10.2 Flashcards
What are the 5 basic licence categories?
A, B1, B2, B3 & C
What does AML stand for?
Aircraft Maintenance Licence
What is a B3 licence and when was this introduced?
Piston-engine, non-pressurised aeroplanes with 2000kg MTOM
Introduced in 2011
What type of aircraft are in the group 1 category of the aircraft groups?
Complex motor-powered aircraft
Multiple engined helicopters/aeroplanes
Maximum certifying operating altitude exceeding FL290
Fly-by-wire aircraft
What type of aircraft are in the group 2 category of the aircraft groups?
Single turboprop helicopters/aeroplanes
Single turbine/piston helicopters
What type of aircraft are in the group 3 category of the aircraft groups?
Piston engined aeroplanes other than in group 1
What is a complex motor-powered aircraft?
MTOM exceeding 5700kg
More than 19 PAX seats
Minimum of 2 crew
Equipped with turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop
How do you apply for a licence?
Using the EASA form 19 to the relevant NAA
Can you hold more than 1 EASA Part-66 licence?
No, but it doesn’t prevent you from holding various categories of Part-66 licences or from holding other foreign licences
At what age are you eligible to apply for an aircraft maintenance licence?
18, but aged 21 to exercise privileges
What regulation introduced B3 category of licence
1149/2011
What 4 Categories are A & B1 sub-divided into?
A1&B1.1 - Turbine-Engine Aeroplanes
A2&B1.2 - Piston-Engine Aeroplanes
A3&B1.3 - Turbine-Engined Helicopters
A4&B1.4 - Piston-engined Helicopters
What is the specifications of a complex motor - powered helicopter?
MTOMm - 3,178kg
Maximum pax of no more than 9
Minimum of at least two pilots
Tilt rotor aircraft
What form is used to apply for a licence
EASA Form 19
Does the licence alone allow the holder to do anything on the aircraft?
No
Can a category A licence holder certify work carried out by other people?
No
What can a category B1 licence holder certify maintenance for?
Aircraft structure Mechanical and electrical systems Power plants Avionics system (only simple tests)
Does a B2 licence engineer hold Cat A1 privileges?
No
Is a B2 licence subdivided? Or is it applicable to use it to work on all types of aircraft?
No subdivision, can be used to work on all types of aircraft irrespective of whether it’s an aeroplane or helicopter
Does a B3 licence engineer need to apply for type ratings of aircraft.
No
Can an engineer exercise his privilege, If he cannot read the language in which the manuals are written?
No
What three reasons must an engineer satisfy to be able to exercise his licence privileges?
- In compliance with applicable requirements of Annex 1 and Annex 2
- Has done at least 6 months maintenance experience within the last 2 years
- Has adequate competence to certify maintenance on the corresponding aircraft
How long do you have to pass training courses/ examinations within?
10 years prior to the application for an AML
For Category A - B1.2, B1.4 & B3 what is the experience requirements to gain a licence?
3 Years is no relevant technical training
2 years if he can demonstrate technical training
1 year if on Part-147 training course
For Category B2, B1.1 & B3 what is the experience requirements to gain a licence?
5 years if no relevant training
3 years if training in related discipline
2 years if completion of Part 147 approved course
For Category C what is the experience requirements to gain a licence?
3 years as B1.1, B1.3, B2 certifying staff or support staff on large aircraft
5 years as B1.2 or B1.4 certifying staff or support staff
For Category C (Anything other than large aircraft) what is the experience requirements to gain a licence?
3 years as B1, B2 on other anything other than large aircraft
If you become a C licence engineer via the academic (University) route, would you hold a B1, B2 licence and privileges?
No, you would only hold B1, B2 privileges as a C licence holder if you gained them before
If a B1.1 licence engineer is wished to hold a B2 licence what would they have to do in regards to exams?
Complete additional Part-66 basic modules that were not covered under initial licence category
