10.2 Certifying Staff Flashcards

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What does ‘UK Reg (EU) 1321/2014, Annex III Part-66’ detail?

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Details the eligibility criteria and qualifying process for personnel who wish to become certifying staff.

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Which certifying staff hold a CRS?

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  • CAT C.
  • CAT B.
  • L-Part 66.

(CAT A according to CAA but didn’t say it here in the notes)

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What is the definition of support staff?

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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

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When are the use of support staff a requirement?

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Support staff are required for base maintenance of complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA).

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What are non-licensed staff classified as?

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Authorised persons

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What are the sub categories of the CAT A license?

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  • A1 = Aeroplanes Turbine.
  • A2 = Aeroplanes Piston.
  • A3 = Helicopters Turbine.
  • A4 = Helicopters Piston.
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What are the sub categories of the CAT B1 license?

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  • B1.1 = Aeroplanes Turbine.
  • B1.2 = Aeroplanes Piston.
  • B1.3 = Helicopters Turbine.
  • B1.4 = Helicopters Piston.
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What aircraft is the cat B2 license applicable to?

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The B2 license is applicable to all aircraft.

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What aircraft is the CAT B2L license applicable to?

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The CAT B2L license is applicable to all aircraft, EXCEPT those in GROUP 1.

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What is the CAT B2L license divided into?

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Five system ratings, which are:

  • Comms/NAV.
  • Instruments.
  • Autoflight.
  • Surveillance.
  • Airframe systems.
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What does the B2L license contain as a minimum?

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At least one system rating

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What aircraft is the CAT B3 license applicable to?

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The B3 license is applicable to piston, non-pressurised aircraft, up to 2000kg maximum takeoff mass.

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What types of aircraft is the CAT L license applicable to?

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The CAT L license is divided into all other aircraft types, such as airships, balloons, sail/seaplanes.

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What aircraft is the CAT C license applicable to?

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The CAT C license is applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters.

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What is the definition of a group 1 aircraft?

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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).

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What may the CAA do if an aircraft meets a group 1 requirement, but is considered less complex?

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The aircraft can be placed in a different group.

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What aircraft fall into group 2 - subgroup 2a?

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  • Single turbine engine aeroplanes.
  • Turbojet or multi turboprop aircraft of lower complexity.
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What aircraft fall into group 2 - subgroup 2b?

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  • Single engine turbine helicopters.
  • Multi-turbine engine helicopters of lower complexity.
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What aircraft fall into group 2 - subgroup 2c?

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  • Single piston engine helicopters.
  • Multi piston engine helicopters of lower complexity.
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What aircraft fall into the group 3 category?

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Piston engine aeroplanes other than those in group 1.

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What aircraft fall into the group 4 category?

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Sailplanes, balloons, airships, other than those in group 1

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What features make an aeroplane part of the CMPA category?

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  • 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.
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What features make a helicopter part of the CMPA group?

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  • maximum takeoff mass of above 3175 kg.
  • maximum passenger config of above 9.
  • Minimum of at least two pilots.
  • Uses a tilt rotor.
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What CAA form is used to apply for a license?

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What form is an approved license?
Form 26
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What age must you be to apply for a license?
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What is the definition of base maintenance?
Removal of an aircraft from service, usually more than one day and up to 30 days but can take up to 3 months.
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Who are classed as support staff in a base maintenance environment?
CAT B engineers, as they support the CAT C engineer who is an overall control of the base maintenance.
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What are the privileges of B1?
- Can issue a CRS following maintenance on structure, powerplant , and electrical systems. - includes CAT A privileges.
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What avionic systems can B1s work on?
They can work on Avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove serviceability, and not requiring any troubleshooting.
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What are the privileges of a B2?
- can issue a CRS following maintenance on avionic and electrical systems. - They don’t get a CAT A privileges by default, but they can get CAT A ratings on systems that they already hold on their B2.
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What mechanical systems can a B2 work on?
They can perform electrical/avionic tasks within powerplants and mechanical systems, that only require simple tests to prove serviceability.
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What are the privileges of a CAT C?
They can issue a CRS following base maintenance, with privileges applying to the entire aircraft.
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What experience is required of a license holder to continuously exercise their privileges?
At least six months experience in the last two years.
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What are the language requirements of a license holder?
They must be able to read/write/speak in the language in which the technical documentation necessary to produce a CRS, is written
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What is the maximum time limit available on passed training courses and exams prior to an application?
10 years
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After how long do credits expire and what happens once they do expire?
They expire 10 years after when they were given to the applicant by the CAA, and the applicant may apply for new credit after they expire.
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What are the basic experience requirements for a CAT A, B1.2, B1.4, and B3?
- 3 years practical experience if there’s no previous relevant technical training. - 2 years practical experience if completed training in a technical trade considered relevant by the CAA - 1 year practical experience if completed an annex IV part–147 training course.
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What are the basic experience requirements for a CAT B1.1, B1.3 and B2?
- 5 years practical experience if no previous training. - 3 years practical experience if completed technical trade that the CAA consider relevant. - 2 years practical experience if completed approved part 147 course.
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What are the experience requirements for CAT C license for CMPA?
- 3 years experience as a B1.1, B1.3, or B2. - 5 years experience as a B1.2 or B1.4.
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What are the experience requirements for a CAT C of non-CMPA?
3 years experience as a B1 or B2.
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What are the experience requirements for a CAT C license obtained via an academic route?
Three years working in a civil aircraft maintenance environment, including at least six months of observation of base maintenance tasks.
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How long is a license valid for?
5 years, after which the license becomes invalid unless an application for renewal is made on a form 19.
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What’s different about a B1 license issued before 2003?
They cannot carry out any electrical tasks unless relevant experience has been gained and approved by the CAA, or by completing a practical assessment by the CAA.
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How can other limitations to licenses be lifted/removed?
Through proving to the CAA that the relevant experience has been gained, or completing a practical assessment performed by the CAA.
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When must a license be produced if requested by the CAA?
Within 24 hours.
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What conditions can result in the suspension or revoking of a license?
- License obtained by falsification of evidence. - Negligent maintenance. - Falsification of a maintenance record. - Issuing a CRS knowing maintenance has not been carried out. - Performing maintenance or issuing a CRS whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. - Issuing a CRS whilst not in compliance with Annex 1 (part m), Annex II (part 145), or Annex III (part 66).