General Notes Concerning EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License AMEL
The following information introduces the different Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license types which are available to European EASA Part 66 Licensed aircraft Engineers.
The Basic, non-type rated license also known as a Category “A” License does not in itself convey certification rights, directly but allows the holder to certify “limited and simple maintenance tasks only” as specified on his (or her) “personal authorization Document”.
On the basis of the Maintenance Engineers License, together with satisfactory demonstration of competency and knowledge of organizational procedures the personal authorization document is issued by an approved Part-145 organization.
A Category “A” license holder may only certify his (or her) own work and cannot certify the work of other individuals.
In general the Category “A” based approval is a task based approval which is restricted to the mechanical systems, although simple and limited avionic tasks as for example which may be found on a daily inspection or a weekly check, can be included with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Category “B1” & “B2”
“B1” licensed engineer may certify more complex tasks and has a type rating on the aircraft type. Covers Airframe Engine and Electrics
“B2” licensed engineer may certify more complex tasks and has a type rating on the aircraft type. Covers Avionics and Electrics
The Basic “B1” & “B2” License alone, does not convey certification rights, an aircraft type rating needs to be added to the license, prior to the holder gaining an authorization. But note that a B1 license (only) includes the privileges of a Category “A” license so it is possible for the BI not holding a Type rating to have limited approval on a particular Aircraft Type.
On the basis of the “B1” And “B2” Maintenance Engineers License, together with Type Training and Rating plus satisfactory demonstration of competency and knowledge of organizational procedures the personal authorization document is issued by an approved Part-145 organization.
The privileges of a “B1” typically include Certification privileges on aircraft structures, power plant, mechanical systems and electrical systems. Including replacement of avionic line replaceable units (LRUs) requiring simple tests to prove serviceability. Either by the use of BITE (Built in Test Equipment).
The privileges of “B2” typically include certification privileges on Aircraft Electrical and Avionic systems.
Category B3
Category B3 is applicable to piston-engine non-pressurized airplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below.
A category B3 aircraft maintenance license shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B3 support staff for:
Maintenance performed on airplane structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems, plus work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting.
Category C
The Basic C License alone, The Basic License alone, does not convey certification Rights, an aircraft type rating needs to be added to the license prior to the holder gaining an authorization.
When an EASA Part 145 approved organization issues a “personal authorization document” to a holder of a “C” type rating he (or she) is permitted to sign the group Certificate of release to service in accordance with EASA Part 145.A.50 following the completion of Base Maintenance Activity.
“C” certifying engineers may not certify Line Maintenance defects or minor maintenance.
www.sofemaonline.com offers support for persons wishing to obtain EASA Part 66 Maintenance Engineers Licenses with online tuition and examination as preparation for your EASA 147 examination.
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Full B1-1 Basic Module Online Study and Exam Preparation Program
Full B1-2 Basic Module Online Study and Exam Preparation Program
Full B2 Basic Module Online Study and Exam Preparation Program
EASA Part 66 AMEL Extension from B1 to B1+B2
EASA Part 66 AMEL Extension from B2 to B1.1
EASA Part 66 AMEL Extension from B2 to B1.2
Part 66 - Going it Alone
Part 66 Foundation
Module 1 - Mathematics
Module 2 - Physics
Module 3 - Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4 - Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5 - Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument System for cat. B1.1 and B1.3
Module 5 - Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument System for cat. B2
Module 6 - Materials and Hardware for cat. B1
Module 6 - Materials and Hardware for cat. B2
Module 7 - Maintenance Practices for cat. B1
Module 7 - Maintenance Practices for cat. B2
Module 8 - Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 - Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Activity
Module 10 - Aviation Legislation
Module 11 - Airplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Module 13 - Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Module 14 - Propulsion
Module 15 - Gas Turbine Engine
Module 16 - Piston Engine
Module 17 - Propeller
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