What is an EASA Part-147 approved aircraft type training?
EASA
Part 147 approved aircraft type trainings are the trainings that you
need to complete successfully in order to endorse an aircraft type to
your aircraft maintenance licence. By completing an EASA Part 147
approved aircraft maintenance type training, you will be able to become a
certifying staff on that particular aircraft type at an aircraft
maintenance organisation. If you have an aircraft type on your aircraft
maintenance licence, you will be able to be authorized to release an
aircraft into service after a maintenance operation.
Is it mandatory to go to a Part-147 approved training organisation to get type training? Can we do this training in a Part-145 approved organisation?
Only
approved Part-147 organisations are entitled to conduct type training
courses in accordance with Article 6 of the Commission Regulation (EU)
No 1321/2014. Part-145 organisations can not perform complete aircraft
type training courses.
Is it possible to perform aircraft type training in two different organisations? Can I do my practical portion of the type training in a Part-145 organisation?
Only
a Part-147 organisation has the privilege to provide aircraft type
training courses. This comprises both the theoretical and practical
element of the aircraft type training, including the related
examinations and assessments. This means that the practical element of
the aircraft type training shall be completed in a Part-147
organisation.
How is the content of an aircraft type training?
According
to EASA Part-147 regulations, an aircraft type trainings are divided
into 2 sections: Theoretical and Practical trainings. Firstly,
theoretical type training is to be completed, and then practical type
training is followed. Practical type trainings are conducted in a real
aircraft maintenance environment on the actual aircraft type. Aircraft
type training is a complete training on the systems of a particular
aircraft type that are taught at the approppriate training levels. There
are 3 levels of an aircraft type training as below:
—
Level 1: A brief overview of the airframe, systems and powerplant as
outlined in the Systems Description Section of the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
—
Level 2: Basic system overview of controls, indicators, principal
components, including their location and purpose, servicing and minor
troubleshooting. General knowledge of the theoretical and practical
aspects of the subject.
—
Level 3: Detailed description, operation, component location,
removal/installation and bite and troubleshooting procedures to
maintenance manual level.
How is the theoretical element of an aircraft type training performed?
On
completion of a theoretical training course the student will be able to
demonstrate, to the levels identified in the Appendix III syllabus, the
detailed theoretical knowledge of the aircraft's applicable systems,
structure, operations, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
according to approved maintenance data. The student shall be able to
demonstrate the use of manuals and approved procedures, including the
knowledge of relevant inspections and limitations.
Theory
element of an aircraft type training is performed in a classroom
environment by using power point presentations, visual aids on the
particular aircraft type and CBTs.
How is the practical element of an aircraft type training performed?
The
objective of practical training is to gain the required competence in
performing safe maintenance, inspections and routine work according to
the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and tasks as
appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example troubleshooting,
repairs, adjustments, replacements, rigging and functional checks. It
includes the awareness of the use of all technical literature and
documentation for the aircraft, the use of specialist/special tooling
and test equipment for performing removal and replacement of components
and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity.
Practical
type training contains the performance of many maintenance tasks
including Location, Functional/Operational Test, Service and Ground
Handling, Removal/Installation, Minimum Equipment List and Trouble
Shooting on different systems of the actual aircraft.
What are the durations of theoretical and practical aircraft type trainings?
Durations
may change according to the complexity of the aircraft type. However,
generally speaking, theoretical trainings are usually completed within
30 training days, and practical trainings are usually completed within
15 days.
How long does the aircraft type training certificates are valid to endorse the aircraft type on my licence?
Aircraft
type rating training must have been started and be completed within the
3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement
(Part-66, Appendix III, paragraph 1 refers).
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