EASA Module 13 flashcards

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Part-66 licence categories

Licence categories A, B1, B2, B2L, B3, and C, each with defined privileges and experience requirements for certifying maintenance.

Category A privileges

A licence holder may certify line maintenance tasks they are authorised for, but cannot certify base maintenance or major maintenance.

B1 vs B2 licence

B1 covers mechanical systems and airframe; B2 covers avionics and electrical systems. Both require type ratings for specific aircraft.

Licence validity period

A Part-66 licence is valid for 5 years; renewal requires 6 months of maintenance experience in the preceding 24 months or refresher training.

Type rating endorsement

A type rating is added to a B1, B2, or B3 licence after completing an approved type course or differences training for that aircraft type.

Airworthiness review certificate

An ARC is issued after an airworthiness review and is valid for 12 months; it confirms the aircraft meets continuing airworthiness requirements.

Maintenance programme responsibility

The operator is responsible for the approved maintenance programme, and tasks must be performed within the stated tolerances.

Part-66 experience requirement

Basic experience for B1/B2 is 2 years with Part-147 training or 5 years without; A is 1 year with training or 3 years without.

Part-CAMO scope

Part-CAMO covers continuing airworthiness management organisations, including airworthiness review and management of aircraft above light aircraft thresholds.

Part-CAO scope

Part-CAO is for light aircraft organisations, combining continuing airworthiness management and limited maintenance under a single approval.

CAME document

The Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition defines the organisation's scope, procedures, and responsibilities, and must be approved by the competent authority.

Airworthiness review staff independence

Staff performing airworthiness reviews must be independent of day-to-day maintenance management and have at least 5 years of continuing airworthiness experience.

ARC extension rules

An ARC may be extended once for up to 12 months under defined conditions, but a new review is required before further renewal.

Record retention CAMO

A CAMO must keep aircraft records for the periods specified in Part-M/Part-CAMO, covering airframe, engines, propellers, and components.

Major modification approval

Major modifications require approval by the competent authority or EASA via an STC or design change approval before embodiment.

Part-CAO approval

A Part-CAO organisation must be approved by the competent authority and have a maintenance programme and CAME appropriate to its scope.

Part-145 approval scope

Part-145 covers base maintenance, line maintenance, and component maintenance, and requires an approved maintenance organisation exposition (MOE).

Quality system Part-145

A Part-145 organisation must have an independent quality function with a quality manager who has direct access to the accountable manager.

Accountable manager role

The accountable manager ensures all maintenance meets required standards and that adequate resources are available for the organisation.

Certifying staff authorisation

Certifying staff must hold a Part-66 licence and a company authorisation; the organisation keeps records of qualifications and authorisations.

Maintenance record retention

Part-145 organisations must retain maintenance records for at least 3 years after the certificate of release to service is issued.

Certificate of release to service

A CRS certifies that maintenance was carried out in accordance with approved data and that the aircraft is airworthy.

Parts traceability

Part-145 organisations must have procedures for receiving, storing, and issuing parts with traceability to the manufacturer or an approved source.

Audit findings handling

Findings must be corrected within a defined timeframe, and significant findings and organisational changes must be notified to the competent authority.

Part-147 approval scope

Part-147 covers basic training, type training, and examinations for Part-66 licences, and requires an approved training organisation exposition (TOE).

Part-147 course content

Courses must include theoretical training, practical training, and examinations, with a syllabus approved by the competent authority.

Part-66 appendix modules

Basic training courses must cover the Part-66 appendix modules with sufficient duration and content for the licence category.

Type training practical element

Type training must include practical elements performed on the actual aircraft or an approved simulator, alongside theoretical training.

Examination pass mark

Part-147 examinations require a pass mark of at least 75% per module, and records must be retained for at least 5 years.

Instructor qualifications

Instructors and examiners must be appropriately qualified and experienced, with records of their qualifications maintained by the organisation.

Part-147 quality system

A Part-147 organisation must have a quality system and procedures for handling findings, including corrective actions and authority notification.

Certificate of recognition

A Part-147 certificate of recognition is issued to students who complete the course, demonstrating compliance with Part-66 basic training requirements.