{"id":"F2014L01158","name":"CASA 202/14 - Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category airframes","slug":"casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":92221,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2014L01158-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA 202/14 - Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category airframes","content":"Instrument number CASA 202/14\n\nI, JOHN FRAnCIS Mccormick, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under subsection 6 of Civil Aviation Order 100.91 (CAO 100.91) and subsection 33 (3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n\\[Signed John F. McCormick\\]\n\nJohn F. McCormick \nDirector of Aviation Safety\n\n21 August 2014\n\nSpecification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category airframes\n\n1 Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on the day after registration.\n\n2 Repeal\n\n(1)Instrument CASA 286/06, also known as F2006L03273, is repealed.\n\n(2)Instrument CASA 286/06 as amended, also known as F2010C00090, is repealed.\n\n3 Specification — examinations for licence or additional ratings\n\nFor subsection 6 of CAO 100.91, the examinations mentioned in Schedule 1 are specified for the grant of a licence, or endorsement of additional ratings for a specific aircraft type, for the category airframes.\n\nSchedule 1 Examinations for category airframes\n\n1 Core subject examinations\n\nThe core subject examinations for a licence group in table 1 of this Schedule (table 1) are indicated by the symbol \\* in the column for the licence group.\n\n2 Specific group subject examinations\n\n(1) The specific group subject examinations for a licence group in table 1 are indicated by the symbol \\* in the column for the licence group.\n\n(2) Subject to subclause (3), the specific group subject examinations for licence group 20 in table 1 for a specific aircraft type are indicated by the symbol # in the column for licence group 20.\n\n(3) For licence group 20 in table 1, a candidate must pass the specific group subject examinations only in the systems (including structures or fabrics) installed on the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought.\n\n3 Specific aircraft type examinations\n\nThe specific aircraft type examinations for licence group 20 in table 1 are those:\n\n(a) indicated by the symbol # in the column for licence group 20; and\n\n(b) comprising an assessment of the assembly, functioning and principles of construction of, and the methods and procedures for the maintenance of, the airframe category of the specific aircraft type.\n\n4 Credits and waivers\n\n(1) A person is not required to pass the examination in electrical and instrument systems (code BC) for a licence group if the person holds a credit for passing each of the following examinations for the licence group:\n\n(a) Aircraft general instruments – I (code IA);\n\n(b) Aircraft general instruments – II (code IZ);\n\n(c) General electrical systems (code EB).\n\n> Note The examination coded EB is prescribed in the Specification under CAO 100.94 for category electrical. The examinations coded IA and IZ are prescribed in the Specification under CAO 100.95 for category instruments.\n\n(1A) A person is not required to pass the examination in Airworthiness administration (code AA) for a licence group if:\n\n(a) the person has knowledge of Module 10, Aviation Legislation, in Part 3, Appendix I of the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS); and\n\n(b) the person has demonstrated the knowledge by successful examination conducted by a Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25 (b) of the Part 66 MOS.\n\n> Note CASA approval is dependent on CASA’s satisfaction that, through Module 10, the MTO can train and examine in the comprehensive specifics of Airworthiness administration (code AA) for the licence group.\n\n(1B) A person is not required to pass the examination in Structural composites (code FP) for a licence group in category airframes, if:\n\n(a) the person has successfully completed training and examination in Course AA-27, Composites Repair Techniques (Theory); and\n\n(b) the training and examination were conducted by Aviation Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Aviation Australia, Aviation Reference Number 580292, in its capacity as the holder of a Certificate of Approval for such training and examination under Part 147 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.\n\n> Note This course of training and examination was specifically developed, to CASA’s satisfaction, as an alternative to examination in Structural composites (code FP) for a licence group in category airframes.\n\n(2) CASA may waive the requirement for the written examination (code FS) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if:\n\n(a) the specific aircraft type is so similar to another aircraft type for which the applicant already holds the category airframes rating that the applicant may be taken to have adequate knowledge of the airframes category for the specific aircraft type; and\n\n(b) the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver.\n\n(3) CASA may waive the requirement for the oral examination (code FO) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if:\n\n(a) the person obtains, and records in a schedule of experience, appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type; and\n\n(b) the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver.\n\n5 Definition\n\nIn this Schedule:\n\n> specific aircraft type includes the specific engine type installed in the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought.\n\nTable 1 — Examinations for category airframes\n\n```html\n

Examinations

Code

Licence groups

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

10

19

20

Core subjects

Airworthiness administration

AA

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Maintenance practices and materials

BA

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Aerodynamics and mechanical controls

BB

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Electrical and instrument systems

BC

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Auxiliary system principles

FA

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Specific group subjects

Wooden structures

FD

*

#

Fabric and doping

FE

*

#

Power fluid systems

FF

*

#

Aeroplane structures and ancillary systems

FG

*

*

#

Helicopter aerodynamics structures and controls

FI

*

#

Airconditioning

FM

*

#

Structural composites

FP

*

#

Pressurization

IM

*

#

Helicopter powered controls and systems

FR

*

#

Specific aircraft type

Written

FS

#

Oral

FO

#

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It keeps the focus on the airframes category but introduces and formalises alternative credit routes (clauses 4(1), 4(1A), 4(1B)) and explicit CASA waiver powers for type exams (clauses 4(2)–(3)), altering the practical pathways by which applicants can satisfy exam requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Detailed mapping of many subject codes to multiple licence groups in Schedule 1, Table 1 (makes application-specific requirements non-trivial to read).","Multiple cross-references to other instruments and standards (subsection 6 of CAO 100.91; CAO 100.94/100.95; Part 66 Manual of Standards; Part 147 regulations) increasing interpretive steps.","Conditional credits and alternative routes to exemption (clauses 4(1), 4(1A), 4(1B)) requiring verification of alternative training providers and CASA satisfaction.","CASA discretion to waive specific type written or oral exams subject to a safety test (clauses 4(2)–(3)) introduces case-by-case decisionmaking and evidentiary requirements.","Repeal of previous instruments (clause 2) meaning readers must compare prior and current versions to identify practical changes."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument replaces earlier CASA exam rules and specifies the written, oral and subject examinations required to obtain an aircraft maintenance engineer licence (category: airframes). It maps subject codes to licence groups, permits credits for approved alternative training/exams, and gives CASA authority to waive type‑specific written or oral exams where a similar type or recorded practical experience shows safety won’t be affected. It affects licence applicants, Maintenance Training Organisations (MTOs) and CASA’s exam/approval processes by changing routes to demonstrate competence and who grants exemptions."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains the established scope of regulating examination requirements for airframe maintenance engineer licensing. While it updates specific examination codes, adds new credit pathways (particularly the Aviation Australia composites course exemption), and refines waiver provisions, it does not expand beyond the original purpose of specifying competency assessments for this licence category. The structure of 11 licence groups and three examination tiers (core, specific group, specific aircraft type) continues the long-standing regulatory approach in this area."},"complexity_factors":["Dense cross-referencing to other CASA instruments (CAO 100.91, CAO 100.94, CAO 100.95, Part 66 MOS, Part 147 of CASR 1998)","Matrix/table-based structure requiring readers to cross-reference licence groups (1–7, 10, 19, 20) against examination codes (AA, BA, BB, BC, FA, FD, FE, FF, FG, FI, FM, FP, IM, FR, FS, FO)","Multiple conditional exemptions in clause 4 with nested requirements (e.g., credit for BC exam requires holding three specific other exam credits from different licence categories)","Specific provider carve-out in clause 4(1B) naming a single commercial entity (Aviation Australia Pty Ltd, ARN 580292) with specific course code (AA-27)","Dual-symbol notation system (* for core/specific group subjects, # for licence group 20 specific requirements) requiring careful parsing","Definition of 'specific aircraft type' that expansively includes 'the specific engine type installed' — extending airframe category scope into engine territory","Discretionary waiver powers in clauses 4(2) and 4(3) with subjective safety thresholds ('safety of air navigation will not be affected')"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument updates and replaces older exam rules for airframes, setting the exam framework that people must pass to become or add ratings as aircraft maintenance engineers. It affects trainees, current licence-holders, training organisations, and the regulator.\n\nBy grouping aircraft into licence categories and permitting credits or waivers for equivalent training, it aims to keep competency standards rigorous while avoiding unnecessary repeat testing — supporting safe, practical maintenance certification."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes","history":"/api/acts/casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-202-14-specification-examinations-for-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-licence-category-airframes/documents"}}