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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION OPPOSITE

SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 2 - AIRWORTHINESS
SERIES 'E', PART VIII,
ISSUE IV, DATED 30th MAY, 2008 EFFECTIVE: FORTHWITH
F. No. 11-690/Sec-2/E-VIII/2012-AI(2)
Subject: Approval of Organisations - Category 'G' - Training Institutes.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Rule 61 stipulates that for grant of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME)
licence, applicants who have passed a course from DGCA approved
institutes will be granted one year relaxation in the total aeronautical
maintenance experience required. It is, therefore, necessary that the
approved institutes provide a high standard of training to their students.
This part of CAR deals with the approval of Training Institutes under Rule
133B, for imparting ab- initio training to students in the field of Aircraft
Maintenance Engineering in the following streams , and prescribes the
minimum requirements for grant of approval and its continuity :-
(a) Mechanical stream (Aeroplane and Powerplants) -- comprising of Light

Aeroplanes (LA), Heavy Aeroplanes (HA), Piston Engine (PE) and Jet
Engine (JE).
(b) Mechanical stream (Helicopters and Powerplants) -- comprising of
Rotary Wing Aircraft (RA), Piston Engine (PE) and Jet Engine (JE).
(c) Avionics stream - comprising of Electrical System (ES), Instrument

System (IS) and Radio Navigation System (RN).
1.2 The period of training in the approved training institute will be counted
as maintenance experience for the purpose of computing total
aeronautical experience required to become eligible for appearing in the
AME licence examinations.
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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING
The training course in the field of aircraft maintenance engineering should be

designed to give the students a comprehensive knowledge of aircraft and its
systems, and the good maintenance practices to enable them to become skilled
and competent maintenance professionals. The essential instructions must
include the following, to enable them to acquire AME licence issued by DGCA.
(i) Knowledge of Aircraft Manual (India), Civil Aviation Requirements, Airworthiness
Advisory Circulars etc.
(ii) Theoretical and practical technical knowledge of design, construction,
maintenance and operation of aircraft, engines, systems and aircraft materials
used in construction of airframes, engines and accessories.
(iii) Knowledge of engineering practices and skill in the use of various equipment,
general and special tools used in aircraft maintenance;
(iv) Knowledge of good maintenance practices, human factors and human
performance, necessary judgment and competence required to assess the
airworthiness of aircraft and its equipment.
2 APPLICABILITY
2.1 From 1st July 2008, all approved institutes shall meet the requirements of this
CAR
2.2 Fresh approvals or extension of the scope of approval to cover additional stream
shall not be considered in accordance with this CAR as the licencing
requirements have been replaced by CAR-66. Training institutes desirous of
seeking fresh approval to train aircraft maintenance personnel for obtaining AME
licence in category B1 or B2 shall meet the requirements stipulated for the
purpose. However, such applications that are under various stages of processing
at DGCA may be considered for issue of approval in accordance with this CAR.
2.3 Existing DGCA approved training institutes are required to comply with the
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current revisions of this CAR by 31 May 2012.
2.4 This CAR will cease to be in force with effect from 1st August 2020 and approved
institutes establishing full compliance with this CAR may admit fresh batch of
students during July 2017. Admission of students beyond the stipulated period
shall be in accordance with the new approval covering the training programme for
category B1 and / or B2 of AME licence
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4 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL
4.1 The institute shall comply with the following requirements for continuation
of the approval. Part approval in Mechanical or Avionics stream or
semester wise approval or provisional approval shall not be continued.
4.2 A para-wise compliance report of this CAR along with necessary

evidences as Annexure shall be submitted by the institutes to the local
airworthiness office. On receipt of the report, the institutes CAR
compliance status will be assessed by representatives of DGCA.
4.3 Personnel Requirements
4.3.1 Accountable Manager: The organisation shall nominate an accountable

manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all infrastructure
and training requirements are financed and carried out to the standards
required by this CAR. The accountable manager shall:
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(i) ensure that all necessary resources are made available for providing
training in accordance with this CAR to support the institutes continued
approval; and
(ii) demonstrate a basic understanding of this CAR.
4.3.1.1 In case of absence of Accountable Manager for more than 60 days, the
DGCA approval to the Institute is deemed to be suspended till another
suitably qualified person nominated by institute is accepted by Regional
Director of Airworthiness.
4.3.2 Chief Instructor :- The institute shall nominate suitable persons as Chief
Instructor and Deputy Chief Instructor. The nominated persons shall be
examined and approved, if found suitable by a duly constituted board.
The approval shall be granted by Regional Director of Airworthiness.
4.3.2.1 Qualifications and experience
The Chief Instructor/ Deputy Chief Instructor shall have the following
minimum qualification and experience:
(a) Basic licence (BAMEL) in a stream related to the scope of the approval,
or Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification in the field of
Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrument
engineering. He should also have passed Paper I (Regulations) of AME
licence examination.
(b) For Basic licence holders, five years practical experience in aviation
industry out of which a minimum two years in the field of instruction. For
engineering graduates, two years practical experience in aviation industry
out of which a minimum of one year in the field of instruction.
4.3.2.2.1 Chief Instructor and Deputy Chief Instructor(s) should together cover
the entire scope of approval.
Note: - Experienced persons already functioning as Chief Instructor/ Dy.
Chief Instructor/Instructor may continue to exercise the privileges of
their approval.
4.3.2.3 In case of absence of Chief Instructor for more than 30 days, the DGCA
approval to the Institute is deemed to be suspended till another suitably
qualified person nominated by institute is approved by Regional Director
of Airworthiness. During such absence, the accountable manger shall
nominate a suitable person to act as C.I.
4.3.2.4 In case Chief Instructor wants to leave the institute, a notice of 45 days
has to be given to the institute and a copy to be submitted to the
Regional and local Airworthiness office.
4.3.3 Instructors: - The institute will employ adequate number of qualified and
experienced Instructors for imparting both theoretical and practical

training to the students. The instructors will be approved by Chief
Instructor. In addition to the required compliment of regular instructors,
part time instructors may also be employed for imparting training on
Engineering drawing, Computers and Human Factors subjects.
4.3.3.1 Qualifications and experience
The Instructors should be knowledgeable and duly qualified to

undertake the instruction in the assigned subjects. The institute should
have balanced staff of persons suitably qualified in all subjects listed in
the syllabi. The instructors should have an aptitude for teaching and
should be patient, enthusiastic and be able to keep discipline.
The instructors should have the following minimum qualifications in the
relevant discipline:
(a) Basic license (BAMEL) in any category, or
Degree in Engineering in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/

Electronics/ Instruments engineering, or
Diploma in any of the above disciplines, or
Bachelor of Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths/ Bachelor of

Science (Electronics)
(b) One year practical/instructional experience for holders of Engineering
degree or BAMEL, and three years practical/instructional experience in
aviation industry for others.
(c) Instructors assigned to teach paper I (Air Law, Airworthiness

Requirements & Human Performance) should have passed paper I of
AME licence examination.
(d) Instructors teaching Paper-III subjects should have passed paper-III of
the relevant category or have adequate maintenance experience in the
relevant category.
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4.4 The overall ratio of whole-time instructors to students shall not be more
than1:30 per subject class. An instructor may teach maximum of two
subjects. In general, a training school requires at least two instructors
for each range of subjects to ensure continuity of program in the event
one instructor being absent. When circumstances permit the program
can be made more interesting by having additional guest lecturers.
Institutes seeking or having approval in any stream shall satisfy the
DGCA that the number of instructors available is adequate to smoothly
conduct the training programme for the enrolled batches.
4.5. Duties and Responsibilities of Chief Instructor
4.5.1 The Chief Instructor shall be responsible for the conduct of training in
accordance with the approved Training Manual and shall ensure that all
the conditions of approval are complied with.
4.5.2 He shall ensure that appropriately qualified instructors are available in
adequate number to cover specific subjects.
4.5.3 He shall ensure that each student admitted for the course possesses
minimum qualifications and fulfils the criteria for admission as stipulated
in the CAR and the approved training manual. The medical standards of
the students as required for an AME shall be ensured.
4.5.4 He shall ensure that the aircraft, engines, items of equipment, mock-ups
and other training aids are kept in clean and serviceable condition for
demonstration and practical training.
4.5.5 He shall ensure that adequate quantity of reference books are available
in the institute library. In addition, he shall ensure that each student is in
possession of Aircraft Manual (India), Civil Aviation Requirements and
other instructions and amendments thereof, issued by DGCA from time
to time. The Chief Instructor shall also ensure that lesson plans and
class room notes are

prepared and issued to all students on various subjects. He shall also
ensure that each student maintains his log book and shall certify the
same.
4.5.6 He shall ensure that a high standard of instruction is maintained.
4.5.7 He shall be responsible for setting up question papers, conducting
examinations, checking of papers, etc. and to conduct examinations of
various semesters in a time bound and fair manner.
4.5.8 He shall ensure that records of proper attendance of each student are
maintained.
4.5.9 He shall ensure that permanent record of all students admitted to the
course and their progression through the various semesters of the
course is maintained.
4.5.10 He shall be responsible for submitting reports on intakes and results of
semester examinations to the local airworthiness office by 15th of
August of every year and after each semester examination respectively.
4.5.11 He shall forward the applications of all eligible candidates to the CEO
for appearing in the AME licence examinations conducted by DGCA.
Where required, he shall also issue photo identity card to all candidates
issued with the computer number by CEO.
4.5.12 He shall maintain record of each candidate's results of DGCA licence
examinations and submit reports to the local Airworthiness office after
each session.
4.5.13 He shall make arrangements for on the job training (OJT) for students
and monitor the performance of students during their OJT. He shall
ensure that the students maintain daily logbooks during this period.
4.5.14 He shall issue the course completion certificate after successful

completion of the course including the mandatory OJT.
4.5.15 He shall ensure that security clearance of foreign students is duly

obtained through DGCA before admitting them for the course.
4.5.16 He shall ensure that due facilities are provided to DGCA officers for
inspection of the institute.
4.6 Requirements:
4.6.1 Facilities and Equipment Requirements:

(a) The institute should preferably have its own premises, or premises taken
on long term lease (five years). The institute shall not be established in
residential areas. They should be established in areas permitted by the
local administrative authorities. For this purpose, an NOC from local
administration authority shall be required or documentary evidence in this case
is also acceptable. The existing AME institutes shall shift their location from
residential areas by 31st July 2010. A Quarterly progress made in this regard is
to be submitted to DGCA Hqrs.
(b) Adequate number of class rooms for theoretical classes shall be available. For
initial approval, at least three class rooms, each properly equipped with
training aids must be available.
(c) The class rooms shall be properly lighted, well ventilated, furnished and free
from noise. The size of the rooms shall be appropriate to accommodate 30
number of students at a time. As a guideline, each room should be at least of
33 sq. mts area.
(d) The institute should have hangar/adequate covered area to park the
Aircraft/Helicopter for demonstration and for performing practical
exercises on the aircraft.
(e) The institute shall have well equipped facilities for the training of students in
General Engineering practices (basic electrical work, sheet metal work) and
aircraft maintenance practices. In addition separate facilities shall be
established or arranged on contract for demonstrating welding, heat treatment,
NDT, composite material shop etc. (Appendix II)
(f) The institute shall have well equipped facilities in Mechanical and Avionics
fields, commensurate with the scope of approval sought. (Appendix II)
(g) Each facility shall be equipped with tools / equipment, used for General
Engineering and for specific jobs.
(h) Facility requirements specified in paragraph 4.6.1 to 4.17.3 and Appendix II to
V shall be suitable for imparting subject knowledge and development of
aircraft maintenance skill required for an aircraft maintenance personnel to
work on airframe and engine and / or electrical, instrument and radio
systems, components and equipment during line and base maintenance and
familiarise the trainees with relevant technology and process. The facility
required for familiarizing / demonstration / functional check of inspection or
functional checks of aircraft systems and component shall confine to as
installed on the aircraft unless specifically mentioned.
Note: Facilities available with another organisation may be utilised for training
purpose through a legally valid; viable contract (from logistic and instructional
point), when specifically mentioned in this CAR
4.6.2 In the interest of maintaining high instructional standards and for establishing
proper rapport between the students and the teacher, the number of students
in a batch or class shall not exceed 30.
4.6.3 In one academic year, induction of only two batches per stream is permitted.
Each batch shall not have more than 30 students.
4.6.4 Institutes seeking approval in Mechanical stream (Aeroplane and Power plant)
should have an appropriate aeroplane commensurate with the scope of approval
(pressurized aeroplane fuselage) with landing gear and most of the primary
instruments and systems functioning. Alternately, the institute should have at least
one light all metal/composite aeroplane complete with engine in running condition,
instruments, landing gear etc. functioning and detailed mock-ups of all the aircraft
systems, replicating the actual aircraft systems. The aeroplane need not have C of
A but should have systems in operating condition for imparting
practical training.
4.6.5 Institutes seeking approval in Mechanical stream (Helicopter and Power plant),
should have at least one helicopter with landing gear and most of the primary
instruments and systems functioning. Alternately, the institute should have at
least one light Helicopter with engine in running condition with rotor off,
instruments, landing gear etc. functioning and a detailed mock-up of all the
helicopter systems, for example, functioning of swash plates, collective and
cyclic mixing unit etc. replicating the actual helicopter systems.
The Helicopter need not have C of A but should have systems in
operating condition for imparting practical training.
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4.6.7 In case an institute seeks approval in Avionics stream, it must possess
one pressurized aeroplane or an IFR certified helicopter adequately
fitted with avionics, complete with engines running, landing gear and
instruments and systems functioning. Alternately, have a detailed mock-
up of all the aircraft avionics systems, replicating the Aircraft avionics
systems, for example actual working of auto pilot and interfacing of the
associated instruments/systems, simulation of instruments reading etc.
4.6.8 Providing OJT to the students in the relevant stream is the responsibility of
the organization and a proper system should exist and detailed in the
training manual. The details of system wise aircraft maintenance tasks
to be performed by the students during the OJT should be documented
in the training manual. Arrangements for OJT of all the fifth semester
students should be completed two months prior to the examination.
4.6.9 The institutes who do not have pressurized aeroplane or Helicopter
complete with engine(s) running and intend to provide OJT to the
students shall make legally valid and viable contract with a aircraft
maintenance organisations having DGCA approval to maintain aircraft
and engine covered by the scope of approval of the training institute for
providing actual aircraft maintenance experience. The practical training
experience should also cover the activities listed in Appendix V of this
CAR.
4.6.9.1 Institutes having their own aeroplane as required in Para 4.6.4/5/7 (without
alternate arrangements) and the Aircraft/Helicopter engine(s) are in running
condition may provide OJT as per the scope of approval on the aeroplane
owned by them provided the facilities available are suitable for performing
Aircraft maintenance task in accordance with the manufacturers
recommended safety guidelines. The students should be able to carry out
the maintenance tasks and other checks listed in the training manual. The
institutes shall have trained person(s) who should be able to ground run
and demonstrate the systems of the aeroplane to the students. These
person(s) may not be licensed AMEs or factory trained, but should be fully
aware of the ground run up, maintenance and repair procedures to be
followed on the aeroplane. The practical training experience (OJT) should
be as specified in Appendix V of this CAR.
4.6.10 Existing Institutes who have their own pressurized aircraft as required in
Para 4.6.4/5/7 but the engine(s) are not running should have an external
power supply to demonstrate the various systems checks on the Aircraft,
like fire warning, fuel quantity indications, generator on line, landing Gear
extension and retraction, battery charging, warnings etc. These systems
checks should be the same as those required before and during ground run
procedure. These institutes are not allowed to provide OJT to their students
in their premises on Jet engine and unserviceable aircraft system.
These institutes should have legally valid and viable contract made with
DGCA approved maintenance organizations for imparting OJT on the
Jet Engine and relevant aircraft system to all the students enrolled by
the institute.
Note: Institutes shall have necessary contract with approved aircraft
maintenance organisations to perform OJT on Jet engine and systems
that are not serviceable in the aircraft held by them.
4.6.11 The institute shall have a library having a stock of books commensurate
with the number of students. One set of books per 10 students should
be procured by the institute for issue to the students as course text
books. Adequate number of suggested reference books should also be
made available in the library. The list of books recommended for the
training institute is given in Appendix VIII. The library shall also have
manufacturers technical literature in respect of the aircraft / engine /
aircraft system used for training purpose within its premises to carry out
removal / installation and other maintenance activities. The Library
should be equipped with photocopier and sufficient numbers of
computers with access to internet facility for students.
4.6.12 The institute should have OHP and / or LCD projectors in each class
room, for use by the trainees and instructors.
4.6.13 Sufficient training aids, demonstration equipment and study material
should be available to facilitate complete comprehension of the
instruction given.
4.6.14 Contractual arrangement made by the training institute for familiarising,
demonstration, operation and providing OJT should be legally valid and
viable from logistic point for imparting the training. The validity of the
contract should cover the entire training period of all batches of students
pursuing the training at the institute. Contracted facilities shall not have
any accessibility limitation to the instructors and the trainees.
Note: Audio visuals may be used as a supplementary means of
practically familiarizing the trainee on subject matter. It may be used as
primary teaching aid in respect of subject matter having only academic
interest or technology no longer in use. Training institutes imparting
practical lessons with the use of audio visuals while the students are at
the institute shall detail the additional practical exercises to be
demonstrated and / or performed during or at end of the semester and
person responsible to monitor the training in the legally valid contract
signed with the organisations.
4.7 Institutes desirous of seeking approval in any of the Mechanical stream
shall have the following facilities for airframe maintenance skill
development.
4.7.1 BASIC WORKSHOP AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Fixed wing / Rotary wing.
4.7.1.1 Introduction
a) Training in workshop practice should begin with exercises in the use of
hand tools to make a series of simple shapes to specified dimensions from
various metals. Each shape should be progressively more complicated with
more precise tolerances. From the start, instructors should ensure that
students develop the habit of handling basic hand or machine tools in the
correct manner, and action should be taken to correct any bad or
potentially dangerous practices before they become habitual. At all times,
and particularly during the early stages of training, the importance of
producing accurate and careful work must be stressed. These exercises
can be used to develop the trainees inspection ability, i.e., the necessary
judgment and sense of responsibility required to assess the accuracy of
their own work and that of others.
b) The students should have the opportunity to remove and replace
system components. Practice in inspection functions during simulated
maintenance activities is considered an important training element in
this phase.
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4.7.1.2 Bench fitting
Cutting and filing: exercises in cutting metal with hacksaws; filing;
Drilling; drill grinding; thread cutting with taps and dies; and scraping.
Measurements: use of steel rule, dividers, callipers, micrometres,

Vernier, combination set, surface plate, and dial test indicator.
4.7.1.3 Forging, Heat Treatment, Soldering and welding.
Forging and hand forging, simple specimens such as chisels, punches

and others
Hardening and tempering carbon steel by using
forge Soldering and use of proper flux
Welding: oxyacetylene and metallic arc welding of different materials
Inspection of welded joints for flaws.
Note: - Forging, heat treatment and welding familiarisation can be out

sourced.
4.7.1.4 Sheet metal work
Sheet aluminium alloy: cutting, marking out, drilling, forming, bending,

bending allowances,
Familiarise shrinking and flashing.
Forming sheet metal by pressing and rolling.
Riveting: types of rivets, riveting with hand tools, rivet spacing,

countersinking and dimpling, use of pneumatic riveting hammer, blind
riveting, inspection of rivets, removal of rivets and use of oversized rivet.
Exercises in sheet metal patching and repair work.

Note: - Heat treatment of aluminium alloy and alloy rivets: use of salt
baths and furnaces; annealing and solution treatment can be out
sourced.
4.7.1.5 Machine shop
Drilling: using machine drills and drill holes in various materials; reaming
holes

Grinding: use of grinding wheels for tools sharpening
4.7.1.6 Wire and cable work
Inspection of aircraft cables for defects,

Tension adjustment on control cables.
4.7.1.7 Tube work
Tube bending, without heat treatment; Tube flaring.

Fitting of different kinds of unions used in fuel, oil and hydraulic
systems. Inspection and testing of tubes and flexible hoses
4.7.1.8 Airframe/Helicopter familiarization
Airframe/helicopter structures:
Familiarisation and inspection of,
Wing and fuselage construction, including primary and secondary
structures.
Forged, extruded, cast and sheet materials used.
Main joints: methods of riveting, spot welding, and adhesive bonding.
Doors and cut-outs, positions of inspection panels, removal of fairings,

and methods of gaining access to all parts of structure.
Landing gear component, system lay-out and function: examination of

system
Flight Control Systems: examination of control system; checking of

Control surface movements and cable tensions; interconnections of
autopilot to control systems; examination (by visiting airline, if
necessary) of power-operated control systems.
4.7.1.9 Ground handling of aircraft/helicopter Pre-
flight inspection of aircraft/helicopter.
Starting and running of engines; observation of instrument readings;

function check(s) of electrical components; stopping of engines

4.7.1.10 Use of ground equipment for moving, lifting or servicing aircraft
4.7.1.11 Installation and testing of equipment

Removal, replacement, in situ inspection, and function
testing - Errors and electrical faults of electrical equipment.
4.7.1.12 Light Aircraft / helicopter
Removal, control surfaces, landing gear, wings/rotor blades, tail

plane/tail rotor blades and fin, and seats
Note: - Removal and installation of Engine should be demonstrated to

all students at-least once during the curriculum.
Inspection: inspection of condition of fuselage alignment checks,

freedom from distortion, and symmetry
Checking of wings and other airframe components for condition, and

freedom from distortion
Installation of wings/rotor blades, empennage, control surfaces, and

engine; check rigging angles of wings and tail plane; adjust flying
controls and check control surface movements; replace landing gear
and check alignment track
4.7.1.13 Wheels and tyres
Wheel and brake - removal, inspection, installation and function

check. Tyre inspection, identification of defects
Brake units: inspection
Inspection of anti-skid devices

4.7.1.14 Control surfaces
Inspection - metal-skinned ailerons, elevators and/or rotor
blades. Hinges and actuating mechanisms: inspection
Correction of mass balance after repair of controls surfaces/rotor blades.
Adjustment of balance tabs, and servo-tabs on aircraft (to correct for

hinge moments and flying faults).
4.7.1.15 Multi-engine aircraft/helicopter
Simulated airline check:
Familiarization with maintenance schedule
Performance of sample periodic inspection by the students, including

signing of check sheets for each job done and recording of and, if
possible, rectification of all defects.
Functional checks after replacement of representative cross-section of

aircraft systems components, including ground testing of hydraulic
system with retraction of landing gear and function testing of electrical
system; ground running of engines. weighing of the aircraft and
calculation of centre of gravity.
4.7.2 BASIC MAINTENANCE PRACTICES: REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND

FUNCTION TESTING OF AIRCRAFT/ HELICOPTER SYSTEMS /
COMPONENT
Note: Aircraft system denoted by * may be outsourced
4.7.2.1 Hydraulic systems
Familiarise with Hydraulic fluids & system component and lay-out and
perform servicing, minor maintenance and functional check of
Hydraulic reservoirs and accumulators;

Hydraulic pressure generation: electric, mechanical, *pneumatic;
Emergency hydraulic pressure

generation; Hydraulic pressure Control;
Hydraulic power distribution;
Indication and warning systems;
Interface with other systems.

4.7.2.2 Pneumatic systems
Familiarise with 'Pneumatic / vacuum Systems' components and

functioning of
Sources: engine /
*APU,; Pressure control;
Distribution;
Indications and warnings;
Interfaces with other systems.
4.7.2.3 Environmental control systems
Air supply
Familiarise with sources of air supply including engine bleed, *APU and
ground cart;
Air Conditioning
Familiarise with the Air Conditioning System components, layout (Air

cycle and vapour cycle machines, Distribution systems; Flow,
temperature and humidity control system) and demonstrate system
functional check.
Pressurisation
Familiarise with Pressurisation System components and layout

(Control and indication including control and safety valves; Cabin
pressure controllers)
Safety and warning devices
Familiarise with the components pressurisation system protection and

warning devices and system layout.
4.7.2.4 Fire Control systems
Familiarise with the component, system layout and demonstrate

functional check of fire and *smoke detection, warning systems; fire
extinguishing systems and system tests.
4.7.2.5 De-icing systems
Familiarise with components, system and control of *de-icing systems:
electrical, hot air, pneumatic and chemical;

4.7.2.6 Miscellaneous systems
*Familiarise with 'Water system' components and lay-out - supply,

distribution, servicing and draining;
*Familiarise with toilet system lay-out, flushing and servicing;
Familiarise with oxygen system components, layout, supply, distribution

and indication system
Familiarise with fuel system component and lay-out and perform
servicing, minor maintenance
Fuel tanks;
Fuel supply systems; Dumping*,
venting and draining; Cross-feed
and transfer; Indications and
warnings;
And fuel system functional
check Refuelling
Familiarise with emergency equipment, seats, harnesses and belts
4.7.3 JOB/TASK DOCUMENTATION AND CONTROL PRACTICES
4.7.3.1 General servicing and maintenance practices of aircraft systems.

(Applicable standard maintenance practices like wire locking, tightening
torque for fasteners, pipe unions, electrical connectors etc.), minor fault
diagnosis; perform representative systems component removal, fitment,
inspection, adjustment, servicing and operational check.

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4.8 Institutes desirous to seek approval in any of the Mechanical stream

shall have the following facilities for ENGINE (Piston & Turbine engine)
maintenance skill development.
4.8.1 BASIC MAINTENANCE PRACTICES: ENGINE AND PROPELLER
4.8.1.3 Reserved
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4.8.1.5 Reserved
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4.8.1.11 Reserved
4.8.1.12 Reserved
4.8.1.13 GAS TURBINE ENGINE
Familiarise with constructional arrangement of turbojet / turbofan / turbo

shaft / turboprop, various inlet configurations; engine inlet, Axial and
centrifugal types of compressor and constructional features,
constructional features of combustion section, different types of turbine
blade; blade to disk attachment; nozzle guide vanes, exhaust and
various types of bearings
Familiarise with component and systems layout and perform operation
of Engine lubrication system, fuel system including, fuel metering
systems, air distribution and anti-ice control, sealing and external air
services, start and ignition systems, fire detection and extinguishing
systems, Indication Systems -Exhaust Gas Temperature/ Interstate
Turbine Temperature, Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge
pressure or jet pipe pressure systems; Oil pressure and temperature;
Fuel pressure and flow; Engine speed; Power indication system
Familiarise with gas coupled/free turbine; Reduction gears; Integrated
engine and propeller controls; Over speed safety devices of turbo-prop
engine and its operation.
* Familiarise with arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearing,
couplings, control systems of turbo-shaft engines and its operation.
Demonstrate power plant removal and installation.
Applicable standard practices, minor fault diagnosis, perform

representative engine systems component removal, fitment, inspection,
adjustment, servicing and operational check.
Demonstrate engine starting and ground run-up
Note: * As applicable to the airframe / Engine covered by the scope of

approval.

4.8.1.14 Familiarise with various piston engine construction - Crank case, Crank
shaft, Cam shafts, Sumps; Accessory gearbox; Cylinder and Piston
assemblies; Connecting rods, Inlet and exhaust manifolds; Valve
mechanisms; Propeller reduction gearboxes. Various types of
carburettors, Icing and heating system,
Familiarise with components and systems layout of piston engine fuel
injection system components and operation, engine control and fuel
metering systems, starting system, pre-heat system; magneto types,
Ignition harnesses, spark plugs; low and high tension systems,
induction systems including alternate air systems; exhaust systems and
engine cooling systems, supercharging / turbo-charging systems,
lubrication system, Indication Systems,
Demonstrate power plant removal and installation.
Perform representative engine systems component removal, fitment,

Applicable standard practices, minor fault diagnosis, differential

pressure test and rectification
Demonstrate engine starting and ground run-up
4.8.1.15 PROPELLER
Facility to familiarise high/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of

attack, blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub
assembly; fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller
and propeller/spinner attachment.
Familiarise with system layout and components of mechanical and

electrical/electronic propeller speed control and pitch change
mechanism, feathering and reverse pitch; over speed protection.
Demonstrate propeller removal and installation.
Perform representative propeller systems component removal, fitment,

Facility to demonstrate propeller engine running

4.8.2. Reserved
4.8.2.1 Reserved

4.8.2.2 Reserved
4.8.3 JOB/TASK DOCUMENTATION AND CONTROL PRACTICES
4.8.3.1 General servicing, maintenance practices of engine and propeller

systems and minor fault diagnosis
4.8.3.2 Reserved

4.9 The recommended facilities, tools and equipment required to accomplish

the maintenance skills as described in Para 4.8 are given in appendix III
4.10 Institutes desirous to seek approval in Avionics stream shall have the
following facilities for AVIONICS (ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENT,
RADIO) maintenance skill development.
ELECTRICAL
4.10.1 Lead acid batteries
Check battery condition, specific gravity of electrolyte, battery

charging practice; capacity, carry out discharge and insulation test;
Safety precautions
4.10.2 Nickel cadmium batteries
Checking of battery condition: determining state of charge, charging,

etc. Checking of electrolyte level and insulation tests.

Safety Precautions.
Deep cycling of nickel cadmium units.
4.10.3 Wire and cable work
Making up of wire lengths and specimen cable looms: soldering and

crimping ends, identification of cables, and fitting plugs and sockets.
Cable tracing practice: continuity and insulation checks on cable
runs. Practice in aircraft wiring
4.10.4 Bonding, continuity and insulation testing
Bonding checks: use of bonding tester or millimicro ohmeter Continuity
and insulation tests on aircraft circuit; use of Megger testers.
4.10.5 Generators and electric motors
Familiarise with various parts of generators and electric motors and

function
4.10.6 Voltage regulators, cut-outs and relays
Familiarise with various types of voltage regulators, battery cut-outs,

reverse current relays, solenoids and relays from various circuits,
thermal circuit breakers and function.
4.10.7 Alternators
Familiarise with various parts of alternators and function

Electromagnetic relays: inspection
4.10.8 Electric motors
Familiarise with aircraft various types of motors components and

function (starters motors for piston and turbine aero engines, motors for
fuel line pumps, hydraulics, propeller feathering, and windscreen wipers
Linear and rotary actuators)
4.10.9 Inverters and converters
Familiarise with static invertors components and function.

4.10.10 Reserved
4.10.11 Electrical circuit equipment
Demonstration of the function of wide range of miscellaneous electrical

components such as transducers, rectifiers, transformers, Wheatstone
bridge and other balancing devices, and sensing elements
4.10.12 Electrical Power
Facility to familiarize with the Aircraft Electrical Power System

component, lay-out and perform functional check of Batteries; DC
power generation; AC power generation; Emergency power generation;
Voltage regulation; Power distribution; Inverters, transformers and
rectifiers, circuit protection and External / Ground power;
4.10.13 Lights
Facility to familiarise with component and lay-out and perform functional

check of
External lights: navigation, landing, taxiing, ice;
Internal lights: cabin, cockpit, cargo;
Emergency lights.
4.11 INSTRUMENTS
Note: Aircraft instrument systems denoted by * may be outsourced

alternately familiarisation of the systems may be carried out during field
visit / OJT
4.11.1 Pressure indication
Familiarise with mechanically operated gauges and their function

(e.g. Bourdon tube
Familiarise with pressure transducers, electrically-operated transmitters
and their function
Familiarise with Electrically-operated gauges and their function
4.11.2 Instruments
Familiarise with the following instruments, system lay-out their function

and maintenance check of
Pitot static system

Altimeter
Airspeed indicator
Machmeter
Rate of climb indicator
Altitude reporting/alerting systems;
Air data computers;
Instrument pneumatic systems;
Direct reading pressure and temperature gauges;
Temperature indicating systems;
Fuel quantity indicating systems;
Artificial horizons;
Slip indicators;
Directional gyros;
* Ground Proximity Warning Systems;
* Flight Data Recording systems;
* Electronic Flight Instrument Systems;
* Instrument warning systems including master warning systems and *

Centralised warning panels;
* Stall warning systems and angle of attack indicating systems;
* Vibration measurement and indication.
4.11.3 Reserved
4.11.4 Engine speed indication (ESI)
Familiarise with *ESI generators (DC and AC types) and their function:
Familiarise with ESI system and their function
Familiarise with Generators and gauges and their function
4.11.5 Thermometers and temperature indication
Engine temperature thermocouples: Familiarisation of cylinder head, jet-

pipe temperature system.

Familiarise with ratiometer temperature gauges and their function
Familiarise with various kinds of temperature sensing units (e.g. fire and
overheating detectors, cabin air-duct).
4.11.6 Fuel contents indication

Familiarise with Float-operated desynn contents gauges and their
function : demonstration of operation
Familiarise with Capacitance type contents gauges and their function:
demonstration of operation
Familiarise with Flowmeters and their function
4.11.7 Compass systems

Familiarise with Magnetic compasses and their function:
Familiarise with Remote compass and their function:
Swing of compass with the available aircraft or mock-up: compensation
practice.
4.11.8 Reserved

4.12 AUTOFLIGHT
4.12.1 Facility to familiarise with the automatic flight control system component
and lay-out and demonstrate functional test
Modes of operation: roll, pitch and yaw
channels; Yaw dampers;
Stability Augmentation System in
helicopters; Automatic trim control;
Autopilot navigation aids
interface; Autothrottle systems.
Facility to familiarise with the Automatic Landing Systems component
and lay-out and demonstrate functional check of modes of operation,
approach, glideslope, land, go-around, system monitors and failure
conditions.
Note: Partial autofight system familiarisation and demonstration

exercises may be outsourced.
4.12.2 Reserved
4.13 RADIO
4.13.1 Radio workshop: Fundamental techniques
Familiarise with safety precautions associated with radio equipment

hazards: high voltages, radio frequency (RF) emissions and microwave
emissions, electrostatic discharge, etc.
Wiring and cabling: demonstration and practice in wiring and soldering

radio circuits.
Multimeters, Megger and bonding testers / milliohmmeter:

demonstrations and practice.
Identification and inspection of antenna: external wire aerials, blade, rod

aerials, D/F loops, and suppressed aerials; viewing on aircraft, and
inspection for physical condition.
Aerial masts, static dischargers, etc.: inspection and
servicing. Familiarise with the following system elements;

TRF receiver
Intermediate frequency amplifier
Frequency converter
Superheterodyne alignment
Buffer-doubler amplifier
RF amplifier
Modulation
Transmission lines
4.13.2 Demonstration of test procedures on airborne equipment
Identification: identity and location of principal types of airborne

communication and navigation equipment: racking systems, power
supplies, antennae and other interconnections.
4.13.3 Wiring, cabling and soldering techniques
Wiring: practice in stripping insulation; splicing; wiring to lugs; terminals

and tube sockets; and dismantling, soldering and reassembly of
connectors.
Cables: lacing of wires to form a cable, termination and soldering of

cable ends, and serving of coaxial cables.
Soldering: practice with different sizes of soldering irons, different

grades of solder, fluxes and types of connectors.
Handling of electrostatic sensitive devices.
4.13.4 Instrumentation
Multimeter: practice in measuring and calculating series and parallel

resistance; voltage and current measurements on various circuits; others.

Megger: continuity and insulation tests on aircraft cable assemblies

structure; practice with circuit boards;
Frequency metres: practice in frequency measurement.
Practice in measuring L, R, C and Q values
Signal generators: demonstration of cathode ray oscilloscope;

demonstration of use of examine wave-forms, wave envelopes, and DC
measurements.
4.13.5 Reserved
4.13.6 Communication/Navigation
Note: Functional check of radio system may be outsourced
Facility to familiarise with component and lay-out and demonstrate

functional check of the following system
Very High Frequency (VHF) communication; High Frequency (HF)
communication; Audio; Emergency Locator Transmitters; Cockpit Voice
Recorder; Very High Frequency omnidirectional range (VOR); Automatic
Direction Finding (ADF); Instrument Landing System (ILS); Flight Director
systems; Distance Measuring Equipment (DME); Global Positioning
System (GPS), Air Traffic Control transponder, Traffic Alert and Collision
Avoidance System(TCAS); Weather avoidance radar; Radio altimeter;
Note: * Demonstration of functional check requiring radio

transmission may be carried out during field visit or OJT. Radio
communication may be performed adopting an equivalent means.
4.14 REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION TESTING OF AIRCRAFT

SYSTEMS/COMPONENT: AVIONICS
4.14.1 Airborne and test equipment practice
Demonstrate use of representative airborne radio and radar equipment

and practice in servicing, and installation on the aircraft.
Removal and replacement of equipment from aircraft racks, checks on

power supplies, and remote controls.
Routine maintenance inspections of equipment in
situ. Operational checks.

Understanding and use of remote specialist communications, navigation
and radio test equipment for ramp
Understanding and use of system built-in test equipment (BITE),
Practicing wiring, fault tracing .
Note: * Demonstration of functional check requiring radio

transmission may be carried out during field visit or OJT
4.15 JOB/TASK DOCUMENTATION AND CONTROL PRACTICES
4.15.1 Applicable standard practices, minor fault diagnosis, perform representative

electrical, instrument and radio systems component removal, fitment,
4.15.2 Reserved

4.16 Additional recommended facilities, tools and equipment required to
accomplish the maintenance skills are given in Appendix II, III & IV.
4.17 On-Job Practical Training
4.17.1 For completion of the course, six months On the Job Training (OJT) shall
be mandatory. These six months OJT may be given in a continuous period
or may be divided into two segments of three months each. For imparting
practical training on aircraft maintenance to the trainees, facilities
acceptable to DGCA and as specified in Appendix V must exist.
4.17.2 The institutes shall make suitable arrangements with DGCA approved
maintenance organisations having an airworthy and operating aircraft /
engine/ relevant system engaged in major maintenance for practical on the
job training at the end of the course.
The trainees shall be deputed to approve aircraft maintenance

organisation maintaining the aircraft and engine covered by the scope
of approval of the training institute.
4.17.3 Institutes (new/existing) having their own aircraft as required in Para
4.5.5/6/7 (without alternate arrangements) may give OJT, on the
aeroplane/helicopter owned by them. The students should be able to carry
out the maintenance schedules and other checks as called for in the AMM.
The institutes shall have trained person(s) who should be able to ground
run and demonstrate the systems of the aircraft to the students. These
person(s) may not be licenced AMEs or factory trained, but should be fully
aware of the ground run up, maintenance and repair procedures to be
followed on the type of aircraft possessed by the institute. The institutes
shall ensure that all safety precautions and standard maintenance
practices are followed and requirements spelt out in Appendix V are
fulfilled in toto.
5 Preparation of Training Manual
The institute shall prepare a Training Manual detailing the training policy
and procedures which will be approved by DGCA. The Training Manual
may be prepared containing the information given in Appendix VII for
reference. Necessary supplementary procedure manual shall be
prepared and approved by the accountable manager. The Training /
procedure manual contents in no case shall override the CAR/Aircraft
Rules and instructions issued by DGCA from time to time.
6 QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
6.1 For AME training course, the candidates shall have passed minimum
10+2 class with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from a recognised
board or university or its equivalent;

6.2 The trainees shall be subjected to a medical examination before they are
admitted to the training institute by a doctor possessing at least an MBBS
degree. Candidates shall not have any physical disabilities or colour
blindness, which may interfere in discharging the duties as an AME.
7 PERIOD OF TRAINING
7.1 The period of training in the approved institute will be counted for the
purpose of computing total aeronautical maintenance experience
required for becoming eligible for appearing in the AME licence written
examination.
7.2 The minimum duration of the training for various streams shall be as
follows:
(a) (LA, PE, HA & JE) Mechanical stream Aeroplane and
Powerplant Three years including six months OJT
(b) (RA, JE & PE) Mechanical stream Helicopter and
Powerplant Three years including six months OJT
(c) (ES, IS & RN) Avionics stream-
Three years including six months OJT
7.2.1 Institutes may at their discretion increase the duration of the course
before commencement of the batch, in order to cover the prescribed
syllabus with additional thoroughness. This procedure shall be
documented in the training manual approved by DGCA.
7.2.2 In case a student wants to migrate from one institution to another
a formal approval has to be sought from DAW(Trg.) Hdqrs.
7.3 All semesters in training institute shall contain both theoretical and
practical classes in equal proportion. The period assigned for OJT shall
be exclusively devoted to familiarisation / demonstration / performance
of actual aircraft maintenance tasks.
7.4 During the entire period of training, each student shall maintain records
of training / log book indicating the practical training he has undergone.
The records of training / log book shall be signed by an instructor of the
institute or the QCM of the organisation where he has undergone the
practical training.
7.5 The courses shall start in the month of July each year to ensure that the
students are eligible for the October examination session of the
following year. The list of admitted students in a batch should be
forwarded to CEO, latest by first week of September, for allotment of
Computer number to the students.
7.6 The number of students in each batch shall be in commensurate with the
infrastructure available and shall not exceed 30. However, no institute
shall have more than two batches in each stream, in an academic year.
7.7 During any semester the practical training shall not be normally
less

than 50% of total training time. Any variation in period or scope of
training will have prior approval of DGCA.
7.8 Reserved
8 SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
8.1 After completing each semester the candidate shall be subjected to an
examination. Before a candidate is allowed to appear for the
examination, he should have been present for at least 80% of the
training period of the subject. The examination shall be conducted
semester-wise every six months.
8.2 Examination papers shall be set, invigilated and checked by competent
examiners designated by the Chief Instructor. Examinations shall be
held at the end of each semester.
8.3 The examination papers shall be combination of quiz-type and
essay-type questions.
8.4 Candidates who are successful in the semester examination shall
be issued with a mark sheet by the institute giving details of the marks
obtained in each subject. After successful completion of the course and
verification of completion of specified aircraft maintenance tasks to be
performed during the OJT, the institute shall award a serially numbered
certificate, the format of which will be approved by DGCA. The record of
certificate and students detail shall be maintained by the training
institutes. Course completion certificate issued to the trainee should
indicate the type of aircraft and powerplant or the aircraft system on
which the maintenance experience was gained during the OJT.
8.5 DGCA representatives may at their discretion associate with
the examination to ensure that the standard of questions and
fair examination practices are followed.
8.6 To be declared successful in the course, the candidates must obtain a
minimum70% in each paper of semester examinations conducted by
the institute.
8.7 Candidates may be promoted to the next semester after completion of
previous semester(s). Candidates who are not successful in passing
some subjects of a semester may be re-examined for those subject(s)
until they pass the complete semester. For such students the
application must be forwarded for DGCA AME licence examination only
after he has successfully passed the required semester examinations.
8.8 The syllabus for various semesters of the Basic licence course shall be
drafted to cover various modules of DGCA licensing system as given in
Appendix V.
9 AME licence examination conducted by DGCA
9.1 AME licence examinations are conducted by DGCA three times in a
calendar year i.e., in the months of February, June and October. The
eligibility criteria for appearing in DGCA AME licence examinations shall
be as given below
(i) The students who have completed one year of approved training curriculum and
successfully passed 1st and 2nd semester of the
institute examination shall be allowed to appear in Paper I (Air Law,
Airworthiness Requirements & Human Performance) or equivalent
modules of AME/basic license examination.
(ii) The students who have completed two years of approved training curriculum and
successfully passed 3rd and 4th semester of the
institute examination shall be allowed to appear in Paper II (Aircraft
Engineering) or equivalent modules of AME/basic license examination.
(iii) The students who have completed two and a half years of the approved training curriculum
and successfully passed 5th semester of the
institute examination will be allowed to appear in Paper III or equivalent
modules of AME/ basic license examination. A student will be allowed to
appear for a maximum of two categories or equivalent modules of AME/
basic license examination in a session.
(iv) The students may appear in the remaining categories of relevant stream after
successfully undergoing OJT.
10 Training Records
10.1 Student Record
The Chief Instructor shall ensure that a file is maintained for each
student, wherein the following records shall be preserved on permanent
basis:
(a) The name and address and photograph of the student.
(b) The batch and the stream in which the student is admitted.
(c) The commencement and conclusion dates of the course.
(d) Copies of certificates of the education qualifications and medical

record.
(e) Attendance records of students.
(f) Record of all practical tests/skill tests.
(g) Computer number of the students allotted by CEO.
(h) Semester wise performance and examination records.
(i) A photocopy of the identity card issued to the students by the institute.
(j) The duration and details of experience and OJT since induction.
(k) A copy of final certificate issued by the institute.
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(l) The security clearance of the student, if applicable.
10.2 Institute Records
The following records shall be maintained for a period of five years after
the completion of course.
(a) The records of the employment of the instructor subject wise.
(b) Question papers and answer sheets of each student semester wise.
(c) List of the computer numbers allotted to the students by CEO batch wise.
(d) List of DGCA approved organizations having tie up with the institute to
provide OJT.
(e) List of organizations having tie up with the institute to provide some
elements of practical training as permitted by CAR.
(f) Paper-wise performance of the students in DGCA licence examination.
11. GRANT OF APPROVAL
11.1 Upon satisfactory compliance with the requirements given in this CAR and
any other instructions issued by DGCA from time to time, a Certificate of
Approval is issued to the institute. Normally the validity of approval granted
to the institute will be for one calendar year. The certificate should be
displayed at prominent place and a copy kept in the training manual.
11.2 The approval granted to an institute shall be deemed to be suspended if, at
any time, it is found that the institute does not meet the requirements
stipulated in this CAR. In such case, the institute should immediately
intimate the local airworthiness office and submit an action plan to ensure
compliance with the requirements. In such case the total period/duration of
the course will be extended by the period the approval remain suspended.
11.3 The certificate shall be surrendered when the institute is no longer
approved.
11.4 Reserved
11.5 The institute shall have a dedicated website in which it will publish
information about the scope of DGCA approval, admission policy,
infrastructure available, chargeable fees, course duration, OJT and
various other terms and conditions. The website shall be kept updated
to provide correct information to the student at all times.
Note: Approval granted by DGCA to conduct the training programme
does not absolve the institute from complying with other regulatory
requirements separately and possess requisite licence / approvals.
12. CONTINUANCE OF APPROVAL

12.1 Facilities, human resources, training and examination standards shall
be maintained at standards not lower than those originally approved.
12.2 The institute shall carry out an internal audit of their facilities with
respect to this CAR, approved training and procedure manual, take
appropriate corrective and preventive action and submit a

report to local airworthiness office at least two months before the expiry
of the approval. The local airworthiness office shall also conduct an
inspection of the facilities of the institute to ensure compliance with this
CAR before effecting renewal of the approval.
12.3 Prior written permission shall be obtained from the Director General of
Civil Aviation in respect of any material changes in the organisation
12.4 Facilities shall be offered to the representatives of DGCA to inspect the

institute or attend any course for the purpose of monitoring the standard of
training. A minimum of two months prior information shall be given to
the Director General of Civil Aviation whenever new courses are started
or existing approved courses are modified. DGCA may require any
amendment to the content or duration of course.
12.5 The institutes which consistently show results less than the national
average in terms of number of candidates passing in the DGCA licence
examination, in consecutive three sessions, shall not be allowed to
intake fresh batches of students until the percentage of their candidates
passing the DGCA licence examination improves. The results of such
training schools shall be made public and placed on DGCA.
12.6 The aircraft maintenance related tasks and practical exercises are
performed in a safe manner, following the manufacturers
recommendation and in its absence by adopting standard practices.
12.7 The training programme is conducted in accordance with the Aircraft

Rules, 1937, this CAR and in a manner approved by the DGCA.
( E. K. Bharat Bhushan)
Director General of Civil Aviation

APPENDIX 'I'
FORM CA-182 (Training institutes)
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL CENTRE,
OPPOSITE SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI
(Application for approval of training institute)
1 Name and Address of the institute: ____________________
2 Category(s) for which

Approval is required : G
3 Brief Details of the nature of

training for which approval is
sought :
4 Location of the institute :
5 Number of employees :
(inclusive of instructors
and inspection staff)
6 Name and qualifications

of Chief Instructor
and instructors :
7 List of Inspection equipment (including

special equipment available) :
8 Existing DGCA authority, if any :
9 Para-wise compliance report

signed by accountable Manager :
10. Whether a Training Manual of

the institute is attached (write Yes or No):
11. Details of Fees remitted

Date :
(Signature of the applicant)
Note: Extra sheets may be attached to furnish additional information, if any.
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APPENDIX II
PRACTICAL MAINTANCE SKILLS:
AIRFRAME---FACILITIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
This appendix provides guidance for the kind of facilities, tools and equipment that
are likely to be needed to meet the Training Objective of Para 4.6 and 4.7
Note: Items denoted by * are not applicable for institutes approved to impart
training in Avionics Stream.
1. METALWORK AND SHEET METAL WORK WITH HAND TOOLS
1.1 For basic skills training, the training workshop should be equipped with
sturdy benches mounted with vices at approximately 2-m intervals, one
vice per student. Other items required include:
a) Powered grinding wheel for tool sharpening
b) Powered drilling machine
c) Large surface table for precision markingoff
d) Compressor air supply suitable for use with pneumatic hand tools
e) Powered hacksaw for cutting stock material
f) Sheet metal guillotine
g) Chalkboard / whiteboard for workshop instruction and work schedule
1.2 For airframe/helicopter skills training, the facility should ideally include
the following:
a) A complete pressurized aircraft of all-metal construction with retractable
landing gear, complete with engines in running order, and suitable for
practicing repair and inspection duties
b)* Hydraulic lifting jacks, fuselage cradles, lifting slings, cables and
steering bars, dihedral and incidence boards, and work and tools
suitable for aircraft types provided
c) Desk for manuals and notices
d) Display board for inspection worksheets
e) Ground electrical power trolley
f) Aprontype fire extinguisher trolley
g) Hangar access equipment such as benches, trestles, ladders, chocks.
h)* Mobile lifting equipment, i.e. small crane or overhead gantry
i)* Spray guns for aircraft paint and dope
j)* Oil and fuel replenishing facility
k)* Reserved
l)* Mobile hydraulic power source
m)* Retraction jacks
n) Reserved
o) Reserved
p) Reserved
q) Reserved
r) Reserved
s) Reserved

t) Seat and safety equipment
1.3 Personal tool kit. Students should have their own tools and a toolbox.
This may be issued on a shop basis, i.e. a kit issued in the basic
metalwork shop and be retained by the shop when the students
progress to the next phase, or students may be issued, and retain on a
permanent basis, a personal basic kit which is their own property until
completion of their training. The following items are suggested for basic
metalwork.
a) Measuring and marking-off tools

- 30-cm steel rule graduated in fractions of inches and millimeters
- Outside and inside calipers
- Try square
- Set of feeler gauges
- 15-cm dividers
- Scriber
b) Fitters tools
- Round-nose and side-cutter pliers
- 15-cm long screwdriver
- Hacksaw
- Selection of files of different sections, lengths and cuts
- Hand drill and a set of small diameter drills
- Set of centre and pin punches
- Ball-pen and cross pane hammers
- 20-cm flat chisel and a set of small chisels (including flat , cross cut and
round nose)
- plastic or hide- faced
hammer sheet metal snips
- various sizes and types of screw drivers
- set of double ended , open ended and ring spanners of appropriate
range in sizes and appropriate type ( American, BSF, Unified , or Metric
) to suit available airframes
- set of sockets wrenches with handles and accessories to suit available
airframes
2 METALWORK WITH MACHINE TOOLS
2.1 Workshop equipment: It is not important for AMEs to acquire a high
degree of skill as machine tool craftsman. A small machine shop can be
incorporated in the basic metal workshop or can be housed separately,
according to the premises available. It is suggested that machine tools
provided should generally be the simple, robust types suitable for
training and might include the following.

a) Drill machines
b)* Surface grinding machine#
c)* Buffing machine
#
Facility may be contracted
2.2 Trainees will not normally need any specific personal tool kit. Other
items may be included to suit local needs.
3* AIRFRAME/HELICOPTER FAMILIARISATION FACILITY
Facilities for developing aircraft maintenance skill is determined
according to the requirements of the technicians undergoing training.
In general, it is desirable that the AME students should have the
opportunity to remove and replace major components and perform
standard aircraft maintenance practices. Practice in inspection functions
during simulated repair or maintenance activities is considered an
important training element in this phase. The requirements for the
training of AME on aircraft system are as follows:
a) Ideally, a complete aircraft of all metal construction with retractable
landing gear, complete with engine in running order.
b) Alternately an all metal fuselage, wings and control surfaces of stressed
skin type suitable for practicing repairs and inspection duties.
c) Hydraulic lifting jacks, trestles, fuselage cradles, lifting slings, cables
and steering bars, dihedral and incidence boards and tools suitable for
aircraft types provided.
d) Desks for manuals and notices.
e) Display boards for inspection worksheets.
f) Ground electrical power trolley.
g) Fire extinguisher trolley.
h) Hangar access equipment such as benches, trestles, ladders, chocks
etc.
i) Mobile lifting equipment i.e., small crane or overhaul gantry.
j) Spray gun for aircraft paint and dope.
k) Oil and fuel replenishing facility
l) Reserved
m) Mobile hydraulic pressure source
n) Test boards designed to represent sections of typical aircraft cables, air
and fluid systems. These should be complete with rigging instructions

so that students errors are known upon completion of training.
o) Manufacturers recommended tools or locally fabricated tools to perform
the defined maintenance tasks
Not applicable for Institutes having serviceable aircraft complete in all
respect.
4* SPECIALIST ACTIVITIES: WOOD AND FABRIC, WELDING, AND
COMPOSITES
4.1 Introduction
Equipment in the training areas for these specialist activities depends
on the training requirements
4.2 Wood work and fabric workshop
Reserved

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4.3 WELDING
4.3.1 The purpose of a short course on welding is to impart enough
knowledge of welding techniques to enable students to assess the
airworthiness of welded joints and structures. It is not intended to produce
skilled welders. The welding shop must be chosen and equipped to comply
with the safety regulations for oxyacetylene and other types of welding.
Metalscreened working bays with metal work benches should be built
according to the number of work stations required
4.3.2 Welding equipment might include the following
a) Set of oxyacetylene welding equipment
b) Electric or arc welder
c) Electric TIG or MIG welder
d) Eye face shield, goggles, leather gloves and aprons
e) Electrodes, welding rods and welding fluxes
f) Electric resistance welder for spot welding (may be stored in sheet

metal shop)
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5.4* Fibreglass and reinforced plastic workshop
k) Many aircraft are fitted with secondary structures constructed from fibre
or glass materials. (Indeed, some aircraft even have their primary
structure made of fibre or glass material). From the training point of
view, only secondary structure should be of concern.
l) As far as space, a dust free, humidity controlled atmosphere, lighting
and doors are concerned the workshop should follow the general
pattern of the fabric shop. Fire proof storage facilities for highly
inflammable and corrosive resins and activators are also required. The
correct type of extinguishers must be available. The following tools
should be provided for the fiberglass and reinforced plastic workshop
a) Laying up tables
b) Brushes and spatulas
c) Scissors and cutters
d) Sanders
e) Measuring Cup
f) Heat lamp
g) Pots and trays

#
Facilities may be owned or arranged on contract.
APPENDIX III
PRACTICAL MAINTENANCE SKILLS:
ENGINE AND PROPELLER FACILITIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1 INTRODUCTION
This appendix provides guidance for the kind of facilities Tools and
equipment that are likely to be needed to meet the Training Objectives
of Para 4.8.
2 For engine skill training, the facility should ideally have the following:
a) Sectioned / Dismantled engines (piston or turbine), according to the
scope of approval
b) Reserved
c) Mobile lifting gantry for hoisting engines and heavy equipment.
d) Engine slings and work stands
e) Manufacturers recommended tools or locally fabricated tools to perform

the defined maintenance tasks.
f) Reserved
g) Reserved
h) Reserved
i) Propeller manufacturers recommended tools or locally fabricated tools

to perform the defined maintenance tasks
j) Example of contemporary propeller controllers.
k) Example of various types of magnetos.
l) Example of various high-energy and other types of gas turbine igniter.
m) Example of various types of carburetor and petrol Injection equipment
n) Example of turbocharger.
3 ENGINE FAMILIARIZATION FACILITY

3.1 In general it is desirable that students should have the opportunity to
remove and replace major components. Practise in inspection functions
during simulated repair or maintenance activities is considered an
important training element in this phase. The facility to develop
maintenance skill of students on engines shall have the following items

a) A complete piston engine and a turbine engine.
b) Reserved
c) Mobile lifting equipment (i.e., a small crane or over-head gantry lifting

slings) and tools suitable for engine types provided.
d) Desk for manuals and notices.
e) Display board for inspection work sheets.
f) Access and storage equipment such as benches, trestles, shelves, etc.
g) Oil and fuel replenishing facility
h) Test board designed to represent sections of typical aircraft/engine

cable, air and fluid system. These should be complete with rigging
instructions so that student errors are detected immediately*.
*Not applicable for Institutes having serviceable aircraft complete in all

respect and engine with indication system in operating condition.

APPENDIX 'IV'
PRACTICAL MAINTENANCE SKILLS: AVIONICS
ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTS, AUTOFLIGHT AND RADIO
FACILITIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1 Introduction
General Facilities for all avionics training school are as given in
Appendix-II. In addition specific facilities are required relevant to
Avionics stream. This appendix provides guidance for the kind of
facilities, tools and equipment that are needed to meet the training
objectives for institutes seeking approval in Avionics stream.
1.1 Aircraft with necessary systems in a functional condition as required in
paragraph 4.6.7 and to perform the exercises listed from 4.10.1 to 4.13.6
2 Avionics Facility: Electrical
2.1 Shop equipment: - The electrical shop should be equipped with
demonstration mock ups representing typical aircraft circuits. If made
realistically, these can be of value for practicing adjustments and
troubleshooting as well as for demonstration safety precautions with fire
warnings and extinguishing provisions. Benches should be smooth
topped and have sufficient vices and power points (for soldering irons)
to suit the class size planned. The following equipment items should
also be available:
a) Reserved
b) Reserved
c) Battery charging plant, preferably housed in a separate, well ventilated
charging room. For lead acid batteries, the charging plant should be of
the series type suitable for charging several batteries at different rates
Note- For charging lead acid and nickel cadmium batteries, a separate
and totally isolated charging rooms and equipment will be required for
each type. For nickel cadmium batteries, a constant current charger and
battery analyzer must be specified
2.2 Personal tool kit

Students should have their own tools and tool box. This may be issued
on a shop basis i.e., a kit in the electrical shop may contain only tools
required for training in this shop and be retained by the shop when the
students progress to the next phase, or students may be issued, and
retain on permanent basis, a personal basic kit which is their own
property until the completion of their training.. The following items are
required for basic electrical work:
a) One electric 5-mm point temperature controlled soldering iron (soldering
copper)

b) One wire stripper for removing insulation
c) A selection of small screw drivers (including a Phillips)
d) One adjustable hook wrench (18 to 50 mm)
e) One set of Allen Keys
2.3* The following types of components should be available and used as
appropriate according to the potential need of the trainees:
a) Lengths of the aircraft cabling with typical plugs , sockets , bulk
head sealing bungs, grommets etc., for practicing wire work and
making up looms
b) A selection of switches, fuses, thermal circuit breakers, wire connecting
devices, junction boxes and other electrical system elements
c) Specimens of airborne batteries (both lead acid and nickel
cadmium): sectioned, serviceable and chargeable.
d) DC generators and AC alternators
e) Voltage regulators, and other types of current limiting devices (i
e., vibrator types and variable resistance types )
f) Various types of DC and AC motors, including engine starters,
continuously rated motors, rotary and linear actuators.
g) Static inverters and specimens of other types of current conversion
devices, such as transformer current rectifier units (TRUs)
h) Reserved
i) Specimens of aircraft electrical heating devices, such as pitot
heads, thermal de-icing shoes etc.
j) Specimens of aircraft lighting appliances, such as cabin fluorescent
lamps, landing lamps, navigation lights etc.
3 AVIONICS Facility : INSTRUMENT
3.1 The shop should be housed in a separate room with ventilation Benches
should be topped with smooth hard wood or covered with a Formica top
3.2 The instrument shop should be equipped with demonstration mock-ups
representing typical aircraft circuits. If made realistically, these can be
of value for practicing adjustments and troubleshooting as well as
for demonstration. Benches should be smooth topped and have
sufficient vices and power points (for soldering irons) to suit the class size
planned. The following major equipment items should also be available:
a) Reserved
b) Reserved

c) Mock-up air speed indicator (ASI) system for leak test practice
d) Reserved
e) Mock up for compass swinging practice (i.e. an old aircraft or a specially
made trolley which can be used on an outdoor site selected as compass
base
f) Megger for insulation testing of electrical items.
3.3 The personal basic tool kits of students should be supplemented by the
following items
a) One set of watch makers screw drivers
b) One set of miniature spanners
c) One set of Allen keys (appropriate sized)
d) One set of Bristol spline keys
e) One electric temperature controlled soldering iron with fine point (similar
to that issued in electrical shop)
3.4* The following types of components should be available and used as
appropriate according to the potential need of the trainees:
a) Boost or manifold pressure gauge
b) Hydraulic pressure gauge
c) Engine oil pressure gauge (Bourdon tube type)
d) Engine oil pressure gauge (electrical type)
e) ASI
f) Pitot static head
g) Altimeter
h) Rate of climb indicator
i) Turn and slip indicator
j) Directional gyroscope
k) Artificial horizon
l) Engine speed indicator (DC and AC types)
m) Oil thermometer (physical and electrical type)
n) Cylinder head and jet pipe thermocouple
o) Fuel content gauge (float operated and capacitance type)
p) Magnetic compass
q) Simple type Autopilot
r) Instrument systems with electronic amplifiers (e.g. Capacitance type
fuel content gauges, cabin temperature controllers, and auto pilot)
s) Specimens of various types of airborne electrical instruments, including
instruments embodying principles of the voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter,
Wheatstone bridge, thermocouple, ratio meter, servos and synchros etc.
4 AVIONICS Facility:, NAVIGATION AND RADIO
4.1 The shop should be housed in a separate room with necessary
ventilation. Benches should be topped with smooth hard wood or
covered with a Formica top.
4.2 The following test equipment items should also be available:

a) Variable stabilized power supply unit
b) Signal generator
c) Reserved
d) Signal generator (UHF/VHF)
e) Audio frequency oscillators
f) Reserved
g) Cathode ray oscilloscope
h) Frequency meters
i) Moving coil, volt-ohm-milliammeter and multi meters
j) Variac
k) Reserved
l) IC/Microprocessors
m) Digital voltmeter/ ohmmeter/ammeter
n) Logic probe
o) RLC bridge
p) Voltage standing wave meters
q) Reserved
4.3* The facility should be equipped with demonstration mock-ups
representing typical aircraft circuits. The following equipment may be of
value for practicing adjustments and troubleshooting as well as for
demonstration.
a) High frequency transmitter receiver (HF)
b) Very High frequency transmitter receiver (VHF)
c) Automatic direction finder system
d) Very High frequency omnidirectional radio range / instrument landing
system (VOR/ILS) system (including glide scope and marker receivers)
e) Distance measuring equipment system
f) Air traffic control transponder system (including altitude reporting mode)
g) Radio altimeter
h) Weather radar
i) Reserved
j) Navigation indicators capable of presenting combined navigation
information, typically a radio magnetic indicator (RMI) and horizontal
situation indicator (HSI) wired for both compass and various radio
navigation inputs.
m) Reserved
Note: * (2.3, 3.4 & 4.3) Separate units are not required if the institute is
having corresponding serviceable aircraft system and necessary test
equipment to carry out operational check of the system on ground.
Facilities for transmitting radio frequencies may be outsourced
4.4 Necessary power supply for operating the aircraft component and replica
of aircraft system meant for familiarisation, demonstration, and
performing functional check as part of the practical training.

4.5 The personal basic tool kits of students should be same as specified for
instrument facility but may be supplemented to suit local needs.
4.6 Reserved

APPENDIX V
Applied on the Job practical training: Experience (OJT)

1 Introduction:
Experience of this course takes the form of a series of supervised
abilities by applying the knowledge, skill and attitude learned so far. The
exercises should consist of simulated ( or real , if fully supervised)
maintenance tasks based on actual sample maintenance programme
extracts as well as on compliance with regulations , approved
maintenance organisation (AMO) procedures and amendments. This
phase of the training can be on the job at an AMO, in such case the
details of maintenance tasks to be performed by the trainee shall be
provided to the contracted maintenance organisation by the training
institute. Instead it can be given at the organisation where the trainees
can receive the required practical training under the guidance and
supervision of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) instructor. In the
later case, however it will expedite the trainees training if, in addition to
real maintenance exercises, hypothetical situations are set up as
practical exercises when time allows
2 The simulated or assumed operating conditions for each exercise must
be clearly specified by the instructor. The exercises should be made as
realistic as possible. Past maintenance records etc. can be used (e.g.
case studies) and answers arrived at by the trainees should be
compared to what actually took place. A group discussion after each
exercise will be beneficial in eliminating possible misconceptions
3 The OJT should be divided into Line and Base modules
4 TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Conditions: The trainee will be provided with appropriate hangar and
facilities; tools (both hand and machine); materials; an aircraft or
components as applicable; aircraft maintenance manuals; AMO tasks or
job cards and procedure documents.
Performance : The trainee will practice removal , replacement ,

dismantling, inspection , decision making regarding repair or
replacement, re assembly and function testing of fault finding equipment
, using both engineering drawings as well as manufacturers
maintenance , and tests( real or simulated)
Standard of accomplishment: During this experience phase of training,

the standard is a function of the variety of exercises completed and the
time spent in work shop training. The trainee / students may work
individually or in team on the exercises so that they have ownership of
the standard. If necessary, they should practice and repeat increasingly
complex exercises to develop greater skills within their respective area
of competence. Finally, they should function test on the aircraft

5 APPLIED PRACTICAL LINE MAINTENANCE OPERATION:
AIRFRAME/ENGINE / AVIONICS
The required materials and publications include the following:
a) Extract from the approved maintenance programme
b) Appropriate aircraft, engine or part there of
c) Aircraft maintenance manual (AMM)
d) Operators minimum equipment list (MEL)
e) Operators maintenance control manual
f) AMO tasks or job cards
g) Operators technical log
h) Associated technical tools or test equipment
Operating conditions defined by the instructor should include not to be
limited to the following:
a) Simulated aircraft departure time
b) Simulated aircraft maintenance state and age c) Availability of spare parts
d) Availability of role play flight crew for questioning
e) Statement if a defect is found, trainee must make decision to repair,
replace or defer
f) Recording of work in accordance with AMO and operator manuals
and with DGCA regulations
g) Simulated conditions of the maintenance facility
Exercises should be designed to give trainees practices in the following
a) Manual and diagnostic skills
b) Compilation of necessary additional work or job cards
c) Understanding of flight crew entries in the technical logs d) Verbal
briefing and de-briefing of flight crew
e) Correct use of manuals such as the AMM or MEL
f) Making of accurate and complete entries in the technical logs, work or
job cards.
6 APPLIED PRACTICAL BASE MAINTENANCE OPERATION:
AIRFRAME/ ENGINE / AVIONICS
Operating conditions defined by the instructor should include but not be
limited to the following:
a) Simulated stage of aircraft check completion
b) Simulated aircraft maintenance state and age
c) Availability of spare parts and materials
d) Availability of role play maintenance personnel for questioning
e) Statement if a defect is found, trainee must make decision to repair,
replace or defer
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f) Recording of work in accordance with AMO and operator manuals and
with DGCA regulations
g) Simulated conditions of the maintenance facility
Exercises should be designed to give trainees practices in the following
a) Manual and inspection skills covering representative cross section of

maintenance tasks on aircraft
b) Assessment of damage, corrosion etc.
c) Determination of appropriate repair /rectification action
d) Compilation of necessary additional work or job cards
e) Verbal briefing and de briefing of maintenance personnel
f) Correct use of manuals such as AMM or structural repair manuals (SRM)
g) Making of accurate and complete entries in the work or job cards

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2-AIRWORTHINESS
SERIES 'E', PART VIII 30th MAY, 2008
ISSUE IV
APPENDIX VI
SYLLABUS OF DGCA AME LICENCE EXAMINATION

The revised syllabus for various DGCA papers of AME licence exam
is detailed below.
Sr. Name of Detailed Syllabus of Paper
No. Paper
1. Paper I A Air Law, Airworthiness Requirements
02. Paper I B HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Human
Factors B.1.1 General
The need to take human factors into account;
Incidents attributable to human factors/human error;
Murphy's law.
B1.2 Human Performance and Limitations

Vision;
Hearing;
Information processing;
Attention and perception;
Memory;
Claustrophobia and physical access.
B1.3 Social Psychology

Responsibility: individual and group;
Motivation and de-motivation;
Peer pressure;
Culture issues;
Team working;
Management, supervision and leadership.
B1.4 Factors Affecting Performance

Fitness/health;
Stress: domestic and work related;
Time pressure and deadlines;
Workload: overload and underload;
Sleep and fatigue, shiftwork;
Alcohol, medication, drug abuse.
ISSUE IV
B1.5 Physical Environment

Noise and fumes;
Illumination;
Climate and temperature;
Motion and vibration;
Working environment.
B1.6 Tasks
Physical work;
Repetitive tasks;
Visual inspection;
Complex systems.
B1.7 Communication
Within and between teams;
Work logging and recording;
Keeping up to date, currency;
Dissemination of information.
B1.8 Human Error

Error models and theories;
Types of error in maintenance tasks;
Implications of errors (i.e accidents)
Avoiding and managing errors.
B1.9 Hazards in the Workplace

Recognising and avoiding hazards;
Dealing with emergencies.
03 Paper II P2 .1 MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

General
Engineering P2.1.1 Aircraft Materials Ferrous
and (a)
Maintenance Characteristics, properties and identification of
Practices common alloy steels used in aircraft;
Heat treatment and application of alloy steels;
(b)
Testing of ferrous materials for hardness, tensile
strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance.
ISSUE IV
P2.1.2 Aircraft Materials Non-Ferrous
(a)
Characteristics, properties and identification of
common non-ferrous materials used in aircraft;
Heat treatment and application of non-
ferrous materials;
(b)
Testing of non-ferrous material for hardness, tensile
strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance.
P2.1.3 Aircraft Materials Composite and Non-Metallic
P2. 1.3.1 Composite and non-metallic other than

wood and fabric
(a)
Characteristics, properties and identification
of common composite and non-metallic
materials, other than wood, used in aircraft;
Sealant and bonding agents.
(b)
The detection of defects/deterioration in
composite and non-metallic material.
Repair of composite and non-metallic material.
P2.1.3.2 Wooden structures (optional)

Construction methods of wooden
airframe structures;
Characteristics, properties and types of wood
and glue used in aeroplanes;
Preservation and maintenance of wooden structure;
Types of defects in wood material and
wooden structures;
The detection of defects in wooden structure;
Repair of wooden structure.
P2.1.3.3 Fabric covering (optional)

Characteristics, properties and types of
fabrics used in aeroplanes;
Inspections methods for fabric;
Types of defects in fabric;
Repair of fabric covering.
ISSUE IV
P2.1.4 Corrosion
(a)
Chemical fundamentals;
Formation by, galvanic action
process, microbiological, stress;
(b)
Types of corrosion and their identification;
Causes of corrosion;
Material types, susceptibility to corrosion.
P2.1.5 Fasteners
P2.1.5.1 Screw threads

Screw nomenclature;
Thread forms, dimensions and tolerances
for standard threads used in aircraft;
Measuring screw threads;
P2.1.5.1 Bolts, studs and screws

Bolt types: specification, identification and
marking of aircraft bolts, international standards;
Nuts: self locking, anchor, standard types;
Machine screws: aircraft specifications;
Studs: types and uses, insertion and removal;
Self tapping screws, dowels.
P2.1.5.2 Locking devices

Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split
pins, pal-nuts, wire locking, quick release
fasteners, keys, circlips, cotter pins.
P2.1.5.3 Aircraft rivets

Types of solid and blind rivets: specifications
and identification, heat treatment.
P2.1.5.4 Pipes and Unions
(a)
Identification of, and types of rigid and flexible
pipes and
their connectors used in aircraft;
(b)
Standard unions for aircraft hydraulic, fuel,
oil, pneumatic
and air system pipes.
ISSUE IV
P2.1.5.5 Springs
Types of springs, materials, characteristics

and applications.
P2.1.6 Bearings
Purpose of bearings, loads, material, construction;
Types of bearings and their application.
P2.1.7 Transmissions
Gear types and their application;
Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication
gear systems,
driven and driving gears, idler gears,
mesh patterns;
Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets.
P2.1.8 Control Cables

Types of cables;
End fittings, turnbuckles and
compensation devices;
Pulleys and cable system components;
Bowden cables;
Aircraft flexible control systems.
P2.1.9 Electrical Cables and Connectors

Cable types, construction and characteristics;
High tension and co-axial cables;
Crimping;
Connector types, pins, plugs, sockets,
insulators, current
and voltage rating, coupling, identification codes.
P2.2 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

ISSUE IV
P2.2.1 Safety Precautions-Aircraft and Workshop
Aspects of safe working practices
including precautions to
take when working with electricity, gases
especially oxygen, oils and chemicals.
Also, instruction in the remedial action to be
taken in the
event of a fire or another accident with one or
more of
these hazards including knowledge
on extinguishing
agents.
P2.2.2 Workshop Practices

Care of tools, control of tools, use of
workshop materials;
Dimensions, allowances and tolerances,
standards of workmanship;
Calibration of tools and equipment,
calibration standards.
P2.2.3 Tools
Common hand tool types;
Common power tool types;
Operation and use of precision measuring tools;
Lubrication equipment and methods.
Operation, function and use of electrical
general test
Equipment.
P2.2.4 Avionic General Test Equipment

Operation, function and use of avionic general
test equipment.
ISSUE IV
P2.2.5 Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards

Drawing types and diagrams, their
symbols, dimensions,
tolerances and projections;
Identifying title block information;
Microfilm, microfiche and
computerised presentations;
Specification 100 of the Air Transport
Association (ATA)
of America;
Aeronautical and other applicable
standards including ISO,
AN, MS, NAS and MIL;
Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
P2.2.6 Fits and Clearances

Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits;
Common system of fits and clearances;
Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft
and engines;
Limits for bow, twist and wear;
Standard methods for checking shafts,
bearings and other
parts.
P2.2.7 Electrical Cables and Connectors

Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques
and testing;
Use of crimp tools: hand and hydraulic operated;
Testing of crimp joints;
Connector pin removal and insertion;
Co-axial cables: testing and
installation precautions;
Wiring protection techniques: Cable looming
and loom
support, cable clamps, protective
sleeving techniques
including heat shrink wrapping, shielding.
P2.2.8 Riveting
Riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch;
Tools used for riveting and dimpling;
Inspection of riveted joints.
ISSUE IV
P2.2.9 Pipes and Hoses

Bending and belling/flaring aircraft pipes;
Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes and hoses;
Installation and clamping of pipes.
P2.2.10 Springs
Inspection and testing of springs.
P2.2.11 Bearings
Testing, cleaning and inspection of bearings;
Lubrication requirements of bearings;
Defects in bearings and their causes.
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P2.2.12 Transmissions
Inspection of gears, backlash;

Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains
and sprockets;
Inspection of screw jacks, lever devices, push-
pull rod
systems.
P2.2.13 Control Cables
Swaging of end fittings;

Inspection and testing of control cables;
Bowden cables; aircraft flexible control systems.
P2.2.14 Material handling
P2.2.14.1 Sheet Metal

Marking out and calculation of bend allowance;
Sheet metal working, including bending
and forming;
Inspection of sheet metal work.
P2.2.14.2 Composite and non-metallic

Bonding practices;
Environmental conditions
Inspection methods
ISSUE IV
P2.2.15 Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding
(a)
Soldering methods; inspection of soldered joints.
(b)
Welding and brazing methods;
Inspection of welded and brazed joints;
Bonding methods and inspection of bonded joints.
P2.2.16 Aircraft Weight and Balance
(a)
Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation: use
of relevant
documents;
(b)
Preparation of aircraft for weighing;
Aircraft weighing;
P2.2.17 Aircraft Handling and Storage

Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated
safety precautions;
Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and
associated safety
precautions;
Aircraft storage methods;
Refuelling/defuelling procedures;
De-icing/anti-icing procedures;
Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic
ground supplies.
Effects of environmental conditions on
aircraft handling
and operation.
ISSUE IV
P2.2.18 Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly

Techniques
(a)
Types of defects and visual inspection techniques.
Corrosion removal, assessment and re-protection.
(b)
General repair methods, Structural Repair Manual;
Ageing, fatigue and corrosion control programmes;
(c)
Non destructive inspection techniques
including, penetrant,
radiographic, eddy current, ultrasonic
and boroscope
methods.
(d)
Disassembly and re-assembly techniques.
(e)
Trouble shooting techniques
P2.2.19 Abnormal Events
(a)
Inspections following lightning strikes and
HIRF penetration.
(b)
Inspections following abnormal events such as
heavy landings and flight through turbulence.
P2.2.20 Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance planning;
Modification procedures;
Stores procedures;
Certification/release procedures;
Interface with aircraft operation;
Maintenance Inspection/Quality
Control/Quality Assurance;
Additional maintenance procedures.
Control of life limited components
P2.3 ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

ISSUE IV
P2.3.1 Electron Theory 1 1 1

Structure and distribution of electrical charges
within: atoms, molecules, ions, compounds;
Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors

and insulators.
P2.3.2 Static Electricity and Conduction 1 2 2

Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges;
Electrostatic laws of attraction and
repulsion; Units of charge, Coulomb's Law;
Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and
a vacuum.
P2.3.3 Electrical Terminology 1 2 2

The following terms, their units and factors
affecting them:
---- potential difference, electromotive
force, voltage, current,
resistance, conductance, charge, conventional
current flow,
electron flow.
P2.3.4 Generation of Electricity 1 1 1

Production of electricity by the following
methods: light,
heat, friction, pressure, chemical action,
magnetism and
motion.
P2.3.5 DC Sources of Electricity 1 2 2

Construction and basic chemical action of:
primary cells,
secondary cells, lead acid cells, nickel
cadmium cells, other
alkaline cells;
Cells connected in series and parallel;
Internal resistance and its effect on a battery;
Construction, materials and operation
of thermocouples;
Operation of photo-cells.
ISSUE IV
P2.3.6 DC Circuits
Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Voltage and Current Laws;
Calculations using the above laws to
find resistance,
voltage and current;
Significance of the internal resistance of a supply.
P2.3.7 Resistance/Resistor
(a)
Resistance and affecting factors;
Specific resistance;
Resistor colour code, values and
tolerances, preferred
values, wattage ratings;
Resistors in series and parallel;
Calculation of total resistance using series,
parallel and
series parallel combinations;
Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats;
Operation of Wheatstone Bridge.
(b)
Positive and negative temperature
coefficient conductance;
Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and
limitations, methods
of construction;
Variable resistors, thermistors, voltage
dependent resistors;
Construction of potentiometers and rheostats;
Construction of Wheatstone Bridge;
P2.3.8 Power
Power, work and energy (kinetic and potential);
Dissipation of power by a resistor;
Power formula;
Calculations involving power, work and energy.
ISSUE IV
P2.3.9 Capacitance/Capacitor
Operation and function of a capacitor;
Factors affecting capacitance area of
plates, distance
between plates, number of plates, dielectric
and dielectric
constant, working voltage, voltage rating;
Capacitor types, construction and function;
Capacitor colour coding;
Calculations of capacitance and voltage in
series and
parallel circuits;
Exponential charge and discharge of a
capacitor, time
constants;
Testing of capacitors.

P2.3.12 DC Motor/Generator
Basic motor and generator theory;
Construction and purpose of components in
DC generator;
Operation of, and factors affecting output
and direction of
current flow in DC generators;
Operation of, and factors affecting output
power, torque,
speed and direction of rotation of DC motors;
Series wound, shunt wound and compound motors;
Starter Generator construction.
P2.3.13 AC Theory
Sinusoidal waveform: phase, period,
frequency, cycle;
Instantaneous, average, root mean square,
peak, peak to
peak current values and calculations of
these values, in
relation to voltage, current and power
Triangular/Square waves;
Single/3 phase principles.
ISSUE IV
P2.3.14 Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L)

Circuits
Phase relationship of voltage and current in L,

C and R
circuits, parallel, series and series parallel;
Power dissipation in L, C and R circuits;
Impedance, phase angle, power factor and
current calculations;
True power, apparent power and reactive
power calculations.
P2.3.15 Transformers
Transformer construction principles and operation;

Transformer losses and methods for
overcoming them;
Transformer action under load and no-
load conditions;
Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markings;
Calculation of line and phase voltages and currents;
Calculation of power in a three phase system;
Primary and Secondary current, voltage, turns ratio,
power, efficiency;
Auto transformers.
P2.3.16 Filters
Operation, application and uses of the

following filters:
low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop.
P2.3.17 AC Generators
Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and
waveform produced;
Operation and construction of revolving armature
and revolving field type AC generators;
Single phase, two phase and three
phase alternators;
Three phase star and delta
connections advantages and uses;
Permanent Magnet Generators.
ISSUE IV
P2.3.18 AC Motors
Construction, principles of operation
and characteristics
of: AC synchronous and induction motors
both single and
polyphase;
Methods of speed control and direction of rotation;
Methods of producing a rotating field:
capacitor, inductor,
shaded or split pole.

P2.4.1.2 Transistors
(a)
Transistor symbols;
Component description and orientation;
Transistor characteristics and properties.
(b)
Construction and operation of PNP and
NPN transistors;
Base, collector and emitter configurations;
Testing of transistors.
Basic appreciation of other transistor types
and their uses.
Application of transistors: classes of amplifier (A,
B, C);
Simple circuits including: bias,
decoupling, feedback and
stabilisation;
Multistage circuit principles: cascades, push-
pull, oscillators,
multivibrators, flip-flop circuits.
ISSUE IV
P2.4.1.3 Integrated Circuits

(a)
Description and operation of logic circuits and
linear circuits/operational amplifiers.
(b)
Description and operation of logic circuits and
linear circuits;
Introduction to operation and function of
an operational
amplifier used as: integrator, differentiator,
voltage follower, comparator;
Operation and amplifier stages
connecting methods: resistive
capacitive, inductive (transformer),
inductive resistive
(IR), direct;
Advantages and disadvantages of positive
and negative
feedback.
P2.4.2 Printed Circuit Boards

Description and use of printed circuit boards.
ISSUE IV
P2.4.3 Servomechanisms
(a)
Understanding of the following terms: Open
and closed
loop systems, feedback, follow up,
analogue transducers;
Principles of operation and use of the
following synchro
system components/features: resolvers,
differential, control
and torque, transformers, inductance
and capacitance
transmitters.
(b)
Understanding of the following terms: Open
and closed
loop, follow up, servomechanism,
analogue, transducer,
null, damping, feedback, deadband;
Construction operation and use of the
following synchro
system components: resolvers, differential,
control and
torque, E and I transformers,
inductance transmitters,
capacitance transmitters, synchronous transmitters;
Servomechanism defects, reversal of
synchro leads,
hunting.
P2. 5. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES ELECTRONIC
INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS
P2.5.1 Electronic Instrument Systems
Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout
of electronic
instrument systems.
ISSUE IV
P2.5.2 Numbering Systems
Numbering systems: binary, octal and hexadecimal;

Demonstration of conversions between the
decimal and
binary, octal and hexadecimal systems and
vice versa.
P2.5.3 Data Conversion

Analogue Data, Digital Data;
Operation and application of analogue to
digital, and
digital to analogue converters, inputs and
outputs, limitations
of various types.
P2.5.4 Data Buses

Operation of data buses in aircraft
systems, including
knowledge of ARINC and other specifications.
P2.5.5 Logic Circuits

(a)
Identification of common logic gate symbols,
tables and
equivalent circuits;
Applications used for aircraft systems,
schematic diagrams.
(b)
Interpretation of logic diagrams.
ISSUE IV
P2.5.6 Basic Computer Structure

(a)
Computer terminology (including bit, byte,
software, hardware,
CPU, IC, and various memory devices such
as RAM,
ROM, PROM);
Computer technology (as applied in
aircraft systems).
(b)
Computer related terminology;
Operation, layout and interface of the
major components
in a micro computer including their associated
bus systems;
Information contained in single and
multiaddress instruction
words;
Memory associated terms; Operation
of typical memory devices;
Operation, advantages and disadvantages of
the various
data storage systems.
P2.5.7 Microprocessors
Functions performed and overall operation of
a microprocessor;
Basic operation of each of the
following microprocessor
elements: control and processing unit,
clock, register, arithmetic logic unit.
P2.5.8 Integrated Circuits

Operation and use of encoders and decoders;
Function of encoder types;
Uses of medium, large and very large
scale integration.
P2.5.9 Multiplexing
Operation, application and identification in
logic diagrams
of multiplexers and demultiplexers.
ISSUE IV
P2.5.10 Fibre Optics

Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic
data transmission
over electrical wire propagation;
Fibre optic data bus;
Fibre optic related terms;
Terminations;
Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals;
Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems.
P2.5.11 Electronic Displays

Principles of operation of common types of
displays used
in modern aircraft, including Cathode Ray Tubes,
Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid Crystal Display.
P2.5.12 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

Special handling of components sensitive
to electrostatic discharges;
Awareness of risks and possible
damage, component and
personnel an ti-static protection devices.
P2.5.13 Software Management Control

Awareness of restrictions,
airworthiness requirements and
possible catastrophic effects of
unapproved changes to
software programmes.
P2.5.14 Electromagnetic Environment

Influence of the following phenomena on
maintenance practices for electronic system:
EMC-Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI-
Electromagnetic Interference HIRF-High Intensity
Radiated Field Lightning/lightning protection
ISSUE IV
P2.5.15 Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems

General arrangement of typical electronic/digital
aircraft
systems and associated BITE(Built In Test
Equipment) testing
such as:
ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing
and Reporting System
ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring
EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System
EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System
FBW-Fly by Wire
FMS-Flight Management System
GPS-Global Positioning System
IRS-Inertial Reference System
TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System

Paper III P3.1 BASIC AERODYNAMICS

Airframe P3.1.1 Physics of the Atmosphere
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA),
application to
aerodynamics.
P3.1.2 Aerodynamics
Airflow around a body;
Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free
stream flow, relative airflow, upwash and
downwash, vortices, stagnation;
The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic
chord, profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre
of pressure,
angle of attack, wash in and wash out, fineness
ratio, wing
shape and aspect ratio;
Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant;
Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift
coefficient,
Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall;
Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.
ISSUE IV
P3.1.3 Theory of Flight

Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and
drag; Glide ratio;
Steady state flights, performance;
Theory of the turn;
Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope
and structural
limitations;
Lift augmentation.
P3.1.4 Flight Stability and Dynamics

Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability
(active and passive).
P3.2 TURBINE AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS,
STRUCTURES
AND SYSTEMS
P3.2.1.1 Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls

Operation and effect of:
roll control: ailerons and spoilers;
pitch control: elevators, stabilators,
variable incidence
stabilisers and canards;
yaw control, rudder limiters;
Control using elevons, ruddervators;
High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons;
Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers,
speed brakes;
Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges;
Boundary layer control using, vortex
generators, stall
wedges or leading edge devices;
Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance
and antibalance
(leading) tabs, servo tabs, spring tabs,
mass balance,
control surface bias, aerodynamic balance panels;
ISSUE IV
P3.2.1.2 High Speed Flight

Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic
flight, supersonic
flight, Mach number, critical Mach
number, compressibility
buffet, shock wave, aerodynamic heating, area rule;
Factors affecting airflow in engine intakes of
high speed
aircraft;
Effects of sweepback on critical Mach number.
P3.2.2 Airframe Structures General Concepts

(a)
Airworthiness requirements for structural strength;
Structural classification, primary, secondary
and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear,
torsion, tension, hoop stress, fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision.
Aircraft bonding
(b)
Construction methods of: stressed skin
fuselage, formers,
stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames,
doublers, struts,
ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement,
methods of skinning, anti-corrosive
protection, wing, empennage and
engine attachments;
Structure assembly techniques: riveting,
bolting, bonding;
Methods of surface protection, such as
chromating, anodising, painting;
Surface cleaning.
Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment
and symmetry
checks.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.3 Airframe Structures Aeroplanes
P3.2.3.1 Fuselage
Construction and pressurisation sealing;
Wing, stabiliser, pylon and
undercarriage attachments;
Seat installation and cargo loading system;
Doors and emergency exits:
construction, mechanisms,
operation and safety devices;
Windows and windscreen construction
and mechanisms.
P3.2.3.2 Wings
Construction;
Fuel storage;
Landing gear, pylon, control surface and
high lift/drag attachments.
P3.2.3.3 Stabilisers
Construction;
Control surface attachment.
P3.2.3.4 Flight Control Surfaces

Construction and attachment;
Balancing mass and aerodynamic.
P3.2.3.5 Nacelles/Pylons
Construction;
Firewalls;
Engine mounts.
P3.2.4 Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation
P3.2.4.1 Air supply

Sources of air supply including engine bleed,
APU and ground cart
P3.2.4.2 Air Conditioning

Air conditioning systems;
Air cycle and vapour cycle machines;
Distribution systems;
Flow, temperature and humidity control system.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.4.3 Pressurisation
Pressurisation systems;
Control and indication including control and
safety valves;
Cabin pressure controllers.
P3.2.4.4 Safety and warning devices

Protection and warning devices.
P3.2.5 Instruments/Avionic Systems

P3.2.5.1 Instrument Systems
Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator,
vertical speed
indicator;
Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude
director, direction
indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turn and
slip indicator,
turn coordinator;
Compasses: direct reading, remote reading;
Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems;
Other aircraft system indication.
P3.2.5.2 Avionic Systems

Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of;
Auto Flight (ATA 22);
Communications (ATA 23);
Navigation Systems (ATA 34).
P3.2.6 Electrical Power (ATA 24)
Batteries Installation and Operation;
DC power generation;
AC power generation;
Emergency power generation;
Voltage regulation;
Power distribution;
Inverters, transformers, rectifiers;
Circuit protection.
External/Ground power;
ISSUE IV
P3.2.7 Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)
(a)
Emergency equipment requirements;
Seats, harnesses and belts.
(b)
Cabin lay-out;
Equipment lay-out;
Cabin Furnishing Installation;
Cabin entertainment equipment;
Galley installation;
Cargo handling and retention equipment;
Airstairs.
P3.2.8 Fire Protection (ATA 26)

(a)
Fire and smoke detection and warning systems;
Fire extinguishing systems;
System tests.
(b)
Portable fire extinguisher
P3.2.9 Flight Controls (ATA 27)
Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;

Trim control;
Active load control;
High lift devices;
Lift dump, speed brakes;
System operation: manual, hydraulic,
pneumatic, electrical,
fly-by-wire;
Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim,
rudder limiter, gust
locks systems;
Balancing and rigging;
Stall protection/warning system.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.10 Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
System lay-out;
Fuel tanks;
Supply systems;
Dumping, venting and draining;
Cross-feed and transfer;
Refuelling and defuelling;
Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
P3.2.11 Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)
System lay-out;
Hydraulic fluids;
Pressure generation: electric,
mechanical, pneumatic;
Emergency pressure generation;
Pressure Control;
Power distribution;
P3.2.12 Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)
Ice formation, classification and detection;
Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air and chemical;
De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic
and chemical;
Rain repellant;
Probe and drain heating.
Wiper systems
P3.2.13 Landing Gear (ATA 32) 2 3
Construction, shock absorbing;

Extension and retraction systems: normal
and emergency;
Indications and warning;
Wheels, brakes, antiskid and autobraking;
Tyres;
Steering.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.14 Lights (ATA 33)

External: navigation, anti-collision, landing,
taxiing, ice;
Internal: cabin, cockpit, cargo;
Emergency.
P3.2.15 Oxygen (ATA 35)
System lay-out: cockpit, cabin;

Sources, storage, charging and distribution;
Supply regulation;
P3.2.16 Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)
System lay-out;
Sources: engine/APU, compressors,
reservoirs, ground supply;
Pressure control;
Distribution;
P3.2.17 Water/Waste (ATA 38)
Water system lay-out, supply, distribution,
servicing and draining;
Toilet system lay-out, flushing and servicing;
Corrosion aspects.
P3.2.18 On Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)

Central maintenance computers;
Data loading system;
Electronic library system;
Printing;
Structure monitoring (damage
tolerance monitoring).
ISSUE IV
P3.2.1.1 Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls

pitch control: elevators, stabilators,
variable incidence
stabilisers and canards;
High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons;
Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers,
speed brakes;
Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges;
Boundary layer control using, vortex
generators, stall
wedges or leading edge devices;
Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance
and antibalance
(leading) tabs, servo tabs, spring tabs,
mass balance,
control surface bias, aerodynamic balance panels
ISSUE IV
P3.2.1.2 High Speed Flight
P3.2.2 Airframe Structures General Concepts
(a)
and tertiary;
Stress, strain, bending, compression,
shear, torsion,
tension, hoop stress, fatigue;
Aircraft bonding
(b)
fuselage, formers,
doublers, struts,
ties, beams, floor structures,
reinforcement, methods of
skinning, anti-corrosive protection,
wing, empennage and
engine attachments;
bolting, bonding;
Surface cleaning;
and symmetry
checks.
P3.2.3 Airframe Structures Aeroplanes

P3.2.3.1 Fuselage
Construction and pressurisation sealing;
Wing, tail-plane pylon and
undercarriage attachments;
Seat installation;
Doors and emergency exits: construction
and operation;
Window and windscreen attachment.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.3.2 Wings
Construction;
Fuel storage;
Landing gear, pylon, control surface and
high lift/drag attachments.
P3.2.3.3 Stabilisers
Construction;
Control surface attachment.
P3.2.3.4 Flight Control Surfaces

Construction and attachment;
Balancing mass and aerodynamic.
P3.2.3.5 Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54)

(a)
Nacelles/Pylons:
Construction;
Firewalls;
Engine mounts.
P3.2.4 Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation
Pressurisation and air conditioning systems;

Cabin pressure controllers, protection and
warning devices.
P3.2.5 Instruments/Avionic Systems

P3.2.5.1 Instrument Systems
Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator,
vertical speed
indicator;
Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude
director, direction
slip indicator,
turn coordinator;
Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.5.2 Avionic Systems

Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of:
P3.2.6 Electrical Power (ATA 24)

Voltage regulation;
Power distribution;
Circuit protection;
Inverters, transformers.
P3.2.7 Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)

(a)
Seats, harnesses and belts.
(b)
Cabin lay-out;
Equipment lay-out;
Cabin Furnishing Installation (level 2);
Cabin entertainment equipment;
Galley installation;
Cargo handling and retention
equipment; Airstairs.
P3.2.8 Fire Protection (ATA 26)

(a)
System tests.
(b)
Portable fire extinguisher.
P3.2.9 Flight Controls (ATA 27)

Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder;
Trim tabs;
High lift devices;
System operation: manual;
Gust locks;
Balancing and rigging;
Stall warning system.
ISSUE IV
P3.2.10 Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
System lay-out;
Fuel tanks;
Supply systems;
Refuelling and defuelling.
P3.2.11 Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)
System lay-out;
Hydraulic fluids;
Pressure generation: electric, mechanical;
Pressure Control;
Power distribution;
Indication and warning systems.
P3.2.12 Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)

De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic and
chemical;
Probe and drain heating;
Wiper systems.
P3.2.13 Landing Gear (ATA 32)
and emergency;
Wheels, brakes, antiskid and autobraking;
Tyres;
Steering.
P3.2.14 Lights (ATA 33)

External: navigation, anti collision, landing,
taxiing, ice;
Emergency.
P3.2.15 Oxygen (ATA 35)
System lay-out: cockpit, cabin;

Sources, storage, charging and distribution;
Supply regulation;
Indications and warnings
ISSUE IV
P3.2.16 Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)
System lay-out;
Sources: engine/APU, compressors,
reservoirs, ground
supply;
Pressure control;
Distribution;
P3.2.17 Water/Waste (ATA 38)
Water system lay-out, supply, distribution,
servicing and
draining;
Toilet system lay-out, flushing and servicing;
Corrosion aspects.
P3.3 GAS TURBINE ENGINE
P3.3.1 Fundamentals
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws
of motion,
Brayton cycle;
The relationship between force, work,
power, energy, velocity,
acceleration;
Constructional arrangement and operation
of turbojet,
turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop.
P3.3.2 Engine Performance

Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust,
thrust distribution,
resultant thrust, thrust horsepower, equivalent
shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
Engine efficiencies;
By-pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow;
Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed,
altitude and hot climate, flat rating, limitations.
ISSUE IV
P3.3.3 Inlet
Compressor inlet ducts
Effects of various inlet configurations;
Ice protection.
P3.3.4 Compressors
Axial and centrifugal types;
Constructional features and operating
principles and applications;
Fan balancing;
Operation:
Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
Methods of air flow control: bleed valves,
variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator
vanes, rotating stator blades;
Compressor ratio.
P3.3.5 Combustion Section

Constructional features and principles of operation.
P3.3.6 Turbine Section

Operation and characteristics of different
turbine blade types;
Blade to disk attachment;
Nozzle guide vanes;
Causes and effects of turbine blade stress
and creep.
P3.3.7 Exhaust
Constructional features and principles of operation;
Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
Engine noise reduction;
Thrust reversers.
P3.3.8 Bearings and Seals

P3.3.9 Lubricants and Fuels

Properties and specifications;
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
ISSUE IV
P3.3.10 Lubrication Systems
System operation/lay-out and components.
P3.3.11 Fuel Systems

Operation of engine control and fuel
metering systems
including electronic engine control (FADEC);
Systems lay-out and components.
P3.3.12 Air Systems

Operation of engine air distribution and anti-
ice control
systems, including internal cooling, sealing
and external air
services.
P3.3.13 Starting and Ignition Systems

Operation of engine start systems and components;
Ignition systems and components;
Maintenance safety requirements.
P3.3.14 Engine Indication Systems

Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage
Turbine Temperature;
Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure
Ratio, engine
turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe
pressure systems;
Oil pressure and temperature;
Fuel pressure and flow;
Engine speed;
Vibration measurement and indication;
Torque;
Power.
P3.3.15 Power Augmentation Systems
Operation and applications;

Water injection, water methanol;
Afterburner systems.
ISSUE IV
P3.3.16 Turbo-prop Engines
Gas coupled/free turbine and gear
coupled turbines;
Reduction gears;
Integrated engine and propeller controls;
Overspeed safety devices.
P3.3.17 Turbo-shaft engines

Arrangements, drive systems, reduction
gearing, couplings,
control systems.
P3.3.18 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Purpose, operation, protective systems
P3.3.19 Powerplant Installation

Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic
panels, engine mounts, anti-vibration mounts,
hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms,
control cables and rods, lifting points and drains.
P3.3.20 Fire Protection Systems

Operation of detection and extinguishing systems.
P3.3.21 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation
Procedures for starting and ground run-up;

Interpretation of engine power output
and parameters;
Trend monitoring (including oil analysis,
vibration and boroscope)
Inspection of engine and components to
criteria, tolerances
and data specified by engine manufacturer;
Compressor washing/cleaning;
Foreign Object Damage.
P3.3.22 Engine Storage and Preservation 2
Preservation and depreservation for the engine
and accessories/systems.
P3.4 PISTON ENGINE

ISSUE IV
P3.4.1 Fundamentals 1 2
Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies;
Operating principles 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto
and Diesel;
Piston displacement and compression ratio;
Engine configuration and firing order.
P3.4.2 Engine Performance 1 2
Power calculation and measurement;

Factors affecting engine power;
Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition.
P3.4.3 Engine Construction 1 2
Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps;
Accessory gearbox;
Cylinder and piston assemblies;
Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds;
Valve mechanisms;
Propeller reduction gearboxes.
P3.4.4 Engine Fuel Systems
P3.4.4.1 Carburettors 1 2
Types, construction and principles of operation;
Icing and heating.
P3.4.4.2 Fuel injection systems 1 2

Types, construction and principles of operation.
P3.4.4.3 Electronic engine control 1 2

Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems
P3.4.5 Starting and Ignition Systems 1 2
Starting systems, pre-heat systems;
Magneto types, construction and principles of
operation; Ignition harnesses, spark plugs;
Low and high tension systems.
P3.4.6 Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems 1 2
Construction and operation of: induction
systems including alternate air systems;
Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems air
and liquid.
ISSUE IV
P3.4.7 Supercharging/Turbocharging 1 2
Principles and purpose of supercharging and its effects
on engine parameters;
Construction and operation of
supercharging/turbocharging
systems;
System terminology;
Control systems;
System protection.
P3.4.8 Lubricants and Fuels 1 2
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
P3.4.9 Lubrication Systems 1 2
P3.4.10 Engine Indication Systems
Engine speed;
Cylinder head temperature;
Coolant temperature;
Exhaust Gas Temperature;
Manifold pressure.
P3.4.11 Powerplant Installation
Configuration of firewalls, cowlings,
acoustic panels,
engine mounts, anti-vibration mounts, hoses, pipes,
feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control
cables and rods,
lifting points and drains.
P3.4.12 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation
and parameters;
Inspection of engine and components:
criteria, tolerances,
and data specified by engine manufacturer.
P3.4.13 Engine Storage and Preservation
Preservation and depreservation for the engine
and accessories/ systems.
P3.5. PROPELLER
ISSUE IV
P3.5.1 Fundamentals
Blade element theory;
High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle
of attack, rotational
speed;
Propeller slip;
Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces;
Torque;
Relative airflow on blade angle of attack;
Vibration and resonance.
P3.5.2 Propeller Construction 1 2
Construction methods and materials used
in wooden,
composite and metal propellers;
Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade
back and hub
assembly;
Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant
speeding propeller;
Propeller/spinner installation.
P3.5.3 Propeller Pitch Control

Speed control and pitch change
methods, mechanical and
electrical/electronic;
Feathering and reverse pitch;
Overspeed protection.
P3.5.4 Propeller Synchronising

Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment.
P3.5.5 Propeller Ice Protection

Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment.
P3.5.6 Propeller Maintenance

Static and dynamic balancing;
Blade tracking;
Assessment of blade damage, erosion,
corrosion, impact
damage, delamination;
Propeller treatment/repair schemes;
Propeller engine running.
ISSUE IV
P3.5.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation

Propeller preservation and depreservation
P P3RA.1 BASIC AERODYNAMICS
A
P P3RA.1.1 Physics of the Atmosphere
E
R International Standard Atmosphere (ISA),
application to aerodynamics.
III
P3RA.1.2 Aerodynamics
H
E Airflow around a body;
L Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free
I stream flow, relative airflow, upwash and
C downwash, vortices, stagnation;
O The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic
P chord, profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre
T of pressure, angle of attack, wash in and wash out,
E fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio;
R Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant;
A
coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall;
I
R Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.
F
R P3RA.1.3 Theory of Flight
A
M Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag;
Glide ratio;
e
Theory of the turn;
Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and
structural
limitations;
Lift augmentation.
P3RA.1.4 Flight Stability and Dynamics
Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability

(active and
passive).
P3RA.2. HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS,

STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS
ISSUE IV
P3RA.2.1 Theory of Flight Rotary Wing
Aerodynamics
Terminology;
Effects of gyroscopic precession;
Torque reaction and directional control;
Dissymmetry of lift, Blade tip stall;
Translating tendency and its correction;
Coriolis effect and compensation;
Vortex ring state, power settling, overpitching;
Auto-rotation;
Ground effect.
P3RA.2.2 Flight Control Systems
Cyclic control;
Collective control;
Swashplate;
Yaw control: Anti-Torque Control, Tail rotor,
bleed air;
Main Rotor Head: Design and Operation features;
Blade Dampers: Function and construction;
Rotor Blades: Main and tail rotor blade
construction and
attachment;
Trim control, fixed and adjustable stabilisers;
System operation: manual, hydraulic, electrical
and fly-bywire;
Artificial feel;
Balancing and Rigging.
P3RA.2.3 Blade Tracking and Vibration Analysis
Rotor alignment;
Main and tail rotor tracking;
Static and dynamic balancing;
Vibration types, vibration reduction methods;
Ground resonance.
P3RA.2.4 Transmissions
Gear boxes, main and tail rotors;

Clutches, free wheel units and rotor brake.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.2.5 Airframe Structures
(a)
and tertiary;
Stress, strain, bending, compression,
shear, torsion,
tension, hoop stress, fatigue;
(b)
fuselage, formers,
doublers, struts,
ties, beams, floor structures,
reinforcement, methods of
skinning and anti-corrosive protection.
Pylon, stabiliser and undercarriage attachments;
Seat installation;
Doors: construction, mechanisms, operation
and safety
devices;
Windows and windscreen construction;
Fuel storage;
Firewalls;
Engine mounts;
bolting, bonding;
Surface cleaning.
and symmetry
checks.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.2.6 Air Conditioning
P3RA.2.6.1 Air supply
Sources of air supply including engine bleed

and ground cart
P3RA.2.6.2 Air Conditioning
Air conditioning systems;

Distribution systems;
Flow and temperature control systems;
Protection and warning devices.
P3RA.2.7 Instruments/Avionic Systems
P3RA.2.7.1 Instrument Systems (ATA 31)
Pitot static:altimeter, air speed indicator,

vertical speed
indicator;
Gyroscopic:artificial horizon, attitude
director, direction
slip indicator,
turn coordinator;
Vibration indicating systems HUMS;
P3RA.2.7.2 Avionic Systems
Fundamentals of system layouts and operation of:

P3RA.2.8 Electrical Power (ATA 24) 1 3
DC power generation, AC power generation;
Voltage regulation, Circuit protection.
Power distribution;
External/Ground power.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.2.9 Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)

Seats, harnesses and belts;
Lifting systems.
Emergency flotation systems;
Cabin lay-out, cargo retention;
Equipment lay-out;
Cabin Furnishing Installation.
P3RA.2.10 Fire Protection (ATA 26) 1 3
System tests.
P3RA.2.11 Fuel Systems (ATA 28) 1 3
System lay-out;
Fuel tanks;
Supply systems;
Dumping, venting and draining;
Refuelling and defuelling.
P3RA.2.12 Hydraulic Power (ATA 29) 1 3
System lay-out;
Hydraulic fluids;
Pressure generation: electric,
mechanical, pneumatic;
Emergency pressure generation;
Pressure Control;
Power distribution;

P3RA.2.13 Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30) 1 3


Anti-icing and de-icing systems: electrical, hot
air and
chemical;
Rain repellant and removal;
Probe and drain heating.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.2.14 Landing Gear (ATA 32) 2 3
and emergency;
Wheels, tyres, brakes;
Steering;
Skids, floats.
P3RA.2.15 Lights (ATA 33) 2 3
External: navigation, landing, taxiing, ice;

Emergency.

P3RA.2.16 Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36) 1 3
System lay-out;
Sources: engine, compressors, reservoirs,
ground supply.;
Pressure control;
Distribution;
P3RA.3. GAS TURBINE ENGINE
P3RA.3.1 Fundamentals 1 2
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws
of motion,
Brayton cycle;
The relationship between force, work,
power, energy, velocity,
acceleration;
Constructional arrangement and operation
of turbojet,
turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.3.2 Engine Performance 2
Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust,
thrust distribution,resultant thrust, thrust
horsepower, equivalent
shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
Engine efficiencies;
By-pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow;
Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of
speed, altitude
and hot climate, flat rating,
limitations. P3RA.3.3 Inlet 2 2
Compressor inlet ducts

Effects of various inlet configurations;
Ice protection.
P3RA.3.4 Compressors 1 2
Axial and centrifugal types;
Constructional features and operating
principles and
applications;
Fan balancing;
Operation:
Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
Methods of air flow control: bleed valves,
variable inlet
guide vanes, variable stator vanes, rotating
stator blades;
Compressor ratio.
P3RA.3.5 Combustion Section 1 2
P3RA.3.6 Turbine Section 2 2
Operation and characteristics of different
turbine blade types;
Blade to disk attachment;
Nozzle guide vanes;
Causes and effects of turbine blade stress
and creep.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.3.7 Exhaust 1 2
Constructional features and principles of operation;
Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
Engine noise reduction;
Thrust reversers.
P3RA.3.8 Bearings and Seals 2
Constructional features and principles of
operation. P3RA.3.9 Lubricants and Fuels 1 2
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
P3RA.3.10 Lubrication Systems 1 2
System operation/lay-out and
components. P3RA.3.11 Fuel Systems 1 2
metering systems
P3RA.3.12 Air Systems 1 2
Operation of engine air distribution and anti-ice
control
systems, including internal cooling, sealing and
external air
services.
P3RA.3.13 Starting and Ignition Systems 1 2
Operation of engine start systems and components;

Ignition systems and components;
Maintenance safety requirements.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.3.14 Engine Indication Systems
Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage
Turbine Temperature;
Ratio, engine
turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe
pressure systems;
Engine speed;
Vibration measurement and indication;
Torque;
Power.
P3RA.3.15 Power Augmentation Systems

Operation and applications;
Water injection, water methanol;
Afterburner systems.
P3RA.3.16 Turbo-prop Engines

Gas coupled/free turbine and gear
coupled turbines;
Reduction gears;
Integrated engine and propeller controls;
Overspeed safety devices.
P3RA.3.17 Turbo-shaft engines

Arrangements, drive systems, reduction
gearing, couplings,
control systems.
P3RA.3.18 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Purpose, operation, protective systems
P3RA.3.19 Powerplant Installation

ISSUE IV
P3RA.3.20 Fire Protection Systems
Operation of detection and extinguishing systems.
P3RA.3.21 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation

and parameters;
Trend (including oil analysis, vibration
and boroscope) monitoring;
Inspection of engine and components to
criteria, tolerances and data specified by
engine manufacturer;
Compressor washing/cleaning;
Foreign Object Damage.
P3RA.3.22 Engine Storage and Preservation

Preservation and de-preservation for the
engine and accessories/systems.
P3RA.4. PISTON ENGINE
P3RA.4.1 Fundamentals
Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies;
Operating principles 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto
and Diesel;
Piston displacement and compression ratio;
Engine configuration and firing order.
P3RA.4.2 Engine Performance

Power calculation and measurement;
Factors affecting engine power;
Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition.
P3RA.4.3 Engine Construction
Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps;

Accessory gearbox;
Cylinder and piston assemblies;
Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds;
Valve mechanisms;
Propeller reduction gearboxes.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.4.4 Engine Fuel Systems
P3RA.4.4.1 Carburettors
Types, construction and principles of operation;

Icing and heating.
P3RA.4.4.2 Fuel injection systems

Types, construction and principles of operation.
P3RA.4.4.3 Electronic engine control

metering systems including electronic
engine control (FADEC);
P3RA.4.5 Starting and Ignition Systems

Starting systems, pre-heat systems;
Magneto types, construction and principles
of operation;
Ignition harnesses, spark plugs;
Low and high tension systems.
P3RA.4.6 Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems

Construction and operation of: induction
systems including alternate air systems;
Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems
air and liquid.
P3RA.4.7 Supercharging/Turbocharging
Principles and purpose of supercharging and
its effects on engine parameters;
Construction and operation of
supercharging/turbocharging
systems;
System terminology;
Control systems;
System protection.
P3RA.4.8 Lubricants and Fuels

Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
ISSUE IV
P3RA.4.9 Lubrication Systems

P3RA.4.10 Engine Indication Systems

Engine speed;
Cylinder head temperature;
Coolant temperature;
Exhaust Gas Temperature;
Manifold pressure.
P3RA.4.11 Powerplant Installation

P3RA.4.12 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation

Interpretation of engine power output and
parameters;
Inspection of engine and components: criteria,
tolerances, and data specified by engine
manufacturer.
P3RA.4.13 Engine Storage and Preservation

Preservation and depreservation for the engine and
accessories/systems.
P P3Av.1 BASIC AERODYNAMICS

A
P P3Av1.1 Physics of the Atmosphere
E International Standard Atmosphere (ISA),
application to aerodynamics.
ISSUE IV
R P3Av1.2 Aerodynamics
III Airflow around a body;
Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free
A stream
V flow, relative airflow, upwash and downwash,
I vortices, stagnation;
O The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic
N chord, profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre
I of pressure, angle of attack, wash in and wash out,
C fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio;
S Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant;
coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall;
Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.
P3Av1.3 Theory of Flight
Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag;

Glide ratio;
Theory of the turn;
Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and
structural limitations;
Lift augmentation.
P3Av1.4 Flight Stability and Dynamics
Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active

and
passive).
Av 2.0 AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES

AND SYSTEMS
ISSUE IV
P3Av2.1 Theory of Flight
(a) Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls

pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable
incidence stabilisers and canards;

High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps;
Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers,
speed brakes;
Operation and effect of trim tabs, servo
tabs, control surface bias.
(b) High Speed Flight
Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic

flight, supersonic flight,
Mach number, critical Mach number.
(c) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics
Terminology;
Operation and effect of cyclic, collective and
anti-torque controls.
ISSUE IV
P3Av2.2 Structures General Concepts
(a)
Fundamentals of structural systems.
(b)
Electrical bonding;
P3Av2.3 Autoflight (ATA 22)
Fundamentals of automatic flight control including

working principles and current terminology;
Command signal processing;
Modes of operation: roll, pitch and yaw channels;
Yaw dampers;
Stability Augmentation System in helicopters;
Automatic trim control;
Autopilot navigation aids interface;
Autothrottle systems.
Automatic Landing Systems: principles
and categories,
modes of operation, approach, glideslope, land,
go-around,
system monitors and failure conditions.
P3Av2.4 Communication/Navigation (ATA 23/34)
Fundamentals of radio wave

propagation, antennas, transmission
lines, communication, receiver and transmitter;
Working principles of following systems:
Very High Frequency (VHF) communication;
High Frequency (HF) communication;
Audio;
Emergency Locator Transmitters;
Cockpit Voice Recorder;
Very High Frequency omnidirectional range
(VOR);
Automatic Direction Finding (ADF);
Instrument Landing System (ILS);
Microwave Landing System (MLS);
Flight Director systems;
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME);
ISSUE IV
Doppler navigation;
Area navigation, RNAV systems;
Flight Management Systems;
Global Positioning System (GPS),
Global Navigation
Satellite Systems (GNSS);
Inertial Navigation System;

Air Traffic Control transponder,
secondary surveillance radar;
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance
System (TCAS);
Weather avoidance radar;
Radio altimeter;
ARINC communication and reporting;
P3Av2.5 Electrical Power (ATA 24)

AC power generation;
Voltage regulation;
Power distribution;
Circuit protection;
External/Ground power.
ISSUE IV
P3Av2.6 Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)
Electronic emergency equipment requirements;

Cabin entertainment equipment.
P3Av2.7 Flight Controls (ATA 27)

(a)
Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;
Trim control;
Active load control;
High lift devices;
Lift dump, speed brakes;
System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic;
Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim,
rudder limiter, gust locks.
Stall protection systems.
(b)
System operation; electrical fly by wire
P3Av2.8 Instrument Systems (ATA 31)
Classification;
Atmosphere;
Terminology;
Pressure measuring devices and systems;
Pitot static systems;
Altimeters;
Vertical speed indicators;
Airspeed indicators;
Machmeters;
Altitude reporting/alerting systems;
Air data computers;
Instrument pneumatic systems;
Direct reading pressure and temperature gauges;
Temperature indicating systems;
Fuel quantity indicating systems;
Gyroscopic principles;
Artificial horizons;
Slip indicators;
Directional gyros;
Ground Proximity Warning Systems;
Compass systems;
Flight Data Recording systems;
Electronic Flight Instrument Systems;
Instrument warning systems including master
warning systems and centralised warning panels;
ISSUE IV
Stall warning systems and angle of attack

indicating systems;
Vibration measurement and indication.
P3Av2.9 Lights (ATA 33)
External: navigation, landing, taxiing, ice;

Emergency.
P3Av2.10 On board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)
Central maintenance computers;

Data loading system;
Electronic library system;
Printing;
Structure monitoring (damage
tolerance monitoring).
P3Av 3.0 PROPULSION
P3Av 3.1 Turbine Engines
(a)
Constructional arrangement and operation of
turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft and
turbopropeller engines;
(b)
Electronic Engine control and fuel
metering systems (FADEC).
P3Av 3.2 Engine Indicating Systems

Exhaust gas temperature/Interstage
turbine temperature
systems;
Engine speed;
Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet
pipe pressure systems;
Fuel pressure, temperature and flow;
Manifold pressure;
Engine torque;
Propeller speed.
ISSUE IV
APPENDIX 'VII'
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF TRAINING MANUAL
The format of Training Manual shall have (i) Preface (ii) Contents (iii) LEP. It should be
in loose leap binder form. Training Manual shall contain at least the following:
1. Certificate by Accountable Manager.

2. Location and layout of the institute.
3. The Scope of approval of the institute and the list of approved courses along
with duration of training period in terms of No. of hours/months of theory and
practical classes.
4. The names, qualifications and experience of chief instructor and all regular
instructors and their field of specialisation, if any.
5. Responsibilities of chief instructor and all other regular instructors
6. The qualification of the individuals who would be admitted to the course and criteria
and method of selection for admission.
7. Attendance requirements of the individuals who would be admitted to the course
8. Syllabus for each course phase wise for which approval is required. The syllabus
shall list the Headings under which the subject matter will be presented and the
sequence in which training will be imparted along with details of the subject that will
be covered. The syllabus should also include appropriate time allotted to each topic.
9. Details of training aids including aircraft, engine, systems, mock-ups and
equipment available.
10. Details of technical literature, periodicals and books available and the manner of
making them available to the students.
11. Details of practical training that will be imparted to the candidates along with
approximate period to be spent for each portion of the practical training.
12. The manner of conducting semester examination to assess the performance of
trainees continuously and qualifying pass marks.
13. The manner in which the OJT will be conducted.
14. The manner in which the trainees failing in a few subjects would be coached
additionally and examined subsequently.
15. Records to be maintained --- Type of records and duration, Records of foreign
students along with their security clearance and visa validity.
16. Samples copies of Mark sheets/ Certificates to be issued to candidates after
successful completion of semester/ full course, respectively.
APPENDIX 'VIII'
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOKS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING TRAINING INSTITUTE
The following books prescribed by Central Examination Organisation of DGCA should

be available with the institute library:
Paper I :
Aircraft Manual
Civil Aviation Requirements (Section 2- Airworthiness)
Aeronautical Information Circulars
(relating to Airworthiness)
Airworthiness Advisory Circulars
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers' Notices
Paper II :
Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures
(CAP 459-Part I, Basic)
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics
(General Handbook EA-AC 65-9A)
Shop Theory by James Anderson Earl E. Tatro
Training Manual General Section Book 1 thru 7 by Dale
Crane. Aircraft Materials & Processes by Titterton
Machine Drawing by AC Parkinsons
Advanced Composites (EA-358) by Cindy Foreman
Digital Fundamentals by Malvino and Leech Standard
Aviation Maintenance Hand book EA-282-0
Standard Aircraft Handbook (5th Edition) -Larry Reithmaier
PAPER III
AIRFRAME : (LIGHT AEROPLANES)
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics (AC 65-1 5A)-Airframe Hand

Book Aircraft Materials and Processes- by George F.Titterton.
Mechanics of Flight By -A.C.Kermode
Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedure (CAP 459) Part II Aircraft
Aircraft Maintenance and Repair (6th Edi) -By Kroes, Watkin and
Delp Acceptable Methods, Techniques and practices
(FAA)-EA-AC 43.13-1 A&2A
Aircraft Construction Repair and Inspection
-by Joe Christy
Light Aircraft Mai ntenance-byJ . E. Heywood

Light Aircraft Inspection-by J.E.Heywood
Aircraft Electrical Systems-by E. H.J.Pallet
Aircraft Instruments-by E.H.J.Pallet
Automatic Flight Controls-by E.H.J. Pallet
Advanced Composites (EA-358) -by Cindy Foreman
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics-(EA-AC 65-9A)-General Hand Book
PAPER III
AIRFRAME : (HELICOPTERS)
The helicopter and How to Fly-by John Fay basic
helicopter maintenance-by Joseph Schafer
(Order No.EA-HF-2) IAP inc.
Basic Helicopter Hand Book-by FAA EA
AC 61-1 3B
Helicopter Aerodynamics-by R.W.Prouty
Aircraft Materials and Processes - -
by George F. Titterton
Advanced Composites(EA-358)-by Cindy
Foreman Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedure
(CAP 459) Part II Aircraft.
Rotary Wing Aerodynamics-by W.Z.Stepniewski
(Dover Publication Inc)
Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics-by J.Seddon (BSP Professional
Books) Aircraft Electrical System-by E.H.J.Pallett
Aircraft Instruments-by E.H.J.Pallett
Automatic Flight Control-by E. H.J.Pallett
PAPER III
AIRFRAME : (HEAVY AEROPLANE)
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics(AC 65-1 5A) -Airframe Hand Book
Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedure (CAP 459) Part II Aircraft
Advanced Com posites(EA-358)-By Cindy Foreman
Any Books of Manuals covering all basic systems
of Modern Heavy Transport Airplane
Aircraft Repair Manual (FAA-AC-43.13)- By Larry Reithmaier
Aerodynamics-By Clancey
Aircraft Construction Repair and Inspection -By Joe Christy
Practical Aircraft Electronics System- by Albert Helfrick
Aircraft Materials and Processes-by George F.Titterton
Mechanics of Flight-by A.C.Kermode
M. GUILLON:Hydaulic Servo Systems', McGraw- Hill co., New York
Aircraft Instruments-by E.H.J.Pallett
POWER PLANT : (PISTON ENGINES)
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics (EA-AC 65-12A)

-Power Plant Hand
Book Power Plant-By Bent and Mckinley
Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedure (CAP 459) Part II
Aircraft Aircraft Propeller and Controls-by Frank Delp
A&P Tecnicians Powerplant Text book- (EA-ITP-
P) Aircraft Piston Engines-By Herschel Smith
Airframe and Power Plant mechanics-General
Hand Book (EA-AC65-9A)
PAPER III
POWER PLANT : (TURBINE ENGINES)
IRWINE TREAGER: 'Aircraft Gas Turbine Tecnology

McGraw-Hill Book Company.
ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED:The Jet Engine' Product
Support (Graphics)Limited Derby, England.
UNITED TECHINOLOGIES P&W OPER/INSR 200(Latest
Edition): The Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine and
Its Operation 'United Aircraft Corporation.
Any Books or Manual covering all basic systems of Modern Jet Engine
JACK V. CASAMASSA and RALPH D.BENT:'Jet Aircraftpower Systems' -
McGrawhill Co..
TRANING NOTES: 'Gas Turbine Engines' Turbomeca,
Bordes, France.
DALE CRANE and NEAR CARLSON : 'Encyclopaedia
for Aviation Tecnologies' Distributor
-The English Book Store, Connaught Circus New Delhi
M.GUILLON: 'Hydaulic Servo Systems', McGraw-Hill co., New York
JOHN ANDERSON: 'Introduction to
Flight', McGraw-Hill Co., New York
Civil Aviation Authority: 'Civil Aircraft
Inspection Procedure (CAP459) Part-II
M .J.KROES, T.W.Wild, R.D. Bent and J.L.McKINLEY;
'Aircraft Power Plants' McGraw-Hill co., New York.
FRANK DELP : 'Aircraft Propellers and Controls'
Distributor-The English Book Store
Cannought Circus, New Delhi
E.MANGHAM, A.PEACE : 'Jet Engine Manual',
Distributor-The English Book Store,
Cannought Circus, New Delhi
ISSUE I
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical Technology-by B. L.Theraja
Aircraft Electrical System-by E . H .J .
Pallett Basic Electronics-Bemard Grob
Digital Computer Fundamentals-by Malvino
Micro Electronics Aircraft System- by
E.H.J.Pallett Basic Electricity-by Dale Crane
Aviation Electronics Vol.I(Every Pilot Guide to Aviation Electronics-by
John M.Ferrara -Air and Space Company)
Principles of Servo mechanism-by A Typers & R.B.Miles
Aircraft Electricity and electronics-by Bent Mekinley and also by
Eismin/ Bent Mekinley (M.C.Graw Hill Publication)
Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedure-Part II
Integrated Electronics-Millman and Halkias
PAPER III
INSTRUMENT SYSTEM
Aircraft Instruments-by
E.H.J.Pallett Automatic Flight
Control-by E.H.J.Pallett
Digital Principles and Applications -by Malvino and
Leech Basic Electronic -by Bemard Grob
Aircraft Instruments-by C.A.Williams
Integrated Electronic-Millman
and Halkias
Aircraft Engineers hand Book No. 4 Instruments - by R.W.Sloley and
W.H.Coulthard Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedure-Part
II Electrical Technology-by
B. L.Theraja
The Mechanism of Inertial Position and Heading Indication by Winston Merkey
John Hovorka
Principles of Servomechanism-by A Typers and R.B.Miles
Aircraft Oxygen System (AMP Technical Publications)- by Robert Scheppler
and Dale Crane
PAPER III
RADIO COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATION
SYSTEMS Aircraft Radio System-by J.Powell
Electronic Communication System by George
Kennedy Integrated Electronics-Millman and
Halkias Digital Fundamentals-By
Malvino and Leech
Avionics System-by Donald &
Middleton Manual of Avionics -
by Brian Kendal
Microelectronics in Aircraft Systems- by E.H.J.Pallett
11
Communication Engineering-by
Anner Basic Radio Vol.1 to 4-by
M.Trepper Aviation electronics- by

Keith W.Bose Aircraft-Electricity and
Electronics
(5th Edition)-by Thomas K.Eismin
Communication Principles Vol.I-Ashok
Raj.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION OPPOSITE

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

(a) Mechanical stream (Aeroplane and Powerplants) -- comprising of Light

(c) Avionics stream - comprising of Electrical System (ES), Instrument

Rev. 6, 1st December 2016 1

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING

The training course in the field of aircraft maintenance engineering should be

current revisions of this CAR by 31 May 2012.

Rev. 6, 1st December 2016 2

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4 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL

4.2 A para-wise compliance report of this CAR along with necessary

4.3.1 Accountable Manager: The organisation shall nominate an accountable

Rev.3, 30th April 2012 3

Rev.3, 30th April 2012 4

4.3.3.1 Qualifications and experience

The Instructors should be knowledgeable and duly qualified to

Degree in Engineering in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/

Bachelor of Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths/ Bachelor of

(c) Instructors assigned to teach paper I (Air Law, Airworthiness

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4.5. Duties and Responsibilities of Chief Instructor

Rev.3, 30th April 2012 5

4.5.14 He shall issue the course completion certificate after successful

4.5.15 He shall ensure that security clearance of foreign students is duly

4.6.1 Facilities and Equipment Requirements:

Measurements: use of steel rule, dividers, callipers, micrometres,

4.7.1.3 Forging, Heat Treatment, Soldering and welding.

Forging and hand forging, simple specimens such as chisels, punches

Inspection of welded joints for flaws.

Note: - Forging, heat treatment and welding familiarisation can be out

4.7.1.4 Sheet metal work

Sheet aluminium alloy: cutting, marking out, drilling, forming, bending,

Riveting: types of rivets, riveting with hand tools, rivet spacing,

Exercises in sheet metal patching and repair work.

4.7.1.5 Machine shop

Rev.3, 30th April 2012 10

4.7.1.6 Wire and cable work

Inspection of aircraft cables for defects,

4.7.1.7 Tube work

Tube bending, without heat treatment; Tube flaring.

4.7.1.8 Airframe/Helicopter familiarization

Doors and cut-outs, positions of inspection panels, removal of fairings,

Landing gear component, system lay-out and function: examination of

Flight Control Systems: examination of control system; checking of

4.7.1.9 Ground handling of aircraft/helicopter Pre-

flight inspection of aircraft/helicopter.

Starting and running of engines; observation of instrument readings;

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4.7.1.11 Installation and testing of equipment

4.7.1.12 Light Aircraft / helicopter

Removal, control surfaces, landing gear, wings/rotor blades, tail

Note: - Removal and installation of Engine should be demonstrated to

Inspection: inspection of condition of fuselage alignment checks,

Checking of wings and other airframe components for condition, and