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