European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 1 NPA (Task ): "Licences for non-complex aircraft maintenance engineers" Juan Anton Rulemaking Directorate EASA

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 2 A) PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED Feedback received from Industry and NAAs through A-NPA 14/2006 and Working Group MDM.032 indicated that: Currently, there are not enough Part-66 licence holders to cover the needs that all the General Aviation industry will face when Part-M regulations come into force for aircraft not used in Commercial Air Transport. The current qualification requirements (B1.2 licence) are too stringent for the reduced complexity of light aircraft. There is no European licence for sailplanes, powered- sailplanes, balloons and airships. NPA (Task )

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 3 NPA (Task ) B) ENVISAGED CHANGES New categories of aircraft maintenance licences: B3: applicable to sailplanes, powered sailplanes and non- pressurised piston engine aeroplanes of 2000 Kg MTOM and below (not applicable to balloons, airships and helicopters) ELA: applicable to sailplanes, powered sailplanes, aeroplanes of 1000 Kg MTOM and below, balloons, hot-air airships and MOST gas airships (not applicable to helicopters and some gas airships). This licence will be further divided in 2 levels: Basic-ELA: licence limited to maintenance not including annual inspections and major repairs and modifications. Full-ELA: includes the privileges of Basic-ELA plus annual inspections and major repairs and modifications.

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 4 NPA (Task ) Ratings and limitations for the "B3" licence: No certification privileges unless endorsed with the rating "sailplanes, powered sailplanes and non-pressurised piston engine aeroplanes of 2000 Kg MTOM and below". This rating is endorsed after demonstration of relevant experience (50% of relevant tasks listed in Appendix II to AMC). Limitations that can be removed based on experience: Retractable landing gear Variable pitch propeller FADEC Turbocharged engine Electrical/Jet engines (for powered sailplanes) Structure material (wood, composite, metal)

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 5 NPA (Task ) Basic ratings for the "ELA" licence (obtained through basic training): Basic ratings for the Basic-ELA licence: Wooden, Composite or metal airframe. Powerplant Balloons (hot air or gas) Airships (hot air or gas) Basic ratings for the Full-ELA licence: Wooden, Composite or metal aircraft (airframe + powerplant) Sailplanes (Wooden, composite or metal) Balloons (hot air or gas) Airships (hot air or gas)

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 6 NPA (Task ) Limitations for the "ELA" licence (can be removed based on experience): Retractable landing gear Variable pitch propeller FADEC Turbocharged engine Electrical/Jet engines (for powered sailplanes)

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 7 NPA (Task ) The B1.2 licence automatically includes the "B3" licence. "B3" licence holders can not qualify for a category C licence. The "B3" licence can be upgraded to a B1.2 licence. The "ELA" licence can not be upgraded to B3 or B1.2. The privileges associated with the B3 and ELA licences are limited to structure, powerplant and mechanical and electrical systems. They will also include work on avionic systems requiring simple tests. The "B3" licence may be used in Commercial and Non-Commercial Air Transport (by Part-145, Subpart-F organisations and independent certifying staff). However, the ELA licence can not be used in Part- 145 organisations. Not the intention to create a specific licence similar to a B2 for light aircraft.

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 8 NPA (Task ) No conversion provisions for "B3" and "ELA" licences. For sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons and those airships covered by the "ELA" licence, there will be a 5 year period where certifying staff can still be qualified in accordance with national rules. For those airships not covered by the "ELA" licence, national rules continue to apply.

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 9 NPA (Task ) As a summary, possible licences to be used are (in addition to A, B2 and C when applicable): Piston engine helicopters: B1.4 Piston engine aeroplanes above 2000 Kg MTOM and all pressurised piston engine aeroplanes: B1.2 Non-pressurised piston engine aeroplanes between 1000 Kg and 2000 Kg MTOM: B1.2 or B3 Non-pressurised piston engine aeroplanes below 1000 Kg MTOM: B1.2 or B3 or ELA Sailplanes and powered sailplanes: B3 or ELA (or "National Rules" during 5 year transition period) Balloons, hot-air airships and MOST gas airships: ELA (or "National Rules" during 5 year transition period) Some gas airships: National Rules"

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 10 NPA (Task ) B3 licence: Basic Knowledge: Examination per revised Appendix I to Part-66 (duration of approved Part-147 course: approx. 900h) Practical Experience: between 1 and 3 years (the same as for B1.2). Ref. 66.A.30(a)1

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 11 NPA (Task ) Basic-ELA licence: Basic Knowledge training: 80 h aprox. training covering: human factors and aviation law, and specific training on one of the basic ratings. Basic Knowledge examination. 1 year practical experience required (at least 50% of the relevant tasks of Appendix II to AMC). NOTE: The Basic Knowledge training is not required if shown 2 years maintenance experience (at least 50% of the tasks of Appendix II to AMC).

European Aviation Safety Agency 3 July 2008 Cologne: Part-M workshop (Opinion 02/2008) 12 NPA (Task ) Full-ELA licence: Basic Knowledge: 100 h additional technical training (in order to have one airframe structure and engine combination) Practical experience: 2 years experience as Basic-ELA certifying staff.