Instrument number CASA 205/14 I, JOHN FRANCIS McCORMICK, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under subsection 6 of Civil Aviation Order 100.94 (CAO 100.94) and subsection 33 (3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. [Signed John F. McCormick] John F. McCormick Director of Aviation Safety 21 August 2014 Specification — examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licence category electrical 1 Commencement This instrument commences on the day after registration. 2 Repeal (1)Instrument CASA 289/06, also known as F2006L03276, is repealed. (2)Instrument CASA 289/06 as amended, also known as F2010C00102, is repealed. 3 Specification — examinations for licence or additional ratings For subsection 6 of CAO 100.94, the examinations mentioned in Schedule 1 are specified for the grant of a licence, or endorsement of additional ratings for a specific aircraft type, for the category electrical. Schedule 1 Examinations for category electrical 1 Core subject examinations (1) The core subject examinations for a licence group in table 1 of this Schedule (table 1) are indicated by the symbol * in the column for the licence group. (2) The core subject examination digital techniques, computers and electronic devices (code QE) is required only: (a) to certify for a system classified as digital in accordance with subsection 2 of CAO 100.94; or (b) for initial issue of a licence after 1 July 1989. Note The licence of a person without a credit for examination code QE is, therefore, subject to a limitation and will be endorsed accordingly. 2 Specific group subject examinations The specific group subject examinations for a licence group in table 1 are indicated by the symbol * in the column for the licence group. 3 Specific aircraft type examinations The specific aircraft type examinations for licence group 20 in table 1 are those: (a) indicated by the symbol # in the column for the licence groups; and (b) comprising an assessment of the assembly, functioning and principles of construction of, and the methods and procedures for the maintenance of, the electrical systems of the specific aircraft type. 4 Credits and waivers (1) A person is not required to pass the examination in aerodynamics and maintenance practices (code QB) for a licence group if the person holds a credit for passing each of the following examinations for the licence group: (a) Maintenance practices and materials (code BA); (b) Aerodynamics and mechanical controls (code BB); (c) Electrical and instrument systems (code BC). Note The examinations coded BA, BB and BC are prescribed in the Specification under CAO 100.91 for category airframes and in the Specification under CAO 100.92 for category engines. (1A) A person is not required to pass the examination in Airworthiness administration (code AA) for a licence group if: (a) the person has knowledge of Module 10, Aviation Legislation, in Part 3, Appendix I of the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS); and (b) the person has demonstrated the knowledge by successful examination conducted by a Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) in accordance with paragraph 66.A.25 (b) of the Part 66 MOS. Note CASA approval is dependent on CASA's satisfaction that, through Module 10, the MTO can train and examine in the comprehensive specifics of Airworthiness administration (code AA) for the licence group. (2) CASA may waive the requirement for the written examination (code ES) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if: (a) the specific aircraft type is so similar to another aircraft type for which the applicant already holds the category electrical rating that the applicant may be taken to have adequate knowledge of the electrical category for the specific aircraft type; and (b) the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver. (3) CASA may waive the requirement for the oral examination (code EO) mentioned in table 1 for a specific aircraft type if: (a) the person obtains, and records in a schedule of experience, appropriate practical experience on the aircraft type; and (b) the safety of air navigation will not be affected by the waiver. Table 1 — Examinations for category electrical Examination Code Licence groups 1 2 20 Core subjects Airworthiness administration AA * * * Electrical fundamentals QA * * * Aerodynamics and maintenance practices QB * * * Basic logic and semi-conductor theory QC * * * AC theory and power systems QD * * * Digital techniques, computers and electronic devices QE * * * Note See subclause 1 (2) of Schedule 1. 1 2 20 Specific group subjects General electrical systems EB * * * Electrical systems for multi generator powered systems ED * * Specific aircraft type Written ES # Oral EO # Note 1 The code is an abbreviation for examination administration purposes.