10.2 Certifying Staff Flashcards
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What does ‘UK Reg (EU) 1321/2014, Annex III Part-66’ detail?
Details the eligibility criteria and qualifying process for personnel who wish to become certifying staff.
Which certifying staff hold a CRS?
- CAT C.
- CAT B.
- L-Part 66.
(CAT A according to CAA but didn’t say it here in the notes)
What is the definition of support staff?
Support staff are CAT B or L-part 66, who perform or verify base maintenance, limited to the scope of the approvals given by the organisation
When are the use of support staff a requirement?
Support staff are required for base maintenance of complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA).
What are non-licensed staff classified as?
Authorised persons
What are the sub categories of the CAT A license?
- A1 = Aeroplanes Turbine.
- A2 = Aeroplanes Piston.
- A3 = Helicopters Turbine.
- A4 = Helicopters Piston.
What are the sub categories of the CAT B1 license?
- B1.1 = Aeroplanes Turbine.
- B1.2 = Aeroplanes Piston.
- B1.3 = Helicopters Turbine.
- B1.4 = Helicopters Piston.
What aircraft is the cat B2 license applicable to?
The B2 license is applicable to all aircraft.
What aircraft is the CAT B2L license applicable to?
The CAT B2L license is applicable to all aircraft, EXCEPT those in GROUP 1.
What is the CAT B2L license divided into?
Five system ratings, which are:
- Comms/NAV.
- Instruments.
- Autoflight.
- Surveillance.
- Airframe systems.
What does the B2L license contain as a minimum?
At least one system rating
What aircraft is the CAT B3 license applicable to?
The B3 license is applicable to piston, non-pressurised aircraft, up to 2000kg maximum takeoff mass.
What types of aircraft is the CAT L license applicable to?
The CAT L license is divided into all other aircraft types, such as airships, balloons, sail/seaplanes.
What aircraft is the CAT C license applicable to?
The CAT C license is applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters.
What is the definition of a group 1 aircraft?
A complex motor-powered aeroplane, helicopters with multiple engines, aeroplanes the max ceiling above FL 290, aircraft with fly by wire systems, gas airships (except ELA2).
What may the CAA do if an aircraft meets a group 1 requirement, but is considered less complex?
The aircraft can be placed in a different group.
What aircraft fall into group 2 - subgroup 2a?
- Single turbine engine aeroplanes.
- Turbojet or multi turboprop aircraft of lower complexity.
What aircraft fall into group 2 - subgroup 2b?
- Single engine turbine helicopters.
- Multi-turbine engine helicopters of lower complexity.
What aircraft fall into group 2 - subgroup 2c?
- Single piston engine helicopters.
- Multi piston engine helicopters of lower complexity.
What aircraft fall into the group 3 category?
Piston engine aeroplanes other than those in group 1.
What aircraft fall into the group 4 category?
Sailplanes, balloons, airships, other than those in group 1
What features make an aeroplane part of the CMPA category?
- maximum takeoff mass of over 5700 kg.
- maximum passenger config of above 19.
- A minimum of at least two pilots.
- Equipped with a turbojet engine, or more than one turboprop engine.
What features make a helicopter part of the CMPA group?
- maximum takeoff mass of above 3175 kg.
- maximum passenger config of above 9.
- Minimum of at least two pilots.
- Uses a tilt rotor.
What CAA form is used to apply for a license?
Form 19.