5. Type evaluation standard for Group 2 and Group 3 aircraft

Type evaluation relative to aircraft of Group 2 or Group 3 shall be conducted by training organisations appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or by the competent authority. The evaluation shall consist of practical assessment and oral examination and comply with the following requirements:

(a)The practical assessment shall determine the candidate’s competence to perform maintenance tasks applicable to the particular aircraft type.

(b)The oral examination shall be on a sample of chapters drawn from point 3. ‘Aircraft type training standard’, at the indicated level in point 3.1.(e).

(c)Both oral examinations and practical assessments shall ensure that the following objectives are met:

1.properly discuss with confidence the aircraft type and its systems;

2.ensure safe performance of 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 such as engine run, etc., if required;.

3.correctly use all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft;

4.correctly use specialist/special tooling and test equipment, perform removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity.

(d)The following conditions apply to the type evaluation:

1.The maximum number of attempts for each examination is three in a 12-month period. A waiting period of 30 days is required after the first failed attempt within one set, and a waiting period of 60 days is required after the second failed attempt. The applicant shall confirm in writing to the maintenance training organisation or the competent authority to which they apply for an examination, the number, and dates of attempts during the last 12-month period and the maintenance training organisation or the competent authority where these attempts took place. The maintenance training organisation or the competent authority is responsible for checking the number of attempts within the applicable time frames.

2.The type evaluation shall be passed, and the required practical experience shall be completed within the 3 years preceding the application for the rating endorsement on the aircraft maintenance licence.

3.Type evaluation shall be performed with at least one examiner present. The examiner(s) shall not have been involved in the applicant’s training.

(e)A written and signed report shall be prepared and made available to the candidate by the examiner(s) to explain why the candidate has passed or failed.