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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
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On the job trainingU.K.
1.GeneralU.K.
Aircraft type training shall consist of theoretical training and examination, and, except for the category C ratings, practical training and assessment.
(a)
Theoretical training and examination shall comply with the following requirements:
(i)
Shall be conducted by a maintenance training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or, when conducted by other organisations, as directly approved by the [F1CAA].
(ii)
[F2Shall 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.]
(iii)
In the case of a category C person qualified by holding an academic degree as specified in point 66.A.30(a)(5), the first relevant aircraft type theoretical training shall be at the category B1 or B2 level.
(iv)
Shall have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement.
(b)
Practical training and assessment shall comply with the following requirements:
(i)
Shall be conducted by a maintenance training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or, when conducted by other organisations, as directly approved by the [F3CAA].
(ii)
[F2Shall 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.]
(iii)
Shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the aircraft type.
(iv)
Shall include demonstrations using equipment, components, simulators, other training devices or aircraft.
(v)
Shall have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement.
(c)
Differences training
(i)
Differences training is the training required in order to cover the differences between two different aircraft type ratings of the same manufacturer as determined by the [F4CAA].
(ii)
Differences training has to be defined on a case-to-case basis taking into account the requirements contained in this Appendix III in respect of both theoretical and practical elements of type rating training.
(iii)
A type rating shall only be endorsed on a licence after differences training when the applicant also complies with one of the following conditions:
having already endorsed on the licence the aircraft type rating from which the differences are being identified, or
having completed the type training requirements for the aircraft from which the differences are being identified.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 1(a)(i) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(a)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Substituted by 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).
F3Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 1(b)(i) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(a)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 1(c)(i) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2.Aircraft type training levelsU.K.
The three levels listed below define the objectives, the depth of training and the level of knowledge that the training is intended to achieve.
Level 1: A brief overview of the airframe, systems and powerplant as outlined in the Systems Description Section of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
Course objectives: Upon completion of Level 1 training, the student will be able to:
(a)provide a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples, using typical terms and identify safety precautions related to the airframe, its systems and powerplant;
(b)identify aircraft manuals, maintenance practices important to the airframe, its systems and powerplant;
(c)define the general layout of the aircraft's major systems;
(d)define the general layout and characteristics of the powerplant;
(e)identify special tooling and test equipment used with the aircraft.
Level 2: Basic system overview of controls, indicators, principal components, including their location and purpose, servicing and minor troubleshooting. General knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
Course objectives: In addition to the information contained in the Level 1 training, at the completion of Level 2 training, the student will be able to:
(a)understand the theoretical fundamentals; apply knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures;
(b)recall the safety precautions to be observed when working on or near the aircraft, powerplant and systems;
(c)describe systems and aircraft handling particularly access, power availability and sources;
(d)identify the locations of the principal components;
(e)explain the normal functioning of each major system, including terminology and nomenclature;
(f)perform the procedures for servicing associated with the aircraft for the following systems: Fuel, Power Plants, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Water/Waste, and Oxygen;
(g)demonstrate proficiency in use of crew reports and on-board reporting systems (minor troubleshooting) and determine aircraft airworthiness per the MEL/CDL;
(h)demonstrate the use, interpretation and application of appropriate documentation including instructions for continued airworthiness, maintenance manual, illustrated parts catalogue, etc.
Level 3: Detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation and bite and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level.
Course objectives: In addition to the information contained in Level 1 and Level 2 training, at the completion of Level 3 training, the student will be able to:
(a)demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of aircraft systems and structures and interrelationships with other systems, provide a detailed description of the subject using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples and to interpret results from various sources and measurements and apply corrective action where appropriate;
(b)perform system, powerplant, component and functional checks as specified in the aircraft maintenance manual;
(c)demonstrate the use, interpret and apply appropriate documentation including structural repair manual, troubleshooting manual, etc.;
(d)correlate information for the purpose of making decisions in respect of fault diagnosis and rectification to maintenance manual level;
(e)describe procedures for replacement of components unique to aircraft type.
3.Aircraft type training standardU.K.
Although aircraft type training includes both theoretical and practical elements, courses can be approved for the theoretical element, the practical element or for a combination of both.
3.1.Theoretical elementU.K.
(a)
Objective:
On completion of a theoretical training course the student shall be able to demonstrate, to the levels identified in the Appendix III syllabus, the detailed theoretical knowledge of the aircraft's applicable systems, structure, operations, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting according to approved maintenance data. The student shall be able to demonstrate the use of manuals and approved procedures, including the knowledge of relevant inspections and limitations.
(b)
Level of training:
Training levels are those levels defined in point 2 above.
After the first type course for category C certifying staff all subsequent courses need only be to level 1.
During a level 3 theoretical training, level 1 and 2 training material may be used to teach the full scope of the chapter if required. However, during the training the majority of the course material and training time shall be at the higher level.
(c)
Duration:
The theoretical training minimum tuition hours are contained in the following table:
a [F2For non-pressurised piston engine aeroplanes below 2 000 kg MTOM, the minimum duration can be reduced by 50 %. | |
b For helicopters in Group 2 (as defined in point 66.A.5), the minimum duration can be reduced by 30 %.] | |
| Category | Hours |
|---|---|
| Aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass above 30 000 kg: | |
| B1.1 | 150 |
| B1.2 | 120 |
| B2 | 100 |
| C | 30 |
| Aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass equal or less than 30 000 kg and above 5 700 kg: | |
| B1.1 | 120 |
| B1.2 | 100 |
| B2 | 100 |
| C | 25 |
| Aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass of 5 700 kg and belowa | |
| B1.1 | 80 |
| B1.2 | 60 |
| B2 | 60 |
| C | 15 |
| Helicoptersb | |
| B1.3 | 120 |
| B1.4 | 100 |
| B2 | 100 |
| C | 25 |
For the purpose of the table above, a tuition hour means 60 minutes of teaching and exclude any breaks, examination, revision, preparation and aircraft visit.
These hours apply only to theoretical courses for complete aircraft/engine combinations according to the type rating as defined by the [F5CAA].
(d)
Justification of course duration:
Training courses carried out in a maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) and courses directly approved by the [F6CAA] shall justify their hour duration and the coverage of the full syllabus by a training needs analysis based on:
the design of the aircraft type, its maintenance needs and the types of operation,
detailed analysis of applicable chapters — see contents table in point 3.1(e) below,
detailed competency analysis showing that the objectives as stated in point 3.1(a) above are fully met.
Where the training needs analysis shows that more hours are needed, course lengths shall be longer than the minimum specified in the table.
Similarly, tuition hours of differences courses or other training course combinations (such as combined B1/B2 courses), and in cases of theoretical type training courses below the figures given in point 3.1(c) above, these shall be justified to the [F6CAA] by the training needs analysis as described above.
In addition, the course must describe and justify the following:
The minimum attendance required to the trainee, in order to meet the objectives of the course.
The maximum number of hours of training per day, taking into account pedagogical and human factors principles.
If the minimum attendance required is not met, the certificate of recognition shall not be issued. Additional training may be provided by the training organisation in order to meet the minimum attendance time.
(e)
Content:
As a minimum, the elements in the Syllabus below that are specific to the aircraft type shall be covered. Additional elements introduced due to type variations, technological changes, etc. shall also be included.
The training syllabus shall be focused on mechanical and electrical aspects for B1 personnel, and electrical and avionic aspects for B2.
| LevelChapters | Aeroplanes turbine | Aeroplanes piston | Helicopters turbine | Helicopters piston | Avionics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licence category. | B1 | C | B1 | C | B1 | C | B1 | C | B2 |
| Introduction module: | |||||||||
05 Time limits/maintenance checks | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
06 Dimensions/Areas (MTOM, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
07 Lifting and Shoring | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
08 Levelling and weighing | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
09 Towing and taxiing | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
10 Parking/mooring, Storing and Return to Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
11 Placards and Markings | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
12 Servicing | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
20 Standard practices — only type particular | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Helicopters | |||||||||
18 Vibration and Noise Analysis (Blade tracking) | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
60 Standard Practices Rotor | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
62 Rotors | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
62A Rotors — Monitoring and indicating | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
63 Rotor Drives | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
63A Rotor Drives — Monitoring and indicating | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
64 Tail Rotor | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
64A Tail rotor — Monitoring and indicating | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
65 Tail Rotor Drive | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
65A Tail Rotor Drive — Monitoring and indicating | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
66 Folding Blades/Pylon | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
67 Rotors Flight Control | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
53 Airframe Structure (Helicopter) | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
25 Emergency Flotation Equipment | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe structures | |||||||||
51 Standard practices and structures (damage classification, assessment and repair) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
53 Fuselage | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
54 Nacelles/Pylons | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
55 Stabilisers | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
56 Windows | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
57 Wings | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
27A Flight Control Surfaces (All) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
52 Doors | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Zonal and Station Identification Systems. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe systems: | |||||||||
21 Air Conditioning | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
21A Air Supply | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | [F23] | [F21] | 3 | 1 | 2 |
21B Pressurisation | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
21C Safety and Warning Devices | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
22 Autoflight | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
23 Communications | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
24 Electrical Power | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
25 Equipment and Furnishings | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
25A Electronic Equipment including emergency equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
26 Fire Protection | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
27 Flight Controls | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
27A Sys. Operation: Electrical/Fly-by-Wire | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
28 Fuel Systems | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
28A Fuel Systems — Monitoring and indicating | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
29 Hydraulic Power | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
29A Hydraulic Power — Monitoring and indicating | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
30 Ice and Rain Protection | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
31 Indicating/Recording Systems | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
31A Instrument Systems | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | [F23] | [F21] | 3 |
32 Landing Gear | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
32A Landing Gear — Monitoring and indicating | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
33 Lights | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
34 Navigation | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
35 Oxygen | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
36 Pneumatic | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
36A Pneumatic — Monitoring and indicating | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
37 Vacuum | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
38 Water/Waste | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
41 Water Ballast | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
42 Integrated modular avionics | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
44 Cabin Systems | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
45 On-Board Maintenance System (or covered in 31) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
46 Information Systems | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
50 Cargo and Accessory Compartments | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Turbine Engine | |||||||||
70 Standard Practices — Engines, | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
70A constructional arrangement and operation (Installation Inlet, Compressors, Combustion Section, Turbine Section, Bearings and Seals, Lubrication Systems). | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
70B Engine Performance | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
71 Powerplant | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
72 Engine Turbine/Turbo Prop/Ducted Fan/Unducted fan | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
73 Engine Fuel and Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
75 Air | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
76 Engine controls | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
78 Exhaust | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
79 Oil | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
80 Starting | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
82 Water Injections | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
83 Accessory Gear Boxes | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
84 Propulsion Augmentation | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
73A FADEC | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
74 Ignition | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
77 Engine Indicating Systems | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
49 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Piston Engine | |||||||||
70 Standard Practices — Engines | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
70A Constructional arrangement and operation (Installation, Carburettors, Fuel injection systems, Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems, Supercharging/Turbocharging, Lubrication Systems). | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
70B Engine Performance | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
71 Powerplant | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
73 Engine Fuel and Control | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
76 Engine Control | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
79 Oil | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
80 Starting | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
81 Turbines | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
82 Water Injections | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
83 Accessory Gear Boxes | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
84 Propulsion Augmentation | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
73A FADEC | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 |
74 Ignition | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 |
77 Engine Indication Systems | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Propellers | |||||||||
60A Standard Practices — Propeller | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
61 Propellers/Propulsion | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
61A Propeller Construction | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
61B Propeller Pitch Control | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
61C Propeller Synchronising | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
61D Propeller Electronic control | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
61E Propeller Ice Protection | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
61F Propeller Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
(f)
Multimedia Based Training (MBT) methods may be used to satisfy the theoretical training element either in the classroom or in a virtual controlled environment subject to the acceptance of the [F7CAA] .
Textual Amendments
F5Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 3.1(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(b)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 3.1(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 3.1(f) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(b)(iii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3.2.Practical elementU.K.
(a)
Objective:
The objective of practical training is to gain the required competence in performing safe maintenance, inspections and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replacements, rigging and functional checks. It includes the awareness of the use of all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft, the use of specialist/special tooling and test equipment for performing removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity.
(b)
Content:
At least 50 % of the crossed items in the table below, which are relevant to the particular aircraft type, shall be completed as part of the practical training.
Tasks crossed represent subjects that are important for practical training purposes to ensure that the operation, function, installation and safety significance of key maintenance tasks is adequately addressed; particularly where these cannot be fully explained by theoretical training alone. Although the list details the minimum practical training subjects, other items may be added where applicable to the particular aircraft type.
Tasks to be completed shall be representative of the aircraft and systems both in complexity and in the technical input required to complete that task. While relatively simple tasks may be included, other more complex tasks shall also be incorporated and undertaken as appropriate to the aircraft type.
Glossary of the table: LOC: Location; FOT: Functional/Operational Test; SGH: Service and Ground Handling; R/I: Removal/Installation; MEL: Minimum Equipment List; TS: TroubleShooting.
4.Type training examination and assessment standardU.K.
4.1.Theoretical element examination standardU.K.
After the theoretical portion of the aircraft type training has been completed, a written examination shall be performed, which shall comply with the following:
(a)
Format of the examination is of the multi-choice type. Each multi-choice question shall have 3 alternative answers of which only one shall be the correct answer. The total time is based on the total number of questions and the time for answering is based upon a nominal average of 90 seconds per question.
(b)
The incorrect alternatives shall seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All the alternatives shall be clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length.
(c)
In numerical questions, the incorrect answers shall correspond to procedural errors such as the use of incorrect sense (+ versus -) or incorrect measurement units. They shall not be mere random numbers.
(d)
The level of examination for each chapter(1) shall be the one defined in point 2 ‘Aircraft type training levels’. However, the use of a limited number of questions at a lower level is acceptable.
(e)
The examination shall be of the closed book type. No reference material is permitted. An exception will be made for the case of examining a B1 or B2 candidate's ability to interpret technical documents.
(f)
The number of questions shall be at least 1 question per hour of instruction. The number of questions for each chapter and level shall be proportionate to:
the effective training hours spent teaching at that chapter and level,
the learning objectives as given by the training needs analysis.
The [F8CAA] will assess the number and the level of the questions when approving the course.
(g)
The minimum examination pass mark is 75 %. When the type training examination is split in several examinations, each examination shall be passed with at least a 75 % mark. In order to be possible to achieve exactly a 75 % pass mark, the number of questions in the examination shall be a multiple of 4.
(h)
Penalty marking (negative points for failed questions) is not to be used.
(i)
End of module phase examinations cannot be used as part of the final examination unless they contain the correct number and level of questions required.
Textual Amendments
F8Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 4.1(f) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(c) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4.2.Practical element assessment standardU.K.
After the practical element of the aircraft type training has been completed, an assessment must be performed, which must comply with the following:
(a)
The assessment shall be performed by designated assessors appropriately qualified.
(b)
The assessment shall evaluate the knowledge and skills of the trainee.
5.Type examination standardU.K.
Type examination shall be conducted by training organisations appropriately approved under Part-147 or by the [F9CAA].
Textual Amendments
F9Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(d) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The examination shall be oral, written or practical assessment based, or a combination thereof and it shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)
Oral examination questions shall be open.
(b)
Written examination questions shall be essay type or multi-choice questions.
(c)
Practical assessment shall determine a person's competence to perform a task.
(d)
Examinations shall be on a sample of chapters(2) drawn from point 3 type training/examination syllabus, at the indicated level.
(e)
The incorrect alternatives shall seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All of the alternatives shall be clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length.
(f)
In numerical questions, the incorrect answers shall correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions: they shall not be mere random numbers.
(g)
The examination shall ensure that the following objectives are met:
1.
Properly discuss with confidence the aircraft and its systems.
2.
Ensure safe performance of maintenance, inspections and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replacements, rigging and functional checks such as engine run, etc., if required.
3.
Correctly use all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft.
4.
Correctly use specialist/special tooling and test equipment, perform removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity
(h)
The following conditions apply to the examination:
1.
The maximum number of consecutive attempts is three. Further sets of three attempts are allowed with a 1 year waiting period between sets. A waiting period of 30 days is required after the first failed attempt within one set, and a waiting period of 60 days is required after the second failed attempt.
The applicant shall confirm in writing to the maintenance training organisation or the [F9CAA] to which they apply for an examination, the number and dates of attempts during the last year and the maintenance training organisation or the [F9CAA] where these attempts took place. The maintenance training organisation or the [F9CAA] is responsible for checking the number of attempts within the applicable timeframes.
2.
The type examination shall be passed and the required practical experience shall be completed within the 3 years preceding the application for the rating endorsement on the aircraft maintenance licence.
3.
Type examination shall be performed with at least one examiner present. The examiner(s) shall not have been involved in the applicant's training.
(i)
A written and signed report shall be made by the examiner(s) to explain why the candidate has passed or failed.
6.On the Job TrainingU.K.
On the Job Training (OJT) shall be approved by the [F10CAA].
Textual Amendments
F10Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(e)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
It shall be conducted at and under the control of a maintenance organisation appropriately approved for the maintenance of the particular aircraft type and shall be assessed by designated assessors appropriately qualified.
It shall have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement.
(a)
Objective:
The objective of OJT is to gain the required competence and experience in performing safe maintenance.
(b)
Content:
OJT shall cover a cross section of tasks acceptable to the [F11CAA]. The OJT tasks to be completed shall be representative of the aircraft and systems both in complexity and in the technical input required to complete that task. While relatively simple tasks may be included, other more complex maintenance tasks shall also be incorporated and undertaken as appropriate to the aircraft type.
Each task shall be signed off by the student and countersigned by a designated supervisor. The tasks listed shall refer to an actual job card/work sheet, etc.
The final assessment of the completed OJT is mandatory and shall be performed by a designated assessor appropriately qualified.
The following data shall be addressed on the OJT worksheets/logbook:
1.
Name of Trainee;
2.
Date of Birth;
3.
Approved Maintenance Organisation;
4.
Location;
5.
Name of supervisor(s) and assessor, (including licence number if applicable);
6.
Date of task completion;
7.
Description of task and job card/work order/tech log, etc.;
8.
Aircraft type and aircraft registration;
9.
Aircraft rating applied for.
Textual Amendments
F11Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 6(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(e)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
In order to facilitate the verification by the [F12CAA], demonstration of the OJT shall consist of (i) detailed worksheets/logbook and (ii) a compliance report demonstrating how the OJT meets the requirement of this Part.
Textual Amendments
F12Word in Annex 3 Appendix 3 point 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 278(4)(e)(iii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(1)
For the purpose of this point 4, a ‘chapter’ means each one of the rows preceded by a number in the table contained in point 3.1(e).
(2)
For the purpose of this point 5, a ‘chapter’ means each one of the rows preceded by a number in the tables contained in points 3.1(e) and 3.2(b).
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