This is the Part 66 guidance document from our lovely UKCAA:
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/177/8355%20Section%20E_07.pdf
This is a list of knowledge levels for all EASA Part 66 AML categories:
http://www.easa.eu.int/ws_prod/g/doc...003_Part66.pdf
The relevant crap to your question starts at Page 10.
Its not so much about dumbing down with EASA. More about
costs going up and the 'pure B2' being limited in scope with respect to
certain systems (mechanically linked). These systems he/she may have been able to certify previously. Under grandfather rights, some retained
priveleges in the form of a 'elec' B1 licence (no airframe/no engine, what?), others were not so successful.
To this end, many B2's are now attaining full B1 AMLs (And vice versa
to remain equivalent - looks good on Part 145 Company Approvals re:B1/B2 support staff though).
It is still common practice for the B2 to perform all 'B1' electrical tasks
routine, non-routine in the average UK Part 145 MRO base or line.
The B2 may perform this work BUT can't certify because its definitions
are B1!
CASA have bought into this franchise I'm afraid
I say about 'Not dumbing down' - questions & answers now available everywhere, people passing parrot fashion. Experience records embellished/falsified. No oral exams with these AMLs you see...
BAe146???
