ATAT-700 Canadian Aviation Regulations Study Notes
ATAT-700 Weekly Lessons
This week's lessons will include the following topics:
Review of AME licensing requirements.
Aircraft registration requirements.
Aircraft flight authorities.
Annual Airworthiness Information Reports.
Canadian Aviation Regulations
Standards Surrounding AME Licences
The requirements for AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) licenses are outlined in AWM Chapter 566.03.
Required applications include:
Paperwork: Complete form #24-0083.
Fee: Pay an application fee in accordance with CAR 104 ($115 CAD).
Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Basic Training: Successfully complete Acceptable or Approved Basic Training course.
Knowledge: Pass required knowledge tests (Technical Exams).
Experience: Document required work experience.
Skill: Demonstrate required skills via logbook tasks.
Exam: Pass the ‘Regulatory Requirements’ examination with at least a 70% score.
Recency Requirements for AME Licences
A valid AME licence does not automatically mean it can be used (i.e., must sign a maintenance release and be current!).
Recency requirements are specified in CAR STD 566.05.
To exercise the privileges:
Within the preceding 24 months, either:
Successfully completed the regulatory requirements examination.
Have, for at least six months, performed aircraft maintenance, supervised maintenance either directly or in oversight, or provided aviation maintenance instruction within an approved training program.
Pass the ‘Regulatory Requirements’ exam with at least 70%.
AME Licence Ratings
M1: Non-turbojet aircraft approved to CAR 522, 523, 523-VLA, 527, and 549, including airframes, engines, propellers, and related systems.
M2: All aircraft not included in M1 (excluding balloons).
E: Aircraft electronic systems maintenance including comm, pulse, navigation, auto flight, etc.
S: Aircraft structures maintenance.
B: Balloons.
Approvals Under ‘Airworthiness Manual’
CAR Design Standards:
522 - Gliders and Powered Gliders
523 - Very Light Aeroplanes and others
525 - Transport Category Aeroplanes
527 - Normal Category Rotorcraft
531 - Manned Free Balloons
541 - Airships.
AME Licence Exams
All AME applicants must take the Transport Canada ‘Regulatory Requirements’ exam (50 Questions).
Those without accreditation must also complete additional technical exams (90 Questions).
If pursuing an ‘M’ rating and writing technical exams:
SPM – Standard Practices M Rating.
AF - Airframe (fixed and rotary wing).
PP – Powerplant (includes propellers).
If accredited, no additional exams are required.
If pursuing an ‘E’ rating and writing technical exams:
SPM – Standard Practices E Rating.
AV – Avionics.
If accredited, no additional exams are required.
Exam Passing Conditions
The passing mark for all Transport Canada exams is 70%.
Applicants failing an exam must wait:
At least 30 days for the first failure.
At least six months for the second or any subsequent failures.
Candidates must complete all AME licencing exams within 12 months; otherwise, they must reapply.
Flight Authority in Canadian Airspace
Most aircraft operating in Canadian airspace require a flight authority (CAR 605.03).
Exceptions include:
Military aircraft, foreign military aircraft, model aircraft, rockets, hovercraft, ultralights, and hang gliders unless stated otherwise.
Aircraft Registration Requirements
All Canadian aircraft must be registered with Transport Canada Civil Aviation as outlined in CAR Part II, Section 13 (CAR 202.13).
Registration ensures that an aircraft is akin to having a vehicle licensed to drive on public roads; it must be registered before it can be operated in Canadian airspace.
Qualifications for Aircraft Ownership
Only the following can be registered as owners of a Canadian aircraft:
a) Any Canadian citizen over 16 years old.
b) Any company formed under Canadian laws.
An aircraft may only be registered in one country.
Aircraft Registration Process
Form #26-0522 must be completed for registration.
The minister will register the aircraft, classifying it as:
a) State Aircraft;
b) Commercial Aircraft;
c) Private Aircraft.
A ‘Certificate of Registration’ will be issued to confirm registration.
Unique letters will be assigned to each aircraft, similar to vehicle license plates; this certificate is non-transferable.
Aircraft Ownership Transition
When an aircraft is sold, the new owner must fill out a ‘Temporary Certificate of Registration’ for 90 days while the original Certificate of Registration is returned to the Minister.
Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR)
All aircraft owners (except ultralights) must submit an ‘Annual Airworthiness Information Report’ (A.A.I.R.) as required by CAR 501.01 prior to the due date, which coincides with the anniversary of the aircraft's flight authority issue date or a negotiated date.
Submission can be made online or mailed; Transport Canada no longer mails forms directly to owners.
Submission Details
The AAIR must detail changes to the aircraft, such as:
Hours flown in the last calendar year, engine and propeller information, details about the last inspection, any damage, etc.
If the aircraft has been out of service, the owner must check the relevant box on the form to avoid penalties and must provide the expected return to service dates.
Regulations on Non-Submission of AAIR
Failure to submit the AAIR on time may result in a monetary penalty of $1,000 as per CAR 103, Schedule II.
Flight Permits
A ‘Flight Permit’ may be issued for aircraft not certified and ineligible for any Special Certificate of Airworthiness.
Holders of a Flight Permit must:
Ensure their aircraft is in safe operation for wherever it is planned to fly.
Be aware that each Flight Permit will specify operating conditions, including flight limitations.
Conclusion
This document provides a comprehensive overview of AME licensing requirements, aircraft registration necessities, flight authorities, and the annual airworthiness report. Understanding these regulations is crucial for compliance and operational safety in Canadian aviation.