Tcar 1 - Part 66 Regs - v04 - Ver Final
Tcar 1 - Part 66 Regs - v04 - Ver Final
Tcar 1 - Part 66 Regs - v04 - Ver Final
Issue 01
Revision 00
Date XX December 2023
Approved by
Suttipong Kongpool
Thailand Civil Aviation Regulation
TCAR 1 - Part 66
Page No. Revision No. Date Page No. Revision No. Date
1 00 XX DEC 2023 41 00 XX DEC 2023
(a) For the purpose of Part 66 the competent authority shall be CAAT.
(d) Category B2L The 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’:
− communication/navigation (com/nav),
− instruments,
− autoflight,
− surveillance,
− airframe systems.
A B2L licence shall contain, as a minimum, one system rating.
(e) Category B3 is applicable to piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000 kg MTOM and below.
(f) Category L, divided into the following subcategories:
For the purpose of ratings on aircraft maintenance licences, aircraft shall be classified in the following
groups:
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 LA2 and other aircraft requiring an aircraft type rating when defined as such by the
Agency.
The 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.
2. Group 2: aircraft other than those in Group 1 belonging to the following subgroups:
(i) subgroup 2a:
− single turboprop engine aeroplanes,
− those turbojet and multiple-turboprop aeroplanes classified by the Agency in this subgroup
because of their lower complexity.
(ii) subgroup 2b:
− single turbine engine helicopters,
− those multiple turbine engine helicopters classified by the Agency in this subgroup because
of their lower complexity.
(iii) subgroup 2c:
− single piston engine helicopters,
− those multiple piston engine helicopters classified by the Agency in this subgroup because of
their lower complexity.
3. Group 3: piston engine aeroplanes other than those in Group 1.
4. Group 4: sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons and airships, other than those in Group 1.
66.A.15 Eligibility
66.A.20 Privileges
(a) In order to be entitled to exercise certification privileges on a specific aircraft type, the holder of
an aircraft maintenance licence need to have his/her licence endorsed with the relevant
aircraft ratings.
− For category B1, B2 or C the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:
1. For group 1 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating.
2. For group 2 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating, manufacturer sub-
group rating or full sub-group rating.
3. For group 3 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating or full group rating.
4. For Group 4 aircraft, for the category B2 licence, the full group rating.
- For category B2L, the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:
1. For Group 2 aircraft, the appropriate manufacturer subgroup rating or
full subgroup rating;
2. For Group 3 aircraft, the full group rating;
3. For Group 4 aircraft, the full group rating.
− For category B3, the relevant rating is ‘piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000
kg MTOM and below’.
− For category L, the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:
1. For subcategory L1C, the rating ‘composite sailplanes’;
2. For subcategory L1, the rating ‘sailplanes’;
3. For subcategory L2C, the rating ‘composite powered sailplanes and composite LA1
aeroplanes’;
4. For subcategory L2, the rating ‘powered sailplanes and LA1 aeroplanes’;
5. For subcategory L3H, the rating ‘hot-air balloons’;
6. For subcategory L3G, the rating ‘gas balloons’
7. For subcategory L4H, the rating ‘hot-air airships’;
8. For subcategory L4G, the rating ‘LA2 gas airships’;
9. For subcategory L5, the appropriate airship type rating.
− For category A, no rating is required, subject to compliance with the requirements of point
145.A.35 of Annex II (Part-145).
(b) The endorsement of aircraft type ratings requires the satisfactory completion of one of the following:
− the relevant category B1, B2 or C aircraft type training in accordance with Appendix III to Annex
III (Part-66);
− in 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.
1. the endorsement of manufacturer sub-group ratings for category B1 and C licence holders
requires complying with the aircraft type rating requirements of at least two aircraft
types from the same manufacturer which combined are representative of the applicable
manufacturer sub-group;
2. the endorsement of full sub-group ratings for category B1 and C licence holders requires
complying with the aircraft type rating requirements of at least three aircraft types from
different manufacturers which combined are representative of the applicable sub-group;
3. the endorsement of manufacturer sub-groups and full sub-group ratings for category B2
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 sub-group and, in the case of the B2L licence, relevant to the
applicable system rating(s);
4. 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
(f) For Group 3 and 4 aircraft:
1. 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;
2. for category B1, unless the applicant provides evidence of appropriate experience, the group
3 rating shall be subject to the following limitations, which shall be endorsed on the licence:
― pressurised aeroplanes
― metal structure aeroplanes
― composite structure aeroplanes
― wooden structure aeroplanes
66 A.55.Evidence of qualification
Personnel exercising certification privileges as well as support staff shall produce their licence, as
evidence of qualification, within 24 hours upon request by an authorised person.
(a) The holder of a certifying staff qualification valid in Thailand, prior to the date of entry into force
of TCAR 1 (Part-66) shall be issued an aircraft maintenance licence by CAAT of Thailand without
further examination subject to the conditions specified in the conversion report.
(b) A person undergoing a certifying staff qualification process valid in Thailand, prior to the date
of entry into force of Annex III (Part-66) may continue to be qualified. The holder of a certifying
staff qualification gained following such process shall be issued an aircraft maintenance licence
by the CAAT without further examination subject to the conditions specified in the conversion
report.
(c) Where necessary, the aircraft maintenance licence shall contain limitations in accordance with
point 66.A.50 to reflect the differences between (i) the scope of the certifying staff qualification
valid in Thailand before the entry into force of this Regulation and (ii) the basic knowledge
requirements and the basic examination standards laid down in Appendix I and II to this Annex
(Part-66).
(d) By derogation from point (c), for aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with
CAAT regulation, 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.
LEVEL
MODULE 1. MATHEMATICS A B1 B2 B3
B2L
1.1. Arithmetic
1 2 2 2
Arithmetical terms and signs, methods of multiplication and division,
fractions and decimals, factors and multiples, weights, measures and
conversion factors, ratio and proportion, averages and percentages,
areas and volumes, squares, cubes, square and cube roots.
1.2. Algebra
a) Evaluating simple algebraic expressions, addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division, use of brackets, simple algebraic 1 2 2 2
fractions;
b) Linear equations and their solutions;
— 1 1 1
Indices and powers, negative and fractional indices; Binary and
other applicable numbering systems;
Simultaneous equations and second degree equations with one
unknown;
Logarithms.
1.3. Geometry
a) Simple geometrical constructions; — 1 1 1
b) Graphical representation; nature and uses of graphs, graphs of 2 2 2 2
equations/functions;
c) Simple trigonometry; trigonometrical relationships, use of tables — 2 2 2
and rectangular and polar coordinates.
3.9. Capacitance/Capacitor — 2 2 1
Operation and function of a capacitor;
Factors affecting capacitance area of plates, distance between plates,
number of plates, dielectric and dielectric constant, working voltage,
voltage rating;
Capacitor types, construction and function;
Capacitor colour coding;
Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel circuits;
Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor, time constants;
Testing of capacitors.
3.10. Magnetism
a) Theory of magnetism; — 2 2 1
Properties of a magnet;
Action of a magnet suspended in the Earth's magnetic field;
Magnetisation and demagnetisation;
Magnetic shielding;
Various types of magnetic material;
Electromagnets construction and principles of operation;
Hand clasp rules to determine: magnetic field around current
carrying conductor;
3.16. Filters — 1 1 —
Operation, application and uses of the following filters: low pass, high
pass, band pass, band stop.
3.17. AC Generators — 2 2 1
Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and waveform produced;
Operation and construction of revolving armature and revolving field
type AC generators;
Single phase, two phase and three phase alternators;
Three phase star and delta connections advantages and uses;
Permanent Magnet Generators.
3.18. AC Motors — 2 2 1
Construction, principles of operation and characteristics of: AC
synchronous and induction motors both single and polyphase;
Methods of speed control and direction of rotation;
Methods of producing a rotating field: capacitor, inductor, shaded or
split pole.
LEVEL
MODULE 4. ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALS A B1 B2 B3
B2L
4.1. Semiconductors
4.1.1. Diodes
a) Diode symbols; — 2 2 1
Diode characteristics and properties;
Diodes in series and parallel;
Main characteristics and use of silicon controlled rectifiers
(thyristors), light emitting diode, photo conductive diode,
varistor, rectifier diodes;
Functional testing of diodes.
4.1.2. Transistors
a) Transistor symbols; — 1 2 1
Component description and orientation;
Transistor characteristics and properties.
4.3. Servomechanisms
a) Understanding of the following terms: Open and closed loop — 1 — —
systems, feedback, follow up, analogue transducers;
Principles of operation and use of the following synchro
system components/features: resolvers, differential, control
and torque, transformers, inductance and capacitance
transmitters;
LEVEL
MODULE 5. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES/ELECTRONIC
A B1-1 B1-2 B2 B3
INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS
B1-3 B1-4 B2L
5.1. Electronic Instrument Systems 1 2 2 3 1
Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of
electronic instrument systems.
5.9. Multiplexing — — — 2 —
Operation, application and identification in logic diagrams of
multiplexers and demultiplexers.
LEVEL
MODULE 6. MATERIALS AND HARDWARE A B1 B2 B3
B2L
6.1. Aircraft Materials — Ferrous
6.4. Corrosion
a) Chemical fundamentals; 1 1 1 1
Formation by, galvanic action process, microbiological, stress;
6.7. Springs — 2 1 1
Types of springs, materials, characteristics and applications.
6.8. Bearings 1 2 2 1
Purpose of bearings, loads, material, construction;
Types of bearings and their application.
6.9. Transmissions 1 2 2 1
Gear types and their application;
Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication gear systems, driven and
driving gears, idler gears, mesh patterns;
Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets
6.10. Control Cables 1 2 1 2
Types of cables;
End fittings, turnbuckles and compensation devices;
Pulleys and cable system components;
Bowden cables;
Aircraft flexible control systems.
LEVEL
MODULE 7A. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES A B1 B2
B2L
7.1. Safety Precautions-Aircraft and Workshop 3 3 3
Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when
working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals.
Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or
another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on
extinguishing agents.
7.2. Workshop Practices 3 3 3
Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials;
Dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship;
Calibration of tools and equipment, calibration standards.
7.3. Tools 3 3 3
Common hand tool types;
Common power tool types;
Operation and use of precision measuring tools;
Lubrication equipment and methods.
Operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment.
7.4. Avionic General Test Equipment — 2 3
Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment.
7.5. Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards 1 2 2
Drawing types and diagrams, their symbols, dimensions, tolerances and
projections;
Identifying title block information;
Microfilm, microfiche and computerised presentations;
Specification 100 of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America;
Aeronautical and other applicable standards including ISO, AN, MS, NAS and
MIL;
Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
7.11. Bearings 1 2 —
Testing, cleaning and inspection of bearings;
Lubrication requirements of bearings;
Defects in bearings and their causes.
7.12. Transmissions 1 2 —
Inspection of gears, backlash;
Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets;
Inspection of screw jacks, lever devices, push-pull rod systems.
7.13. Control Cables 1 2 —
Swaging of end fittings;
Inspection and testing of control cables;
Bowden cables; aircraft flexible control systems.
LEVEL
MODULE 7B. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
B3
7.1. Safety Precautions-Aircraft and Workshop 3
Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with
electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals.
Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another
accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on extinguishing agents.
7.3. Tools 3
Common hand tool types; Common power tool types;
Operation and use of precision measuring tools;
Lubrication equipment and methods;
Operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment.
7.4. Avionic General Test Equipment 1
Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment.
7.5. Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards 2
Drawing types and diagrams, their symbols, dimensions, tolerances and projections;
Identifying title block information;
Microfilm, microfiche and computerised presentations;
Specification 100 of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America;
Aeronautical and other applicable standards including ISO, AN, MS, NAS and MIL;
Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
7.6. Fits and Clearances 2
Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits;
Common system of fits and clearances;
Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines;
Limits for bow, twist and wear;
Standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts.
7.7. Electrical Cables and Connectors 2
Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques and testing;
Use of crimp tools: hand and hydraulic operated;
Testing of crimp joints;
Connector pin removal and insertion;
Co-axial cables: testing and installation precautions;
Wiring protection techniques: Cable looming and loom support, cable clamps, protective
sleeving techniques including heat shrink wrapping, shielding.
7.8. Riveting 2
Riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch;
Tools used for riveting and dimpling;
Inspection of riveted joints.
LEVEL
MODULE 8. BASIC AERODYNAMICS A B1 B2 B3
B2L
8.1. Physics of the Atmosphere 1 2 2 1
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to
aerodynamics.
8.2. Aerodynamics 1 2 2 1
Airflow around a body;
Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow,
relative airflow, upwash and downwash, vortices, stagnation;
The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile
(parasite) drag, induced drag, centre of pressure, angle of attack,
wash in and wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio;
Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant;
Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag
coefficient, polar curve, stall;
Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.
9.6. Tasks 1 1 1
Physical work;
Repetitive tasks;
Visual inspection;
Complex systems.
LEVEL
MODULE 9B. HUMAN FACTORS
B3
9.1. General 2
The need to take human factors into account;
Incidents attributable to human factors/human error;
‘Murphy's’ law.
9.6. Tasks 1
Physical work;
Repetitive tasks;
Visual inspection;
Complex systems.
LEVEL
MODULE 10. AVIATION LEGISLATION A B1 B2 B3
B2L
10.1. Regulatory Framework 1 1 1 1
Role of the CAAT
Air Nav Act BE 249 National Requirements
Relationship between the various TCARs such as Part-21, Part-M, Part-
145, Part-66, Part-147 and Regulation Air Ops.
LEVEL
MODULE 11A. TURBINE AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS
A1 B1.1
11.1. Theory of Flight
11.1.1. Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls 1 2
Operation and effect of:
- roll control: ailerons and spoilers,
- pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards,
- yaw control, rudder limiters;
Control using elevons, ruddervators;
High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons;
Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes;
Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges;
Boundary layer control using, vortex generators, stall wedges or leading edge devices;
Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance and antibalance (leading) tabs, servo tabs,
spring tabs, mass balance, control surface bias, aerodynamic balance panels.
11.4.3. Pressurisation 1 3
Pressurisation systems;
Control and indication including control and safety valves;
Cabin pressure controllers.
11.4.4. Safety and warning devices 1 3
Protection and warning devices.
11.5. Instruments/Avionic Systems
11.5.1. Instrument Systems (ATA 31) 1 2
Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator;
Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal
situation indicator, turn and slip indicator, turn coordinator;
Compasses: direct reading, remote reading;
Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems;
Glass cockpit;
Other aircraft system indication.
b) Cabin lay-out; 1 1
Equipment lay-out;
Cabin Furnishing installation;
Cabin entertainment equipment;
Galley installation;
Cargo handling and retention equipment;
Airstairs.
11.8. Fire Protection (ATA 26)
a) Fire and smoke detection and warning systems; 1 3
Fire extinguishing systems;
System tests;
Note 1: This module does not apply to category B3. Relevant subject matters for category B3 are
defined in module 11C.
Note 2: The scope of this Module shall reflect the technology of aeroplanes pertinent to the A2 and
B1.2 subcategory.
LEVEL
MODULE 11B. PISTON AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND
A2 B1.2
SYSTEMS
11.1. Theory of Flight
11.1.1. Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls 1 2
Operation and effect of:
- roll control: ailerons and spoilers,
- pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards,
- yaw control, rudder limiters;
Control using elevons, ruddervators;
High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons;
Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes;
Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges;
Boundary layer control using, vortex generators, stall wedges or leading edge
devices;
Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance and antibalance (leading) tabs, servo
tabs, spring tabs, mass balance, control surface bias, aerodynamic balance panels.
11.1.2. High Speed Flight — N/A — —
11.2. Airframe Structures — General Concepts
a) Airworthiness requirements for structural strength; 2 2
Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress,
fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision;
Aircraft bonding.
b) Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers, stringers, longerons, 1 2
bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement,
methods of skinning, anti-corrosive protection, wing, empennage and engine
attachments;
Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting, bonding;
Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting;
Surface cleaning;
Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment and symmetry checks.
LEVEL
MODULE 12. HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS
A3 A4 B1.3 B1.4
12.1. Theory of Flight — Rotary Wing Aerodynamics 1 2
Terminology;
Effects of gyroscopic precession;
Torque reaction and directional control;
Dissymmetry of lift, Blade tip stall; Translating tendency and its correction;
Coriolis effect and compensation;
Vortex ring state, power settling, overpitching;
Auto-rotation;
Ground effect.
12.2. Flight Control Systems 2 3
Cyclic control;
Collective control;
Swashplate;
Yaw control: Anti-Torque Control, Tail rotor, bleed air;
Main Rotor Head:
Design and Operation features;
Blade Dampers: Function and construction;
Rotor Blades: Main and tail rotor blade construction and attachment;
Trim control, fixed and adjustable stabilisers;
System operation: manual, hydraulic, electrical and fly-by-wire;
Artificial feel;
Balancing and rigging.
12.3. Blade Tracking and Vibration Analysis 1 3
Rotor alignment;
Main and tail rotor tracking;
Static and dynamic balancing;
Vibration types, vibration reduction methods;
Ground resonance.
12.4. Transmission 1 3
Gear boxes, main and tail rotors;
Clutches, free wheel units and rotor brake;
Tail rotor drive shafts, flexible couplings, bearings, vibration dampers and bearing
hangers.
12.5. Airframe Structures
a) Airworthiness requirements for structural strength; 2 2
Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress,
fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision;
13.11.3. Pressurisation
Pressurisation systems; 3
Control and indication including control and safety valves;
Cabin pressure controllers.
13.11.4. Safety and warning devices 3
Protection and warning devices.
13.12. Fire Protection (ATA 26)
a) Fire and smoke detection and warning systems; 3
Fire extinguishing systems;
System tests;
b) Portable fire extinguisher. 1
13.13. Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
System lay-out; 1
Fuel tanks; 1
Supply systems; 1
Dumping, venting and draining; 1
Cross-feed and transfer; 2
Indications and warnings; 3
Refuelling and defuelling; 2
Longitudinal balance fuel systems. 3
13.14. Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)
System lay-out; 1
Hydraulic fluids; 1
Hydraulic reservoirs and accumulators; 1
Pressure generation: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic; 3
Emergency pressure generation; 3
Filters; 1
Pressure control; 3
Power distribution; 1
Indication and warning systems; 3
Interface with other systems. 3
13.15. Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)
Ice formation, classification and detection; 2
Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air and chemical; 2
De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic, chemical; 3
Rain repellent; 1
Probe and drain heating; 3
Wiper Systems. 1
13.16. Landing Gear (ATA 32)
Construction, shock absorbing; 1
Extension and retraction systems: normal and emergency; 3
Indications and warnings; 3
Wheels, brakes, antiskid and autobraking; 3
LEVEL
MODULE 14. PROPULSOIN
B2
B2L
14.1.Turbine Engines
a) Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft and 1
turbopropeller engines;
LEVEL
MODULE 15. GAS TURBINE ENGINE
A B1
15.1. Fundamentals 1
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion, Brayton cycle; 2
The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity, acceleration;
Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft,
turboprop.
15.2. Engine Performance — 2
Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, resultant thrust,
thrust horsepower, equivalent shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
Engine efficiencies;
By-pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow;
Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude and hot climate, flat rating,
limitations.
15.3. Inlet 2 2
Compressor inlet ducts
Effects of various inlet configurations;
Ice protection.
15.4. Compressors 1 2
Axial and centrifugal types;
Constructional features and operating principles and applications;
Fan balancing;
Operation:
Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
Methods of air flow control: bleed valves, variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator
vanes, rotating stator blades;
Compressor ratio.
15.5. Combustion Section 1 2
Constructional features and principles of operation.
15.6. Turbine Section 2 2
Operation and characteristics of different turbine blade types;
Blade to disk attachment;
Nozzle guide vanes;
Causes and effects of turbine blade stress and creep.
15.7. Exhaust 1 2
Constructional features and principles of operation;
Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
Engine noise reduction;
Thrust reversers.
LEVEL
MODULE 16. PISTON ENGINE
A B1 B3
16.1. Fundamentals 1 2 2
Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies;
Operating principles — 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel;
Piston displacement and compression ratio;
Engine configuration and firing order.
16.2. Engine Performance 1 2 2
Power calculation and measurement;
Factors affecting engine power;
Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition.
16.3. Engine Construction 1 2 2
Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps;
Accessory gearbox;
Cylinder and piston assemblies;
Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds;
Valve mechanisms;
Propeller reduction gearboxes.
16.4. Engine Fuel Systems
16.4.1. Carburettors 1 2 2
Types, construction and principles of operation;
Icing and heating.
16.4.2. Fuel injection systems 1 2 2
Types, construction and principles of operation.
LEVEL
MODULE 17A. PROPELLER
A B1
17.1 Fundamentals 1 2
Blade element theory;
High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed;
Propeller slip;
Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces;
Torque;
Relative airflow on blade angle of attack;
Vibration and resonance.
17.2 Propeller Construction 1 2
Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal
propellers;
Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly;
Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller;
Propeller/spinner installation.
17.3 Propeller Pitch Control 1 2
Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic;
Feathering and reverse pitch;
Overspeed protection.
17.4 Propeller Synchronising — 2
Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment.
17.5 Propeller Ice Protection 1 2
Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment.
17.6 Propeller Maintenance 1 3
Static and dynamic balancing;
Blade tracking;
Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination;
Propeller treatment/repair schemes;
Propeller engine running.
17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation 1 2
Propeller preservation and depreservation.
LEVEL
MODULE 17B. PROPELLER
B3
17.1 Fundamentals 2
Blade element theory;
High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed;
Propeller slip;
Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces;
Torque;
Relative airflow on blade angle of attack;
Vibration and resonance.
17.2 Propeller Construction 2
Construction methods and material used in wooden, composite and metal propellers;
Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly;
Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller;
Propeller/spinner installation.
1. General
1.1. All basic examinations shall be carried out using the multi-choice question format and essay
questions as specified below. 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. 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.
1.2. Each multi-choice question shall have three alternative answers of which only one shall be the
correct answer and the candidate shall be allowed a time per module which is based upon a
nominal average of 75 seconds per question.
1.3. Each essay question requires the preparation of a written answer and the candidate shall be
allowed 20 minutes to answer each such question.
1.4. Suitable essay questions shall be drafted and evaluated using the knowledge syllabus in
Appendix I Modules 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B and 10.
1.5. Each question will have a model answer drafted for it, which will also include any known
alternative answers that may be relevant for other subdivisions.
1.6. The model answer will also be broken down into a list of the important points known as Key
Points.
1.7. The pass mark for each module and sub-module multi-choice part of the examination is 75 %.
1.8. The pass mark for each essay question is 75 % in that the candidates answer shall contain 75 %
of the required key points addressed by the question and no significant error related to any
required key point.
1.9. If either the multi-choice part only or the essay part only is failed, then it is only necessary to
retake the multi-choice or essay part, as appropriate.
1.10. Penalty marking systems shall not be used to determine whether a candidate has passed.
1.11. A failed module may not be retaken for at least 30 days following the date of the failed module
examination
1.12. The time periods required by point 66.A.25 apply to each individual module examination, with
the exception of those module examinations which were passed as part of another category
licence, where the licence has already been issued.
The applicant shall confirm in writing to the approved maintenance training organisation or
the competent authority to which they apply for an examination, the number and dates of
attempts during the last year and the organisation or the competent authority where these
attempts took place. The maintenance training organisation or the competent authority is
responsible for checking the number of attempts within the applicable timeframes.
1
For non-pressurised piston engine aeroplanes below 2000 kg MTOM the minimum duration can be reduced by 50 %.
2
For helicopters in group 2 (as defined in point 66.A.42) the minimum duration can be reduced by 30 %.
(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.
3.2 Practical element
(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
Helicopters:
Airframe structures:
51 Standard Practices
and Structures
(damage
classification,
assessment and
repair)
53 Fuselage X/— — — — — X — — — — —
54 Nacelles/Pylons X/— — — — — — — — — — —
55 Stabilisers X/— — — — — — — — — — —
56 Windows X/— — — — — X — — — — —
57 Wings X/— — — — — — — — — — —
27A Flight Control X/— — — — — X — — — — —
Surfaces
52 Doors X/X X X — — — — X — — —
Airframe systems:
21 Air Conditioning X/X X X — X X X X — X X
21A Air Supply X/X X — — — — X — — — —
21B Pressurisation X/X X — — X X X — — X X
21C Safety and X/X — X — — — — X — — —
warning Devices
22 Autoflight X/X — — — X — X X X X X
23 Communications X/X — X — X — X X X X X
24 Electrical Power X/X X X X X X X X X X X
25 Equipment and X/X X X X — — X X X — —
Furnishings
25A Electronic X/X X X X — — X X X — —
Equipment including
emergency
equipment
26 Fire Protection X/X X X X X X X X X X X
27 Flight Controls X/X X X X X X X — — — —
27A Sys. Operation: X/X X X X X — X — X — X
Electrical/Fly-by-Wire
28 Fuel Systems X/X X X X X X X X — X —
28A Fuel Systems — X/X X — — — — X — X — X
Monitoring and
indicating
70 Standard Practices — — X — — — — X — — —
— Engines — only type
particular
70A Constructional X/X — — — — — — — — — —
arrangement and
operation
(Installation Inlet,
Compressors,
Combustion Section,
Chapters B1/B2 B1 B2
Chapters B1/B2 B1 B2
LOC FOT SGH R/I MEL TS FOT SGH R/I MEL TS
Propellers:
60A Standard — — — X — — — — — — —
Practices — Propeller
61 Propellers/ X/X X X — X X — — — — —
Propulsion
61A Propeller X/X — X — — — — — — — —
Construction
61B Propeller Pitch X/— X — X X X — — — — —
Control
61C Propeller X/— X — — — X — — — X —
Synchronising
61D Propeller X/X X X X X X X X X X X
Electronic control
61E Propeller Ice X/— X — X X X — — — — —
Protection
61F Propeller X/X X X X X X X X X X X
Maintenance
(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.
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).
3
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).
To
A1 A2 A3 A4 B1.1 B1.2 B1.3 B1.4 B2 B2L B3
From
6
A1 — 6 months 6 months 6 months 2 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 6 months
months
6
A2 6 months — 6 months 6 months 2 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 6 months
months
A3 6 months 6 months — 6 months 2 years 1 year 2 years 6 months 2 years 1 year 1 year
A4 6 months 6 months 6 months — 2 years 1 year 2 years 6 months 2 years 1 year 1 year
6 6
B1.1 None 6 months 6 months 6 months — 6 months 1 year 1 year 6 months
months months
B1.2 6 months None 6 months 6 months 2 years — 2 years 6 months 2 years 1 year None
6 6
B1.3 6 months 6 months None 6 months — 6 months 1 year 1 year 6 months
months months
6
B1.4 6 months 6 months 6 months None 2 years 2 years — 2 years 1 year 6 months
months
B2 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year — — 1 year
B2L 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year — 1 year
6
B3 6 months None 6 months 6 months 2 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year —
months
APPLICANT’S DETAILS:
Name: ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................
EMPLOYER’S DETAILS:
Name: ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Address: .........................................................................................................................................................................
3. com/nav
4. surveillance
5. airframe systems
I wish to apply for initial/amendment/renewal of Part-66 AML as indicated and confirm that the information contained
in this form was correct at the time of application.
2. I have not applied for any Part-66 AML in another Member State and
3. I never had a Part-66 AML issued in another Member State which was revoked or suspended in any other
Member State.
I also understand that any incorrect information could disqualify me from holding a Part-66 AML.
Recommendation (if applicable): It is hereby certified that the applicant has met the relevant maintenance knowledge
and experience requirements of Part-66 and it is recommended that the competent authority grants or endorses the
Part-66 AML.
III.
Licence No: [MEMBER STATE CODE] 66 [XXXX]
III Licence No
CAAT FORM 26 Issue 4
Valid until:
Appendix VII — Basic knowledge requirements for category L aircraft maintenance licence
The 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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Module Designation
1L ‘Basic knowledge’
2L ‘Human factors’
3L ‘Aviation legislation’
4L ‘Airframe wooden/metal tube and fabric’
5L ‘Airframe composite’
6L ‘Airframe metal’
7L ‘Airframe general’
8L ‘Power plant’
9L ‘Balloon/Airship hot air’
10L ‘Balloon/Airship gas (free/tethered)’
11L ‘Airships hot air/gas’
12L ‘Radio Com/ELT/Transponder/Instruments’