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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2018-1142/annex-III",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2018-1142/annex-III.json",
  "legislation": "eur/2018/1142",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1142 of 14 August 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards the introduction of certain categories of aircraft maintenance licences, the modification of the acceptance procedure of components from external suppliers and the modification of the maintenance training organisations' privileges (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2018-1142",
  "path": "annex/III",
  "kind": "annex",
  "number": "III",
  "heading": null,
  "text": "Annex III is amended as follows:\n(1) in the table of contents the following references to Appendixes VII and VIII are added:\n‘Appendix VII — Basic knowledge requirements for category L aircraft maintenance licence\nAppendix VIII — Basic examination standards for category L aircraft maintenance licence’;\n(2) point 66.A.3 is replaced by the following:\n‘66.A.3\nLicence categories and subcategories\nAircraft maintenance licences include the following categories and, where applicable, subcategories and system ratings:\n(a) Category A, divided into the following subcategories:\nA1 Aeroplanes Turbine;\nA2 Aeroplanes Piston;\nA3 Helicopters Turbine;\nA4 Helicopters Piston.\n(b) Category B1, divided into the following subcategories:\nB1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine;\nB1.2 Aeroplanes Piston;\nB1.3 Helicopters Turbine;\nB1.4 Helicopters Piston.\n(c) Category B2\nThe B2 licence is applicable to all aircraft.\n(d) Category B2L\nThe B2L licence is applicable to all aircraft other than those in Group 1 as set out in Point 66.A.5(1) and is divided into the following ‘system ratings’:\ncommunication/navigation (com/nav),\ninstruments,\nautoflight,\nsurveillance,\nairframe systems.\nA B2L licence shall contain, as a minimum, one system rating.\n(e) Category B3\nThe B3 licence is applicable to piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) and below.\n(f) Category L, divided into the following subcategories:\nL1C: composite sailplanes,\nL1: sailplanes,\nL2C: composite powered sailplanes and composite ELA1 aeroplanes,\nL2: powered sailplanes and ELA1 aeroplanes,\nL3H: hot-air balloons,\nL3G: gas balloons,\nL4H: hot-air airships,\nL4G: ELA2 gas airships,\nL5: gas airships other than ELA2.\n(g) Category C\nThe C licence is applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters.’;\n(3) point 66.A.5 is replaced by the following:\n‘66.A.5\nAircraft groups\nFor the purpose of ratings on aircraft maintenance licences, aircraft shall be classified into the following groups:\n(1) Group 1: complex motor-powered aircraft, helicopters with multiple engines, aeroplanes with maximum certified operating altitude exceeding FL290, aircraft equipped with fly-by-wire systems, gas airships other than ELA2 and other aircraft requiring an aircraft type rating when defined as such by the Agency.\nThe Agency may decide to classify into Group 2, Group 3 or Group 4, as appropriate, an aircraft which meets the conditions set out in the first subparagraph, if it considers that the lower complexity of the particular aircraft justifies so.\n(2) Group 2: aircraft other than those in Group 1 belonging to the following subgroups:\n(i) subgroup 2a:\nsingle turboprop engine aeroplanes,\nthose turbojet and multiple-turboprop aeroplanes classified by the Agency in this subgroup because of their lower complexity.\n(ii) subgroup 2b:\nsingle turbine engine helicopters,\nthose multiple turbine engine helicopters classified by the Agency in this subgroup because of their lower complexity.\n(iii) subgroup 2c:\nsingle piston engine helicopters,\nthose multiple piston engine helicopters classified by the Agency in this subgroup because of their lower complexity.\n(3) Group 3: piston engine aeroplanes other than those in Group 1.\n(4) Group 4: sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons and airships, other than those in Group 1.’;\n(4) point 66.A.20(a) is amended as follows:\n(a) points (4) and (5) are replaced by the following:\n‘4.\nA category B2L aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B2L support staff for the following:\nmaintenance performed on electrical systems;\nmaintenance performed on avionics systems within the limits of the system ratings specifically endorsed on the licence, and\nwhen holding the ‘airframe system’ rating, performance of electrical and avionics tasks within power plant and mechanical systems, requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability.\n5.\nA category B3 aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B3 support staff for the following:\nmaintenance performed on aeroplane structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems; and\nwork on avionics systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting.’;\n(b) the following points (6) and (7) are added:\n‘6.\nA category L aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as L support staff for the following:\nmaintenance performed on aircraft structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems;\nwork on radio, Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) and transponder systems; and\nwork on other avionics systems requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.\nSubcategory L2 includes subcategory L1. Any limitation to subcategory L2 in accordance with point 66.A.45(h) becomes also applicable to subcategory L1.\nSubcategory L2C includes subcategory L1C.\n7.\nA category C aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service following base maintenance of the aircraft. The privileges apply to the aircraft in its entirety.’;\n(5) in Point 66.A.25, point (a) is replaced by the following:\n‘(a)\nFor licences other than categories B2L and L, an applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence, or for the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence, shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix II to Annex III (Part-66) and shall be conducted either by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), or by the competent authority.’;\n(6) point 66.A.25 is amended as follows:\n(a) points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following:\n(b) ‘An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence in category L within a given subcategory, or for the addition of a different subcategory, shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix VII to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix VIII to Annex III (Part-66) and shall be conducted by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), by the competent authority or as agreed by the competent authority.\nThe holder of an aircraft maintenance licence in subcategory B1.2 or category B3 is deemed to meet the basic knowledge requirements for a licence in subcategories L1C, L1, L2C and L2.\nThe basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L4H include the basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L3H.\nThe basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L4G include the basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L3G.\n(c) An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence in category B2L for a particular ‘system rating’, or for the addition of another ‘system rating’, shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix II to Annex III (Part-66) and shall be conducted either by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), or by the competent authority.’\n(b) the following points (d), (e) and (f) are added:\n(d) ‘The training courses and examinations shall have been passed within 10 years prior to the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence. Should this not be the case, examination credits may be obtained in accordance with point (e).\n(e) The applicant may apply to the competent authority for full or partial examination credits for the basic knowledge requirements for:\n(i) basic knowledge examinations that do not meet the requirement laid down in point (d);\n(ii) any other technical qualification considered by the competent authority to be equivalent to the knowledge standard of Annex III (Part-66).\nCredits shall be granted in accordance with Subpart E of Section B of this Annex (Part-66).\n(f) Credits expire 10 years after they were granted to the applicant by the competent authority. The applicant may apply for new credits after expiration.’;\n(7) in point 66.A.30(a) the following points (2a) and (2b) are inserted:\n2a. ‘for category B2L:\n(i) 3 years of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating(s), if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training; or\n(ii) 2 years of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating(s), and completion of training, considered relevant by the competent authority, as a skilled worker in a technical trade; or\n(iii) 1 year of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating(s), and completion of a Part-147 approved basic training course.\nFor the addition of (a) new system rating(s) to an existing B2L licence, 3 months of practical maintenance experience relevant to the new system rating(s) shall be required for each system rating added.\n2b. for category L:\n(i) 2 years of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft covering a representative cross section of maintenance activities in the corresponding subcategory;\n(ii) as a derogation from point (i), 1 year of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft covering a representative cross section of maintenance activities in the corresponding subcategory, subject to the introduction of the limitation provided for in point 66.A.45(h)(ii)(3).\nFor the inclusion of an additional subcategory in an existing L licence, the experience required by points (i) and (ii) shall be 12 and 6 months respectively.\nThe holder of an aircraft maintenance licence in category/subcategory B1.2 or B3 is deemed to meet the basic experience requirements for a licence in subcategories L1C, L1, L2C and L2.’;\n(8) point 66.A.45 is replaced by the following:\n‘66.A.45\nEndorsement with aircraft ratings\n(a) In order to be entitled to exercise certification privileges on a specific aircraft type, the holder of an aircraft maintenance licence needs to have their licence endorsed with the relevant aircraft ratings:\nFor category B1, B2 or C, the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:\n(i) for Group 1 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating;\n(ii) for Group 2 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating, manufacturer subgroup rating or full subgroup rating;\n(iii) for Group 3 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating or full group rating;\n(iv) for Group 4 aircraft, for the category B2 licence, the full group rating.\nFor category B2L, the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:\n(i) for Group 2 aircraft, the appropriate manufacturer subgroup rating or full subgroup rating;\n(ii) for Group 3 aircraft, the full group rating;\n(iii) for Group 4 aircraft, the full group rating.\nFor category B3, the relevant rating is ‘piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below’.\nFor category L, the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:\n(i) for subcategory L1C, the rating ‘composite sailplanes’;\n(ii) for subcategory L1, the rating ‘sailplanes’;\n(iii) for subcategory L2C, the rating ‘composite powered sailplanes and composite ELA1 aeroplanes’;\n(iv) for subcategory L2, the rating ‘powered sailplanes and ELA1 aeroplanes’;\n(v) for subcategory L3H, the rating ‘hot-air balloons’;\n(vi) for subcategory L3G, the rating ‘gas balloons’;\n(vii) for subcategory L4H, the rating ‘hot-air airships’;\n(viii) for subcategory L4G, the rating ‘ELA2 gas airships’;\n(ix) for subcategory L5, the appropriate airship type rating.\nFor category A, no rating is required, subject to compliance with the requirements of point 145.A.35 of Annex II (Part-145).\n(b) The endorsement of aircraft type ratings requires the satisfactory completion of one of the following:\nthe relevant category B1, B2 or C aircraft type training in accordance with Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66);\nin the case of gas airship type ratings on a B2 or L5 licence, a type training approved by the competent authority in accordance with point 66.B.130.\n(c) For other than category C licences, in addition to the requirements of point (b), the endorsement of the first aircraft type rating within a given category/subcategory requires satisfactory completion of the corresponding on-the-job training. This on-the-job training shall comply with Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66), except in the case of gas airships, where it shall be directly approved by the competent authority.\n(d) By derogation from points (b) and (c), for Group 2 and 3 aircraft, aircraft type ratings may also be endorsed on a licence after:\nsatisfactory completion of the relevant category B1, B2 or C aircraft type examination in accordance with Appendix III to this Annex (Part-66);\nin the case of B1 and B2 category, demonstration of practical experience in the aircraft type. In that case, the practical experience shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category.\nIn the case of a category C rating, for a person qualified by holding an academic degree as specified in point 66.A.30(a)(7), the first relevant aircraft type examination shall be at the category B1 or B2 level.\n(e) For Group 2 aircraft:\n(i) the endorsement of manufacturer subgroup ratings for category B1 and C licence holders requires complying with the aircraft type rating requirements for at least two aircraft types from the same manufacturer, which combined are representative of the applicable manufacturer subgroup;\n(ii) the endorsement of full subgroup ratings for category B1 and C licence holders requires complying with the aircraft type rating requirements for at least three aircraft types from different manufacturers, which combined are representative of the applicable subgroup;\n(iii) the endorsement of manufacturer subgroup and full subgroup ratings for category B2 and B2L licence holders requires demonstration of practical experience which shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category and to the applicable aircraft subgroup and, in the case of the B2L licence, relevant to the applicable system rating(s);\n(iv) by derogation from point (e)(iii), the holder of a B2 or B2L licence, endorsed with a full subgroup 2b, is entitled to be endorsed with a full subgroup 2c.\n(f) For Group 3 and 4 aircraft:\n(i) the endorsement of the full Group 3 rating for category B1, B2, B2L and C licence holders and the endorsement of the full Group 4 rating for B2 and B2L licence holders require demonstration of practical experience, which shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category and to Group 3 or 4, as applicable;\n(ii) for category B1, unless the applicant provides evidence of appropriate experience, Group 3 rating shall be subject to the following limitations, which shall be endorsed on the licence:\npressurised aeroplanes,\nmetal-structure aeroplanes,\ncomposite-structure aeroplanes,\nwooden-structure aeroplanes,\naeroplanes with metal-tubing structure covered with fabric;\n(iii) by derogation from point (f)(i), the holder of a B2L licence, endorsed with a full subgroup 2a or 2b, is entitled to be endorsed with Groups 3 and 4.\n(g) For the B3 licence:\n(i) the endorsement of the rating ‘piston engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below’ requires demonstration of practical experience, which shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category;\n(ii) unless the applicant provides evidence of appropriate experience, the rating referred to in point (i) shall be subject to the following limitations, which shall be endorsed on the licence:\nwooden-structure aeroplanes,\naeroplanes with metal-tubing structure covered with fabric,\nmetal-structure aeroplanes,\ncomposite-structure aeroplanes.\n(h) For all L licence subcategories, other than L5:\n(i) the endorsement of ratings requires demonstration of practical experience which shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence subcategory;\n(ii) unless the applicant provides evidence of appropriate experience, the ratings shall be subject to the following limitations, which shall be endorsed on the licence:\n(1) for ratings ‘sailplanes’ and ‘powered sailplanes and ELA1 aeroplanes’:\nwooden-structure aircraft covered with fabric,\naircraft with metal-tubing structure covered with fabric,\nmetal-structure aircraft,\ncomposite-structure aircraft,\n(2) for the rating ‘gas balloons’:\nother than ELA1 gas balloons; and\n(3) if the applicant has only provided evidence of one-year experience in accordance with the derogation contained in point 66.A.30(a)(2b)(ii), the following limitation shall be endorsed on the licence:\ncomplex maintenance tasks provided for in Appendix VII to Annex I (Part-M), standard changes provided for in point 21.A.90B of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and standard repairs provided for in point 21.A.431B of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.\nThe holder of an aircraft maintenance licence in subcategory B1.2 endorsed with the Group 3 rating, or in category B3 endorsed with the rating ‘piston engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below’, is deemed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a licence in subcategories L1 and L2 with the corresponding full ratings and with the same limitations as the B1.2/B3 licence held.’;\n(9) in point 66.A.50, point (a) is replaced by the following:\n‘(a)\nLimitations introduced on an aircraft maintenance licence are exclusions from the certification privileges and, in the case of limitations referred to in point 66.A.45, they affect the aircraft in its entirety.’;\n(10) in point 66.A.70, points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following:\n(c) ‘Where necessary, the aircraft maintenance licence shall contain limitations in accordance with point 66.A.50 to reflect the differences between:\n(i) the scope of the certifying staff qualification valid in the Member State before the entry into force of the applicable licence category or subcategory provided for in this Annex (Part-66);\n(ii) the basic knowledge requirements and the basic examination standards laid down in Appendices I and II to this Annex (Part-66).\n(d) By derogation from point (c), for aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, other than complex motor-powered aircraft, and for balloons, sailplanes, motor-powered sailplanes and airships, the aircraft maintenance licence shall contain limitations in accordance with point 66.A.50 to ensure that the certifying staff privileges valid in the Member State before the entry into force of the applicable Part-66 licence category/subcategory and those of the converted Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence remain the same.’;\n(11) point 66.B.100(b) is replaced by the following:\n‘(b)\nThe competent authority shall verify an applicant's examination status and/or confirm the validity of any credits to ensure that all module requirements of Appendix I or Appendix VII, as applicable, have been met as required by this Annex (Part-66).’;\n(12) point 66.B.110 is replaced by the following:\n‘66.B.110\nProcedure for the change of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an additional basic category or subcategory\n(a) At the completion of the procedures specified in points 66.B.100 or 66.B.105, the competent authority shall endorse the additional basic category, subcategory or, for category B2L, system rating(s) on the aircraft maintenance licence by stamp and signature or shall reissue the licence.\n(b) The record system of the competent authority shall be changed accordingly.\n(c) Upon request by the applicant, the competent authority shall replace a licence in category B2L with a licence in category B2 endorsed with the same aircraft rating(s) when the holder has demonstrated both of the following:\n(i) by examination the differences between the basic knowledge corresponding to the B2L licence held and the basic knowledge of the B2 licence, as set out in Appendix I;\n(ii) the practical experience required in Appendix IV.\n(d) In the case of a holder of an aircraft maintenance licence in subcategory B1.2 endorsed with the Group 3 rating or in category B3 endorsed with the rating ‘piston engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below’, the competent authority shall issue, upon application, a fully rated licence in subcategories L1 and L2, with the same limitations as the B1.2/B3 licence held.’;\n(13) in point 66.B.115, point (f) is replaced by the following:\n‘(f)\nThe competent authority shall ensure that compliance with the practical elements of the type training is demonstrated by one of the following:\n(i) by the provision of detailed practical training records or a logbook provided by the organisation which delivered the course directly approved by the competent authority in accordance with point 66.B.130;\n(ii) where available, by a training certificate, covering the practical training element, issued by a maintenance training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147).’;\n(14) in point 66.B.125 point (b), point (1) is replaced by the following:\n‘(1)\nfor category B1 or C:\nhelicopter piston engine, full group: converted to ‘full subgroup 2c’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single piston engine helicopters which are in Group 1;\nhelicopter piston engine, manufacturer group: converted to the corresponding ‘manufacturer subgroup 2c’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single piston engine helicopters of that manufacturer which are in Group 1;\nhelicopter turbine engine, full group: converted to ‘full subgroup 2b’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single turbine engine helicopters which are in Group 1;\nhelicopter turbine engine, manufacturer group: converted to the corresponding ‘manufacturer subgroup 2b’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single turbine engine helicopters of that manufacturer which are in Group 1;\naeroplane single piston engine — metal structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For the B1 licence, the following limitations shall be included: composite-structure aeroplanes, wooden-structure aeroplanes, and metal-tubing and fabric aeroplanes;\naeroplane multiple piston engines — metal structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those aeroplanes with multiple piston engines of the corresponding full/manufacturer group which are in Group 1. For the B1 licence, the following limitations shall be included: composite-structure aeroplanes, wooden-structure aeroplanes and metal-tubing and fabric aeroplanes;\naeroplane single piston engine — wooden structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For the B1 licence, the following limitations shall be included: pressurised aeroplanes, metal-structure aeroplanes, composite-structure aeroplanes and metal-tubing and fabric aeroplanes;\naeroplane multiple piston engines — wooden structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For the B1 licence, the following limitations shall be included: pressurised aeroplanes, metal-structure aeroplanes, composite-structure aeroplanes and metal-tubing and fabric aeroplanes;\naeroplane single piston engine — composite structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For the B1 licence, the following limitations shall be included: pressurised aeroplanes, metal-structure aeroplanes, wooden-structure aeroplanes and metal-tubing and fabric aeroplanes;\naeroplane multiple piston engines — composite structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For the B1 licence, the following limitations shall be included: pressurised aeroplanes, metal-structure aeroplanes, wooden-structure aeroplanes and metal-tubing and fabric aeroplanes;\naeroplane turbine — single engine, full group: converted to ‘full sub-group 2a’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single turboprop aeroplanes which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in Group 1;\naeroplane turbine — single engine, manufacturer group: converted to the corresponding ‘manufacturer subgroup 2a’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single turboprop aeroplanes of that manufacturer which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in Group 1;\naeroplane turbine — multiple engines, full group: converted to the aircraft type ratings for those aeroplanes with multiple turboprop engines which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system.’;\n(15) point 66.B.130 is replaced by the following:\n‘66.B.130\nProcedure for the direct approval of aircraft type training\n(a) In the case of type training for aircraft other than airships, the competent authority may approve aircraft type training not conducted by a maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), pursuant to point 1 of Appendix III to this Annex (Part-66). In such case, the competent authority shall have a procedure to ensure that the aircraft type training complies with Appendix III to this Annex (Part-66).\n(b) In the case of type training for airships in Group 1, the courses shall be directly approved by the competent authority in all cases. The competent authority shall have a procedure to ensure that the syllabus of the airship-type training covers all the elements contained in the maintenance data from the Design Approval Holder (DAH).’;\n(16) in point 66.B.200, point (c) is replaced by the following:\n‘(c)\nBasic examinations shall follow the standard specified in Appendices I and II or in Appendices VII and VIII to this Annex (Part-66), as applicable.’;\n(17) in point 66.B.305(b), the word ‘Appendix III’ is replaced by the word ‘Appendix I’;\n(18) point 66.B.405 is replaced by the following:\n‘66.B.405\nExamination credit report\n(a) The credit report shall include a comparison between the following:\n(i) the modules, submodules, subjects and knowledge levels contained in Appendices I or VII to this Annex (Part-66), as applicable;\n(ii) the syllabus of the technical qualification concerned, relevant to the particular category being sought.\nThis comparison shall state whether compliance has been demonstrated and contain the justifications for each statement.\n(b) Credits for examinations, other than basic knowledge examinations carried out in maintenance training organisations approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), can only be granted by the competent authority of the Member State in which the qualification has been obtained, unless a formal agreement exists with such competent authority advising otherwise.\n(c) No credit can be granted unless there is a statement of compliance for each module and submodule, indicating where the equivalent standard can be found in the technical qualification.\n(d) The competent authority shall check on a regular basis whether the following have changed:\n(i) the national qualification standard;\n(ii) Appendices I or VII to this Annex (Part-66), as applicable.\nThe competent authority shall also assess if changes to the credit report are consequently required. Such changes shall be documented, dated and recorded.’;\n(19) in point 66.B.410, point (c) is replaced by the following:\n‘(c)\nUpon expiration of the credits, the applicant may apply for new credits. The competent authority shall extend the validity of the credits for an additional period of 10 years without further consideration if the basic knowledge requirements defined in Appendices I or VII to this Annex (Part-66), as applicable, have not been changed.’;\n(20) Appendix I is amended as follows:\n(a) in point 1, the title and the first subparagraph are replaced by the following:\n‘Appendix I\nBasic Knowledge Requirements\n(except for category L licence)\n1.\nKnowledge levels for category A, B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C aircraft maintenance licences\nBasic knowledge for categories A, B1, B2, B2L and B3 is indicated by knowledge levels (1, 2 or 3) of each applicable subject. Category C applicants shall meet either the category B1 or the category B2 basic knowledge levels.’;\n(b) in point 2, the title, the first subparagraph and the first table are replaced by the following:\n‘2.\nModularisation\nQualification on basic subjects for each aircraft maintenance licence category or subcategory shall be in accordance with the following matrix, where applicable subjects are indicated by an ‘X’:\nFor categories A, B1 and B3:\nSubject module\nA or B1 aeroplane with:\nA or B1 helicopter with:\nB3\nTurbine engine(s)\nPiston engine(s)\nTurbine engine(s)\nPiston engine(s)\nPiston engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below\n1\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n2\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n3\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n4\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n5\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n6\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n7A\nX\nX\nX\nX\n7B\nX\n8\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n9A\nX\nX\nX\nX\n9B\nX\n10\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n11A\nX\n11B\nX\n11C\nX\n12\nX\nX\n13\n14\n15\nX\nX\n16\nX\nX\nX\n17A\nX\nX\n17B\nX\nFor categories B2 and B2L:\nSubject module/submodules\nB2\nB2L\n1\nX\nX\n2\nX\nX\n3\nX\nX\n4\nX\nX\n5\nX\nX\n6\nX\nX\n7A\nX\nX\n7B\n8\nX\nX\n9A\nX\nX\n9B\n10\nX\nX\n11A\n11B\n11C\n12\n13.1 and 13.2\nX\nX\n13.3(a)\nX\nX (for system rating ‘Autoflight’)\n13.3(b)\nX\n13.4(a)\nX\nX (for system rating ‘Com/Nav’)\n13.4(b)\nX\nX (for system rating ‘Surveillance’)\n13.4(c)\nX\n13.5\nX\nX\n13.6\nX\n13.7\nX\nX (for system rating ‘Autoflight’)\n13.8\nX\nX (for system rating ‘Instruments’)\n13.9\nX\nX\n13.10\nX\n13.11 to 13.18\nX\nX (for system rating ‘Airframe systems’)\n13.19 to 13.22\nX\n14\nX\nX (for system ratings ‘Instruments’ and ‘Airframe systems’)\n15\n16\n17A\n17B\n’\n(c) in the tables of the modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 8, 9A, 10 and 14, the content of box\nLEVEL\nB2\nis replaced by the following:\nLEVEL\nB2\nB2L\n(d) in the table of module 5, ‘1’ is replaced by ‘—’ from submodule 5.5(a) for the B3 licence;\n(e) in the table of module 7B, ‘—’ is replaced by ‘1’ from submodule 7.4 for the B3 licence;\n(f) in the table of module 7B submodule 7.10, ‘1’ is replaced by ‘2’ for the B3 licence;\n(g) in the table of module 11A submodule 11.8 point (b), ‘1’ is replaced by ‘2’ for the B1.1 licence;\n(h) in the table of module 11A, the context box of the first column of submodule 11.16 is replaced by the following:\n‘11.16\nPneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)\nSystem lay-out;\nSources: engine/APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), compressors, reservoirs, ground supply;\nPressure and vacuum pumps\nPressure control;\nDistribution;\nIndications and warnings;\nInterfaces with other systems.’;\n(i) in the table of module 11A, the context box of the first column of submodule 11.20 is replaced by the following:\n‘11.20\nCabin Systems (ATA44)\nThe units and components which furnish a means of entertaining the passengers and providing communication within the aircraft (Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS)) and between the aircraft cabin and ground stations (Cabin Network Service (CNS)). They include voice, data, music and video transmissions.\nCIDS provides an interface between cockpit/cabin crew and cabin systems. These systems support data exchange between the different related Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and they are typically operated via Flight Attendant Panels (FAPs).\nCNS typically consists of a server, interfacing with, among others, the following systems:\nData/Radio Communication;\nCabin Core System (CCS);\nIn-flight Entertainment System (IFES);\nExternal Communication System (ECS);\nCabin Mass Memory System (CMMS);\nCabin Monitoring System (CMS);\nMiscellaneous Cabin Systems (MCSs).\nCNS may host functions such as:\naccess to pre-departure/departure reports;\ne-mail/intranet/internet access; passenger database.’;\n(j) in the table of module 11B, submodule 11.8 point (b), ‘3’ is replaced by ‘2’ for the B1.2 licence;\n(k) in the table of module 11B, the context box of the first column of submodule 11.16 is replaced by the following:\n‘11.16\nPneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)\nSystem lay-out;\nSources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply;\nPressure and vacuum pumps\nPressure control;\nDistribution;\nIndications and warnings;\nInterfaces with other systems.’;\n(l) in the table of module 12, the context box of the first column of submodule 12.16 is replaced by the following:\n‘12.16\nPneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)\nSystem lay-out;\nSources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply;\nPressure and vacuum pumps\nPressure control;\nDistribution;\nIndications and warnings;\nInterfaces with other systems.’;\n(m) module 13 is replaced by the following:\n‘MODULE 13 — AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS\nLEVEL\nB2B2L\n13.1\nTheory of Flight\n(a)\nAeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls\n1\nOperation and effect of:\nroll control: ailerons and spoilers;\npitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards; and\nyaw control: rudder limiters;\nControl using elevons, ruddervators;\nHigh lift devices: slots, slats, flaps;\nDrag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; and\nOperation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs and control surface bias.\n(b)\nHigh-Speed Flight\n1\nSpeed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight;\nMach number, critical Mach number.\n(c)\nRotary Wing Aerodynamics\n1\nTerminology;\nOperation and effect of cyclic, collective and anti-torque controls.\n13.2\nStructures — General Concepts\nFundamentals of Structural Systems\n1\nZonal and Station Identification Systems\n2\nElectrical bonding\n2\nLightning strike protection provision.\n2\n13.3\nAutoflight (ATA 22)\n(a)\n3\nFundamentals of automatic flight control including working principles and current terminology;\nCommand signal processing;\nModes of operation: roll, pitch and yaw channels;\nYaw dampers;\nStability Augmentation System in helicopters;\nAutomatic trim control;\nAutopilot navigation aids interface;\n(b)\n3\nAutothrottle systems;\nAutomatic landing systems: principles and categories, modes of operation, approach, glideslope, land, go-around, system monitors and failure conditions.\n13.4\nCommunication/Navigation (ATA 23/34)\n(a)\n3\nFundamentals of radio wave propagation, antennas, transmission lines, communication, receiver and transmitter;\nWorking principles of following systems:\nVery High Frequency (VHF) communication;\nHigh Frequency (HF) communication;\nAudio;\nEmergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs);\nCockpit Voice Recorder (CVR);\nVery High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR);\nAutomatic Direction Finding (ADF);\nInstrument Landing System (ILS);\nFlight Director Systems (FDSs), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME);\nArea navigation, RNAV systems;\nFlight Management Systems (FMSs);\nGlobal Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs);\nData Link.\n(b)\n3\nAir Traffic Control transponder, secondary surveillance radar;\nTraffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS);\nWeather avoidance radar;\nRadio altimeter;\nAutomatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast (ADS-B).\n(c)\n3\nMicrowave Landing System (MLS);\nVery Low Frequency and hyperbolic navigation (VLF/Omega);\nDoppler navigation;\nInertial Navigation System (INS);\nARINC (Aircraft Radio Incorporated) communication and reporting.\n13.5\nElectrical Power (ATA 24)\n3\nBatteries installation and operation;\nDirect Current (DC) power generation;\nAlternating Current (AC) power generation;\nEmergency power generation;\nVoltage regulation;\nPower distribution;\nInverters, transformers, rectifiers;\nCircuit protection;\nExternal/Ground power.\n13.6\nEquipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)\nElectronic emergency equipment requirements;\nCabin entertainment equipment.\n3\n13.7\nFlight Controls (ATA 27)\n(a)\n2\nPrimary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;\nTrim control;\nActive load control;\nHigh lift devices;\nLift dump, speed brakes;\nSystem operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic;\nArtificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks;\nStall protection systems.\n(b)\n3\nSystem operation: electrical, fly-by-wire.\n13.8\nInstruments (ATA 31)\n3\nClassification;\nAtmosphere;\nTerminology;\nPressure-measuring devices and systems;\nPitot-static systems;\nAltimeters;\nVertical-speed indicators;\nAirspeed indicators;\nMachmeters;\nAltitude-reporting/alerting systems;\nAir data computers;\nInstrument pneumatic systems;\nDirect-reading pressure and temperature gauges;\nTemperature-indicating systems;\nFuel-quantity-indicating systems;\nGyroscopic principles;\nArtificial horizons;\nSlip indicators;\nDirectional gyros;\nGround Proximity Warning Systems (GPWSs);\nCompass systems;\nFlight Data Recording Systems (FDRSs);\nElectronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFISs);\nInstrument warning systems including master warning systems and centralised warning panels;\nStall warning systems and angle of attack-indicating systems;\nVibration measurement and indication;\nGlass cockpit.\n13.9\nLights (ATA 33)\n3\nExternal: navigation, landing, taxiing, ice;\nInternal: cabin, cockpit, cargo;\nEmergency.\n13.10\nOn-Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)\n3\nCentral maintenance computers;\nData-loading system;\nElectronic-library system;\nPrinting system;\nStructure-monitoring system (damage tolerance monitoring).\n13.11\nAir Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21)\n13.11.1\nAir Supply\n2\nSources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart;\n13.11.2\nAir Conditioning\nAir-conditioning systems;\n2\nAir cycle and vapour cycle machines;\n3\nDistribution systems;\n1\nFlow, temperature and humidity control system.\n3\n13.11.3\nPressurisation\n3\nPressurisation systems;\nControl and indication including control and safety valves;\nCabin pressure controllers.\n13.11.4\nSafety and Warning Devices\n3\nProtection and warning devices.\n13.12\nFire Protection (ATA 26)\n(a)\n3\nFire and smoke detection and warning systems;\nFire-extinguishing systems;\nSystem tests.\n(b)\n1\nPortable fire extinguisher.\n13.13\nFuel Systems (ATA 28)\nSystem layout;\n1\nFuel tanks;\n1\nSupply systems;\n1\nDumping, venting and draining;\n1\nCross feed and transfer;\n2\nIndications and warnings;\n3\nRefuelling and defuelling;\n2\nLongitudinal-balance fuel systems.\n3\n13.14\nHydraulic Power (ATA 29)\nSystem layout;\n1\nHydraulic fluids;\n1\nHydraulic reservoirs and accumulators;\n1\nPressure generation: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic;\n3\nEmergency pressure generation;\n3\nFilters;\n1\nPressure control;\n3\nPower distribution;\n1\nIndication and warning systems;\n3\nInterface with other systems.\n3\n13.15\nIce and Rain Protection (ATA 30)\nIce formation, classification and detection;\n2\nAnti-icing systems: electrical, hot-air and chemical;\n2\nDe-icing systems: electrical, hot-air, pneumatic, chemical;\n3\nRain-repellent;\n1\nProbe and drain-heating;\n3\nWiper systems.\n1\n13.16\nLanding Gear (ATA 32)\nConstruction, shock absorbing;\n1\nExtension and retraction systems: normal and emergency;\n3\nIndications and warnings;\n3\nWheels, brakes, antiskid and automatic braking systems;\n3\nTyres;\n1\nSteering;\n3\nAir-ground sensing.\n3\n13.17\nOxygen (ATA 35)\nSystem layout: cockpit, cabin;\n3\nSources, storage, charging and distribution;\n3\nSupply regulation;\n3\nIndications and warnings.\n3\n13.18\nPneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)\nSystem layout;\n2\nSources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply;\n2\nPressure control;\n3\nDistribution;\n1\nIndications and warnings;\n3\nInterfaces with other systems.\n3\n13.19\nWater/Waste (ATA 38)\n2\nWater system layout, supply, distribution, servicing and draining;\nToilet system layout, flushing and servicing.\n13.20\nIntegrated Modular Avionics (IMA) (ATA 42)\n3\nCore system;\nNetwork components.\nNote: Functions that may be typically integrated into the IMA modules are among others:\nbleed management;\nair pressure control;\nair ventilation and control;\navionics and cockpit ventilation control, temperature control;\nair traffic communication;\navionics communication router;\nelectrical load management;\ncircuit breaker monitoring;\nelectrical system Built-In Test Equipment (BITE);\nfuel management;\nbraking control;\nsteering control;\nlanding gear extension and retraction;\ntyre pressure indication;\noleo pressure indication;\nbrake temperature monitoring.\n13.21\nCabin Systems (ATA 44)\n3\nThe units and components which furnish a means of entertaining the passengers and providing communication within the aircraft (Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS)) and between the aircraft cabin and ground stations (Cabin Network Service (CNS)). They include voice, data, music and video transmissions.\nCIDS provides an interface between cockpit/cabin crew and cabin systems. These systems support data exchange between the different related Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and they are typically operated via Flight Attendant Panels (FAPs).\nCNS typically consists of a server, interfacing with, among others, the following systems:\nData/Radio Communication;\nCabin Core System (CCS);\nIn-flight Entertainment System (IFES);\nExternal Communication System (ECS);\nCabin Mass Memory System (CMMS);\nCabin Monitoring System (CMS);\nMiscellaneous Cabin Systems (MCSs).\nCNS may host functions such as:\naccess to pre-departure/departure reports;\ne-mail/intranet/internet access;\npassenger database.\n13.22\nInformation Systems (ATA 46)\n3\nThe units and components which furnish a means of storing, updating and retrieving digital information traditionally provided on paper, microfilm or microfiche. They include units that are dedicated to the information storage and retrieval function such as the electronic library mass storage and controller, but they do not include units or components installed for other uses and shared with other systems, such as flight deck printer or general-use display.\nTypical examples include:\nAir Traffic and Information Management systems and Network Server systems.\nAircraft general information system;\nFlight deck information system;\nMaintenance information system;\nPassenger cabin information system;\nMiscellaneous information systems.\n’\n(21) Appendix II is amended as follows:\n(a) the title is replaced by the following:\n‘ Appendix II\nBasic Examination Standard\n(except for category L licence) ’;\n(b) in points 2.2.1 to 2.2.10, the words ‘Category B2’ are replaced by the words ‘Category B2 and B2L’;\n(c) points 2.2.13 and 2.2.14 are replaced by the following:\n‘2.13.\nMODULE 13 — AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS\nCategory B2: 180 multiple-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed: 225 minutes. Questions and time allowed may be split into two examinations, as appropriate.\nCategory B2L:\nSystem rating\nNumber of multiple-choice questions\nTime allowed (minutes)\nBasic requirements\n(Submodules 13.1, 13.2, 13.5 and 13.9)\n28\n35\nCOM/NAV\n(Submodule 13.4(a))\n24\n30\nINSTRUMENTS\n(Submodule 13.8)\n20\n25\nAUTOFLIGHT\n(Submodules 13.3(a) and 13.7)\n28\n35\nSURVEILLANCE\n(Submodule 13.4(b))\n8\n10\nAIRFRAME SYSTEMS\n(Submodules 13.11 to 13.18)\n32\n40\n2.14.\nMODULE 14 — PROPULSION\nCategory B2 and B2L: 24 multiple-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed: 30 minutes.\nNOTE: The B2L examination for module 14 is only applicable to the ‘Instruments’ and ‘Airframe Systems’ ratings.’;\n(22) Appendix III is amended as follows:\n(a) in point 1.(a), point (ii) is replaced by the following:\n‘(ii)\nShall comply, except as permitted by the differences training provided for in point (c), with the standard set out in point 3.1 of this Appendix and, if available, the relevant elements defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data established in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.’;\n(b) in point 1.(b), point (ii) is replaced by the following:\n‘(ii)\nShall comply, except as permitted by the differences training described in point (c), with the standard set out in point 3.2 of this Appendix and, if available, the relevant elements defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data established in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.’;\n(c) in point 3.1(c), the footnotes in the table are replaced by the following:\n(1) ‘For non-pressurised piston engine aeroplanes below 2 000 kg MTOM, the minimum duration can be reduced by 50 %.\n(2) For helicopters in Group 2 (as defined in point 66.A.5), the minimum duration can be reduced by 30 %.’;\n(d) in point 3.1(e), the level of training for the airframe system 21A ‘Air Supply’, corresponding to the column ‘Helicopters Turbine’, is replaced by the following:\n‘\n3\n1\n’;\n(e) in point 3.1(e) the level of training for the airframe system 31A ‘Instrument Systems’, corresponding to the column ‘Helicopters piston’, is replaced by the following:\n‘\n3\n1\n’;\n(23) Appendix IV is replaced by the following:\n‘Appendix IV\nExperience requirements for extending a Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence.\nThe table below shows the experience requirements for adding a new category or subcategory to an existing Part-66 licence.\nThe experience shall be practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft in the subcategory relevant to the application.\nThe experience requirement will be reduced by 50 % if the applicant has completed an approved Part-147 course relevant to the subcategory.\nToFrom\nA1\nA2\nA3\nA4\nB1.1\nB1.2\nB1.3\nB1.4\nB2\nB2L\nB3\nA1\n—\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\n2 years\n1 year\n6 months\nA2\n6 months\n—\n6 months\n6 months\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\n2 years\n1 year\n6 months\nA3\n6 months\n6 months\n—\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\n1 year\nA4\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n—\n2 years\n1 year\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\n1 year\nB1.1\nNone\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n—\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n1 year\n1 year\n6 months\nB1.2\n6 months\nNone\n6 months\n6 months\n2 years\n—\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\nNone\nB1.3\n6 months\n6 months\nNone\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n—\n6 months\n1 year\n1 year\n6 months\nB1.4\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\nNone\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n—\n2 years\n1 year\n6 months\nB2\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n1 year\n1 year\n1 year\n1 year\n—\n—\n1 year\nB2L\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n6 months\n1 year\n1 year\n1 year\n1 year\n1 year\n—\n1 year\nB3\n6 months\nNone\n6 months\n6 months\n2 years\n6 months\n2 years\n1 year\n2 years\n1 year\n—\n’;\n(24) Appendix V is replaced by the following:\n‘Appendix V\nApplication Form — EASA Form 19\n1.\nThis Appendix contains an example of the form used for applying for the aircraft maintenance licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66).\n2.\nThe competent authority of the Member State may modify the EASA Form 19 only to include additional information necessary to support the case where the national requirements permit or require the aircraft maintenance licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) to be used outside the requirements of Annex I (Part-M) and Annex II (Part-145).\n’;\n(25) Appendix VI is amended as follows:\n(a) the title is replaced by the following:\n‘ Appendix VI – Aircraft Maintenance Licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66) – EASA Form 26’;\n(b) in the beginning of the Appendix VI and before the existing EASA Form 26 the following text is inserted:\n‘1.\nAn example of the aircraft maintenance licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66) can be found on the following pages.\n2.\nThe document shall be printed in the standardised form shown but may be reduced in size to allow it being generated by computer. When the size is reduced, care shall be taken to ensure that sufficient space is available in those places where official seals or stamps are required. Computer-generated documents need not have all the boxes incorporated when any such box remains blank, so long as the document can clearly be recognised as an aircraft maintenance licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66).\n3.\nThe document may be filled in either in English or the official language of the Member State of the competent authority. In the latter case, a second copy in English shall be attached to the document for any licence holder who needs to use the licence outside that Member State to ensure understanding for the purpose of mutual recognition.\n4.\nEach licence holder shall have a unique licence holder number, established on the basis of a national identifier and an alpha-numeric designator.\n5.\nThe document may have the pages in a different order to the one of this example and needs not have some or any divider lines as long as the information contained is positioned in such a manner that each page lay-out can clearly be identified with the format of the example of the aircraft maintenance licence contained herein.\n6.\nThe document shall be prepared by the competent authority. However, it may also be prepared by any maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), where the competent authority agrees to this and the preparation takes place in accordance with a procedure laid down in the maintenance organisation exposition referred to in point 145.A.70 of Annex II (Part-145). In all cases, the competent authority shall issue the document.\n7.\nThe preparation of any change to an existing aircraft maintenance licence shall be carried out by the competent authority. However, it may also be prepared by any maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part- 145), where the competent authority agrees to this and the preparation takes place in accordance with a procedure laid down in the maintenance organisation exposition referred to in point 145.A.70 of Annex II (Part-145). In all cases, the competent authority shall change the document.\n8.\nThe holder of the aircraft maintenance licence shall keep it in good condition and shall ensure that no unauthorised entries are made. Failure to comply with this rule may invalidate the license or lead to the holder not being permitted to hold any certification privilege. It may also result in prosecution under national law.\n9.\nThe aircraft maintenance licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) shall be recognised in all Member States and it is not required to exchange the document when working in another Member State.\n10.\nThe Annex to EASA Form 26 is optional and may only be used to include national privileges, where such privileges are covered by national law outside the scope of Annex III (Part-66).\n11.\nWith regard to the aircraft type rating page of the aircraft maintenance licence, the competent authority may decide not to issue this page until the first aircraft type rating needs to be endorsed and may need to issue more than one aircraft type rating page depending on the number of type ratings to be listed.\n12.\nNotwithstanding point 11, each page issued shall be in the format of this example and contain the specified information for that page.\n13.\nThe aircraft maintenance licence shall clearly indicate that the limitations are exclusions from the certification privileges. If there are no limitations applicable, the LIMITATIONS page shall state ‘No limitations’.\n14.\nWhere a pre-printer format is used for issuing the aircraft maintenance licence, any category, subcategory or type rating box which does not contain a rating entry shall be marked to show that the rating is not held.’;\n(c) Form 26 is replaced by the following:\n‘\n’;\n(26) the following Appendixes VII and VIII are added:\n‘Appendix VII\nBasic knowledge requirements for category L aircraft maintenance licence\nThe definitions of the different levels of knowledge required in this Appendix are the same as those contained in point 1 of Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66).\nSubcategories\nModules required for each subcategory (refer to the syllabus table below)\nL1C: composite sailplanes\n1L, 2L, 3L, 5L, 7L and 12L\nL1: sailplanes\n1L, 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L, 6L, 7L and 12L\nL2C: composite powered sailplanes and composite ELA1 aeroplanes\n1L, 2L, 3L, 5L, 7L, 8L and 12L\nL2: powered sailplanes and ELA1 aeroplanes\n1L, 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L, 6L, 7L, 8L and 12L\nL3H: hot-air balloons\n1L, 2L, 3L, 9L and 12L\nL3G: gas balloons\n1L, 2L, 3L, 10L and 12L\nL4H: hot-air airships\n1L, 2L, 3L, 8L, 9L, 11L and 12L\nL4G: ELA2 gas airships\n1L, 2L, 3L, 8L, 10L, 11L and 12L\nL5: gas airships above ELA2\nBasic knowledge requirements for any B1 subcategory\nplus\n8L (for B1.1 and B1.3), 10L, 11L and 12L\nTABLE OF CONTENTS:\nModule Designation\n1L\n‘Basic knowledge’\n2L\n‘Human factors’\n3L\n‘Aviation legislation’\n4L\n‘Airframe wooden/metal tube and fabric’\n5L\n‘Airframe composite’\n6L\n‘Airframe metal’\n7L\n‘Airframe general’\n8L\n‘Power plant’\n9L\n‘Balloon/Airship hot air’\n10L\n‘Balloon/Airship gas (free/tethered)’\n11L\n‘Airships hot air/gas’\n12L\n‘Radio Com/ELT/Transponder/Instruments’\nMODULE 1L — BASIC KNOWLEDGE\nLevel\n1L.1\nMathematics\nArithmetic\nArithmetical terms and signs;\nMethods of multiplication and division;\nFractions and decimals;\nFactors and multiples;\nWeights, measures and conversion factors;\nRatio and proportion;\nAverages and percentages;\nAreas and volumes, squares, cubes.\nAlgebra\nEvaluating simple algebraic expressions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;\nUse of brackets;\nSimple algebraic fractions.\nGeometry\nSimple geometrical constructions;\nGraphical representation: nature and uses of graphs.\n1\n1L.2\nPhysics\nMatter\nNature of matter: the chemical elements;\nChemical compounds;\nStates: solid, liquid and gaseous;\nChanges between states.\nMechanics\nForces, moments and couples, representation as vectors;\nCentre of gravity;\nTension, compression, shear and torsion;\nNature and properties of solids, fluids and gases.\nTemperature\nThermometers and temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin;\nHeat definition.\n1\n1L.3\nElectrics\nDC Circuits\nOhm's law, Kirchoff's voltage and current laws;\nSignificance of the internal resistance of a supply;\nResistance/resistor;\nResistor colour code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattage ratings;\nResistors in series and parallel.\n1\n1L.4\nAerodynamics/aerostatics\nInternational Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics and aerostatics.\nAerodynamics\nAirflow around a body;\nBoundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow;\nThrust, weight, aerodynamic resultant;\nGeneration of lift and drag: angle of attack, polar curve, stall.\nAerostatics\nEffect on envelopes, wind effect, altitude and temperature effects.\n1\n1L.5\nWorkplace safety and environmental protection\nSafe working practices and precautions when working with electricity, gases (especially oxygen), oils and chemicals;\nLabelling, storage and disposal of hazardous (to safety and environment) materials;\nRemedial action in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more hazards, including knowledge of extinguishing agents.\n2\nMODULE 2L — HUMAN FACTORS\nLevel\n2L.1\nGeneral\nThe need to take human factors into account;\nIncidents attributable to human factors/human error;\nMurphy's Law.\n1\n2L.2.\nHuman performance and limitations\nVision, hearing, information processing, attention and perception, memory.\n1\n2L.3\nSocial psychology\nResponsibility, motivation, peer pressure, teamwork.\n1\n2L.4\nFactors affecting performance\nFitness/health, stress, sleep, fatigue, alcohol, medication, drug abuse.\n1\n2L.5\nPhysical environment\nWorking environment (climate, noise, illumination).\n1\nMODULE 3L — AVIATION LEGISLATION\nLevel\n3L.1\nRegulatory framework\nRole of the European Commission, EASA and National Aviation Authorities (NAAs);\nApplicable parts of Part-M and Part-66.\n1\n3L.2\nRepairs and modifications\nApproval of changes (repairs and modifications);\nStandard changes and standard repairs.\n2\n3L.3\nMaintenance data\nAirworthiness Directives (ADs), Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA) (AMM, IPC, etc.);\nFlight Manual;\nMaintenance records.\n2\nMODULE 4L — AIRFRAME WOODEN/METAL TUBE AND FABRIC\nLevel\n4L.1\nAirframe wooden/combination of metal tube and fabric\nTimber, plywood, adhesives, preservation, power line, properties, machining;\nCovering (covering materials, adhesives and finishes, natural and synthetic covering materials and adhesives);\nPaint, assembly and repair processes;\nRecognition of damages from overstressing of wooden/metal-tube and fabric structures;\nDeterioration of wood components and coverings;\nCrack test (optical procedure, e.g., magnifying glass) of metal components. Corrosion and preventive methods. Health and fire safety protections.\n2\n4L.2\nMaterial\nTypes of wood, stability, and machining properties;\nSteel and light alloy tubes and fittings, fracture inspections of welded seams;\nPlastics (overview, understanding of the properties);\nPaints and paint removal;\nGlues, adhesives;\nCovering materials and technologies (natural and synthetic polymers).\n2\n4L.3\nIdentifying damage\nOverstress of wood / metal-tubing and fabric structures;\nLoad transfers;\nFatigue strength and crack testing.\n3\n4L.4\nPerformance of practical activities\nLocking of pins, screws, castellated nuts, turnbuckles;\nThimble splice;\nNicopress and Talurit repairs;\nRepair of coverings;\nRepair of transparencies;\nRepair exercises (plywood, stringer, handrails, skins);\nAircraft Rigging. Calculation of control surface mass balance and range of movement of the control surfaces, measurement of operating forces;\nPerformance of 100-hours/annual inspections on a wood or combination of metal-tube and fabric airframe.\n2\nMODULE 5L — AIRFRAME COMPOSITE\nLevel\n5L.1\nAirframe fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP)\nBasic principles of FRP construction;\nResins (Epoxy, polyester, phenolic resins, vinyl ester resins);\nReinforcement materials glass, aramide and carbon fibres, features;\nFillers;\nSupporting cores (balsa, honeycombs, foamed plastics);\nConstructions, load transfers (solid FRP shell, sandwiches);\nIdentification of damage during overstressing of components;\nProcedure for FRP projects (according to Maintenance Organisation Manual) including storage conditions for material.\n2\n5L.2\nMaterial\nThermosetting plastics, thermoplastic polymers, catalysts;\nUnderstanding properties, machining technologies, detaching, bonding, welding;\nResins for FRP: epoxy resins, polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, phenolic resins;\nReinforcement materials;\nFrom elementary fibre to filaments (release agent, finish), weaving patterns;\nProperties of individual reinforcement materials (E-glass fibre, aramide fibre, carbon fibre);\nProblem with multiple-material systems, matrix;\nAdhesion/cohesion, various behaviours of fibre materials;\nFilling materials and pigments;\nTechnical requirements for filling materials;\nProperty change of the resin composition through the use of E-glass, micro balloon, aerosols, cotton, minerals, metal powder, organic substances;\nPaint assembly and repair technologies;\nSupport materials;\nHoneycombs (paper, FRP, metal), balsa wood, Divinycell (Contizell), development trends.\n2\n5L.3\nAssembly of Fibre-Reinforced Composite-Structure Airframes\nSolid shell;\nSandwiches;\nAssembly of aerofoils, fuselages, control surfaces.\n2\n5L.4\nIdentifying Damage\nBehaviour of FRP components in the event of overstressing;\nIdentifying delaminations, loose bonds;\nBending vibration frequency in aerofoils;\nLoad transfer;\nFrictional connection and positive locking;\nFatigue strength and corrosion of metal parts;\nMetal bonding, surface finishing of steel and aluminium components during bonding with FRP.\n3\n5L.5\nMold making\nPlaster molds, mold ceramics;\nGFK molds, Gel-coat, reinforcement materials, rigidity problems;\nMetal molds;\nMale and female molds.\n2\n5L.6\nPerformance of practical activities\nLocking of pin, screws, castellated nuts, turnbuckles;\nThimble splice;\nNicopress and Talurit repairs;\nRepair of coverings;\nRepair of solid FRP shells;\nMold fabrication/molding of a component (e.g. fuselage nose, landing gear fairing, wing tip and winglet);\nRepair of sandwich shell where interior and exterior layer are damaged;\nRepair of sandwich shell by pressing with a vacuum bag;\nTransparency repair (PMMA) with one- and two-component adhesive;\nBonding of transparency with the canopy frame;\nTempering of transparencies and other components;\nPerformance of a repair on a sandwich shell (minor repair less than 20 cm);\nAircraft Rigging. Calculation of control surface mass balance and range of movement of the control surfaces, measurement of operating forces;\nPerformance of 100-hour/annual inspections on an FRP airframe.\n2\nMODULE 6L — AIRFRAME METAL\nLevel\n6L.1\nAirframe metal\nMetallic materials and semi-finished products, machining methods;\nFatigue strength and crack test;\nAssembly of metal-construction components, riveted joints, adhesive joints;\nIdentification of damage to overstressed components, effects of corrosion;\nHealth and fire protection.\n2\n6L.2\nMaterial\nSteel and its alloys;\nLight metals and their light alloys;\nRivet materials;\nPlastics;\nColours and paints;\nMetal adhesives;\nTypes of corrosion;\nCovering materials and technologies (natural and synthetic).\n2\n6L.3\nIdentifying damage\nOverstressed metal airframes, levelling, measurement of symmetry;\nLoad transfers;\nFatigue strength and crack test;\nIdentifying loose riveted joints.\n3\n6L.4\nAssembly of metal- and composite-construction airframes\nSkins;\nFrames;\nStringers and longerons;\nFrame construction;\nProblems in multiple-material systems.\n2\n6L.5\nFasteners\nClassifications of fits and clearances;\nMetric and imperial measuring systems;\nOversize bolt.\n2\n6L.6\nPerformance of practical activities\nLocking of pins, screws, castellated nuts, turnbuckles;\nThimble splice;\nNicopress and Talurit repairs;\nRepair of coverings, surface damage, stop drilling techniques;\nRepair of transparencies;\nCutting out sheet metals (aluminiums and light alloys, steel and alloys);\nFolding bending, edging, beating, smoothening, beading;\nRepair riveting of metal airframes according to repair instruction or drawings;\nEvaluation of rivet errors;\nAircraft Rigging. Calculation of control surface mass balance and range of movement of the control surfaces, measurement of operating forces;\nPerformance of 100-hour/annual inspections on a metal airframe.\n2\nMODULE 7L — AIRFRAME GENERAL\nLevel\n7L.1\nFlight control system\nCockpit controls: controls in cockpit, colour markings, knob shapes;\nFlight controls surfaces, flaps, air brakes surfaces, controls, hinges, bearings, brackets, push-pull rods, bell cranks, horns, pulleys, cables, chains, tubes, rollers, tracks, jack screws, surfaces, movements, lubrication, stabilisers, balancing of controls;\nCombination of controls: flap ailerons, flap air brakes;\nTrim systems.\n3\n7L.2\nAirframe\nLanding gear: characteristics of landing gears and shock absorber strut, extension, brakes, drum, disks, wheel, tyre, retraction mechanism, electrical retraction, emergency;\nWing to fuselage mounting points, empennage (fin and tail plane) to fuselage mounting points, control surface mounting points;\nPermissible maintenance measures;\nTowing: towing/lifting equipment/mechanism;\nCabin: seats and safety harness, cabin arrangement, windshields, windows, placards, baggage compartment, cockpit controls, cabin air system, blower;\nWater ballast: water reservoirs, lines, valves, drains, vents, tests;\nFuel system: tanks, lines, filters, vents, drains, filling, selector valve, pumps, indication, tests, bonding;\nHydraulics: system layout, accumulators, pressure and power distribution, indication;\nLiquid and gas: hydraulic, other fluids, levels, reservoir, lines, valves, filter;\nProtections: firewalls, fire protection, lightning strike bonding, turnbuckles, locking devices, dischargers.\n2\n7L.3\nFasteners\nReliability of pins, rivets, screws;\nControl cables, turnbuckles;\nQuick-release couplings (L'Hotellier, SZD, Poland).\n2\n7L.4\nLocking equipment\nAdmissibility of locking methods, locking pins, spring steel pins, locking wire, stop nuts, paint;\nQuick-release couplings.\n2\n7L.5\nWeight and balance levelling\n2\n7L.6\nRescue systems\n2\n7L.7\nOn-board modules\nPitot-static system, vacuum/dynamic system, hydrostatic test;\nFlight instruments: airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical-speed indicator, connection and functioning, markings;\nArrangement and display, panel, electrical wires;\nGyroscopes, filters, indicating instruments; testing of function;\nMagnetic compass: installation and compass swing;\nSailplanes: acoustic vertical-speed indicator, flight recorders, anticollision aid;\nOxygen system.\n2\n7L.8\nOn-board modules installation and connections\nFlight instruments, mounting requirements (emergency landing conditions as per CS-22);\nElectric wiring, power sources, types of storage batteries, electrical parameters, electric generator, circuit breaker, energy balance, earth/ground, connectors, terminals, warnings, fuses, lamps, lightings, switches, voltmeters, ampere meters, electrical gauges.\n2\n7L.9\nPiston engine propulsion\nInterface between power plant and airframe.\n2\n7L.10\nPropeller\nInspection;\nReplacement;\nBalancing.\n2\n7L.11\nRetraction system\nPropeller position control;\nEngine and/or propeller retraction system.\n2\n7L.12\nPhysical inspection procedures\nCleaning, use of lighting and mirrors;\nMeasuring tools;\nMeasure of controls deflection;\nTorque of screws and bolts;\nWear of bearings;\nInspection equipment;\nCalibration of measuring tools.\n2\nMODULE 8L — POWER PLANT\nLevel\n8L.1\nNoise limits\nExplanation of the concept of ‘noise level’;\nNoise certificate;\nEnhanced sound proofing;\nPossible reduction of sound emissions.\n1\n8L.2\nPiston engines\nFour-stroke spark ignition engine, air-cooled engine, fluid-cooled engine;\nTwo-stroke engine;\nRotary-piston engine;\nEfficiency and influencing factors (pressure–volume diagram, power curve);\nNoise control devices.\n2\n8L.3\nPropeller\nBlade, spinner, backplate, accumulator pressure, hub;\nOperation of propellers;\nVariable-pitch propellers, ground and in-flight adjustable propellers, mechanically, electrically and hydraulically;\nBalancing (static, dynamic);\nNoise problems.\n2\n8L.4\nEngine control devices\nMechanical control devices;\nElectrical control devices;\nTank displays;\nFunctions, characteristics, typical errors and error indications.\n2\n8L.5\nHosepipes\nMaterial and machining of fuel and oil hoses;\nControl of life limit.\n2\n8L.6\nAccessories\nOperation of magneto ignition;\nControl of maintenance limits;\nOperation of carburettors;\nMaintenance instructions on characteristic features;\nElectric fuel pumps;\nOperation of propeller controls;\nElectrically operated propeller control;\nHydraulically operated propeller control.\n2\n8L.7\nIgnition system\nConstructions: coil ignition, magneto ignition, and thyristor ignition;\nEfficiency of the ignition and preheat system;\nModules of the ignition and preheat system;\nInspection and testing of a spark plug.\n2\n8L.8\nInduction and exhaust systems\nOperation and assembly;\nSilencers and heater installations;\nNacelles and cowlings;\nInspection and test;\nCO emission test.\n2\n8L.9\nFuels and lubricants\nFuel characteristics;\nLabelling, environmentally friendly storage;\nMineral and synthetic lubricating oils and their parameters: labelling and characteristics, application;\nEnvironmentally friendly storage and proper disposal of used oil.\n2\n8L.10\nDocumentation\nManufacturer documents for the engine and propeller;\nInstructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA);\nAircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs);\nTime Between Overhaul (TBO);\nAirworthiness Directives (ADs), technical notes and service bulletins.\n2\n8L.11\nIllustrative material\nCylinder unit with valve;\nCarburettor;\nHigh-tension magneto;\nDifferential-compression tester for cylinders;\nOverheated/damaged pistons;\nSpark plugs of engines that were operated differently.\n2\n8L.12\nPractical experience\nWork safety/accident prevention (handling of fuels and lubricants, start-up of engines);\nRigging-engine control rods and Bowden cables;\nSetting of no-load speed;\nChecking and setting the ignition point;\nOperational test of magnetos;\nChecking the ignition system;\nTesting and cleaning of spark plugs;\nPerformance of the engine tasks contained in an aeroplane 100-hour/annual inspection;\nCylinder compression test;\nStatic test and evaluation of the engine run;\nDocumentation of maintenance work including replacement of components.\n2\n8L.13\nGas exchange in internal-combustion engines\nFour-stroke reciprocating engine and control units;\nEnergy losses;\nIgnition timing;\nDirect flow behaviour of control units;\nWankel engine and control units;\nTwo-stroke engine and control units;\nScavenging;\nScavenging blower;\nIdle range and power range.\n2\n8L.14\nIgnition, combustion and carburation\nIgnition;\nSpark plugs;\nIgnition system;\nCombustion process;\nNormal combustion;\nEfficiency and medium pressure;\nEngine knock and octane rating;\nCombustion chamber shapes;\nFuel/air mix in the carburettor;\nCarburettor principle, carburettor equation;\nSimple carburettor;\nProblems of the simple carburettor and their solutions;\nCarburettor models;\nFuel/air mix during injection;\nMechanically controlled injection;\nElectronically controlled injection;\nContinuous injection;\nCarburettor-injection comparison.\n2\n8L.15\nFlight instruments in aircraft with injection engines\nSpecial flight instruments (injection engine);\nInterpretation of indications in a static test;\nInterpretation of indications in flight at various flight levels.\n2\n8L.16\nMaintenance of aircraft with injection engines\nDocumentation, manufacturer documents, etc.;\nGeneral maintenance instructions (hourly inspections);\nFunctional tests;\nGround test run;\nTest flight;\nTroubleshooting in the event of faults in the injection system and their correction.\n2\n8L.17\nWorkplace safety and safety provisions\nWork safety and safety provisions for work on injection systems.\n2\n8L.18\nVisual aids:\nCarburettor;\nComponents of injection system;\nAircraft with injection engine;\nTool for work on injection systems.\n2\n8L.19\nElectrical propulsion\nEnergy system, accumulators, installation;\nElectrical motor;\nHeat, noise and vibration checks;\nTesting windings;\nElectrical wiring and control systems;\nPylon, extension and retraction systems;\nMotor/propeller brake systems;\nMotor ventilation systems;\nPractical experience of 100-hour/annual inspections.\n2\n8L.20\nJet propulsion\nEngine installation;\nPylon, extension and retraction systems;\nFire protection;\nFuel systems including lubrication;\nEngine starting systems, gas assist;\nEngine damage assessment;\nEngine servicing;\nEngine removal / refit and test;\nPractical experience of conditional / run time / annual inspections;\nConditional inspections.\n2\n8L.21\nFull authority digital engine control (FADEC)\n2\nMODULE 9L — BALLOON/AIRSHIP HOT AIR\nLevel\n9L.1\nBasic principles and assembly of hot-air balloons/airships\nAssembly and individual parts;\nEnvelopes;\nEnvelope Materials;\nEnvelope Systems;\nConventional and special shapes;\nFuel System;\nBurner, burner frame and burner support rods;\nCompressed-gas cylinders and compressed-gas hoses;\nBasket and alternative devices (seats);\nRigging accessories;\nMaintenance and servicing tasks;\nAnnual/100-hour inspection;\nLog Books;\nAircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs);\nRigging and launch preparation (launch restraint);\nLaunch.\n3\n9L.2\nPractical training\nOperating controls, maintenance and servicing jobs (according to flight manual).\n3\n9L.3\nEnvelope\nFabrics;\nSeams;\nLoad tapes, rip stoppers;\nCrown rings;\nParachute valve and fast-deflation systems;\nRipping panel;\nTurning vent;\nDiaphragms/catenaries (special shapes and airships);\nRollers, pulleys;\nControl and shroud lines;\nKnots;\nTemperature indication label, temperature flag, envelope thermometer;\nFlying wires;\nFittings, karabiners.\n3\n9L.4\nBurner and fuel system\nBurner coils;\nBlast, liquid and pilot valves;\nBurners/jets;\nPilot lights/vaporisers/jets;\nBurner frame;\nFuel lines/hoses;\nFuel cylinders, valves and fittings.\n3\n9L.5\nBasket and basket suspension (incl. alternative devices)\nTypes of baskets (incl. alternative devices);\nBasket materials: cane and willow, hide, wood, trim materials, suspension cables;\nSeats, roller bearings;\nKarabiner, shackle and pins;\nBurner support rods;\nFuel cylinder straps;\nAccessories.\n3\n9L.6\nEquipment\nFire extinguisher, fire blanket;\nInstruments (single or combined).\n3\n9L.7\nMinor repairs\nStitching;\nBonding;\nBasket hide/trim repairs.\n3\n9L.8\nProcedures for physical inspection\nCleaning, use of lighting and mirrors;\nMeasuring tools;\nMeasure of controls deflection (only airships);\nTorque of screws and bolts;\nWear of bearings (only airships);\nInspection equipment;\nCalibration of measuring tools;\nFabric Grab Test.\n2\nMODULES 10L — BALLOON/AIRSHIP GAS (FREE/TETHERED)\nLevel\n10L.1\nBasic principles and assembly of gas balloons/airships\nAssembly of individual parts;\nEnvelope and netting material;\nEnvelope, ripping panel, emergency opening, cords and belts;\nRigid gas valve;\nFlexible gas valve (parachute);\nNetting;\nLoad ring;\nBasket and accessories (including alternative devices);\nElectrostatic discharge paths;\nMooring line and drag rope;\nMaintenance and servicing;\nAnnual inspection;\nFlight papers;\nAircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs);\nRigging and launch preparation;\nLaunch.\n3\n10L.2\nPractical training\nOperating controls;\nMaintenance and servicing jobs (according to AMM and AFM);\nSafety rules when using hydrogen as lifting gas.\n3\n10L.3\nEnvelope\nFabrics;\nPoles and reinforcement of pole;\nRipping panel and cord;\nParachute and shroud lines;\nValves and cords;\nFiller neck, Poeschel-ring and cords;\nElectrostatic discharge paths.\n3\n10L.4\nValve\nSprings;\nGaskets;\nScrewed joints;\nControl lines;\nElectrostatic discharge paths.\n3\n10L.5\nNetting or rigging (without net)\nKinds of net and other lines;\nMesh sizes and angles;\nNet ring;\nKnotting methods;\nElectrostatic discharge paths.\n3\n10L.6\nLoad ring\n3\n10L.7\nBasket (incl. alternative devices)\nKinds of baskets (incl. alternative devices);\nStrops and toggles;\nBallast system (bags and supports);\nElectrostatic discharge paths.\n3\n10L.8\nRipping cord and valve cords\n3\n10L.9\nMooring line and drag rope\n3\n10L.10\nMinor repairs\nBonding;\nSplicing hemp ropes.\n3\n10L.11\nEquipment\nInstruments (single or combined).\n3\n10L.12\nTether cable (tethered gas balloons (TGB) only)\nKinds of cables;\nAcceptable damage of cable;\nCable swivel;\nCable clamps.\n3\n10L.13\nWinch (tethered gas balloons only)\nKinds of winches;\nMechanical system;\nElectrical system;\nEmergency system;\nGrounding/ballasting of winch.\n3\n10L.14\nProcedures for physical inspection\nCleaning, use of lighting and mirrors;\nMeasuring tools;\nMeasure of controls deflection (only airships);\nTorque of screws and bolts;\nWear of bearings (only airships);\nInspection equipment;\nCalibration of measuring tools;\nFabric grab test.\n2\nMODULES 11L — AIRSHIPS HOT AIR/GAS\nLevel\n11L.1\nBasic principles and assembly of small airships\nEnvelope, ballonnets;\nValves, openings;\nGondola;\nPropulsion;\nAircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs);\nRigging and launch preparation.\n3\n11L.2\nPractical training\nOperating controls;\nMaintenance and servicing jobs (according to AMM and AFM).\n3\n11L.3\nEnvelope\nFabrics;\nRipping panel and cords;\nValves;\nCatenary system.\n3\n11L.4\nGondola (incl. alternative devices)\nKinds of gondolas (incl. alternative devices);\nAirframe types and materials;\nIdentification of damage.\n3\n11L.5\nElectrical system\nBasics about on-board electrical circuits;\nElectrical sources (accumulators, fixation, ventilation, corrosion);\nLead, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) or other accumulators, dry batteries;\nGenerators;\nWiring, electrical connections;\nFuses;\nExternal power source;\nEnergy balance.\n3\n11L.6\nPropulsion\nFuel system: tanks, lines, filters, vents, drains, filling, selector valve, pumps, indication, tests, bonding;\nPropulsion instruments;\nBasics about measuring and instruments;\nRevolution measuring;\nPressure measuring;\nTemperature measuring;\nAvailable fuel/power measuring.\n3\n11L.7\nEquipment\nFire extinguisher, fire blanket;\nInstruments (single or combined).\n3\nMODULE 12L — RADIO COM/ELT/TRANSPONDER/INSTRUMENTS\nLevel\n12L.1\nRadio Com/ELT\nChannel spacing;\nBasic functional test;\nBatteries;\nTesting and maintenance requirements.\n2\n12L.2\nTransponder\nBasic operation;\nTypical portable configuration including antenna;\nExplanation of Modes A, C, S;\nTesting and maintenance requirements.\n2\n12L.3\nInstruments\nHandheld altimeter/variometers;\nBatteries;\nBasic functional test.\n2\nAppendix VIII\nBasic examination standard for category L aircraft maintenance licence\n(a) The standardisation basis for examinations related to the Appendix VII basic knowledge requirements shall be as follows:\n(i) all examinations must be carried out using the multiple-choice question format as specified in point (ii). The incorrect alternatives must seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All of the alternatives should be clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length. In numerical questions, the incorrect answers should correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions: they must not be mere random numbers;\n(ii) each multiple-choice question must have three alternative answers of which only one must be the correct answer and the candidate must be allowed a time per module which is based upon a nominal average of 75 seconds per question;\n(iii) the pass mark for each module is 75 %;\n(iv) penalty marking (negative points for failed questions) is not to be used;\n(v) the level of knowledge required in the questions must be proportionate to the level of technology of the aircraft category.\n(b) The number of questions per module shall be as follows:\n(i) module 1L ‘Basic knowledge’: 12 questions. Time allowed: 15 minutes;\n(ii) module 2L ‘Human factors’: 8 questions. Time allowed: 10 minutes;\n(iii) module 3L ‘Aviation legislation’: 24 questions. Time allowed: 30 minutes;\n(iv) module 4L ‘Airframe wooden/metal tube and fabric’: 32 questions. Time allowed: 40 minutes;\n(v) module 5L ‘Airframe composite’: 32 questions. Time allowed: 40 minutes;\n(vi) module 6L ‘Airframe metal’: 32 questions. Time allowed: 40 minutes;\n(vii) module 7L ‘Airframe general’: 64 questions. Time allowed: 80 minutes;\n(viii) module 8L ‘Power plant’: 48 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes;\n(ix) module 9L ‘Balloon/Airship hot air’: 36 questions. Time allowed: 45 minutes;\n(x) module 10L ‘Balloon/Airship gas (free/tethered)’: 40 questions. Time allowed: 50 minutes;\n(xi) module 11L ‘Airships hot air/gas’: 36 questions. Time allowed: 45 minutes;\n(xii) Module 12L ‘Radio Com/ELT/transponder/instruments’: 16 questions. Time allowed 20 minutes.\n.’.",
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