66.A.25
66.A.25(a) Examination evidence
For licences other than categories B2L and L, an applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence, or for the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence, shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix II to Annex III (Part-66) and shall be conducted either by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), or by the competent authority.
GM 66.A.25(a) Modules examination
The levels of knowledge for each licence (sub)category are directly related to the complexity of the certifications related to the corresponding licence (sub)category, which means that category A should demonstrate a limited but adequate level of knowledge, whereas category B1, B2, B2L and B3 should demonstrate a complete level of knowledge in the appropriate subject modules.
66.A.25(b) Category L licence
An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence in category L within a given subcategory, or for the addition of a different subcategory, shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix VII to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix VIII to Annex III (Part-66) and shall be conducted by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), by the competent authority or as agreed by the competent authority.
The holder of an aircraft maintenance licence in subcategory B1.2 or category B3 is deemed to meet the basic knowledge requirements for a licence in subcategories L1C, L1, L2C and L2.
The basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L4H include the basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L3H.
The basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L4G include the basic knowledge requirements for subcategory L3G.
GM 66.A.25(b) Explanation
‘Or as agreed by the competent authority’ refers to the examination that is conducted by an organisation under a formal agreement (and oversight) of the competent authority.
66.A.25(c) B2L licence
An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence in category B2L for a particular ‘system rating’, or for the addition of another ‘system rating’, shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix II to Annex III (Part-66) and shall be conducted either by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), or by the competent authority.
66.A.25(d) Training courses, modules validity
The training courses and examinations shall have been passed within 10 years prior to the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence. Should this not be the case, examination credits may be obtained in accordance with point (e).
66.A.25(e) Examination credits
The applicant may apply to the competent authority for full or partial examination credits for the basic knowledge requirements for:
(i) basic knowledge examinations that do not meet the requirement laid down in point (d);
(ii) any other technical qualification considered by the competent authority to be equivalent to the knowledge standard of Annex III (Part-66).
Credits shall be granted in accordance with Subpart E of Section B of this Annex (Part-66).
66.A.25(f) Credits expiration
Credits expire 10 years after they were granted to the applicant by the competent authority. The applicant may apply for new credits after expiration.
AMC 66.A.25 Basic knowledge requirements
1. For an applicant being a person qualified by holding an academic degree in an aeronautical, mechanical or electronic discipline from a recognised university or other higher educational institute the need for any examination will depend upon the course taken in relation to Appendix I to Part-66.
2. Knowledge gained and examinations passed during previous experiences, for example, in military aviation and civilian apprenticeships will be credited where the competent authority is satisfied that such knowledge and examinations are equivalent to that required by Appendix I to Part-66.