Proposed amendments to Part 66 MOS – addition of new aircraft type ratings (CD 2306MS)

Overview

We are seeking your feedback on amendments we are proposing to make to the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS) to ensure it is fit for purpose.

These amendments include updates to type rating information and the addition of new aircraft types and a new type certificate holder to the aircraft type ratings lists in Appendix IX of the MOS. 

Purpose and scope of proposed amendments

The proposed Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2023 (No. X) would enable the following changes to:

• add a new type certificate (TC) holder – AIRBUS CANADA LIMITED PARNERSHIP, and new aircraft types, to the list of TC holders and their aircraft type ratings currently listed in Appendix IX, Table 1.
• update the aircraft type rating information in Appendix IX, Table 1 currently listed for the following type certificate (TC) holders:
  • • CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
    • EMBRAER
    • GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE LP (GALP), c/o Israel Aircraft Industries
• update the aircraft type rating information in Appendix IX, Table 2, Part 2 currently listed for type certificate (TC) holder – AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
• update the aircraft type rating information in Appendix IX, Table 5 currently listed for type certificate (TC) holder – AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH.

Appendix IX amendments

Appendix IX of the Part 66 MOS outlines the aircraft types and type rating endorsements for various categories of aircraft engineer licences that we have designated as requiring specific type training by aircraft engineers.

A request from individual aircraft operators and maintainers has preempted the amendment instrument to update the list of aircraft type ratings and rating endorsements in Appendix IX. The commencement of operations of the aircraft outlined above is currently pending until the new aircraft types have been added to the lists in Appendix IX.

Impact on industry

For aircraft that have been designated in the Part 66 MOS as requiring a type rating, specific aircraft type training is required by aircraft engineers prior to them being able to certify for maintenance performed on these aircraft.

These amendments are considered to have a positive safety effect on industry and affected parties, in that they require individuals - who will maintain and certify for maintenance performed on these aircraft - to undertake aircraft specific type training, which in turn will enhance aviation safety.

Previous consultations

As the changes included in the Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2023 (No. X) only affect the operators and maintainers who made the request to CASA, the Part 66 Technical Working Group are generally not consulted prior to opening the 28 day standard public consultation period - required under legislation for any amendment made to a MOS.

Why your views matter

Your feedback will help us make sure the proposed requirements are suitable, the final legislation is clear and will work as intended.

Please submit your comments using the survey link on this page.

If you are unable to provide feedback via the survey link, please email regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au for advice. 

Documents for review

All documents related to this consultation are attached in the ‘Related’ section at the bottom of the overview page. They are:

• Summary of proposed change on CD 2306MS, which provides background on the proposed changes to the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS)
• Consultation draft – Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2023 (No. X)
• MS Word copy of online consultation for ease of distribution and feedback within your organisation. 

What happens next

At the end of the response period, we will:

• review all comments received
• make responses publicly available on the consultation hub (unless you request your submission remain confidential)
• publish a Summary of Consultation which summarises the feedback received and outlines any intended changes and next steps for the Part 66 MOS.

All comments received on the proposed amendments will be considered. Relevant feedback that improves upon the proposed amendments and is consistent with the Part 66 MOS and other related policy, will be incorporated into the final amendment.