for simple light aeroplane; other aircraft would be covered by existing A, B1, B2 and C categories.  The NPA also introduces the possibility to have "group ratings" instead of "type ratings" for the light aircraft.  Comments on NPA 66-1 are being reviewed but it is too early to establish any trend from the comments received so far.

Another amendment covering component maintenance certifying staff is under development.  At this stage the main concepts of the rule change are being discussed with the JAA-NAAs and Industry representatives.

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SECTION C

CATEGORY A LICENCE

◆ C1 The Category A Licence
◆ C2 Part-147 Approved Training Route
◆ C3 Experience Requirements
◆ C4 Reduction in Experience Requirements
◆ C5 Basic Theoretical Knowledge Requirements
◆ C6 Credits from Theoretical Knowledge Requirements
◆ C7 Making Your Application
◆ C8 If Your Application Fails

C1 THE CATEGORY A LICENCE

The Category A licence is a mechanical based licence and permits the holder to issue certificates of release to service within the limits of tasks specifically endorsed on the authorisation, following minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification. Ref Part-145 A.30(6).

The A licence is sub-divided into sub-categories as below:

A1 Aeroplanes Turbine-Engines
A2 Aeroplanes Piston-Engines
A3 Helicopters Turbine-Engines
A4 Helicopters Piston-Engines

C2 PART-147 APPROVED TRAINING ROUTE
A course of training can be undertaken under the auspices of a Part-147 approved basic training school. The course will consist of a minimum of 800 hours instruction, except for sub-Category A2 which will consist of 650 hours instruction. The purpose of the course is to teach the individual the basic underpinning theoretical knowledge required of the category A role and to provide basic skills and maintenance practices training to establish basic practical competence. The course includes theory exams and practical skills assessments as part of the training and qualification philosophy.

The approved course must be followed by a minimum of 1 year抯 practical line maintenance experience to consolidate the training received prior to licence application. For information on Part-147 approved organizations refer to Section K.

C3 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
C3.1 General
An applicant for a category A licence must have completed a prescribed period of aircraft maintenance experience. This experience should include minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification on operating aircraft appertaining to the category of licence for which application is to be made.

C3.2 慠ecent Practical Maintenance
Experience抂/color]
All applicants must have gained at least one year抯 experience on aircraft typical of the category or sub-category for which application is made. Of this one year抯 experience, six months must have been gained in the 12 months immediately before application. The remainder must have been gained in the 7 years before application.


C3.3 Self Starter and Other Experienced
Applicants
Category A applicants who have not successfully completed a Part-147 approved course of training,should have at least 3 years practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft.

C4 REDUCTION IN EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
A reduction in the 3 years experience requirement may be considered for certain applicants who fall into either category below. There are currently no standard assessment terms for these applications and therefore applicants are advised, before applying for licence issue, to ensure they meet the experience criteria in accordance with Part-66.A.30 and AMC 66.A.30 (a) and (b). Where an assessment of course material and/or experience is requested by the applicant, an assessment charge will be made in accordance with the CAA Scheme of Charges.

C4.1 慡killed Worker抂/color]
A skilled worker is a person who has successfully completed a course of training, acceptable to the competent authority, involving the manufacture, repair,overhaul or inspection of mechanical, electrical or electronic equipment. The training would have included the use of tools and measuring devices.

C4.1.1 Experience Required
2 years where the applicant has already qualified in another profession detailed in 4.1 above.

C4.2 慜ther Experienced Applicants抂/color]
Aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment can include experience gained in armed forces, coast guards and police.

C4.2.1 Experience Required
All applicants referred to in C4.3 must have gained at least one year抯 civil experience on aircraft typical of the category or sub-category for which application is made.

C4.3 慛on EU Applicants抂/color]
Aircraft maintenance engineers with experience working on operational civil aircraft outside of the EU member states, may claim that experience towards the grant of a Part-66 licence, providing that the experience is deemed acceptable by the CAA.

C4.3.1 Experience Required
All applicants must meet the 3 years experience requirement. Experience claimed towards a Part-66 licence must meet the standards of Part-145 and must be correctly authenticated in a manner acceptable to the CAA.


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C5 BASIC THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
C5.1 General
Basic knowledge levels for each category licence have been allocated relating to the complexity of certifications appropriate to the particular licence. A Category A applicant must demonstrate an adequate level of knowledge in the required subjects as detailed in this section.Knowledge level requirements and general information relating to examination requirements and procedures can be found in Section J.

C5.2 Aeroplanes Turbine-Engines (A1.1)
Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 11 Aeroplanes Aerodynamics,
Structures & Systems
Module 15 Gas Turbine Engines
Module 17 Propeller

C5.3 Aeroplanes Piston-Engines (A1.2)
Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 11 Aeroplanes Aerodynamics,
Structures & Systems
Module 16 Piston Engine
Module 17 Propeller

C5.4 Helicopter Turbine-Engines (A1.3)
Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 12 Helicopter Aerodynamics,
Structures & Systems
Module 15 Gas Turbine Engine

C5.5 Helicopter Piston Engines (A1.4)
Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 12 Helicopter Aerodynamics,
Structures & Systems
Module 16 Piston Engine

C5.6 Essay Paper
In addition to the multi-choice question paper relating to appropriate level and modules required, an essay
paper must be taken. The essay paper will comprise questions drawn from the syllabus subjects covering
Maintenance Practices (Module 7), Human Factors (Module 9) and Aviation Legislation (Module 10).

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C6 CREDITS FROM THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
C6.1 General
Partial examination exemptions may be given to applicants who wish to extend their current licence to include a further basic Category/sub-Category and to those applicants who hold accepted academic qualifications as detailed in this section.


C6.2 Extension of a Licence to include another Category
The modular syllabus of Part-66 often requires different levels of knowledge for the different licence categories (A, B1 and B2) within a module; therefore there are conversion examinations applicable to certain modules for licence holders wishing to include another category. The most common cases of category conversion are detailed in Section G. The CAA will conduct all conversion part module examinations (unless approval has been granted by the CAA for a Part-147 Organisation to conduct the examinations). Applications should be made in the normal way. Further general information on examinations can be found in Section J.

C6.3 Academic Qualifications
Standard examination exemptions may apply to Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degrees from a University located within the United Kingdom. In the cases above, in accordance with Part-66.A.25, Part-66.B.400 and Part-66.B.405, the CAA will need to evaluate the course in order to confirm the exemption. If a University located in another JAA Member State awarded a degree, the applicant should apply to the competent authority of that State for recognition. However it is recommended that the request for an evaluation of a course be made from the course provider.

C6.4 Assessment of Academic Qualifications
For an assessment of a qualification mentioned above, for the purpose of exemption from any of the requirements for the issue or extension of a licence to act as an aircraft maintenance engineer, the applicant shall pay a charge in accordance with our scheme of charges. It is recommended that applications for assessment of a qualification be made by the organisation providing the qualification, in order that a common exemption can be attained, where agreed.

C7 MAKING YOUR APPLICATION
Note 1: Refer to Appendix A to Section A for information on form numbers.
Form 19 (SRG/1014) should be used in respect of all Category A initial issue applications. A guidance document that is linked to the application form will provide easy to follow guidance on the basic licensing requirements, which parts of the application to complete and what may be required in support of your application. Refer to Section A, Appendix B.

Note 2: The Category A licence is a basic licence only and cannot hold any type ratings.

C7.1 Supporting Documents Course Completion Certificates

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SECTION D



CATEGORY B1 LICENCE

◆ D1 The Category B1 Licence
◆ D2 Part-147 Approved Training Route
◆ D3 Experience Requirements
◆ D4 Reduction in Experience Requirements
◆ D5 Basic Theoretical Knowledge Requirements
◆ D6 Credits from Theoretical Knowledge Requirements
◆ D7 Making Your Application
◆ D8 If Your Application Fails


D1 THE CATEGORY B1 LICENCE

The B1 licence is a mechanical based licence and permits the holder to issue certificates of release to service following line maintenance, including aircraft structure, power plants and mechanical and electrical systems. Replacement of avionic line replaceable units requiring simple tests without the use of test equipment to prove their serviceability is also included within the privileges of this licence. A Category B1 licence holder also has a role in base maintenance in supporting the Category C certifier who is the final CRS/SMI signatory.

The B1 licence is sub-divided into sub-categories as below:
B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine-Engines
B1.2 Aeroplanes Piston-Engines
B1.3 Helicopters Turbine-Engines
B1.4 Helicopters Piston-Engines

The sub-categories above are broadly made up of the following BCAR categories:
Category A Airframe LWTR (Aeroplanes 2)
Category C Engine LWTR (Piston or Turbine Engine)
Category X Electrical LWTR
A8-13 Avionic Extension Limited Authorisation


D2 PART-147 APPROVED TRAINING ROUTE

A course of training can be undertaken under the auspices of a Part-147 approved basic training school. The course will consist of a minimum of 2400 hours instruction. The purpose of the course is to teach the individual the basic underpinning theoretical knowledge required of the category B1 role and to provide basic skills and maintenance practices training to establish basic practical competence. The course includes theory exams and practical skills assessments as part of the training and qualification philosophy.

D2.1 B1.1 (Aeroplanes Turbine-Engine) and B1.3 (Helicopter Turbine-Engine)

The approved course must be followed by a minimum of 2 years practical maintenance experience to consolidate the training received.

D2.2 B1.2 (Aeroplanes Piston-Engine) and B1.4 (Helicopter Piston-Engine)

The approved course must be followed by a minimum of 1 year抯 practical maintenance experience to consolidate the training received.

Note: A full Part-66 B1 licence issued in a particular sub-category also entitles the holder to exercise the privileges of a Category A licence for other aircraft types, not endorsed on the Part-66 licence as type ratings, subject to the task training and authorisation requirements for those types being satisfied.

For information on Part-147 approved organizations refer to Section K.


D3 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

D3.1 General

An applicant for a category B1 licence must have completed a prescribed period of aircraft maintenance experience. This experience is to be relevant to the licence category required and to the maintenance experience of operating aircraft. This experience should include maintenance on aircraft structure, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems and replacement of avionic LRU抯 requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.

D3.2 慠ecent Practical Maintenance Experience抂/color]

All applicants must have gained at least one year抯 experience on aircraft typical of the category or sub-category applied for. Of this one year抯 experience, six months must have been gained in the 12 months immediately before application. The remainder must have been gained in the 7 years before application.

D3.3 Self Starter and Other Experienced Applicants

Category B1.1 or B1.3 applicants who have not attended a Part-147 approved course of training, should have at least 5 years practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft. Experienced engineers within the UK, such as Skilled Workers, Armed Forces, Coast Guards or Police, may be eligible for a reduction in experience required (refer to sub-section D4).

Category B1.2 or B1.4 applicants who have not attended a Part-147 approved course of training, should have at least 3 years practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft. Experienced engineers within the UK, such as Skilled Workers, Armed Forces, Coast Guards or Police, may be eligible for a reduction in experience required (refer to sub-section D4).

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D4 REDUCTION IN EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A reduction in the experience requirement may be considered for certain applicants who fall into either category below. There are currently no standard assessment terms for these applications and therefore applicants are advised, before applying for licence issue, to ensure they meet the experience criteria in accordance with Part-66.A.30 and AMC 66.A.30 (a). Where an assessment of course material and/or experience is requested by the applicant, an assessment charge will be made in accordance with the CAA Scheme of Charges.

D4.1 慡killed Worker抂/color]

A skilled worker is a person who has successfully completed a course of training, acceptable to the CAA,involving the manufacture, repair, overhaul or inspection of mechanical, electrical or electronicequipment. The training would have included the use of tools and measuring devices.

D4.2 Experience Required
B1.1 and B1.3 applicants must demonstrate 3 years experience where the applicant has already qualified in another profession as above (D4.1).

B1.2 and B1.4 applicants must demonstrate 2 years experience in a civil maintenance environment appropriate to the category applied for, where the applicant has already qualified in another profession as above (D4.1).

D4.3 慜ther Experienced Applicants抂/color]

Aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment can include experience gained in armed forces, coast guards and police.

D4.4 Experience Required

B1.1 and B1.3 applicants must demonstrate 1 years experience in a civil maintenance environment appropriate to the category applied for, where the applicant can provide satisfactory evidence of working in one of the above disciplines (D4.3 refers).

B1.2 and B1.4 applicants must demonstrate 1 years experience in a civil maintenance environment appropriate to the category applied for, where the applicant can provide satisfactory evidence of working in one of the above disciplines (D4.3 refers).

D4.5 慛on EU Applicants抂/color]

Aircraft maintenance engineers with experience working on operational civil aircraft outside of the EUmember states, may claim that experience towards the grant of a Part-66 licence, providing that the experience is deemed acceptable by the CAA.

D4.6 Experience Required

All applicants must meet the full experience requirements. Experience claimed towards a Part-66 licence must meet the standards of Part-145 and must be correctly authenticated in a manner acceptable to the CAA.


D5 BASIC THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

D5.1 General

Basic knowledge levels for each category licence have been allocated relating to the complexity of certifications appropriate to the particular licence. A Category B1 applicant must demonstrate an adequate level of knowledge in the required subjects as detailed in this section. Knowledge level requirements and general information relating to examination requirements and procedures can be found in Section J.

D5.2 Aeroplanes Turbine-Engines (B1.1)

Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 11 Aeroplanes Aerodynamics, Structures
& Systems
Module 15 Gas Turbine Engines
Module 17 Propeller

D5.3 Aeroplanes Piston-Engines (B1.2)

Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5* Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 11B Aeroplanes Aerodynamics,
Structures & Systems
Module 16 Piston Engine
Module 17 Propeller

D5.4 Helicopter Turbine-Engines (B1.3)

Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 12 Helicopter Aerodynamics,
Structures & Systems
Module 15 Gas Turbine Engine

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D5.5 Helicopter Piston Engines (B1.4)

Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5* Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 12 Helicopter Aerodynamics,Structures & Systems
Module 16 Piston Engine


D5.6 Essay Paper

In addition to the multi-choice question paper relating to appropriate level and modules required, an essay paper must be taken. The essay paper will comprise questions drawn from the syllabus subjects covering Maintenance Practices (Module 7), Human Factors (Module 9) and Aviation Legislation (Module 10).


D6 CREDITS FROM THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

D6.1 General

Partial examination exemptions may be given to applicants who wish to extend their current licence to include a further basic Category/sub-Category and to those applicants who hold accepted academic qualifications as detailed in this section.


D6.2 Extension of a Licence to include another Category

The modular syllabus of Part-66 often requires different levels of knowledge for the different licence categories (A, B1 and B2) within a module; therefore there are conversion examinations applicable to certain modules for licence holders wishing to include another category.The most common cases of category conversion are detailed in Section G.

The CAA will conduct all conversion part module examinations (unless approval has been granted by the Authority for a Part-147 Organisation to conduct the examinations). Applications should be made in the normal way. Further general information on examinations can be found in Section J.


D6.3 Academic Qualifications

Standard examination exemptions may apply to Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degrees from a University located within the United Kingdom. In the cases above, in accordance with Part-66.A.25, Part-66.B.400 and Part-66.B.405, the CAA will need to evaluate the course in order to confirm the exemption.

If a University located in another EU Member State awarded a degree, the applicant should apply to the competent authority of that State for recognition.However it is recommended that the request for an evaluation of a course be made from the course provider.


D6.4 Assessment of Academic

Qualifications

For an assessment of a qualification mentioned above, for the purpose of exemption from any of the requirements for the issue or extension of a licence to act as an aircraft maintenance engineer, the applicant shall pay a charge in accordance with our scheme of charges.It is recommended that applications for assessment of a qualification be made by the organisation providing the qualification, in order that a common exemption can be attained, where agreed.




D7 MAKING YOUR APPLICATION

Refer to Appendix A to Section A for information on form numbers. Form 19 (SRG/1014) should be used in respect of all Category B initial issue applications. A new guidance document that is linked to the application form will provide easy to follow guidance on the basic licensing requirements, which parts of the application to complete and what may be required in support of your application. Refer to Section A, Appendix B.


D7.1 Supporting Documents

Course Completion Certificates

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SECTION E

CATEGORY B2 LICENCE

◆ E1 The Category B2 Licence
◆ E2 Part-147 Approved Training Route
◆ E3 Experience Requirements
◆ E4 Reduction in Experience Requirements
◆ E5 Basic Theoretical Knowledge Requirements
◆ E6 Credits from Theoretical Knowledge Requirements
◆ E7 Making Your Application
◆ E8 If Your Application Fails


E1 THE CATEGORY B2 LICENCE

The B2 licence is avionic based and permits the holder to issue certificates of release to service, following line maintenance on avionic systems. A Category B2 licence holder also has a role in base maintenance in supporting the Category C certifier who is the final CRS/SMI signatory.

The B2 licence broadly covers the following areas:

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E4.3 慜ther Experienced Applicants抂/color]

Aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment can include experience gained in armed forces, coast guards and police.


E4.4 Experience Required

B2 applicants must demonstrate 1 years experience in a civil maintenance environment appropriate to the category applied for, where the applicant can provide satisfactory evidence of working in one of the above disciplines (E4.3).


E4.5 慛on JAA/EU Applicants抂/color]

Aircraft maintenance engineers with experience working on operational civil aircraft outside of the EU member states, may claim that experience towards the grant of a Part-66 licence, providing that the experience is deemed acceptable by the CAA.


E4.6 Experience Required

All applicants must meet the full experience rquirement. Experience claimed towards a Part-66 licence must meet the standards of Part-145 and must be correctly authenticated in a manner acceptable to the CAA.


E5 BASIC THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

E5.1 General

Basic knowledge levels for each category licence have been allocated relating to the complexity of certifications appropriate to the particular licence. A Category B2 applicant must demonstrate an adequate level of knowledge in the required subjects as detailed below.

Knowledge level requirements and general information relating to examination requirements and procedures can be found in Section J.


E5.2 B2 Avionic

Module 1 Mathematics
Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic
Instrument Systems
Module 6 Materials & Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 13 Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Module 14 Propulsion


E5.3 Essay Paper

In addition to the multi-choice question paper relating to appropriate level and modules required, an essay paper must be taken. The essay paper will comprise questions drawn from the syllabus subjects covering Maintenance Practices (Module 7), Human Factors (Module 9) and Aviation Legislation (Module 10).


E6 CREDITS FROM THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

E6.1
General

Partial examination exemptions may be given to applicants who wish to extend their current licence to include a further basic Category/sub-category and to those applicants who hold accepted academic qualifications as detailed in this section.


E6.2
Extension of a Licence to include another Category

The modular syllabus of Part-66 often requires different levels of knowledge for the different licence categories (A, B1 and B2) within a module; therefore there are conversion examinations applicable to certain modules for licence holders wishing to include another category.The most common cases of category conversion are detailed in Section G.

The CAA will conduct all conversion part module examinations (unless approval has been granted by the Authority for a Part-147 Organisation to conduct the examinations). Applications should be made in the normal way. Further general information on examinations can be found in Section J.


E6.3
Academic Qualifications

Standard examination exemptions may apply to Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degrees from a University located within the United Kingdom. In the cases above, in accordance with Part-66.A.25, Part-66.B.400 and Part-66.B.405, the CAA will need to evaluate the course in order to confirm the exemption.

If a University located in another EU Member State awarded a degree, the applicant should apply to the Competent Authority of that State for recognition. However it is recommended that the request for an evaluation of a course be made from the course provider.


E6.4 Assessment of Academic Qualifications

For an assessment of a qualification mentioned above, for the purpose of exemption from any of the requirements for the issue or extension of a licence to act as an aircraft maintenance engineer, the applicant shall pay a charge in accordance with our scheme of charges.

It is recommended that applications for assessment of a qualification be made by the organisation providing the qualification, in order that a common exemption can be attained, where agreed.


E7 MAKING YOUR APPLICATION

Note: Refer to Appendix A to Section A for information on form numbers.

Form 19 (SRG/1014) should be used in respect of all Category B initial issue applications. A guidance document that is linked to the application form will provide easy to follow guidance on the basic licensing requirements, which parts of the application to complete and what may be required in support of your application. Refer to Section A, Appendix B.

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SECTION F

CATEGORY C LICENCE

◆ F1 The Category C Licence

◆ F2 Experience Requirements

◆ F3 Basic Theoretical Knowledge Requirements

◆ F4 Credits from Theoretical Knowledge Requirements

◆ F5 Making Your Application

◆ F6 If Your Application Fails

F1  THE CATEGORY C LICENCE

The Category C licence permits the release of an aircraft to service in its entirety by a single certificate of release to service by one overall signatory, once all

base maintenance work and checks have been completed in accordance with Part-145. The Category C licence certifier will act primarily in a maintenance

management role controlling the progress of aircraft maintenance work. A Category C licence alone does not permit the holder to act as a B1 or B2 certifier.

F2  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

F2.1 General

An applicant for a category C licence must have completed a prescribed period of aircraft maintenance experience. The Category C licence may be obtained

via one of two available routes: either by experience gained through holding a Category B1 or B2 licence, or as a graduate entrant with a degree that is considered

to be acceptable to the CAA.

F2.2 Large Aircraft

3 years experience exercising B1.1, B1.3 or B2 privileges on large aircraft or as Part-145 B1.1, B1.3 or B2 support staff, or a combination of both.

5 years experience exercising B1.2 or B1.4 privileges on large aircraft or as Part-145 B1.2 or B1.4 support staff, or a combination of both.

F2.3 Non Large Aircraft

3 years experience exercising B1 or B2 privileges on non- large aircraft or as Part-145 B1 or B2 support staff, or a combination of both.

F2.4 Graduate Route

A graduate holding a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, or a similar discipline that is considered by the CAA relevant to aircraft maintenance that has been

accepted for this purpose by the CAA, must have at least 3 years experience in a civil aircraft maintenance environment including 6 months of observation of base

maintenance tasks. There are currently no standard assessment terms for these applications and therefore applicants are advised, before applying for licence

issue, to ensure they meet the experience criteria in accordance with Part-66.A.30 and related AMC. A person qualifying for a Category C licence via this route

will not be entitled to a Category B1 or B2 licence unless the requirements for those Categories are also met.

Note: The CAA would need to conduct a detailed assessment of the course, which would require the active co-operation of the university concerned. An applicant for such an assessment would incur a charge in accordance with the CAA Scheme of Charges and the amount payable would be a significant sum. Degrees issued outside the UK will not be accepted or recognised for UK licence issue as the standards and basis upon which such degrees were issued cannot be ratified by the UK CAA.

F3 BASIC THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

F3.1 General

Basic knowledge levels for each category licence have been allocated relating to the complexity of certifications appropriate to the particular licence. Category C certifying staff with a mechanical background should meet the Category B1 basic knowledge levels. Category C certifying staff with an avionic background should meet the category B2 basic knowledge levels.

Refer to Section D for Category B1 Certifying Staff, or Section E for Category B2 Certifying Staff, as appropriate.

Applicants following the Graduate route for direct issue of Category C must still pass either the Category B1 or B2 full examinations unless the degree course qualifies for the standard exemptions as listed in section F4, or exemptions have been agreed as a result of the assessment of the particular degree course.

Knowledge level requirements and general information relating to examination requirements and procedures can be found in Section J.

F4 CREDITS FROM THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

F4.1 General

Partial examination exemptions may be given to applicants who wish to extend their current licence categories to include further maintenance certification privileges (refer to Section G), and to those applicants who hold accepted academic qualifications as detailed in sections D and E.

F5 MAKING YOUR APPLICATION

Note: Refer to Appendix A to Section A for information on form numbers.

Form 19 (SRG/1014) should be used in respect of all Category C initial issue applications. Current forms may be downloaded from our web site (www.srg.caa.co.uk). A guidance document that is linked to the application form will provide easy to follow guidance on the basic licensing requirements, which parts of the application to complete and what may be required in support of your application. Refer to Section A, Appendix B.

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