EASA Module 16 case studies
EASA Module 16 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Module 16 is the EASA Part-66 knowledge module covering the regulatory framework that surrounds aircraft maintenance: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 on continuing airworthiness, together with the annexes commonly known as Part-66 (aircraft maintenance licence), Part-M (continuing airworthiness management), Part-145 (maintenance organisations) and Part-147 (training organisations). It is aimed at candidates working toward a Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence, and at mechanics, certifying staff and quality or compliance personnel who need to understand how licensing, organisation approval and continuing airworthiness obligations fit together. The EASA Module 16 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,441 words.
1B1.3 CRS, an unserviceable radio altimeter and an MEL deferral
A Part-145 organisation at a regional base maintains a single-engine turbine helicopter (Airbus H125, maximum mass 2,250 kg) for a commercial air-transport operator. The helicopter is in for its 100-hour inspection.
551 words, about 3 min2Contract certifying staff, recent experience and an invalid authorisation
A Part-145 organisation holds a line-maintenance approval for the A320 family at a station where three certifying staff are authorised. One is on sick leave and another's authorisation was suspended pending a human-factors refresher.
530 words, about 3 min3AMP interval escalation, a cargo-pod modification and an expiring ARC
A commercial operator flies two Cessna 208B Grand Caravans under Part-M with a contracted CAMO. The aircraft are low-utilisation, about 180 hours per year each.
455 words, about 2 min4A shortened Part-147 difference course and the first helicopter type rating
A Part-147 maintenance training organisation is asked to run a B1.1 to B1.3 'difference' type course for a candidate with 12 years of experience on large aeroplanes and a current B1.1 licence. The candidate needs the B1.3 endorsement to certify a helicopter type.
443 words, about 2 min5Counting experience for a B1.1 application: A-checks, sheet metal and stores
An applicant applies to the competent authority for a B1.1 licence. The logbook shows: 18 months as a mechanic in a Part-145 organisation performing A-checks on A320 aircraft, signed by a certifying staff member; 8 months in a non-Part-145 sheet-metal workshop doing repairs on aircraft structural panels, signed by the workshop supervisor; and 6 months as a stores person issuing parts in the same Part-145.
462 words, about 2 min