Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007

1 Name of instrument

This instrument is the Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007.

2 Commencement

(1)Subject the subsection (2), this instrument commences on the day after it is registered.

(2)The amendments in items 31, 32, 33 and 36 of Schedule 1 (the new knowledge requirements) commence immediately after the commencement of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2011.

Note When Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007 was made, units of competency for the new knowledge requirements were being developed by the State and Territory authorities responsible for the Australian Quality Training Framework, for proposed incorporation within future amendments to Appendix 6 of Civil Aviation Order 100.66. However, the State and Territory authorities later decided that the content of units of competency already existing and listed within Appendix 6 could be amended to incorporate the new knowledge and that additional competency units would not be required. To bring about commencement of the new knowledge requirements, subsection 2 (2) of the original commencement provision of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007 has, therefore, been modified. The modified commencement provision does not affect any commencement or registration that has already taken effect, but it allows the new knowledge requirements to commence on the day after commencement of Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2011.

3 Amendment of Civil Aviation Order 100.66

Schedule 1 amends Civil Aviation Order 100.66.

Schedule 1 Amendment

[1] Paragraph 2.1, definition of avionic system

avionics system means an aircraft system that transfers or stores analogue or digital data using a wireless, data line or other data transmission medium, and includes the system’s components and connectors. Examples of avionics systems include the following:

(a) autoflight systems (but not including mechanical aspects);

(b) communication or navigation systems;

(c) instrument systems;

(d) in-flight entertainment systems;

(e) integrated modular avionics (IMA) systems;

(f) cabin intercommunication data systems;

(g) cabin network service systems;

(h) on-board maintenance systems;

(i) information systems such as air traffic and information management systems and network server systems;

(j) fly-by-wire systems;

(k) fibre optic control system.

[2] Paragraph 2.1, definition of complex aircraft

complex aircraft means an aircraft that CASA considers is a complex aircraft, and lists in an AAC, after taking into account aviation complexity factors including certificated maximum passenger seating capacity, operational ceiling, multi-crew requirements, design philosophy, engine type, and technology such as fly-by-wire control systems.

[3] Paragraph 2.1, definition of examiner, or knowledge examiner, after subparagraph (d)

; (e) conducts RPL evaluations.

[4] Paragraph 2.1, definition of rating

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rating

, which includes a restricted rating,

[5] Paragraph 2.1, new definitions: excluded State, recognised State, restricted rating

excluded State means a State that CASA considers may not maintain appropriate standards for the issue of maintenance authorisations, however described.

Note CASA lists excluded States in an AAC.

recognised State means a State that CASA considers maintains appropriate standards for the issue of authorisations of a kind to which section 4.2 of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention applies.

Note 1 Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention deals with personnel licensing.

Note 2 CASA lists the recognised States in an AAC.

restricted rating means a rating restricted as described in the course plan in accordance with subparagraph 15.7 (c) (iii).

[6] Paragraph 2.3

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For this Order,

Subject to paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6, for this Order,

[7] After paragraph 2.4

2.5For assessment for a rating, a practical/competency assessor is an employee of a recognised organisation who:

(a) meets the minimum qualifications and experience standards set out in the recognised organisation’s exposition for an assessor for the rating, including the standards for:

(i) planning and organising assessment; and

(ii) assessing competence; and

(iii) participating in assessment validation; and

(b) has the minimum relevant vocational or equivalent competencies for the rating that is being assessed, as set out in the exposition; and

(c) is appointed by the recognised organisation to conduct the assessment for the rating.

Note If no standards are set out in the exposition for an assessor for a particular rating, the recognised organisation may not assess for the rating.

2.6For the conduct of RPL evaluations for paragraph 2.5, a practical/competency assessor is an employee of a recognised organisation who:

(a) meets the minimum qualifications and experience standards set out in the recognised organisation’s exposition for the conduct of RPL evaluations as part of the assessment for a rating; and

(b) is appointed by the recognised organisation to conduct the RPL evaluations.

Note If no standards are set out in the exposition for RPL evaluations as part of an assessment for a particular rating, the recognised organisation may not use RPL in assessment for the rating.

[8] Subparagraph 10.3 (b)

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in spite of subparagraph (a),

[9] After paragraph 10.5

10.6The holder of an authority in subcategory B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 may issue a certificate of release to service following completion of maintenance that is 1 or more of the following for an aircraft to which the subcategory applies:

(a) starting or running an engine;

(b) boroscoping an engine;

(c) rigging of flight controls;

(d) structural inspection and repair of airframe;

only if:

(e) the aircraft is maintained by a CAR 30 organisation; and

(f) the holder of the authority has completed a course of training or experience that gives him or her sufficient knowledge of the aircraft’s controls, systems, engines or airframe to ensure that the maintenance does not endanger any person or damage the aircraft.

Note Generally, the CAR 30 organisation’s satisfaction that the holder has the requisite qualifications and experience will be indicative that the holder has sufficient knowledge.

10.7For subregulation 230 (4) of CAR 1988, the holder of an authority in subcategory B1.3 or B1.4 is authorised to start and run a helicopter engine in connection with carrying out helicopter maintenance, or the provision of helicopter maintenance training, only if the holder may issue a certificate of release to service for the aircraft under paragraph 10.6.

[10] After subparagraph 13.6 (c)

; or (d) if the applicant already holds an authority for a category or subcategory mentioned in subparagraph (a), (b) or (c) and applies for another category or subcategory — for the category or subcategory applied for:

(i) have accumulated at least N years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft; and

Note ‘N’ is defined in paragraph 13.6A.

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the other category or subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit; or

(e) if the applicant already holds an aircraft maintenance engineer licence under regulation 31 of CAR 1988 and applies for a category or subcategory mentioned in subparagraph (a), (b) or (c) — for the category or subcategory applied for:

(i) have accumulated at least N years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft; and

Note ‘N’ is defined in paragraph 13.6A.

(ii) hold each unit of competency listed and coded in Appendix 6 that is marked X or indicated as its alternative for the category or subcategory; and

(iii) before holding a unit of competency mentioned in sub-subparagraph (ii), hold the qualifications or units of competency that are prerequisites for the unit.

13.6AIn sub-subparagraphs 13.6 (d) (i) and (e) (i), N is calculated by the formula:

A – B = N

where:

(a) A is the minimum number of years of practical maintenance experience mentioned in sub-subparagraph 13.6 (a) (i), (b) (i) or (c) (i) as required for the category or subcategory applied for; and

(b) B is the number of years of practical maintenance experience the applicant accumulated on operating aircraft to qualify, and after qualifying, for the category or subcategory, or the aircraft maintenance engineer licence, that the applicant already holds; and

(c) N is deemed to be zero years if it is 0 or a negative number.

Note For example, under sub-subparagraph 13.6 (c) (i), an applicant must have accumulated at least 4 years of practical maintenance experience. If the applicant under subparagraph 13.6 (e) took 4 years to qualify for an aircraft maintenance engineer licence under regulation 31 of CAR 1988 and has a further 5 years’ relevant experience, the formula A – B = N applied becomes 4 – 9 = -5 and no further experience is required to qualify for the category or subcategory.

[11] Subparagraph 13.7 (a)

(a) an applicant for a subcategory B1.1 authority is not required to demonstrate, by examination, knowledge of propellers in accordance with item 17 in Part 2 of Appendix 4 unless the authority is to include propellers; and

[12] After subparagraph 13.7 (b)

(c) an applicant for a subcategory B1.2 authority is not required to demonstrate, by examination, knowledge of high speed flight in accordance with subitem 11.1.2 of subject module 11 in Part 3 of Appendix 4.

[13] After paragraph 13.14

13A Recognition of ADF authorisations for a category or subcategory

An applicant for a category or subcategory of an authority is taken to comply with subsection 13 for the category or subcategory if:

(a) he or she holds, or has held, an aircraft maintenance authorisation issued by the Australian Defence Force (ADF authorisation); and

(b) the ADF authorisation corresponds to the category or subcategory applied for; and

(c) within the 2 years immediately before the application, the person exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the ADF authorisation equivalent to those of a holder of the category or subcategory applied for; and

(d) a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that the applicant meets the requirements of subsection 13 (other than paragraph 13.12); and

(e) if the person no longer holds the ADF authorisation, CASA is satisfied that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person.

[14] Subparagraph 14.1 (a)

(a) he or she holds, or has held:

(i) an authorisation, of a kind to which section 4.2 of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention applies, other than an authorisation issued by an excluded State; or

(ii) an aircraft maintenance authorisation, issued by the national defence force of a Contracting State, other than an authorisation issued by the national defence force of an excluded State; and

[15] Subparagraph 14.1 (d)

(d) either:

(i) the authorisation is, or was, one mentioned in sub-subparagraph (a) (i) and was issued by the NAA of a recognised State; or

(ii) a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that the applicant meets the requirements of subsection 13 (other than paragraph 13.12); and

(e) if the person no longer holds the authorisation mentioned in sub‑subparagraph (a) (i) or (a) (ii) — CASA is satisfied that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person.

[16] Paragraph 14.2

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subparagraph 14.1 (a)

sub-subparagraph 14.1 (a) (i)

[17] Subparagraph 14.2 (c)

(c) either:

(i) the foreign company authorisation mentioned in subparagraph (a) was issued by a company in a recognised State; or

(ii) a recognised organisation certifies to CASA that the applicant’s foreign company authorisation is not from an excluded State and that he or she meets the requirements of subsection 13 (other than paragraph 13.12).

[18] Paragraph 15.4

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For paragraph 15.3,

Subject to paragraph 15.7, for paragraph 15.3,

[19] Paragraph 15.6

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For paragraph 15.2,

Subject to paragraph 15.7, for paragraph 15.2,

[20] After paragraph 15.6

15.7The training and assessment for a restricted rating for an aircraft type may be in:

(a) a subset of the theoretical elements mentioned in Part 2 of Appendix 7 that are indicated for the category or subcategory by the numerical level of the type training; and

(b) the corresponding practical elements mentioned in Part 3 of Appendix 7 that are appropriate for the category or subcategory and the rating;

only if the recognised organisation:

(c) provides in the course plan a description of:

(i) the training and assessment in the subset of theoretical elements and its corresponding practical elements; and

(ii) the persons eligible to undertake the training and assessment; and

(iii) the restrictions for the rating to which the training and assessment relates; and

(d) ensures that all documents required under this Order in connection with the training and assessment describe the rating as a restricted rating.

[21] Sub-subparagraph 16 (b) (i)

(i) he or she holds, or has held, an authorisation of a kind to which section 4.2 of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention applies, other than an authorisation issued by an excluded State; and

[22] Sub-subparagraph 16 (b) (ii)

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holds a rating

holds, or has held, a rating

[23] Sub-subparagraph 16 (b) (iii)

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or

and

(iv) if any authorisation or rating mentioned in sub-subparagraph 16 (b) (i) or (ii) is no longer held by the person — satisfies CASA that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person; or

[24] Sub-subparagraph 16 (c) (i)

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holds a current authorisation,

holds, or has held, an authorisation

[25] Sub-subparagraph 16 (c) (iv)

(iv) if any authorisation mentioned in sub-subparagraph 16 (c) (i) or (ii) is no longer held by the person — satisfies CASA that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person; or

(d) he or she holds, or has held:

(i) an aircraft maintenance authorisation issued by:

(A) the Australian Defence Force; or

(B) the national defence force of a Contracting State other than an authorisation issued by the national defence force of an excluded State; and

(ii) a rating-equivalent endorsed on the authorisation that corresponds to the rating sought; and

(iii) within the 2 years immediately before the application to CASA, exercised for at least 6 months privileges under the rating-equivalent that were equivalent to those exercised by the holder of an authority endorsed with the rating; and

(iv) if any authorisation or a rating-equivalent mentioned in sub‑subparagraph 16 (d) (i) or (ii) is no longer held by the person — satisfies CASA that it was not cancelled or revoked for any reason involving fault by the person.

[26] Appendix 2, new ATA chapter designators of maintenance

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05 Time limits and maintenance checks

18 Vibration and noise analysis (blade tracking)

22 Autoflight

70 Standard practices-engines

81 Turbines

82 Water injections

83 Accessory gear-boxes

84 Propulsion augmentation

[27] Appendix 2, Note 2

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within ATA chapters

[28] Appendix 3, new ATA chapter designators of maintenance

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25 Equipment — furnishing (electronic emergency equipment and cabin entertainment equipment)

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05 Time limits and maintenance checks

25-60 Equipment — furnishing (electronic emergency equipment and cabin entertainment equipment)

42 Integrated modular avionics