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Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008

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I, William Bruce Byron, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 33B and subregulations 42ZC (6), 230 (4) and 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.
[Signed Bruce Byron]
Bruce Byron
Director of Aviation Safety and
   Chief Executive Officer
9 May 2008
Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008
1          Name of instrument
            This instrument is the Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008.
2          Commencement
            This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
3          Transitional
   (1)     A person (the holder) who, immediately before the commencement of this instrument, held a current category B2 authority entitling him or her to exercise privileges in the maintenance of aircraft systems listed in Appendix 3 of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 (CAO 100.66) as it was immediately before the commencement of this instrument, may continue to exercise those privileges despite anything in this instrument.
   (2)     Subsection (1) stops having effect for the holder on the day that CASA issues the holder with a limited B1 authority, in accordance with CAO 100.66 as amended by this instrument.
4          Amendment of Civil Aviation Order 100.66
             Schedule 1 amends CAO 100.66.
Schedule 1          Amendment
[1]        Paragraph 2.1, definition of Aeroskills Training Package
substitute
Aeroskills Training Package means the MEA 07 Aeroskills Training Package of the AQTF, as amended from time to time and published by the National Training Information Service.
Note   The current version MEA 07 Aeroskills Training Package can be accessed on the National Training Information Service website.
[2]        Paragraph 2.1, definition of large aircraft
substitute
large aircraft means:
(a)   an aeroplane that has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of more than 5 700 kg; or
(b)   a helicopter that is multi-engined.
[3]        Paragraph 2.1, new definition, limited B1 authority
insert
limited B1 authority means a subcategory of a B1 authority issued by CASA which permits completion of instrument or electrical maintenance only, for aircraft systems that are designated structure, powerplant or mechanical in Appendix 2.
[4]        Paragraph 2.1, definition of maintenance training, paragraph (a)
omit
or aeronautical products
[5]        Paragraph 2.1, definition of RPL, including the Note
substitute
RPL means recognition of prior learning that has delivered knowledge, competency, a theoretical element or a practical element, as the case requires, that is at least equivalent to the knowledge, competency, theoretical element or practical element that is otherwise required in the absence of RPL.
Note   Under provisions of this Order, passing examinations, holding units of competency and holding prerequisite qualifications or prerequisite units of competency, may be by means of RPL.
[6]        Paragraph 2.1, definition of SFAR
omit
[7]        Paragraph 2.1, new definition, simple test
insert
simple test means a test:
(a)   to verify the serviceability of the avionics system of an aircraft using:
             (i)  an on-board aircraft system; or
            (ii)  external test equipment whose use does not require specialist training; and
(b)   the outcome of which does not require interpretation.
[8]        Subparagraph 3.1 (b)
substitute
(b)   category B1 comprising subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, and a limited B1 authority;
[9]        Subsection 10, the heading
substitute
Privileges of an authority — certificate of release to service
[10]     Paragraph 10.3
omit
in subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4
substitute
in category B1
[11]     Subparagraph 10.3 (a)
substitute
(a)   completion of maintenance for the aircraft systems that are designated structure, powerplant, mechanical, and electrical in Appendix 2, subject to any condition or limitation mentioned for the system;
[12]     Subparagraph 10.3 (b)
substitute
(b)   completion of the replacement of an avionic line replaceable unit whose correct functioning and serviceability have been demonstrated by using a simple test;
[13]     Paragraph 10.4
substitute
10.4     The holder of an authority in category B2 (the B2 holder) may issue a certificate of release to service after any of the following:
(a)   completion of maintenance for each aircraft system designated electrical or avionic in Appendix 2;
(b)   completion of maintenance for each aircraft system designated structure, powerplant or mechanical in Appendix 2 if:
             (i)  a condition or limitation is expressly mentioned for category B2 for the system; or
            (ii)  CASA has issued the B2 holder with a limited B1 authority.
[14]     Subparagraph 10.5 (b)
substitute
(b)   for an aircraft/engine combination or an engine to which a rating applies — if either of the following applies:
             (i)  the holder’s authority is endorsed with a rating for the aircraft/engine combination or engine; or
            (ii)  CASA determines in writing that the holder may issue a certificate of release to service for the aircraft/engine combination or engine without a rating; and
[15]     After subsection 10
insert
10A     Privileges of an authority — carry out maintenance
            The holder of an authority in category A, B1 or B2 for the issue of a certificate of release to service may physically carry out any maintenance in respect of which he or she may issue the certificate of release.
[16]     Paragraph 13.5
add at the end
Note   RPL may be used. See the definitions of examination and RPL in paragraph 2.1.
[17]     After subparagraph 13.6 (c)
insert
(ca)  for a limited B1 authority — hold, or be eligible to hold, a category B2 authority; or
[18]     Paragraph 15.1
after
B1.4
insert
authority or on a limited B1
[19]     Paragraph 15.3
omit
[20]     Paragraph 15.4
omit
for paragraph 15.3,
insert
for paragraph 15.2,
[21]     Subparagraph 15.4 (b)
substitute
(b)   for the aircraft type — be in:
             (i)  for other than a limited B1 authority  — the theoretical elements mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 that are indicated for the category or subcategory by the numerical level of the type training; and
            (ii)  for a limited B1 authority — the theoretical elements for a B2 authority and for the relevant B1 authority mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 and indicated by the numerical level of the type training; and
Note   The relevant training for a limited B1 authority is usually referred to as a combined B1/B2 course.
[22]     Subparagraph 15.4 (c)
substitute
(c)   assess the applicant:
             (i)  for other than a limited B1 authority — to the numerical level of the type training indicated for each relevant theoretical element mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 for the authority; and
            (ii)  for a limited B1 authority:
(A)    to the numerical level of the type training indicated for each relevant theoretical element mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 for a B2 authority and for the relevant B1 authority; and
(B)    where an element is common to both the B2 and the relevant B1 authority — to the higher of the 2 numerical levels; and
Note   The relevant training for a limited B1 authority is usually referred to as a combined B1/B2 course.
[23]     Sub-subparagraph 15.4 (d) (ii)
substitute
            (ii)  appropriate for the category, subcategory or limited B1 authority and the rating; and
[24]     After paragraph 15.7
insert
15.8     A recognised organisation that delivers combined training and assessment for a limited B1 authority and a B2 authority for an aircraft rating must ensure that all documents required under this Order in connection with the training and assessment state whether each common element was delivered to the level that was the highest level indicated in Part 2 of Appendix 7 for the common element.
[25]     Appendix 2
substitute
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)
Electrical
 

Equipment, furnishings 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
 

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
 

Ignition system (ATA 74)
Mechanical
 

Air systems and control (ATA 75)
Mechanical
 

Engine control system (ATA 76)
Powerplant
 

Engine indicating system (ATA 77)
Avionic
 

Exhaust — thrust reverser (ATA 78)
Mechanical
 

Lubrication system (ATA 79)
Mechanical
 

Starting system (ATA 80)
Mechanical
 

Supercharging system (ATA 81)
Mechanical
 

Power augmentation (ATA 82)
Mechanical
 

Accessory drives (ATA 83)
Mechanical
 

[26]     Appendix 3
omit
[27]     Appendix 4, Part 3, subject module 13, item 13.4
omit
•    Very low frequency and hyperbolic navigation (VLF);
[28]     Appendix 7, Part 2, table for Aeroplane structures, the title
substitute
Aircraft structures
[29]     Appendix 7, Part 2, table for Aeroplane systems, the title
substitute
Aircraft systems