Here is one that may annoy those of you required to hold JAR 66 Cat "A" licences prior to obtaining JAR 145 limited authorisations.
JAR Temporary Guidance Leaflet (TGL) 38 will allow flight crew to issue a CRS for the replacement of internal lights, filaments, wheels, boilers, ovens, static wicks, batteries, simple emergency equipment, pax and crew seats, seat belts. They can certify for closing cowlings and refitting quick access panels (why can't they open them?). They can also issue a CRS for de-activation of sub-systems and components, as permitted by the MEL, where agreed with the NAA that any may constitute a simple task. They may also carry out any check involving simple techniques. Other tasks may be agreed with the respective NAA. What engineering qualifications must they obtain?
None!
They must hold a valid JAA FCL ATPL or F/E licence and undergo some JAR 145 procedural and task training. They will also have to attend "adequate maintenance airworthiness regulation training". They will only be able to carry out these tasks whilst acting in their professional capacity.
So, how does that sit with those jumping through hoops to obtain their JAR 66 Cat A?
Hardly seems fair to me.
Sources of info : TGL 38 and UK CAA Flt Ops Department Communications 7/2001
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[ 15 January 2002: Message edited by: Bus429 ]</p>