{"id":"F2016L01357","name":"Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2016 (No. 5)","slug":"part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":94915,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L01357-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 66","sectionType":"part","heading":"Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2016 (No. 5)","content":"Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2016 (No. 5)\n\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of instrument","content":"1 Name of instrument\n\nThis instrument is the Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2016 (No. 5).\n\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"2 Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on the day of registration.\n\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional","content":"3 Transitional\n\nIf:\n\n(a) immediately before the commencement day, a person was entitled to a unit of competency mentioned in Appendix IV or VIII of the Part 66 Manual of Standards; and\n\n(b) on the commencement day this instrument replaces the unit with a new version of the unit;\n\nthen the applicant is entitled to the new unit.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment of Part 66 Manual of Standards","content":"4 Amendment of Part 66 Manual of Standards\n\nThe Part 66 Manual of Standards is amended as set out in Schedule 1.\n\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Amendments","content":"Schedule 1 Amendments\n\n\\[1\\] Before section 66.1A\n\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"Part 1 Preliminary\n\n\\[2\\] Section 66.5, Definitions\n\n> APU means auxiliary power unit.\n\n> ATA means Air Transport Association of America.\n\n> Note ATA is a publication referencing standard, commonly used for all commercial aircraft documentation.\n\n> cell, when mentioned for a table, means an individual, undivided unit (regardless of its size) into which a column of the table is subdivided.\n\nCOA holder means a person who holds a certificate of approval under regulation 30 of CAR 1988.\n\n> large aircraft has the same meaning as in the CASR Dictionary.\n\n> MEA means manufacturing and engineering assessment.\n\n> Note MEA is part of a code assigned to each nationally endorsed Australian training package to identify the particular industry the training package covers.\n\n> MTO means maintenance training organisation under Part 147 of CASR 1998.\n\n> non-rated aircraft has the same meaning as in paragraph (b) of the definition of aircraft type in regulation 66.010 of CASR 1998.\n\n> small aircraft has the same meaning as in the CASR Dictionary.\n\n\\[3\\] After subparagraph 66.A.1 (b) 4.\n\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Aircraft engineer licences for type\\-rated aircraft etc.","content":"Part 2 Aircraft engineer licences for type\\-rated aircraft etc.\n\n66.A.4 Certain type\\-rated aircraft types and endorsements etc.\n\n\\[4\\] Subsection 66.A.4, paragraphs (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)\n\nre-letter as paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) respectively\n\n\\[5\\] Paragraph 66.A.4 (e), definitions\n\nomit\n\n\\[6\\] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 1. (ii)\n\nomit\n\nline\n\n\\[7\\] Subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 2., the chapeau\n\nomit\n\nline\n\n\\[8\\] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 2. (iii)\n\nomit\n\nline\n\n\\[9\\] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4. (ii), the chapeau\n\nomit\n\nwas\n\nis\n\n\\[10\\] Sub-sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4. (ii) (F)\n\n(F) as a daily, or manufacturer’s equivalent, inspection, or as an extended diversion time operation (EDTO) pre\\-flight inspection;\n\n(G) scheduled routine inspection of fibre\\-reinforced plastic composite structures — but not including an inspection in which specialised equipment is used, or in which repairs to the composite structure are carried out;\n\n(H) inspection using an NDT method — but only if limited to liquid penetrant inspection using aerosol\\-packed materials.\n\n\\[11\\] Subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4A., the chapeau\n\nomit\n\nincludes\n\nalso includes\n\n\\[12\\] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 4A. (i)\n\nomit\n\ncondition of\n\ncondition and\n\n\\[13\\] After subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 5.\n\n5A. A person who, between 27 June 2015 and 3 July 2020:\n\n(i) satisfies the requirements of each of paragraphs 66.A.25 (i), 66.A.30 (f), and 66.A.45 (j) of this MOS; and\n\n(ii) but for the repeal of regulation 31 would, thereby, have qualified for the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence with the former engine category Group 1 or Group 2 rating, or the former airframe category Group 1, 2 or 19 rating; and\n\n(iii) on this basis, is issued with a Category B1 licence;\n\nmay perform maintenance certifications and issue certificates of release to service for the following maintenance:\n\n(iv) all electrical maintenance on an aircraft fitted with a single generator and approved for V.F.R. operations only;\n\n(v) all instrument system maintenance for aircraft general instruments (but excluding RMI, inertial navigation and multi-axis autopilots) on an aircraft approved for V.F.R. operations only;\n\n(vi) periodic inspections for aircraft radio systems on an aircraft approved for V.F.R. operations only.\n\n> Note 27 June 2015 was the operative date for use of regulation 31 of CAR 1988 to obtain an equivalent AME licence (see paragraphs 66.A.25 (i), 66.A.30 (f) and 66.A.45 (j) of this MOS). 3 July 2020 is the date of repeal of regulation 202.345 of CASR 1998 which enables transitional use of regulation 31 to qualify for Category B1 (and B2) licences (see subregulation 202.345 (3) inserted by item 30 of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Part 66) Regulation 2015).\n\n\\[14\\] Sub-sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 6. (ii) (E)\n\n(E) as a daily, or manufacturer’s equivalent, inspection, or as an ETOPS pre‑flight inspection.\n\n\\[15\\] Subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 6.A., the chapeau\n\nomit\n\nincludes\n\nalso includes\n\n\\[16\\] Sub-subparagraph 66.A.20 (a) 6A. (i)\n\nomit\n\ncondition of\n\ncondition and\n\n\\[17\\] Section 66.A.21, Table 2, column 1, cell A\n\nomit\n\nto which regulation 202.341 applies\n\nto which regulation 202.341, as in force immediately before 15 December 2015, applied\n\n\\[18\\] Section 66.A.21, Table 2, column 1, cell B\n\nomit\n\nin accordance with subregulation 202.343 (2) or 202.344 (2) of CASR 1998, is taken to be entitled\n\nin accordance with subregulation 202.343 (2) or 202.344 (2) of CASR 1998, as in force immediately before 15 December 2015, was taken to be entitled\n\n\\[19\\] Paragraph 66.A.25 (b)\n\n(b)The applicant must demonstrate by examination, conducted by an MTO, knowledge:\n\n1. of each subject module that is marked as applicable for the licence category or subcategory in accordance with Part 2 of Appendix I in this MOS; and\n\n2. of each subject or item in a module in Part 3 of Appendix I that is marked in column 2, 3 or 4 of the table by a level of knowledge numeral as being applicable for the licence category or subcategory; and\n\n3. to the corresponding level of knowledge for the subject or item; and\n\n4. in accordance with Appendix II of this MOS or as otherwise approved in writing by CASA.\n\n\\[20\\] After paragraph 66.A.25 (b)\n\n(ba) Where the applicability symbol – (a dash) – appears in a row of a column of the table in Part 3 of Appendix I that is for a licence category or subcategory, knowledge of the subject or item mentioned in the same row is not required for the category or subcategory (as the case may be).\n\n\\[21\\] Paragraph 66.A.25 (f)\n\nomit\n\nfor such a rating\n\nfor the privilege\n\n\\[22\\] Paragraph 66.A.25. (i)\n\nomit\n\nparagraphs (a) to (h) (twice occurring)\n\nparagraphs (b) to (h)\n\n\\[23\\] Paragraph 66.A.45. (b)\n\nomit\n\nnon-type rated aircraft (twice occurring)\n\nnon-rated aircraft\n\n\\[24\\] Paragraph 66.A.45. (h), the chapeau\n\nAn AMO in accordance with section 145.A.37 of the Part 145 MOS, or a COA holder in accordance with Civil Aviation Order 104.0 (Certificates of approval — application, grant and conditions) (a CAR 30 organisation), may:\n\n\\[25\\] Paragraph 66.A.55 (c)\n\n(c)OJT:\n\n1. may only be conducted and managed by a maintenance organisation, or a maintenance training organisation, approved by CASA to undertake such training activities; and\n\n2. must be supported by a detailed syllabus of OJT content which includes provision for completion of the OJT to be recorded in detailed worksheets or logbooks; and\n\n3. must be assessed and approved by CASA.\n\n> Note CASA’s assessment and approval are guided by Appendix II of the Part 66 Acceptable Means of Compliance (ACM) and Guidance Material (GM) document, and Advisory Circular AC 66-07 – Practical training options for aircraft type training and recording of recent work experience (both of which are amended from time to time).\n\n\\[26\\] Appendix IV\n\nAppendix IV\n\nUnits of competency required for a category or subcategory of licence\n\n| Competencyunitsrequired | Title | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | B1.1 | B1.2 | B1.3 | B1.4 | B2 |\n| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ------------------ | ------------------ | --------------- | --------------- | ---------- |\n| MEA101 | Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA103 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA105 | Apply quality standard applicable to aviation maintenance | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA108 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA109 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA111 | Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA112 | Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA113 | Supervise civil maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA116 | Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA117 | Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MEA118 | Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA119 | Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MEA142 | Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA148 | Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA201 | Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/ components | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA203 | Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA205 | Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA206 | Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA207 | Remove and install aircraft electronic system components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA208 | Remove and install pressurisation control system components | | | | | X | X | | | |\n| MEA209 | Remove and install oxygen systems and components | | | | | X | X | | | X |\n| MEA211 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | | | | | Xor MEA223 and 227 | Xor MEA223 and 227 | XorMEA223and227 | XorMEA223and227 | |\n| MEA219 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components | | | | | X | X | | | |\n| MEA222 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components | | | | | X | X | | | |\n| MEA223 | Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components | | | | | Xor MEA211 | Xor MEA211 | XorMEA211 | XorMEA211 | X |\n| MEA224 | Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA225 | Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA226 | Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA227 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components | | | | | Xor MEA211 | Xor MEA211 | Xor MEA211 | Xor MEA211 | X |\n| MEA228 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA229 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA230 | Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | | | | | | | | | XorMEA 231 |\n| MEA231 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary-wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | | | | | | | | | XorMEA 230 |\n| MEA232 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA235 | Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA240 | Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MEA241 | Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications | | | | | | | | | X |\n| MEA246 | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA260 | Use electrical test equipment | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA264 | Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MEA265 | Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MEA301 | Perform aircraft flight servicing | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n| MEA302 | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA303 | Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA304 | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | | | | | | | XorMEA 317 | XorMEA 317 | |\n| MEA305 | Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components | | | | | X | X | | | |\n| MEA306 | Remove and install engines and engine system components | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA307 | Remove and install propeller systems and components | | | | | P | X | | | |\n| MEA308 | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | | | | | | | X | X | |\n| MEA309 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydromechanical and landing gear systems and components | | | | | | X | X | X | |\n| MEA310 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | | | | | | X | X | X | |\n| MEA315 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components | | | | | P | X | | | |\n| MEA316 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary-wing rotor and control systems and components | | | | | | | X | X | |\n| MEA317 | Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non‑structural components | | | | | X | X | | | |\n| MEA318 | Inspect aircraft hydromechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components | | | | | X | | | | |\n| MEA319 | Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components | | | | | X | | X | | |\n| MEA320 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components | | | | | X | | | | |\n| MEA321 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components | | | | | X | | | | |\n| MEA322 | Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | | | | | X | | X | | |\n| MEA323 | Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA325 | Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA328 | Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA339 | Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA343 | Remove and install avionic system components | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA344 | Remove and install aircraft components | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MEA345 | Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft | X | | | | | | | | |\n| MEA346 | Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary-wing aircraft | | | X | | | | | | |\n| MEA347 | Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft | | X | | | | | | | |\n| MEA348 | Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary-wing aircraft | | | | X | | | | | |\n| MEA357 | Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces | | | | | Z | Z | | | |\n| MEA358 | Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces | | | | | Z | Z | | | |\n| MEA359 | Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures | | | | | | W | | | |\n| MEA365 | Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications | | | | | X | X | X | X | |\n| MEA418 | Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | X | X | X | X | | | | | |\n| MSAENV472B | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | | | | | X | X | X | X | X |\n\n\\[27\\] Appendix VII, the heading\n\nadd at the end\n\n, or by a COA holder approved for excluded systems training\n\n\\[28\\] Appendix VII, item E6\n\nE6 Excluding avionic LRUs\n\nE9 Excluding fabric surfaces\n\nE10 Excluding wooden structures\n\n\\[29\\] Appendix VIII\n\nAppendix VIII\n\nUnits of competency required for removal of an exclusion from a category or subcategory of licence\n\n```html\n

Competency Unit(s) required

Title of exclusion

B1.1

B1.2

B1.3

B1.4

B2

MEA201

MEA203

MEA223 MEA227

MEA246

MEA260

E1

Excluding electrical systems

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

E1

Excluding electrical systems

X

X

X

MEA203

MEA223

MEA227

E1

Excluding electrical systems

X

MEA302

MEA303

MEA305

MEA317

MEA318

MEA320

MEA321

MEA323

MEA325

MEA328

MEA339

MEA365

E2

Excluding mechanical or structural

X

MEA302

MEA304

MEA305

MEA309

MEA312

MEA325

MEA328

MEA339

MEA354

MEA365

E2

Excluding mechanical or structural

X

MEA302

MEA303

MEA304

MEA308

MEA309

MEA310

MEA316

MEA323

MEA325

MEA328

MEA339

MEA365

E2

Excluding mechanical or structural

X

X

MEA306

MEA307

MEA315

MEA319

MEA322

MEA323

E3

Excluding powerplant systems

X

MEA306

MEA307

MEA313

MEA315

E3

Excluding powerplant systems

X

MEA306

MEA319

MEA322

MEA323

E3

Excluding powerplant systems

X

MEA306

MEA313

E3

Excluding powerplant systems

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA223 MEA227

MEA246

MEA260

E4

Excluding electrical subsystem of mechanical, powerplant or structural systems

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

E4

Excluding electrical subsystem of mechanical, powerplant or structural systems

X

X

X

MEA203

MEA223

MEA227

E4

Excluding electrical subsystems of mechanical, powerplant or structural systems

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

MEA343

E5

Excluding instrument subsystems of mechanical, powerplant or structural systems

X

X

X

X

MEA205 MEA207

MEA224

MEA225

MEA226

MEA228

MEA230

MEA231

MEA235

E5

Excluding instrument subsystems of mechanical, powerplant or structural systems

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

MEA343

E6

Excluding avionics LRUs

X

X

X

X

MEA205

MEA206

MEA207

MEA224

MEA225

MEA226

MEA228

MEA229

MEA230

MEA231 – may be taken instead of MEA225 and MEA230 where ratings sought are entirely helicopter

MEA232

MEA235

E6

Excluding avionics LRUs

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

MEA343

E7

Excluding instrument aspects of avionic systems — ATA22, 27, 31, 34 and 42

X

X

X

X

MEA205 MEA207

MEA224

MEA225

MEA226

MEA228

MEA230

MEA231

MEA235

E7

Excluding instrument aspects of avionic systems — ATA22, 27, 31, 34 and 42

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

MEA343

E8

Excluding radio aspects of avionic systems — ATA23, 34, 42 and 44

X

X

X

X

MEA206

MEA207

MEA226

MEA229

MEA232

MEA235

E8

Excluding radio aspects of avionic systems — ATA23, 34, 42 and 44

X

MEA357

E9

Excluding fabric surfaces

X

X

X

X

MEA359

E10

Excluding wooden structures

X

X

X

MEA206

MEA215

E11

Excluding audio CVR systems

X

MEA307 MEA315

E12

Excluding propellers

X

X

MEA302

MEA309

E13

Excluding hydraulics — ATA29

X

X

X

X

MEA201

MEA246

MEA260

MEA362

E14

Excluding vapour cycle airconditioning aspects of ATA21

X

X

X

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA211

MEA246

MEA260

MEA303

MEA310

E15

Excluding airconditioning aspects of ATA21 (for pressurised aircraft)

X

MEA201

MEA246

MEA260

MEA355

E15

Excluding airconditioning aspects of ATA21 (for unpressurised aircraft and helicopters)

X

X

X

X

MEA201

MEA203

MEA208

MEA211

MEA219

MEA246

MEA260

MEA303

MEA310

MEA317

MEA323

E16

Excluding pressurisation aspects of ATA21

X

MEA201

MEA246

MEA356

E16

Excluding pressurisation aspects of ATA21

X

E17

Not allocated

MEA206

MEA214

E18

Excluding ADF systems

X

MEA206

MEA214 – or the following 2 units in lieu of MEA214

MEA226

MEA229

E19

Excluding VOR systems

X

MEA206

MEA207

MEA216

E20

Excluding ILS systems

X

MEA207

MEA220

E21

Excluding weather radar systems

X

MEA207

MEA221

E22

Excluding ATC transponder systems

X

MEA207

MEA221

E23

Excluding radio altimeter systems

X

MEA207

MEA221

E24

Excluding DME systems

X

MEA207

MEA221

E25

Excluding Doppler systems

X

MEA206

MEA207

MEA234

E26

Excluding satellite navigation systems

X

MEA207

MEA291

E27

Excluding autopilots

X

MEA207

MEA217 or

MEA218

(if helicopter systems are being maintained)

E28

Excluding multi-axis autopilots

X

MEA205

MEA213

E29

Excluding remote indicating compass systems

X

MEA207

MEA233

E30

Excluding inertial navigation and reference systems

X

MEA208

MEA219

E31

Excluding pressurisation systems

X

MEA202

MEA210

MEA277

E32

Excluding electrical systems in aircraft equipped with multi-generator powered systems

X

MEA306

MEA313

E33

Excluding all supercharging systems

X

X

MEA207

and any one of

MEA227

MEA228

MEA229

MEA230

MEA231

MEA232

MEA278

E34

Excluding digital systems

X

MEA317

MEA339

E35

Excluding pressurised structures

X

X

MEA306

MEA313

E36

Excluding carburettor systems

X

X

MEA306

MEA313

E37

Excluding fuel injection systems

X

X

MEA306

MEA313

E38

Excluding turbo supercharging systems

X

X

MEA303

MEA310

E39

Excluding airframe ice protection systems

X

X

MEA303

MEA310

E40

Excluding airframe fire protection systems

X

X

X

X

MEA209

MEA222

E41

Excluding oxygen systems

X

X

X

X

MEA201

MEA202

MEA210

MEA246

MEA260

MEA302

MEA309

E42

Excluding landing gear retraction systems

X

X

X

X

MEA357

E43

Excluding fabric other than flight controls

X

X

X

X

MEA201

MEA246

MEA260

E44

Excluding wiring repairs

X

X

X

X

\n```\n\n\\[30\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE)\n\nomit\n\n| | B747-400B747-400DB747-400F/SF/BCF | | Boeing 747-400(GE CF6) |\n| --- | --------------------------------- | --- | ---------------------- |\n\n| | B747-400B747-400DB747-400F/SF/BCF | | Boeing 747-400(GE CF6) |\n| --- | --------------------------------- | --- | ----------------------- |\n| | B747-400B747-400F/SF/BCF | | Boeing 747-400(PW 4000) |\n\n\\[31\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nMD-717-200 \n(RRD BR700‑715)\n\nMD 717-200 \n(RRD BR700‑715)\n\n\\[32\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nBoeing 777-200/300 \n(RR RB211-Trent 800)\n\nBoeing 777-200/300 \n(RR RB211 Trent 800)\n\n\\[33\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nBoeing 787-8/9 \n(GE GEnx)\n\nBoeing 787-8/-9 \n(GE GEnx)\n\n\\[34\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, BOEING COMPANY (THE), column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nBoeing 787-8/9 \n(RR RB 211 Trent 1000)\n\nBoeing 787-8/-9 \n(RR RB211 Trent 1000)\n\n\\[35\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, EADS CASA, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nC-212 \n\nCASA C-212 \n\n\\[36\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, EADS CASA, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nCN-235 (GE CT7)\n\nCASA CN-235 (GE CT7)\n\n\\[37\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, FRAKES AVIATION, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nGrumman \nG73 (PT6)\n\nGrumman G73 \n(PWC PT6)\n\n\\[38\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, HAWKER BEECHCRAFT, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit (4 times occurring)\n\nBAe 125/Series 750/800XP/850XP/900XP \n(Honeywell TFE731)\n\nBAe 125 Series 750/800XP/850XP/900XP \n(Honeywell TFE731)\n\n\\[39\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, HAWKER BEECHCRAFT, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nBAe 125/Series 1000 \n(PWC PW305)\n\nBAe 125 Series 1000 \n(PWC PW305)\n\n\\[40\\] Appendix IX, Table 1, Type Certificate (TC) holder, M7 AEROSPACE, column 4, Type rating endorsement (aircraft type – engine in brackets)\n\nomit\n\nFairchild 227 Series \n\nFairchild SA227 Series \n\n\\[41\\] Appendix IX, Table 1\n\nomit\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(PWC PT6) Note 1 |\n| --- | ------- | --- | ------------------------------------------ |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(PWC JT15D) Note 1 |\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(PWC JT15D) Note 1 |\n| --- | ------- | --- | ------------------------------------------ |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(PWC PT6) Note 1 |\n\n\\[42\\] Appendix IX, Table 1\n\nomit\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Williams FJ44) Note 1 |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Walter M601) Note 1, Note 2 |\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Walter M601) Note 1, Note 2 |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Williams FJ44) Note 1 |\n\n\\[43\\] Appendix IX, Table 2, Part 2, TC holder, AGUSTAWESTLAND\n\nomit\n\n| AGUSTAWESTLAND | AW189 | | AW189 (GE CT7) |\n| -------------- | ----- | --- | -------------- |\n\n\\[44\\] Appendix IX, Table 2, Part 2, after the last row\n\n| NA | Various | | Small or non-rated aircraft(Honeywell TPE331) Note 1 |\n\n\\[45\\] Appendix IX, Table 5\n\nomit\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Honeywell TPE331) Note 1 |\n| --- | ------- | --- | -------------------------------------------------- |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Honeywell LTS 101) Note 1 |\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Honeywell LTS 101) Note 1 |\n| --- | ------- | --- | -------------------------------------------------- |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Honeywell TPE331) Note 1 |\n\n\\[46\\] Appendix IX, Table 5\n\nomit\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Turbomeca Arrius) Note 1 |\n| --- | ------- | --- | ------------------------------------------------- |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Turbomeca Arriel) Note 1 |\n\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Turbomeca Arriel) Note 1 |\n| --- | ------- | --- | ------------------------------------------------- |\n| NA | Various | | Small/non-rated aircraft(Turbomeca Arrius) Note 1 |","sortOrder":7}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument changes operational scope modestly. It expands certain licence privileges for persons who qualified under earlier rules by inserting transitional paragraph 66.A.20(a)5A (benefit concentrated to those applicants). It imposes procedural requirements on MTOs/AMOs/COA holders (66.A.55(c)) — they must run OJT, keep syllabuses and obtain CASA approval, so training providers bear compliance costs. CASA gains explicit approval discretion (66.A.55(c), Appendix II reference), increasing regulator control over training recognition. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge under the revised exam rules (66.A.25(b)) and may need additional competency units (Appendix IV/VIII), imposing time/costs on individuals and employers. Several edits constrain permissible maintenance/inspection techniques (66.A.20 subsections), which changes what certificating engineers may sign off. Typographical/type‑rating table corrections (Appendix IX) change administrative classification but do not broadly alter policy intent."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of detailed tabular amendments to competency/unit matrices in Appendix IV and Appendix VIII (many cross‑column X/P/Z markings) — increases interpretation complexity.","New transitional entitlement inserted at 66.A.20(a)5A linking past CAR/CASR rules to present Category B1 privileges (date‑limited, multi‑condition clause).","Tightened OJT requirements and CASA assessment/approval added at 66.A.55(c) — requires organisations to hold CASA approvals and record detailed syllabuses/worksheets.","Changes to permitted inspection tasks (sub‑subparagraphs 66.A.20(a)4.(ii)(F)–(H) and 6.(ii)(E)) narrowing allowed NDT and specifying EDTO/ETOPS/daily inspection equivalence.","Numerous cross‑references to historical versions of CASR provisions (66.A.21 Table 2 cells A/B referencing regulations as in force before 15 December 2015) — creates temporal legal dependency.","Widespread typographical and formatting corrections and insertions across Appendix IX type‑rating tables — many small edits that may affect parsing and administrative records.","New and clarified definitions in section 66.5 (e.g. COA holder, MEA, MTO, small/large/non‑rated aircraft) that shift interpretive boundaries for several provisions."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument amends the Part 66 Manual of Standards to change definitions, training/competency unit requirements, transitional entitlements and type‑rating/exclusion tables. It affects aircraft maintenance engineers, maintenance training organisations (MTOs), approved maintenance organisations (AMOs), COA holders and CASA. Mechanically it: updates who may hold particular licence privileges (transitional Category B1 entitlements), tightens how on‑the‑job training is run and approved, revises the unit matrices (Appendices IV and VIII), adjusts permitted inspection tasks, and fixes type‑rating/table entries."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":801},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains focused on its original purpose: updating the Part 66 Manual of Standards for aircraft engineer licensing. While it adds new definitions, expands competency tables, and creates transitional arrangements, these are refinements within the established framework rather than scope expansion. The amendments address technical corrections, clarify existing provisions, and respond to regulatory changes (like repealed regulations), all consistent with the instrument's core function."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing between multiple appendices (I, II, IV, VII, VIII, IX) and external documents (CAR 1988, CASR 1998, Civil Aviation Orders)","29 separate amendment items with intricate substitution, insertion, and omission instructions","Detailed competency mapping tables with 50+ MEA units across 9 licence categories","Nested conditional logic for transitional provisions (date ranges, repealed regulations, multiple qualifying conditions)","Technical aviation terminology requiring domain knowledge (ATA chapters, LRU, ETOPS/EDTO, VFR, specific engine types)","Multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks (Part 66, Part 145, Part 147, CAR 30, CAR 1988)","Precise typographical corrections to aircraft type designations with strict formatting requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This amendment updates the Part 66 Manual of Standards for aircraft maintenance licensing in Australia, revising competency tables, definitions, training and OJT approval requirements, transitional rights, and technical corrections. It affects maintenance engineers, trainees, training and maintenance organisations, and CASA. By aligning licence requirements and training oversight with current aircraft systems and qualification pathways, it ensures engineers hold appropriate skills for safe maintenance of modern aircraft."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5","history":"/api/acts/part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5/history","analysis":"/api/acts/part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/part-66-manual-of-standards-amendment-instrument-2016-no-5/documents"}}