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