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    GOVERNM

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    DIA

    OFFICE
    E OF THE DIRECTOR
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    CIVIL AVIATION
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    N REQUIR
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    S
    SECTIO
    ON 2 - AIRWORTH
    HINESS
    SERIES 'L', PAR
    RT II
    20th JA
    ANUARY 1992
    1
    Subjectt:

    1.

    EFFECT
    TIVE: FOR
    RTHWITH
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    Proc
    cedure of
    o Examination for Issu
    ue / Exttension of
    Aircrraft Mainttenance E
    Engineers Licence
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    In
    ntroduction
    n:
    Rule 61 of the Aircrafft Rules, 1937 details the vario
    R
    ous catego
    ories of AM
    ME
    liccence required for th
    he purpose
    e of aircraft
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    down the ba
    asic educational qualiffications an
    nd other req
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    ng
    he AME lice
    ence by an
    n applicant.. The details of the exxperience requiremen
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    nts
    th
    fo
    or various categoriess of AME licence arre mentioned in CAR
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    I. This CAR deta
    ails the pro
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    Basic
    Licencce and AME
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    The examination for AME licence
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    The written papers will comprise of Basic Papers
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    Paper I Airr Law, Airwo


    orthiness R
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    an Performa
    ance including
    prrinciples of threat and error mana
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    This paper contains questions
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    er 2012

    CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS


    SERIES L PART II

    SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS
    20TH JANUARY 1992

    common to all categories of AME/ Basic Licence. The applicant, who has once
    passed Paper I, will not be required to appear in this paper at any time thereafter.
    Note: Human performance, including principles of threat and error management,
    relevant to aircraft maintenance. Guidance material to design training programmes
    on human performance, including threat and error management can be found in the
    Human Factors Training Manual (ICAO Doc 9683).
    b)

    Paper II - Aircraft Engineering


    This paper contains questions pertaining to general engineering, workshop practices,
    basic electricity and electronics, basic knowledge of computers etc. as detailed in the
    syllabus. This paper will be common to all categories of AME/ Basic Licence. The
    applicant, who has once passed Paper II, will not be required to appear in this paper
    at any time thereafter.

    c)

    Paper III Basic Aircraft/ Engines / Systems


    This paper will contain questions on the basic principles and general theory of flight
    or engines or electricity or instruments or radio systems as prescribed in the
    syllabus for each category of the AME/Basic Licence. There will be a separate
    question paper for each category of AME/Basic Licence. The applicant, who passes
    this paper in a category of AME/Basic License, will not be required to appear any
    time thereafter.

    2.1.2 a) Paper IV- (Specific Paper)


    The Specific Paper will consist of only one written paper. This paper will contain
    questions pertaining to maintenance / overhaul / repair / construction, as applicable
    to the category of AME license to cover particular type of aircraft/ engine/ system.
    However, the applicants who have successfully completed a DGCA approved or
    manufacturers training course on the particular type of aircraft / engine / systems,
    will be exempted from this paper.
    Note: An applicant for Paper IV examination shall have undergone a training course
    on the type of aircraft / engine / system. Such courses shall be approved by
    the Quality Manager who shall certify the training.
    b) Approved Course
    The type training programme of Aircraft / Engines / systems consisting of
    theoretical and OJT, conducted by the manufacturer or training establishments
    approved by FAA/ EASA/ DGCA, is considered as approved course. The approved
    training course conducted abroad at manufacturers facilities or at manufacturers
    approved OEM, if approved by FAA or EASA under Part 147, shall be acceptable
    to DGCA and an individual approval will not be required. The duration of approved
    training course if conducted in India by an airline shall not be less than that of
    manufacturers training or OEMs training
    2.1.3 Oral-cum-Practical Test (Skill test)
    The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform those functions applicable
    to the privileges to be granted.
    a) Applicants having passed Paper IV or approved course of specific types of
    aircraft/ power plant/ systems may submit applications along with the
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    20TH JANUARY 1992

    requisite amount of fees through Quality Control Manager/Principal Training


    Officer to Regional Airworthiness Office who will conduct the skill test of these
    persons and will also declare the result accordingly.
    b)

    This test will be conducted to assess the knowledge of the applicants


    familiarization with the aircraft / power plant / system, and his skill/
    competency in carrying out maintenance tasks, snag rectification, etc. use of
    maintenance data, tools and equipments. The pass percentage will be 70%.

    c)

    The applicant can avail three chances of skill test within a period of 30 months
    from the date of passing of the Paper IV or successful completion of the
    approved course. Proposal for grant of further extension if required may be
    submitted to concerned RAO for consideration after giving sufficient
    justification.

    d)

    The applicant, who is declared failed in the skill test, can avail the subsequent
    chance provided he has gained three months additional experience on the
    particular type of aircraft / engine/ systems.

    e)

    The applicant, who have passed all the written papers and are qualified for
    appearing in skill test for issue or extension of AME licence, will be intimated
    accordingly. They should contact the Regional Airworthiness Office for
    suitable date for skill test.

    3.

    Requirements for appearing in the written papers:

    a)

    With effect from February, 2008 Session, an applicant will be permitted to


    appear in Paper III of the written examination only after passing both Paper I
    and Paper II.

    b)

    The applicant will be permitted to appear in Paper IV (Specific) or attend the


    approved training course on a particular type of aircraft / engine / system only
    after he has passed all the basic papers relevant to the category of AME
    License.

    c)

    An applicant who scores less than 35% marks in a particular paper in two
    consecutive examinations / sessions will not be permitted to appear in that
    paper in the next examination / session. For instance, a candidate scoring
    less than 35% marks in a particular paper in June 2007 and October 2007
    sessions will not be permitted to appear in the February, 2008 session
    examination.

    d)

    From October 2007 Session, only Basic Papers I, II and III will be conducted
    by CEO. Specific Paper IV will be conducted by Director of Airworthiness of
    the concerned region.

    e)

    The examination for Paper IV shall be conducted on need basis and shall not
    follow the schedule of regular sessions of examinations conducted by CEO.

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    SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS
    20TH JANUARY 1992

    4.

    Procedure for appearing in Written Examinations:

    4.1

    Allotment of Computer Number:

    4.1.1 An applicant is required to obtain a Computer Number for appearing in any of


    the AME/Basic License written examinations. Computer Number is allotted to
    first time applicants appearing in any of the written examinations. This
    number is a permanent and unique number allotted to a particular candidate
    and the same must be quoted in all applications / correspondence with the
    CEO.
    4.1.2 The application for allotment of Computer Number can be downloaded from
    the DGCA website http://dgca.gov.in. The duly completed application form
    along with required documents should be forwarded to Director of
    Airworthiness (CEO), O/o the DGCA, East Block III, Level III, R.K. Puram,
    New Delhi 110066. The candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the
    eligibility requirements for allotment of computer number. The list of fresh
    Computer Numbers allotted to the applicants is displayed on the DGCA
    website about two weeks prior to the last date of submission of application for
    written examination of a particular session. Incomplete / incorrect application
    form is not accepted.
    4.1.3 Allotment of Computer Number does not imply an applicants acceptance for
    appearing in the written examination. For appearing in the written
    examination, the applicant must meet the eligibility requirements stated in the
    relevant Aircraft Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements.
    4.2

    Applications for Examinations:

    4.2.1 The examination for the purpose of acquiring the AME/Basic License will be
    conducted normally thrice a year in the months of February, June and
    October.
    a)

    Applications for basic papers should be submitted to the Director of


    Airworthiness (CEO), Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation,
    East Block III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110066 on the prescribed form
    CA-9 (available on DGCAs website) along with the requisite fees as
    per Rule 62 and required documents.

    4.2.3 Applications for specific papers shall be submitted to the Regional/Sub


    Regional Airworthiness office on the prescribed form CA-9 (available on
    DGCAs website) along with the requisite fees as per Rule 62 and required
    documents. For this purpose the concerned Regional/ Sub-Regional
    Airworthiness Office shall be the one where the maintenance facility for the
    specific aircraft/engine/system maintenance facility is based. The applicant for
    paper IV shall have acquired a basic licence in the relevant category and shall
    have undergone a training course on the specific aircraft/power plant/system.
    4.2.4 The AME/ Basic Licence written examination Papers I, II & III will be
    conducted at the designated centres namely New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad,
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    Kolkata, Kanpur, Bangalore, Chennai, Patna, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati,


    Bhubaneshwar, Ahmedabad and Thiruvananthapuram.
    4.2.5 Paper IV (Specific) written examination will be conducted at the designated
    Regional Airworthiness Offices, namely New Delhi, Mumbai,
    Kolkata,
    Chennai, and Bangalore.
    4.2.6 The applicants shall submit their applications through the Quality Manager of
    an organization where they are working, along with the requisite amount of
    fees, as prescribed in Aircraft Rule 62. The fees collected from the applicants
    should be forwarded through a consolidated crossed Bank Draft in the name
    of the PAO, DGCA, MCA, New Delhi, along with a list containing the
    particulars of each applicant, the papers they have applied for and the
    corresponding amount of fees submitted by them.
    4.2.7 While forwarding the applications, the Quality Manager should ensure that the
    applications are duly and correctly filled in, and that the applicants meet the
    requirements including the experience requirements for appearing in the
    examinations in the papers applied for. The Quality Manager should also
    ensure that the applicant has gained comprehensive maintenance experience
    of the particular type of aircraft/ power plant/ systems.
    4.2.8 The applicants, who are not engaged in any organization, but meet all the
    requirements for appearing in the AME/basic licence examinations, may
    directly forward their applications to Director of Airworthiness (CEO), New
    Delhi. The applicants should enclose documentary evidence of the experience
    gained in the category applied for.
    5.

    Experience Requirements for appearing in Written Papers:

    5.1

    DGCA Approved AME Training Institutes:

    5.1.1 The students who have completed one year of approved training curriculum
    shall be allowed to appear in Paper I (Air Law, Regulations and Human
    Performance including principles of threat and error management relevant to
    aircraft maintenance) of AME/basic license examination.
    5.1.2 The students who have completed two years of approved training curriculum
    shall be allowed to appear in Paper II (Aircraft Engineering) of AME/basic
    license examination.
    5.1.3 The students who have completed two and a half years of the approved
    training curriculum will be allowed to appear in Paper III of AME/ basic license
    examination.
    5.2

    Graduate Engineers Training (GET) Scheme:

    5.2.1 GETs who have successfully completed one year of training under the GET
    scheme will be allowed to appear for Paper I & II of AME/ basic license
    examination.

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    5.2.2 GETs who have successfully completed two years of training under the GET
    scheme will be allowed to appear for Paper III of Basic License examination in
    their respective stream.
    5.2.3 GETs shall be eligible to appear for Paper IV (Specific) / undergo approved
    training in the relevant category after passing Paper III of that Category.
    5.3 General Candidates:
    5.3.1 A general candidate is eligible to appear in Paper I & Paper II after acquiring
    at least two years of aeronautical engineering experience.
    5.3.2 A general candidate is eligible to appear in Paper III after acquiring three
    years of aeronautical engineering experience on the relevant stream /
    category.
    Note: A general Candidate is one who does not fall in the categories of
    candidates in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 above.
    5.4

    Defence Services Personnel:

    5.4.1 Defence personnel (serving or retired) are eligible to appear in the AME/basic
    license examination provided they meet the requirements of basic
    qualifications and experience as laid down in CAR Section 2 Series L Part I.
    5.4.2 An applicant is eligible to appear in Paper I & Paper II after acquiring at least
    two years of aeronautical engineering experience.
    5.4.3 An applicant is eligible to appear in Paper III after acquiring three years of
    aeronautical engineering experience in the relevant Branch / Trade.
    6.
    6.1

    General Requirements:
    An applicant will be allowed to appear for a maximum of two categories of
    AME/ basic license examination in a session.

    6.2 An applicant will be allowed to appear for Paper III of additional category in the
    same stream after acquiring an additional six months experience.
    6.3 To change over from Mechanical to Avionics Stream or Avionics to Mechanical
    Stream, an applicant will have to acquire an additional eighteen months
    experience in the particular stream to appear in the AME/basic license
    examination.
    6.4 An applicant can acquire the concurrent experience in the 'Mechanical Stream',
    i.e. in airframe and engine field or in any two systems of 'Avionics Stream', i.e.
    electrical, instruments or radio systems.

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    6.5 Applicants from the Approved AME Training Institutes shall only be allowed t
    appear in the category relevant to the Scope of Approval granted to the
    Institute.
    7.

    Examination Results:

    7.1 Results of Basic Paper I, II and III will be declared by CEO by publishing it on
    the DGCA Website.
    7.2 Results of all Paper IV (Specific) and skill test will be declared by the concerned
    Regional Airworthiness Office.
    7.3 An applicant who passes any basic paper shall be issued with a result card.
    8.

    Personal Log Book:


    All applicants should maintain personal log book wherein all the experience
    gained on aircraft, engine and systems should be mentioned system wise
    indicating the type of schedule carried out. This work should be certified by the
    Engineerincharge/ Shift In-charge/ Superintendent as the case may be. The
    candidate should also forward along with their application a detail of the work
    done during the last six months in brief indicating that he has got
    comprehensive experience mentioning the details of the aircraft, engines and
    the systems and the type of schedule carried out.

    (R. P. SAHI)
    Joint Director General of Civil Aviation

    Rev 2, 13th September 2007

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