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Part 66 Self-Study Training and Examination Pathway - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Licences and certi cates Maintenance engineers Part 66 self-study training and examination pathway
On this page A new self-study training and examination pathway commenced in August 2021.
Bene ts It aligns to the Part 66 knowledge training syllabus and examination standards requirements
found in the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS) .
Basic knowledge modules
Self-study includes a practical assessment pathway, i.e. using the Part 66 basic practical
Summary table
experience logbook. This provides an alternative training option to achieve a Part 66 licence.
Study material
The pathway also enables aircraft maintenance engineers to do their training in a di erent way to
the existing Part 147 maintenance training organisation (MTO) pathway.
Exclusion removal
passing theory exams, administered by us, that align to the 17 Part 66 basic knowledge
Exams
modules.
Related content You can self-study the syllabus from commercially available Part 66 textbooks
showing evidence of the required practical maintenance experience by submitting your Part
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66 basic practical experience logbook to us.
See the acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC/GM) for Part 66
Continuing Airworthiness - Aircraft Engineer Licences and Ratings.
Benefits
The new pathway introduces extra exibility into the Australian aircraft maintenance licensing
system. It improves accessibility of licence training for applicants who are:
You must undertake Part 66 basic knowledge module exams for a particular category or
subcategory of licence. This pathway allows you to meet this requirement in a more exible way.
You can attend any of the designated exam sitting locations across the country when you are
ready.
arithmetic
algebra
geometry.
Module 2 – Physics
You must complete this module for all licences. It comprises 5 subjects:
matter
mechanics
thermodynamics
optics (light)
generation of electricity
magnetism
AC generators
transformers
AC motors.
The module provides a basis for the electrical modules required for the licence, especially for
module 4.
semiconductors
servomechanisms.
logic circuits
bre optics
aircraft materials
corrosion
fasteners
bearings
transmissions.
workshop practices
engineering standards
assembly
aerodynamics
theory of Flight
human performance
social psychology
communication
regulatory framework
air operations
continuing airworthiness
theory of ight
airframe structures
air conditioning
instruments
electrical power
lights
Before commencing this module, it may be an advantage to have completed the following:
Module 2: physics
theory of ight
airframe structures
air conditioning
instruments
power
lights
Before commencing this module, it may be an advantage to have completed the following:
Module 2: physics
theory of ight
airframe structures
air conditioning
instruments
power
lights
blade tracking.
Before commencing this module, it may be an advantage to have completed the following:
Module 2: physics
theory of ight
structures
instruments
power
lights
Before commencing this module, it may be an advantage to have completed the following:
Module 2: physics,
Module 14 – Propulsion
You must complete this module for a category B2 licence. It comprises 3 subjects:
turbine engines
engine performance
compressors
combustion section
turbine section
fuel systems
engine construction
powerplant installation.
Module 17 – Propeller
This module is for engineers who are:
propeller construction
pitch control
propeller maintenance.
Summary table
The table below summarises the modules you need to complete for a particular category or
subcategory of licence (column headings):
13 - - - - - - - - Yes
14 - - - - - - - - Yes
Study material
You can purchase Part 66 study material (Modules 1-9 and 11-17) from websites stocking EASA
Part 66 textbooks.
The AMC/GM for Part 66 lists some websites where you can purchase the Part 66 textbooks.
The module 10 study guide can be used by people who choose to self-study for a Part 66 aircraft
engineer licence.
Exclusion removal
The new self-study training pathway currently does not cater for removal of exclusions from a
Part 66 licence.
If you are seeking to remove exclusions from your licence, you should contact a Part 147 MTO.
The MTOs can provide tailored module exam outcomes. This allows you to only complete exams
for subjects related to the excluded aircraft system you would like removed from your licence.
Once completed, you must submit the logbook to us as a record of your practical maintenance
experience.
Exams
Aspeq (our exam provider) is now taking bookings for the Part 66 basic knowledge module exams
on behalf of us.
The self-study basic knowledge module exams are based on the current Part 66 knowledge
training syllabus, not the previous CAR 31 CASA Basics training syllabus.
Under the self-study pathway, you will pay an examination fee to sit each module exam and essay
assessment. The cost will correspond to the length of the exam sitting.
If you fail an exam, you can book and re-sit the exam 90 days after the original sitting date. See
Appendix 2 of the Part 66 Manual of Standards for further information.
exam fees
exam schedules
exam venues.
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