10.2 Certifying Staff Flashcards
What are the categories of an a licence?
A1 Aeroplanes Turbine;
A2 Aeroplanes Piston;
A3 Helicopters Turbine;
A4 Helicopters Piston
What are the categories of b1 licences?
B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine;
B1.2 Aeroplanes Piston;
B1.3 Helicopters Turbine;
B1.4 Helicopters Piston
What is a B2 licence applicable to?
To all aircraft
What is a B3 licence for?
applicable to piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) and below
What is a C licence applicable to?
The C licence is applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters
What are group 1 aircraft?
complex motor-powered aircraft, helicopters with multiple engines, aeroplanes with fly by wire, planes that fly above flight level 290
What is subgroup 2a?
single turboprop engine aeroplanes
What is subgroup 2b?
single turbine engine helicopters
What is subgroup 2c?
single piston engine helicopters
What is group 3?
piston engine aeroplanes other than those in Group 1
What are group 4?
sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons and airships, other than those in Group 1
What is the definition of Complex motor-powered aircraft?
A max take off mass exceeding 5700kg, max seating config exceeding 19, has a minimum crew of 2 pilots, Equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine
What is the definition of Complex motor-powered helicopter?
Max take off mass exceeding 3175kg, max seating config exceeding 9, minimum crew of 2 pilots, a tilt rotor aircraft
Where should all applications regarding licences be?
CAA
How old does an applicant have to be?
18
What is line maintenance?
Any maintenance carried out before flight
What is base maintenance?
Involves the removal of an aircraft from service, usually more than one day and up to 30 days
What is support staff?
In Base Maintenance, the Cat-B engineers are known as support staff as they are supporting the Cat-C engineer who is in overall control of the base maintenance
What does a category A licence allow?
permits the holder to issue certificates of release to service following minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of tasks
What does a category B1 certificate allow?
permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service
What does a category B2 licence allow?
to issue certificates of release for minor scheduled maintenance and simple defect rectification for tasks that they have been specifically trained and authorised to carry out
What privileges does a category B2L have?
maintenance performed on electrical systems;
maintenance performed on avionics systems within the limits of the system ratings specifically endorsed on the licence ad work on engines if they hold the airframe system
What privileges does a category B3 have?
Maintenance on aeroplane structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems and work on avionics that only require simple tests
What privileges does a category L licence have?
maintenance performed on aircraft structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems;
work on radio, Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) and transponder systems; and
work on other avionics systems requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability
What privileges does a c licence holder have?
permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service following base maintenance of the aircraft. The privileges apply to the aircraft in its entirety
What do you have to do to get a licence at a part 147?
shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules
What licences do you need to do exams for?
Every licence apart from B2L and L
How do category L get a licence?
Through examination of specific sub modules
What do B2L do for their licence?
Do the particular system rating
How long do you have to pass your modules?
10 years
With no previous technical training how long do you need to prove experience for, for CAT A, B1.2, B1.4?
3 years
With no previous technical training how long do you need to prove experience for, for CAT B1.1, B1.3, B2?
5 years
How much experience does a skilled worker in a technical trade need for CAT A, B1.2, B1.4?
2 years
How much experience does a skilled worker in a technical trade need for CAT B1.1, B1.2 B2?
3 years
How much experience does a part 147 need to get CAT A, B1.2, B1.4?
1 year
How much experience does a part 147 need to get CAT B1.1, B1.3, B2?
2 years
Can you get any of those licences through a degree, A and B?
No
What are the requirements for B1.1, B1.3 or B2 to gain a C licence?
3 years as a category B1.1, B1.3 or B2 on large aircraft or as part-145 B1.1, B1.3 or B2 support staff
What are the requirements for B1.2 or B1.4 to gain a C licence?
5 years as a B1.2 or B1.4 on large aircraft or as part 145 B1.2 or B1.4 support staff
How do you get a c licence through the degree route?
3 years in civil aircraft maintenance with 6 months base maintenance observation
How long does a licence become invalid after?
5 years
How do you stop your licence becoming invalid?
Submit it to the CAA for review/reissue
When is the licence valid again?
When the competent authority has signed it off
What does a licence holder need to exercise privileges?
They need the appropriate type ratings for the plane
Do C licence engineers needed certain type ratings?
No they don’t
What can you do to get a limitation lifted off your licence?
Once a candidate demonstrates that they have enough experience or they successfully complete a practical assessment by the CAA
If someone asks to see your licence how long do you have to show it?
24 hours
Why would the CAA suspend, limit or revoke the aircraft maintenance licence?
Falsely getting your licence, failing to carry out requested maintenance, failing to carry out required maintenance, negligent maintenance, falsification, issuing a crs knowing work is’t done, doing work when under influence,
