CASA 203/14 - Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category engines

This instrument, CASA 203/14, specifies the written and oral examinations that must be passed for the grant of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence, and for endorsement of additional type ratings, for the licence category “engines”. It is made by the Director of Aviation Safety under subsection 6 of Civil Aviation Order 100.92 and under subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (instrument header and cl 3). The instrument commences the day after registration (cl 1). It repeals two earlier instruments identified as CASA 287/06 (F2006L03274) and its amended version (F2010C00101) (cl 2).

Mechanically, CASA 203/14 does three things. First, it replaces the prior specification instruments for engine-category examinations (cl 2). Second, it sets out Schedule 1, which lists the examination codes, links subject names to examination codes and maps which subjects are required for which licence groups (cl 3 and Schedule 1). Third, it prescribes limited credit, waiver and alternative examination routes (Schedule 1, clauses 4(1), 4(1A), 4(2) and 4(3)), and defines “specific aircraft type” for the Schedule (clause 5).

Schedule 1 is structured into core subject examinations, specific group subject examinations, and specific aircraft-type examinations. It identifies which subjects are required for licence groups numbered 1, 2, 3 and the aircraft-type licence groups 21 and 22, using the symbols * (required for that licence group) and # (additional requirements for specific aircraft types under groups 21 and 22). It also cross-references other CASA specifications and the Part 66 Manual of Standards (Part 66 MOS), for example noting that the examination coded EB is prescribed under CAO 100.94 for category electrical and that IA and IZ are prescribed under CAO 100.95 for category instruments (Schedule 1, clause 4(1) Note). The instrument is signed (John F. McCormick, Director of Aviation Safety) and dated 21 August 2014.

Instrument number CASA 203/14

I, JOHN FRAnCIS Mccormick, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under subsection 6 of Civil Aviation Order 100.92 (CAO 100.92) and subsection 33 (3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

[Signed John F. McCormick]

John F. McCormick
Director of Aviation Safety

21 August 2014

Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category engines

1 Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after registration.

2 Repeal

(1)Instrument CASA 287/06, also known as F2006L03274, is repealed.

(2)Instrument CASA 287/06 as amended, also known as F2010C00101, is repealed.

3 Specification — examinations for licence or additional ratings

For subsection 6 of CAO 100.92, 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 engines.

Schedule 1 Examinations for category engines

1 Core subject examinations

(1) The 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.

(2) The additional core subject examinations for each of licence groups 21 and 22 in table 1 for a specific aircraft type are indicated by the symbol # in the column for the licence group.

(3) For licence groups 21 and 22 in table 1, a candidate must pass the core subject examinations in the piston engines and propellers (code GA, GB and GC), or the gas turbine engines and propellers (if any) (code GC, GG and GH), that are installed on the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought.

2 Specific group subject examinations

(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.

(2) Subject to subclause (3), the specific group subject examinations for licence groups 21 and 22 in table 1 for a specific aircraft type are indicated by the symbol # in the column for the licence groups.

(3) For licence groups 21 and 22 in table 1, a candidate must pass the specific group subject examinations in the supercharging systems (code GF) (if any) that are installed on the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought.

3 Specific aircraft type examinations

The specific aircraft type examinations for licence groups 21 and 22 in table 1 are those:

(a) indicated by the symbol # in the column for the licence groups; and

(b) comprising an assessment of the assembly, functioning and principles of construction of, and the methods and procedures for the maintenance of, the engine category of the specific aircraft type.

4 Credits and waivers

(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:

(a) Aircraft general instruments – I (code IA);

(b) Aircraft general instruments – II (code IZ);

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.

(1A) A person is not required to pass the examination in Airworthiness administration (code AA) for a licence group if:

(a) the person has knowledge of Module 10, Aviation Legislation, in Part 3, Appendix I of the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS); and

(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.

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.

(2) CASA may waive the requirement for the written examination (code GS) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if:

(a) the specific aircraft type is so similar to another aircraft type for which the applicant already holds the category engines rating that the applicant may be taken to have adequate knowledge of the engines category for the specific aircraft type; and

(b) the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver.

(3) CASA may waive the requirement for the oral examination (code GO) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if:

(a) the person obtains, and records in a schedule of experience, appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type; and

(b) the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver.

5 Definition

In this Schedule:

specific aircraft type includes the specific engine type installed in the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought.

Table 1 — Examinations for category engines

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border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">2</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">3</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">21</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">22</span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7" style="width:501.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top; background-color:#e5e5e5"><p class="LDTabletext" style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">Core subjects</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:287pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="tabletext" style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Airworthiness administration</span></p></td><td style="width:62.15pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">AA</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:287pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="tabletext" style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintenance practices and materials</span></p></td><td style="width:62.15pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">BA</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; 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vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:287pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="tabletext" style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Aerodynamics and mechanical controls</span></p></td><td style="width:62.15pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">BB</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="LDTabletext" style="text-align:justify; font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">*</span></p></td><td style="width:17.65pt; 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Note 1 The code is an abbreviation for examination administration purposes.

1 CASA 203/14 - Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category engines

Instrument number CASA 203/14

[Signed John F. McCormick]

John F. McCormick
Director of Aviation Safety

21 August 2014

Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category engines

1 Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after registration.

2 Repeal

(1)Instrument CASA 287/06, also known as F2006L03274, is repealed.

(2)Instrument CASA 287/06 as amended, also known as F2010C00101, is repealed.

3 Specification — examinations for licence or additional ratings

Schedule 1 Examinations for category engines

1 Core subject examinations

(1) The 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.

(2) The additional core subject examinations for each of licence groups 21 and 22 in table 1 for a specific aircraft type are indicated by the symbol # in the column for the licence group.

2 Specific group subject examinations

(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.

The instrument establishes a code-based, table-driven specification of examination requirements for the engines category of aircraft maintenance engineer licences. The principal concepts in the instrument are:

Specification power and source: the instrument is made under subsection 6 of CAO 100.92; Schedule 1 performs the specification task required by that CAO (cl 3). The legal authority to prescribe which examinations are required is therefore external to the instrument, located in CAO 100.92; CASA 203/14 performs the subordinate task of listing and defining the exams.
Licence groups and examination codes: the Schedule uses a grid mapping of subject names to short alphanumeric codes (for administrative purposes) and shows, by symbol, which codes are required for which licence groups. The licence groups shown in the Schedule columns are 1, 2, 3, 21 and 22 (Table 1 header). The codes include AA, BA, BB, BC, GA, GB, GC, GG, GH, GD, GE, GF, GS, GO and others. The Schedule notes that the code is an abbreviation for examination administration (Note 1 at end of table).
Three tiers of subjects: Schedule 1 divides subjects into: core subjects (general subjects across licence groups), specific group subjects (installation, operation and maintenance subjects mapped to licence groups 1, 2, 3 and type-specific markers for 21 and 22), and specific aircraft-type examinations (written and oral assessments coded GS and GO, marked # for licence groups 21 and 22).
Type-specificity for groups 21 and 22: licence groups 21 and 22 relate to specific aircraft types and are treated differently. Schedule 1 cl 1(3) states that for groups 21 and 22 a candidate must pass the core subject examinations for the piston engines and propellers (codes GA, GB and GC), or the gas turbine engines and propellers (codes GC, GG and GH), that are installed on the specific aircraft type for which the rating is sought. Schedule 1 cl 2(3) requires passing the specific group subject examination in supercharging systems (GF) (if any) that are installed on the specific aircraft type. Schedule 1 cl 3 defines the specific aircraft type examinations (those indicated by # and comprising assessment of assembly, functioning, construction principles and maintenance methods of the engine on the specific type).
Credits and waivers: Schedule 1 cl 4 sets out a small set of credits/exemptions (for BC if IA, IZ and EB credits exist) and substitution of Module 10 Airworthiness administration via an MTO demonstration (cl 4(1A)). It also gives CASA discretionary power to waive written (GS) and oral (GO) type-specific exams where specific similarity or adequate practical experience is recorded and safety considerations permit (cl 4(2) and 4(3)).
Cross-references to other instruments and the Part 66 MOS: the Schedule explicitly notes links to CAO 100.94 and CAO 100.95 for related examination codes, and to Part 66 MOS, paragraph 66.A.25(b) and Module 10 (Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) and internal notes). CASA’s approval of MTO arrangements for Module 10 is conditioned on CASA’s satisfaction about training and examination scope (Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) Note).

These core concepts show the instrument is an administrative, technical specification linking examination subjects and codes to licence group requirements and providing a narrowly defined set of credit and waiver mechanisms, while preserving CASA discretion over MTO approval and waiver decisions.

The instrument affects a discrete set of participants in the Australian aviation maintenance ecosystem:

Licence applicants for the engines category: individuals seeking an aircraft maintenance engineer licence for engines, or seeking endorsement of additional specific aircraft-type ratings under licence groups 21 and 22, are directly affected. The Schedule sets out which examination subjects they must pass and which may be credited or waived (Schedule 1 generally; cl 3).
Current licence holders seeking additional type endorsements (groups 21 and 22): these persons face type-specific written (GS) and oral (GO) assessments where indicated by # in Table 1, unless CASA exercises a waiver under Schedule 1 cl 4(2) or cl 4(3).
Maintenance Training Organisations (MTOs): MTOs are implicated where Module 10, Aviation Legislation, of the Part 66 MOS is used as an alternative to the AA examination. Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) permits a person not to pass the AA examination if the person has knowledge of Module 10 and has demonstrated that knowledge by successful examination conducted by an MTO in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25(b) of the Part 66 MOS. The Schedule also states CASA approval depends on CASA’s satisfaction that the MTO can train and examine in the comprehensive specifics of AA for the licence group (Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) Note). Thus MTOs who train/examine Module 10 may gain an administrative role in substituting for a specified CASA-coded exam, but only contingent on CASA approval.
CASA as regulator: CASA retains administrative discretion under the instrument. CASA may grant waivers (Schedule 1 cl 4(2),(3)), may approve MTO arrangements for Module 10-based alternative AA assessment (cl 4(1A) Note), and administers the examinations identified by the codes in the table (cl 3 and Schedule 1 overall).
Employers of maintenance engineers and industry training planners: employers who recruit or require licence endorsements will need to account for the exam requirements in employee training and progression. For type-specific ratings (21 and 22), employers must ensure candidates pass the relevant GS/GO codes, or have suitable practical experience documented if a GO waiver is to be pursued (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)).
Operators and owners with particular engine installations: where a specific aircraft type has piston or gas turbine engines, the mapping in Schedule 1 cl 1(3) and cl 2(3) determines whether an applicant must pass piston-engine codes (GA, GB, GC) or gas-turbine codes (GC, GG, GH) and whether specific group subject GF (supercharging systems) is required if installed.
Administrative bodies that record experience: the Schedule refers to a “schedule of experience” that an applicant must record to obtain an oral-exam waiver (cl 4(3)(a)). Parties that maintain or verify such schedules (employers, certifiers, MTOs) are therefore engaged.

The instrument does not itself create a new class of regulated entity beyond those who already participate in licensing and training. It does, however, alter the precise examination mapping applicants must satisfy, and conditions the availability of particular administrative substitutions (MTO-conducted Module 10 assessments) and waivers on CASA satisfaction and recorded experience.

The instrument sets out duties principally for licence applicants and establishes discrete procedural rights tied to credits and waivers. The operative duties and rights are derived from Schedule 1 and its clauses.

Duties on applicants:

Pass required examinations: A person seeking a licence or an additional rating in the engines category must pass the examinations listed in Schedule 1 that apply to the relevant licence group, as specified by cl 3 and the table in Schedule 1. The table indicates required subjects by the symbol * and type-specific requirements for groups 21 and 22 by # (Schedule 1, preamble and table).
For licence groups 21 and 22, pass the appropriate core subject combination for the engine type fitted to the aircraft: either piston engine codes GA, GB and GC, or gas turbine codes GC, GG and GH for the installed engine, as stated in Schedule 1 cl 1(3). The requirement is conditional on which engines are installed on the specific aircraft type for the rating.
Pass specific group subject GF (supercharging systems) if the system is installed on the specific aircraft type, per Schedule 1 cl 2(3).
Where applicable, demonstrate and record “appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type” in a schedule of experience to seek a waiver of the oral exam (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(a)).

Rights, credits and alternative routes:

Credit for BC (electrical and instrument systems): Schedule 1 cl 4(1) states a person is not required to pass BC if they hold a credit for IA, IZ and EB for the licence group. The instrument cross-references the modules where these are prescribed: EB is prescribed under CAO 100.94 for category electrical, IA and IZ under CAO 100.95 for category instruments (Schedule 1 cl 4(1) and the Note).
Alternative for AA (Airworthiness administration): Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) permits a person not to pass the AA examination if they have knowledge of Module 10, Aviation Legislation, in Part 3, Appendix I of the Part 66 MOS, and have demonstrated that knowledge by successful examination conducted by an MTO consistent with paragraph 66.A.25(b) of Part 66 MOS. The Schedule adds that CASA approval of this substitution is dependent on CASA’s satisfaction regarding the MTO’s ability to train and examine comprehensively in Airworthiness administration for the licence group (Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) Note).
CASA waiver powers: CASA may waive the written specific-aircraft-type exam (GS) if the aircraft type is so similar to another type for which the applicant already holds the engines rating that the applicant can be taken to have adequate knowledge, and if safety of air navigation will not be affected (Schedule 1 cl 4(2)(a)-(b)). CASA may waive the oral exam (GO) if the person obtains and records appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type, and if safety of air navigation will not be affected (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(a)-(b)).

Procedural duties on MTOs and employers:

MTO examination duty if providing Module 10 alternative: MTOs intending to provide the Module 10 examination must do so in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25(b) of the Part 66 MOS and must satisfy CASA’s expectations set out in the Schedule’s note to cl 4(1A).
Recordkeeping duty for schedule of experience: applicants or their employers must maintain a schedule of experience sufficient to support an application for an oral exam waiver (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(a)).

Administrative discretion and CASA’s right:

CASA retains the right to approve or refuse recognition of the Module 10 alternative for AA, to grant waivers of GS or GO, and to determine whether the safety of air navigation is affected in each waiver case (Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) note; cl 4(2),(3)).

The instrument therefore imposes concrete examination obligations on candidates, creates a narrowly defined credit and substitution regime, and vests CASA with decision-making authority over waivers and MTO approval. All such duties and rights are set out in Schedule 1 clauses 1-5 and the table.

This specification instrument does not itself create criminal offences or monetary penalties, nor does it state sanctions. It operates as a subordinate legislative instrument that prescribes examination requirements under the authority of CAO 100.92 (instrument header and cl 3). Enforcement and penalties for non-compliance with licence requirements are therefore implemented through the broader regulatory framework established by CAO 100.92, the Civil Aviation Regulations and other applicable CASA regulatory instruments rather than by this specification itself.

Within the instrument, enforcement-relevant elements are administrative and procedural:

CASA control over the grant of licences and endorsements: by specifying which examinations are required for licence grant or endorsement (cl 3 and Schedule 1), CASA effectively requires applicants to satisfy the specified examinations before a licence or type endorsement under the engines category can be granted under the parent CAO. Failure to meet the specified examination requirements will mean the regulatory prerequisites for grant of the licence or endorsement are unmet.
CASA discretion on waivers and MTO approval: Schedule 1 cl 4(2), cl 4(3) and cl 4(1A) give CASA explicit administrative powers to grant or withhold waivers and to require that an MTO demonstrate capacity for Module 10 training/examination before CASA will accept that examination in lieu of AA. CASA’s exercise of these powers is an enforcement-adjacent regulatory control that affects whether a candidate is permitted to progress without an otherwise-required examination.
Recordkeeping and proof: Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(a) requires that a person obtain and record appropriate practical experience in a schedule of experience to be eligible for an oral-exam waiver. The need to produce such records creates a practical compliance obligation; refusal or absence of satisfactory records would likely prevent a waiver.
Administrative invalidity risk: Because the instrument operates by defining prerequisites for licensing, any decision by CASA to grant a licence contrary to the specification could be open to administrative challenge under administrative law principles (judicial review), though this instrument contains no litigation or appeal mechanism itself.

Absent explicit penalty clauses in the instrument, enforcement is therefore exercised by CASA’s control over licensing decisions, the grant or refusal of waivers and approvals, and the recordkeeping and examination administration processes that determine whether an applicant meets the statutory preconditions. Any criminal, civil or administrative penalties that attach to unlicensed maintenance work, false statements, or breaches of regulatory obligations would be found in the parent CAO, the Civil Aviation Regulations and other legislative instruments rather than in CASA 203/14 itself.

CASA 203/14 is a subordinate specification instrument whose function and legal effect depend on and interact with other legislative instruments and manuals referenced in the Schedule. The instrument explicitly cross-references several external sources and thereby binds its practical operation to them.

Key cross-references in the instrument:

Civil Aviation Order 100.92: The instrument is made under subsection 6 of CAO 100.92 (instrument header and cl 3). The specification applies to the examinations “mentioned in Schedule 1” for the grant of licences or endorsement of additional ratings for the category engines. The legal effect of the instrument,making particular exams prerequisites for licensing,derives from CAO 100.92’s enabling power. Any change to CAO 100.92 could therefore affect the operation or relevance of this specification.
Acts Interpretation Act 1901: The instrument is made under subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, a technical point about interpretation and instrument-making (instrument header).
CAO 100.94 and CAO 100.95: Schedule 1 cl 4(1) notes that the examination coded EB is prescribed in the Specification under CAO 100.94 for category electrical and that IA and IZ are prescribed in the Specification under CAO 100.95 for category instruments. Practically, the credit available for BC (electrical and instrument systems) depends on successful credits in exams prescribed under those separate CAOs. Therefore, changes to the specifications under CAO 100.94 or CAO 100.95 could change the way credit operates under CASA 203/14.
Part 66 Manual of Standards (Part 66 MOS), paragraph 66.A.25(b) and Module 10: Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) allows a person not to be required to pass AA (Airworthiness administration) if they have knowledge of Module 10 in Part 3 Appendix I of the Part 66 MOS and have demonstrated that knowledge by successful examination conducted by an MTO in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25(b) of the Part 66 MOS. The note to cl 4(1A) states CASA approval is dependent on CASA’s satisfaction concerning the MTO’s capability to train and examine in the comprehensive specifics of AA for the licence group. The interaction is therefore bilateral: the MOS provides the technical content for Module 10 and the procedural basis for MTO examinations, while CASA 203/14 permits Module 10 to substitute for AA subject to CASA’s approval.
Administrative law and CASA rulemaking: although not cited by name within the instrument, CASA’s exercise of discretion under Schedule 1 (waivers, approval of MTOs) will interact with administrative law standards (procedural fairness, reasonableness, statutory purpose) in the event of disputes over waiver refusals or MTO approval. The instrument does not itself set out appeals or review processes, so applicants remain within the general administrative law framework.
Recordkeeping and certification obligations: the Schedule’s requirement for a “schedule of experience” to support an oral waiver links to broader recordkeeping obligations for maintenance personnel and organisations. Where other instruments or regulations specify experience thresholds, the evidentiary value of such records will be governed by those instruments and CASA practice.

The instrument is narrowly tailored to examination specification, but its practical operation depends on the content of other CAOs, the Part 66 MOS and CASA’s administrative practice. Any change in the referenced MOS, other CAO specifications, or the parent CAO could alter the practical requirements or the availability of credits and waivers. The Schedule explicitly links credits and alternatives to those external instruments (Schedule 1 cl 4 notes and cl 4(1A)), so administrators, MTOs and candidates must monitor those sources when planning compliance.

CASA 203/14 itself records a very limited amendment history in its text. The instrument commenced on the day after registration (cl 1) and on its face repeals two pre-existing instruments of the same subject matter:

It expressly repeals Instrument CASA 287/06, identified also as F2006L03274 (cl 2(1)). That instrument previously performed the function of specifying examinations for engine-category licences.
It also expressly repeals Instrument CASA 287/06 as amended, identified as F2010C00101 (cl 2(2)). This indicates that CASA 203/14 is intended to replace the earlier 2006 specification and its 2010 amendment.

The instrument is dated 21 August 2014 and signed by John F. McCormick, Director of Aviation Safety (instrument header). Apart from the express repeal of those earlier instruments, CASA 203/14 contains no internal amendments or historical footnotes referencing any subsequent amendments within the text provided.

Practical reading:

The document is a consolidating replacement: by repealing the earlier instruments, it supersedes the prior specified examination matrix for the engines category. The instrument does not list any subsequent amendments or revocations beyond those two repeals.
If there have been later amendments to CAO 100.92, Part 66 MOS, CAO 100.94, CAO 100.95 or to CASA practice since 21 August 2014, those are not recorded within this instrument. Users should therefore confirm the current statutory and administrative environment when applying the Schedule, because the instrument itself does not capture any amendments occurring after its execution.
The instrument contains internal cross-references to the Part 66 MOS and to other CAO specifications (Schedule 1 cl 4 notes and cl 4(1A)). Any amendment history relevant to those sources would be recorded in those instruments or manuals, not in CASA 203/14.

In short, CASA 203/14 replaced two earlier CASA instruments when made and contains no further amendment record within its text. For a complete amendment trail, practitioners must consult subsequent instruments, CAOs, and updates to the Part 66 MOS outside the four corners of CASA 203/14.

The instrument text itself contains no reference to litigation, judicial decisions, or administrative appeals. It names no cases and records no adjudicated disputes relating to its terms. The instrument is a technical specification; it neither creates explicit offences nor prescribes sanctioning mechanisms, and its enforcement is administrative (licensing decisions under CAO 100.92).

Implications for legal practice if litigation arises:

Grounds for challenge would be administrative law based: any dispute over CASA’s exercise of discretion under the Schedule (for example, refusal to waive GS or GO, refusal to accept Module 10 in place of AA, or the acceptance or rejection of a candidate’s schedule of experience) would ordinarily be addressed through administrative review or judicial review pathways applicable to CASA decisions rather than through a private law cause arising directly from the instrument.
Evidentiary issues would focus on compliance with the Schedule: a litigated dispute over whether an applicant satisfied the exam requirements would turn on documentary proof of examination results, the content and administration of Module 10 exams (if used), the record of practical experience, and CASA’s reasoning where a waiver or approval was refused. The instrument itself sets the cycle for these issues: it prescribes the subject mapping and the grounds for waiver/credit (Schedule 1 cl 4).
No precedent names or decisions are provided: because the instrument does not mention cases, practitioners must search administrative and judicial databases for any case law involving CAO 100.92, the specified examination requirements, or CASA’s use of waiver/approval powers. Any case law involving this instrument would derive from challenge to CASA decisions that applied the instrument, rather than from the instrument’s text.

Given the instrument’s purely prescriptive and administrative character and the absence of litigation references in the instrument, the litigation history within the instrument is nil. Practitioners needing to know whether disputes have arisen from its application must consult external judicial and tribunal records.

The instrument is technically specific and several implementation and interpretative pitfalls arise from its structure and cross-references. These are practical “gotchas” to watch for when advising clients or structuring compliance programs:

Symbol interpretation and table reading errors:

The Schedule uses symbols * and # to indicate different obligations. * indicates a core or specific-group subject required for the licence group (Schedule 1 cl 1(1) and cl 2(1)). # indicates additional core subject examinations for licence groups 21 and 22 or specific aircraft-type requirements (Schedule 1 cl 1(2), cl 2(2), cl 3). Misreading a * or # can lead to advising a candidate incorrectly about which exams they must take. The table’s layout requires careful mapping of subject rows to licence-group columns 1, 2, 3, 21 and 22.

GC appears in both piston and gas-turbine lists:

Schedule 1 cl 1(3) lists piston engines and propellers codes GA, GB and GC, and gas turbine engines and propellers “(if any) (code GC, GG and GH)”. The code GC (propellers) appears in both the piston and gas turbine sets, which could lead to confusion about whether GC always applies or only in particular configurations. The correct approach, per the clause, is to look at what is installed on the specific aircraft type for the rating.

Credits rely on other CAOs:

The BC credit (no requirement to pass BC where a person holds credits IA, IZ and EB) depends on credits prescribed in CAO 100.94 and CAO 100.95 (Schedule 1 cl 4(1) and Note). Practitioners must check the live content of those CAOs to verify whether IA, IZ and EB credits are still prescribed in the same form and whether their administrative rules have changed.

Module 10 substitution for AA requires CASA satisfaction of the MTO:

Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) permits the Module 10 alternative only if the MTO has conducted the exam in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25(b) of Part 66 MOS, and the note adds CASA approval depends on CASA’s satisfaction regarding the MTO’s comprehensiveness. This is a discretionary, fact-sensitive approval and not automatic; MTOs and candidates should not assume Module 10 will always be accepted in place of AA without prior CASA confirmation.

Waivers are conditional on safety of air navigation:

CASA may only waive GS or GO if the safety of air navigation will not be affected (Schedule 1 cl 4(2)(b) and cl 4(3)(b)). That safety criterion is subjective and central to CASA’s discretion; clients should expect a rigorous, evidence-based assessment by CASA when seeking waivers.

Recordkeeping for GO waivers:

To obtain an oral-exam waiver, the person must “obtain, and record in a schedule of experience, appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type” (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(a)). The instrument does not prescribe the form or minimum content of that schedule; absence of clear standards may lead CASA to require corroboration or reject informal records. Practitioners should advise clients to maintain robust, verifiable records.

Specific group subjects mapped to particular licence groups:

The mapping in the specific-group table shows GD (aeroplane piston) has * under group 1 only, GE (helicopter piston) has * under group 2 only, and GF (supercharging) has * under group 3 but # under groups 21 and 22 if installed. Misallocating these requirements may lead to candidates taking irrelevant exams or missing required ones.

No penalties in the instrument , enforcement is via licensing:

Because the instrument prescribes prerequisites rather than sanctions, non-compliance will show up as inability to be granted a licence or endorsement rather than as an express penalty in this instrument. Advisers should therefore frame remedies in terms of administrative processes (waiver, MTO substitution, or retaking exams) rather than statutory penalties found in other instruments.

Dependence on the Part 66 MOS and CAO rules creates versioning risk:

The instrument’s practical operation requires contemporaneous review of the Part 66 MOS paragraph 66.A.25(b) and the relevant CAOs. If those instruments or manuals are amended, the availability of credits and substitutions in CASA 203/14 may be affected. Clients must reconcile versions of these documents.

Ambiguity about which licence groups correspond to which aircraft categories:

The instrument assumes the reader knows the meaning of licence group numbers 1, 2, 3, 21 and 22. Practitioners must reference the CAO or other CASA guidance that defines those licence groups to ensure correct application.

These practical pitfalls derive directly from the instrument’s text and its reliance on cross-referenced documents and CASA discretion. Mitigation requires careful reading of the table, rigorous recordkeeping, pre-clearance from CASA for MTO alternatives where possible, and coordination with MTOs and employers to ensure the schedule of experience is acceptable.

Compliance with CASA 203/14 is administrative and technical: it requires mapping the candidate’s intended licence group and target aircraft type to the table in Schedule 1, satisfying examination and recordkeeping requirements, and, where applicable, obtaining CASA approvals or waivers according to the conditions set out in the Schedule. The following steps are a practical compliance checklist, grounded in the instrument’s clauses.

Identify the licence group and engine/category:

Confirm which licence group the applicant seeks: 1, 2, 3, or a type-specific group 21 or 22 (table header in Schedule 1). The table’s columns are labelled 1, 2, 3, 21 and 22; compliance depends on the correct column.

Map required subjects from the table:

For the identified licence group, list all subject codes marked * (core or specific group required) in the table. For type-specific endorsements (21 and 22), identify subjects marked # for the specific aircraft type. Refer to Schedule 1 cl 1(1)-(3), cl 2(1)-(3) and cl 3.

For groups 21 and 22, determine engine fit:

If the rating sought is for a specific aircraft type under group 21 or 22, determine whether the aircraft has piston engines, gas turbine engines, or supercharging systems. Under Schedule 1 cl 1(3), candidates must pass either piston-engine core subjects (GA, GB and GC) or gas-turbine subjects (GC, GG and GH) that are installed on that type. Under Schedule 1 cl 2(3), candidates must pass GF if a supercharging system is installed.

Address electrical/instruments credit before taking BC:

If the applicant holds credits for IA and IZ (prescribed under CAO 100.95) and EB (prescribed under CAO 100.94), then BC is not required (Schedule 1 cl 4(1) and associated Note). Ensure formal credit records exist and are consistent with the referenced CAOs.

Consider Module 10 substitution for AA:

If seeking to use Module 10 (Aviation Legislation, Part 66 MOS) in place of AA, verify that: (a) the applicant has the Module 10 knowledge in Part 3, Appendix I of the Part 66 MOS; (b) an MTO will conduct the exam in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25(b) of the Part 66 MOS; and (c) obtain CASA confirmation that the MTO’s training and examination meets CASA’s expectations for comprehensiveness in Airworthiness administration for the licence group (Schedule 1 cl 4(1A) and Note). Do not assume acceptance without CASA’s satisfaction.

Prepare and maintain a schedule of experience for GO waiver:

If seeking waiver of the oral examination (GO) for a specific aircraft type, collect and record “appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type” in a schedule of experience (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(a)). Make the schedule factual, contemporaneous, verifiable and tied to specific tasks or signed attestations by authorised supervisors or employers, because CASA will consider safety of air navigation when deciding a waiver (Schedule 1 cl 4(3)(b)).

Prepare a case for GS waiver where relevant:

For the written specific-aircraft-type exam (GS), CASA may waive the requirement where the specific aircraft type is so similar to another type for which the applicant already holds the engines rating that the applicant may be “taken to have adequate knowledge” (Schedule 1 cl 4(2)(a)). Assemble objective evidence showing the similarity of systems, manuals, and maintenance procedures, and address safety considerations (cl 4(2)(b)) in the waiver submission.

Engage with an MTO early:

If relying on Module 10 substitution or if training is required, coordinate early with an MTO that conducts Part 66 MOS Module 10 exams under paragraph 66.A.25(b). Confirm the MTO’s exam procedures, record-keeping, and capacity to demonstrate the required comprehensive coverage to CASA for approval.

Verify cross-referenced instruments and versions:

Before finalising an application, inspect the current versions of CAO 100.92, CAO 100.94, CAO 100.95, and the Part 66 MOS (especially paragraph 66.A.25(b) and Module 10) to ensure that credits and substitution pathways have not been changed. The Schedule’s notes make these cross-references explicit (Schedule 1 cl 4 notes and cl 4(1A)).

Keep documentary evidence of exams and credits:

Maintain certified copies of examination results for all coded subjects, records of credits for IA/IZ/EB, the Module 10 exam result (if used), and the schedule of experience. Because the instrument’s effect is to set prerequisites for licensing, documentary proof will be necessary for CASA to rely on credits or to exercise waiver discretion favourably.

Where in doubt, seek CASA confirmation in writing:

Given CASA’s discretionary role in approving MTO alternatives and granting waivers, obtain written confirmation or guidance from CASA where the acceptance of an alternative pathway or waiver is material to career progression or employer planning.

These compliance steps flow directly from the instrument’s clauses: cl 3 and Schedule 1 set the mapping and required exams; Schedule 1 cl 4(1) and note govern BC credits; cl 4(1A) governs Module 10 substitution and CASA approval; cl 4(2) and cl 4(3) provide the waiver mechanics and safety criteria. Robust recordkeeping, early coordination with MTOs, and pre-clearance from CASA where alternatives are to be used will materially reduce risk of refusal at the licensing stage.

CASA 203/14 - Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category engines

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