(1) |
An application for the issuing of an AME licence referred to in regulation 66.01.3 with a rating referred to in regulation 66.01.5, shall be— |
(a) |
made to the Director in the appropriate prescribed form; and |
(i) |
original or certified proof of— |
(aa) |
the identity of the applicant; |
(bb) |
the age of the applicant; and |
(cc) |
the servicing and overhaul experience record of the applicant; |
(ii) |
original or certified proof that the applicant has passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 66.02.3; |
(iii) |
two recent passport size photographs of the applicant; and |
(iv) |
the appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187. |
(2) |
An application for the amendment of an AME licence referred to in regulation 66.01.3 with a rating referred to in regulation 66.01.5, shall be— |
(a) |
made to the Director in the appropriate prescribed form; and |
(i) |
a certified true copy of the licence held by the applicant; |
(ii) |
original or certified proof that the applicant has passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 66.02.3; |
(iii) |
original or certified proof of the servicing and overhaul experience record of the applicant in respect of the type of aeroplane or rotorcraft for which application is being made; and |
(iv) |
the appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187. |
(3) |
An application for a type rating of a newly registered aircraft, that is first of its type in the Republic shall comply with the following requirements: |
(a) |
an aircraft must be registered in the Republic; |
(b) |
an applicant must be a holder of a valid AMEL; |
(c) |
an applicant must have successfully completed a course approved by an OEM and a State of design; |
(d) |
an applicant shall be nominated in writing by an AMO responsible for maintenance of newly registered aircraft; and |
(e) |
an application must be accompanied by risk mitigation measures that supports the management of change conducted by an AMO as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 140. |
[Regulation 66.02.5(3) substituted by regulation 16(e) of Notice No. R.1503, GG45491, dated 16 November 2021 (Twenty-First Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2021)]
(4) |
An approval for a rating in subregulation (3) shall be subject to the following limitations: |
(a) |
a type rating for a newly registered aircraft shall be valid for a period not exceeding 12 months; |
(b) |
a rating is only valid whilst a holder thereof is under the employ of an AMO that nominated him or her for such a rating; and |
(c) |
a rating shall not be transferable. |
[Regulation 66.02.5(4) inserted by regulation 16(f) of Notice No. R.1503, GG45491, dated 16 November 2021 (Twenty-First Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2021)]