10.2

Question 1

What is the UK regulation No 1321/2014, Annex III (part 66)

Answer 1

Describe the eligibility criteria and qualifying processes for aircraft maintenance personnel.

Question 2

Who certifies staff?

Answer 2

Personnel with CAT C, B or L part 66 license.

Question 3

Who are part staff?

Answer 3

Personnel with a cat b or L

Question 4

What is an authorised person?

Answer 4

A person authorised by the organisation to sign off task they have performed regardless of having a license.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a certificate of releases to service (CRS) ?

Answer 5

It confirms that maintenance has been completed and the aircraft or component is safe for operation.

Question 6

Significance of task training for A1 or B2 licence holder?

Answer 6

They can certify minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect ratification they perform.

Question 7

66.A.1?

Answer 7

Defined the aircraft maintenance licence and requirements for application, issuance and validity.

Question 8

Main license cat under part-66?

Answer 8

Cat A / B1 / B2 / B2L / B3 / L and C

Question 9

What subcategories are included in Cat A?

Answer 9

A1 / A2 / A3 / A4

Question 10

What is A1?

Answer 10

Aeroplanes turbine

Question 11

What is A2?

Answer 11

Aeroplanes piston

Question 12

What does B1 cover?

Answer 12

Both Aeroplane turbine and aeroplane piston.

Question 13

What’s unique about the B2 license?

Answer 13

It is applicable to all aircraft.

Question 14

What does a B3 license cover?

Answer 14

Piston-engine/ non pressurised aeroplanes with a max take off mass of under 2000 kg and below.

Question 15

What sub categories are included in category L?

Answer 15

L1C / L1 / L2C / L2 / L3H / L3G / L4H / L5

Question 16

What is the scope of the Category C license?

Answer 16

Applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters.

Question 17

How are aircraft classified into groups?

Answer 17

Group1 (complex motor-powered) group 2 (less complex) group 3 (piston engine aeroplanes) group4 (sailplanes, balloons, airships)

Question 18

What defines a complex motor-powered aircraft?

Answer 18

-max take-off mass 5700kg
-searing more than 19
-minimum crew of two pilots
-equipped with turbojet or multiple turboprop engines.

Question 19

When is a helicopter considered complex?

Answer 19

-takeoff mass of 3175kg
-have seating for more than 9 passengers
-require a minimum of 2 pilots
-tilt rotor aircraft

Question 20

What is required for an application for an aircraft maintenance license?

Answer 20

It must be made on CAA form 19 and submitted to the CAS as established.

Question 21

What must accompany an application for a change to an aircraft’s maintenance license?

Answer 21

The current original license must be submitted along with a form 19.

Question 22

66.B.105 outlines?

Answer 22

It describes the procedure for issuing an aircraft maintenance license via a part-145 approved maintained organisation.

Question 23

What documentation is needed for a license application?

Answer 23

Supporting documentation must be demonstrate compliance with theoretical knowledge, practical training and experience requirements.

Question 24

What is the significance of the max take-off mass in defining complex aircraft?

Answer 24

It helps categorise the complexity and regulatory requirements for maintenance and operations.

Question 25

What is the purpose of requiring a minimum crew of two pilots?

Answer 25

It ensures safety and operational capability for complex aircraft operations.

Question 26

What is the minimum ages requirement for an aircraft maintenance license applicant?

Answer 26

At least 18 years of age.

Question 27

What is line maintenance?

Answer 27

Maintenance performed before flight.

Question 28

What is base maintenance?

Answer 28

Maintenance that invokes removing an aircraft from service for a period usually longer than one day, identical requiring a hanger and specialised tool.

Question 29

Who are support staff in base?

Answer 29

Cat-b engineers who assist cat-c engineers.

Question 30

What can a cat A do?

Answer 30

Issue certificate or release to service for minor fixes.

Question 31

What does a cat B1 license allow the holder to do?

Answer 31

Issue certificates for maintenance on aircraft structure, power and mechanical systems.

Question 32

B2?

Answer 32

Maintenance on avionics and electrical systems.

Question 33

What are the privileges of a cat C licence holder?

Answer 33

They can issue certificate of release to service are base maintenance on the entire aircraft.

Question 34

How long must basic training and examinations be valid prior to applying for a license?

Answer 34

3 years of practical experience or 2 years with relevant technical training. 1 year for basic training course.

Question 35

How recent must maintenance experience be?

Answer 35

Can maintenance experience outside a civil aircraft environment be accepted?

Question 36

When does an aircraft maintenance license become invalid?

Answer 36

It becomes invalid 5 years after its last issue or change verified with the CAA.

Question 37

Negligent maintenance?

Answer 37

Maintenance performed carelessly or without due diligence potentially leading to safety issue.

Question 38

What must be adhered to when issuing a certificate of release to service?

Answer 38

-Compliance with annex 1 (part m) -annex II (part-145) -annex III (part 66)