I, MARK ALAN SKIDMORE, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 66.015 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
[Signed M. Skidmore]
Mark Skidmore AM
Director of Aviation Safety
25 August 2016
1 Name of instrument
This instrument is the Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2016 (No. 5).
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on the day of registration.
3 Transitional
If:
(a) immediately before the commencement day, a person was entitled to a unit of competency mentioned in Appendix IV or VIII of the Part 66 Manual of Standards; and
(b) on the commencement day this instrument replaces the unit with a new version of the unit;
then the applicant is entitled to the new unit.
4 Amendment of Part 66 Manual of Standards
The Part 66 Manual of Standards is amended as set out in Schedule 1.
Schedule 1 Amendments
[1] Before section 66.1A
insert
Part 1 Preliminary
[2] Section 66.5, Definitions
insert
APU means auxiliary power unit.
ATA means Air Transport Association of America.
Note ATA is a publication referencing standard, commonly used for all commercial aircraft documentation.
cell, when mentioned for a table, means an individual, undivided unit (regardless of its size) into which a column of the table is subdivided.
COA holder means a person who holds a certificate of approval under regulation 30 of CAR 1988.
large aircraft has the same meaning as in the CASR Dictionary.
MEA means manufacturing and engineering assessment.
Note MEA is part of a code assigned to each nationally endorsed Australian training package to identify the particular industry the training package covers.
MTO means maintenance training organisation under Part 147 of CASR 1998.
non-rated aircraft has the same meaning as in paragraph (b) of the definition of aircraft type in regulation 66.010 of CASR 1998.
small aircraft has the same meaning as in the CASR Dictionary.
[3] After subparagraph 66.A.1 (b) 4.
insert
Part 2 Aircraft engineer licences for type-rated aircraft etc.
66.A.4 Certain type-rated aircraft types and endorsements etc.
[4] Subsection 66.A.4, paragraphs (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)
re-letter as paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) respectively
[5] Paragraph 66.A.4 (e), definitions
omit
[6] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 1. (ii)
omit
line
[7] Subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 2., the chapeau
omit
line
[8] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 2. (iii)
omit
line
[9] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4. (ii), the chapeau
omit
was
insert
is
[10] Sub-sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4. (ii) (F)
substitute
(F) as a daily, or manufacturer’s equivalent, inspection, or as an extended diversion time operation (EDTO) pre-flight inspection;
(G) scheduled routine inspection of fibre-reinforced plastic composite structures — but not including an inspection in which specialised equipment is used, or in which repairs to the composite structure are carried out;
(H) inspection using an NDT method — but only if limited to liquid penetrant inspection using aerosol-packed materials.
[11] Subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4A., the chapeau
omit
includes
insert
also includes
[12] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4A. (i)
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condition of
insert
condition and
[13] After subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 5.
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5A. A person who, between 27 June 2015 and 3 July 2020:
(i) satisfies the requirements of each of paragraphs 66.A.25 (i), 66.A.30 (f), and 66.A.45 (j) of this MOS; and
(ii) but for the repeal of regulation 31 would, thereby, have qualified for the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence with the former engine category Group 1 or Group 2 rating, or the former airframe category Group 1, 2 or 19 rating; and
(iii) on this basis, is issued with a Category B1 licence;
may perform maintenance certifications and issue certificates of release to service for the following maintenance:
(iv) all electrical maintenance on an aircraft fitted with a single generator and approved for V.F.R. operations only;
(v) all instrument system maintenance for aircraft general instruments (but excluding RMI, inertial navigation and multi-axis autopilots) on an aircraft approved for V.F.R. operations only;
(vi) periodic inspections for aircraft radio systems on an aircraft approved for V.F.R. operations only.
Note 27 June 2015 was the operative date for use of regulation 31 of CAR 1988 to obtain an equivalent AME licence (see paragraphs 66.A.25 (i), 66.A.30 (f) and 66.A.45 (j) of this MOS). 3 July 2020 is the date of repeal of regulation 202.345 of CASR 1998 which enables transitional use of regulation 31 to qualify for Category B1 (and B2) licences (see subregulation 202.345 (3) inserted by item 30 of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Part 66) Regulation 2015).
[14] Sub-sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 6. (ii) (E)
substitute
(E) as a daily, or manufacturer’s equivalent, inspection, or as an ETOPS pre‑flight inspection.
[15] Subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 6.A., the chapeau
omit
includes
insert
also includes
[16] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 6A. (i)
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condition of
insert
condition and
[17] Section 66.A.21, Table 2, column 1, cell A
omit
to which regulation 202.341 applies
insert
to which regulation 202.341, as in force immediately before 15 December 2015, applied
[18] Section 66.A.21, Table 2, column 1, cell B
omit
in accordance with subregulation 202.343 (2) or 202.344 (2) of CASR 1998, is taken to be entitled
insert
in accordance with subregulation 202.343 (2) or 202.344 (2) of CASR 1998, as in force immediately before 15 December 2015, was taken to be entitled
[19] Paragraph 66.A.25 (b)
substitute
(b) The applicant must demonstrate by examination, conducted by an MTO, knowledge:
1. of each subject module that is marked as applicable for the licence category or subcategory in accordance with Part 2 of Appendix I in this MOS; and
2. of each subject or item in a module in Part 3 of Appendix I that is marked in column 2, 3 or 4 of the table by a level of knowledge numeral as being applicable for the licence category or subcategory; and
3. to the corresponding level of knowledge for the subject or item; and
4. in accordance with Appendix II of this MOS or as otherwise approved in writing by CASA.
[20] After paragraph 66.A.25 (b)
insert
(ba) Where the applicability symbol – (a dash) – appears in a row of a column of the table in Part 3 of Appendix I that is for a licence category or subcategory, knowledge of the subject or item mentioned in the same row is not required for the category or subcategory (as the case may be).
[21] Paragraph 66.A.25 (f)
omit
for such a rating
insert
for the privilege
[22] Paragraph 66.A.25. (i)
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paragraphs (a) to (h) (twice occurring)
insert
paragraphs (b) to (h)
[23] Paragraph 66.A.45. (b)
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non-type rated aircraft (twice occurring)
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non-rated aircraft
[24] Paragraph 66.A.45. (h), the chapeau
substitute
An AMO in accordance with section 145.A.37 of the Part 145 MOS, or a COA holder in accordance with Civil Aviation Order 104.0 (Certificates of approval — application, grant and conditions) (a CAR 30 organisation), may:
[25] Paragraph 66.A.55 (c)
substitute
(c) OJT:
1. may only be conducted and managed by a maintenance organisation, or a maintenance training organisation, approved by CASA to undertake such training activities; and
2. must be supported by a detailed syllabus of OJT content which includes provision for completion of the OJT to be recorded in detailed worksheets or logbooks; and
3. must be assessed and approved by CASA.
Note CASA’s assessment and approval are guided by Appendix II of the Part 66 Acceptable Means of Compliance (ACM) and Guidance Material (GM) document, and Advisory Circular AC 66-07 – Practical training options for aircraft type training and recording of recent work experience (both of which are amended from time to time).
[30] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE)
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| | B747-400 B747-400D B747-400F/SF/BCF | | Boeing 747-400
(GE CF6) |
insert
| | B747-400 B747-400D B747-400F/SF/BCF | | Boeing 747-400
(GE CF6) |
| | B747-400 B747-400F/SF/BCF | | Boeing 747-400
(PW 4000) |
[31] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
MD-717-200
(RRD BR700‑715)
insert
MD 717-200
(RRD BR700‑715)
[32] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
Boeing 777-200/300
(RR RB211-Trent 800)
insert
Boeing 777-200/300
(RR RB211 Trent 800)
[33] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
Boeing 787-8/9
(GE GEnx)
insert
Boeing 787-8/-9
(GE GEnx)
[34] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
Boeing 787-8/9
(RR RB 211 Trent 1000)
insert
Boeing 787-8/-9
(RR RB211 Trent 1000)
[35] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, EADS CASA, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
C-212
(Honeywell TPE331)
insert
CASA C-212
(Honeywell TPE331)
[36] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, EADS CASA, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
CN-235 (GE CT7)
insert
CASA CN-235 (GE CT7)
[37] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, FRAKES AVIATION, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
Grumman
G73 (PT6)
insert
Grumman G73
(PWC PT6)
[38] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, HAWKER BEECHCRAFT, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit (4 times occurring)
BAe 125/Series 750/800XP/850XP/900XP
(Honeywell TFE731)
insert
BAe 125 Series 750/800XP/850XP/900XP
(Honeywell TFE731)
[39] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, HAWKER BEECHCRAFT, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
BAe 125/Series 1000
(PWC PW305)
insert
BAe 125 Series 1000
(PWC PW305)
[40] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, M7 AEROSPACE, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)
omit
Fairchild 227 Series
(Honeywell TPE331)
insert
Fairchild SA227 Series
(Honeywell TPE331)
[41] Appendix IX, Table 1
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| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(PWC PT6) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(PWC JT15D) Note 1 |
insert
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(PWC JT15D) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(PWC PT6) Note 1 |
[42] Appendix IX, Table 1
omit
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Williams FJ44) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Walter M601) Note 1, Note 2 |
insert
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Walter M601) Note 1, Note 2 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Williams FJ44) Note 1 |
[43] Appendix IX, Table 2, Part 2, TC holder, AGUSTAWESTLAND
omit
| AGUSTAWESTLAND | AW189 | | AW189 (GE CT7) |
[44] Appendix IX, Table 2, Part 2, after the last row
insert
| NA | Various | | Small or non-rated aircraft
(Honeywell TPE331) Note 1 |
[45] Appendix IX, Table 5
omit
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Honeywell TPE331) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Honeywell LTS 101) Note 1 |
insert
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Honeywell LTS 101) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Honeywell TPE331) Note 1 |
[46] Appendix IX, Table 5
omit
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Turbomeca Arrius) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Turbomeca Arriel) Note 1 |
insert
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Turbomeca Arriel) Note 1 |
| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft
(Turbomeca Arrius) Note 1 |