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AIR

LEGISLATION

(REVISED, JULY 2011)

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CONTENTS

Subject / Topic Page

Contents (i)-(ii)Cover Page I

Objectives & Learning Outcomes 1Definitions and Abbreviations 2-3Chicago Convention 4International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) 4-5

ICAO Annexes (included) 5AMalaysias Civil Aviation Regulatory Framework

Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) 6

History of DCA 7-8 Airworthiness Division 9

Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations (MCAR) 10-11Airworthiness Notices 12Important Foreign Airworthiness Authorities

UK CAA & BCAR 13-14

FAA & FAR 15

JAA & JAR, Transition from JAA to EASA 16-17

CASA, LBA, and TC 18Maintenance Engineers Licences 19-21Airworthiness Notice No. 3 22-27

Airworthiness Notice No. 5 28Airworthiness Notice No. 6 29Airworthiness No. 7 30Airworthiness Notice 10 31Penalties 32Certificate of Registration(C of R) 33Aerial Application Certificate 34A Typical C of R (Example) 35Type Certification of Aeronautical Products 36-38A Typical Type Certificate (TC) 39Minimum Equipment List (MEL) 40Defect Deferment Procedure 41

Weight Schedule 42A Typical Weight Report (Example) 43Approval of Modification 44-45A Typical STC 46External, Internal Markings and Signs 47Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) 48Certificate of Airworthiness Recommendation 49C of A Renewal Procedure 50A Typical example of Malaysian C of A 51Certificate of Airworthiness for Export 52A Typical example for C of A For Export 53Aircraft Flight Manual 54

Special Conditions Relating to Experimental or Test Flights A Condition, Certificate of Fitness for Flight

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B Condition57

C Condition58

CONTENTS Continued

Subject / Topic Page

Aircraft Equipment requirements 59Radio Station Licence and Approval 60A Typical radio Licence (Example) 61Design Organisations 62Inspection Organisations 63Approved Maintenance Schedule / Programme 64-65Primary Maintenance Processes 66LAMS Star Inspections 67Aircraft Maintenance Manual (Supplemental)Aircraft Repair Manual (Supplemental)Stores Systems 68-69

Stores Release of Parts 70Bogus Parts / Unapproved Parts 71A Typical ARC / AAT 72-73A Typical example of completed ARC / AAT 74A Typical example of completed JAA Form One 75A Typical example of completed FAA Form 8130-3 76Log Books 77Technical Log Book 78A Typical example of completed Tech Log 79Supplementary Tech Log Requirements 80Aircraft Log Book 81Engine and Propeller Log Book 82

Modification Log Book 83Air Operators Certificate (AOC) 84Certificate of release to service (CRS) 85A Typical Duplicate Inspection Form 86A Typical example of completed Worksheet 87A Typical example of completed CRS-SMI / Maintenance Statem,ent 88Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR) Statement 89A Typical CMR (Example) 90Defect Reporting Scheme 92-93A Typical example of completed MOR 94BCAR Section L Licensing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers 95-97Mandatory Modifications and Inspection (Airworthiness Directives) 98

- DCA RequirementsMandatory Modifications and Inspections (British Requirements) 99Non-UK Manufactured Aircraft and Parts (Foreign) / FAA ADs 100JAR 21 Certification Procedures for Aircraft and Related Products 101

PartsJAR 23 Normal, Utility, Aerobatic, and Commuter Category of 102

AeroplaneJAR 25 Large Aeroplanes 103JAR 29 Large Rotorcraft 104JAR 66 Certifying Staff maintenance 105JAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations 106-112

JAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training / Examinations 113JAR-OPS 114

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OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES

OBJECTIVES

To impart the applicable knowledge on Regulations and Requirements so thatthe understanding and compliance of which shall contribute to good and safepractices in respect of aircraft maintenance operations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:

Understand and have general appreciation of principles andfamiliarization of the Regulations and Requirements in respect of civilaircraft maintenance.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

1. Definitions and Abbreviations2. International Civil Aviation Framework3. Foreign National Airworthiness Authorities & Applicable Publications4. Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulatory Framework5. Maintenance Engineers Licences6. Certifications

7. Aircraft, Engine and Propeller Log Book8. Technical Log9. Aircraft Documentation and Requirements10. Approvals11. Defect Reporting12. DCA Requirements13. Joint Airworthiness Authorities Requirements

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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS contd

ABBREVIATIONS

AMEL means Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence.

ATA means AirTransport Association.

BCAR means British Civil Airworthiness Requirements.

DCA means Department ofCivil Aviation, Malaysia.

EASA means European Aviation Safety Agency

CAA UK means Civil Aviation Authority, United Kingdom.

FAA means Federal Aviation Administration, United States

FAR means Federal Aviation Regulation.

ICAO means International Civil Aviation Organisation.

JAA means Joint Aviation Authorities.

JAR means Joint Aviation Requirements.

MCAR means Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations.

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ICAO ANNEXES

Outlines the standards and recommendation practices (SARPs).

Not mandatory but advisory in nature.

Consists of 18 annexes:

Annex 1 Personnel licensing.Annex 2 Rules of the air.Annex 3 Meteorological service for international air navigation.Annex 4 Aeronautical charts.Annex 5 Units of measurement to be used in air and ground operation.Annex 6 Operation of aircraft.Annex 7 Aircraft nationality and registration mark.Annex 8 Airworthiness of aircraft.Annex 9 Facilitation.Annex 10 Aeronautical telecommunications.

Annex 11 Air traffic services.Annex 12 Search and rescue.Annex 13 Aircraft accident investigation.Annex 14 Aerodrome.Annex 15 Aeronautical information services.Annex 16 Environmental protection.Annex 17 Security.Annex 18 The safe transport of dangerous good by air.

Most significant annexes to aircraft engineer are:> Annex 1 Personnel licensing.

It provides information on licensing for:

* Flight crew.* Air traffic controller.* Aircraft maintenance personnel.

> Annex 6 Operation of aircraft.It enumerates specification that ensures safety above a prescribed minimum insimilar personnel.

> Annex 8 Airworthiness of aircraft.It specifies uniform procedures for certification and inspection of aircraft.

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INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANISATION (ICAO) contd

The purpose of ICAO:

To promote multilateral agreements between nations in order that international civil aviationmay be developed in a safe and orderly manner and that international air transport services

may be establish on the basis of equality of opportunity and operated soundly andeconomically.

One of ICAOs chief activities is standardisation, the establishment of InternationalStandards, Recommended Practices and Procedures covering the technical fields ofaviation, which include:

Licensing of personnel Air traffic services Aeronautical information services Aircraft accident investigation

Aeronautical charts Aeronautical meteorology Units of measurement Aerodromes Aircraft noise and engine emissions Search and rescue Nationality and registration marks Airworthiness Aeronautical communications Rules of the air

Security and the safe transport of dangerous goods Operation of aircraft

After a Standard is adopted it is put into effect by each ICAO Contracting State in its ownterritories. As aviation technology continues to develop rapidly, the Standards are keptunder constant review and amended as necessary.

Website: www.icao.int

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CONTRACTING STATES

Contracting States are any States/Countries that are parts to the Chicago

Convention.

Currently, ICAO comprise of over 189 Contracting States.

Malaysia, as a Contracting State is bound to the Chicago Convention.

Malaysia adopts ICAOs Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) asbasis for its own Civil Aviation Regulations.

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MALAYSIAS CIVIL AVIATION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Being a Contracting State, Malaysias government ratifies the ChicagoConvention and Annexes thereto through its civil aviation regulating Act, the CivilAviation Act 1969.

The Act provides power to the Minister to make regulations necessary to giveeffect to and for the better regulating nations civil aviation activities.

The regulations prescribed under the Act are cited as Civil AviationRegulations 1996 and shall come into force on 1 April 1996. These regulationsare commonly known as Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations 1996 (MCAR).MCAR consists of 204 Regulations in 16 Parts, and 16 Schedules

Prior to the MCAR coming into force, Malaysia adopted the Air NavigationOrder (of the United Kingdom) as means to regulating civil aviation.

D epartment of Civil Aviation (DCA) Malaysia

Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Malaysia is established as an organisationunder the Ministry of Transport Malaysia to provide efficient and safe airtransportation. Organising itself under following Divisions:

FLIGHT OPERATIONS AIRWORTHINESSAIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (ATS) AIRPORT STANDARDSAIR TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

AVIATION SECURITY FLIGHT CALIBRATIONCIVIL AVIATION COLLEGE ATS INSPECTORATE

The DCA is charged with the responsibilities to administer and regulate the civilaviation industry in Malaysia and is headed by the Director General of Civil Aviation(DGCA)

Regulatory enforcement via legislation to ensure the aviation industry complies withthe regulations as specified in the MCAR. DCA administers aviation safety andregulatory programmes.

In pursuant to MCAR 1996 the DCA issues Airworthiness Notices (AN). All Noticesare concerned with matter affecting airworthiness of civil aircraft; the colour of paper ofwhich they are printed indicates the type of information contained therein:

(a) Pink paper Notices which include items with a mandatory compliancerequirement

(b) White paper Notices which contain general information, administrative andtechnical procedures

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HISTORY OF DCA 1911

First heavier-than-air aeroplane lands at Kuala Lumpur (Antoinette Monoplane piloted by Mr.G. P. Fuller)

1924First commercial flight to Malaya, operated by KLM, lands at Alor Star (a Fokker FV II)

1935Management unit for Civil Aviation formed, headed by Director of Public Works Dept.Singapore.

1947DCA formed in Singapore. First Director, Mr. S. E. Storror.

1948Air Traffic Control (ATC) conducted for DCA by British Army. DCA emplaced under Ministryof Lands, Mines & Communications.

1953DCA formed in Kuala Lumpur under a Director General of Civil Aviation, Federation ofMalaya. DCA emplaced under Ministry of Posts & Communication. First Director GeneralMr. N. A. Oxford.Air Navigation Order (ANO) legislated.

1956Kuala Lumpur Airport (Sungei Besi) becomes an International Airport.

1957Malaysia becomes a member state of ICAO. First international flight to Europe by BOACusing a Bristol Britrannia aircraft.

1958All Malaysian aircraft registered as 9M

1965New Kuala Lumpur International Airport at Subang opens.

1976DCA becomes a self-accounting department under Ministry of Transport. DCA responsiblefor administering 20 Airports including 4 International Airports.Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu FIRS established.ATC Primary Radar Service for Area Control within the KL FIR.

1981Civil Aviation College (CAC) replaces the Civil Aviation Training Centre at Subang Airport.School of Aviation Security opens at Penang Airport.

1984CAC commences international courses under Malaysian Technical Co-operationProgramme.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIVISION, DCA

The Division is headed by Director of Airworthiness.

AIRWORTHINESS ACTIVITIES :

Registration of all civil aircraft

Certification of aircraft standards

Licensing of aircraft maintenance engineers

Approval of organizations for maintenance aircraft and equipment.

Certification of aircraft manufacture

Aircraft accident investigations

Approval of Aircraft design centre.

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MALAYSIAN CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS (MCAR) 1996

Published by Authority as Civil Aviation Regulations 1996 and became effective on1st April 1996.

MCAR consists of204 Regulations in 16 Parts, and16 Schedules.

Regulations/Parts which are of significance to the maintenance personnel:

> Regulations 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Part II Registration of Aircraft

> Regulation 24, under Part IV Air Operators Certificate

> Regulations 26 and 27 under Part V Chapter 1 Certificate of Airworthiness

> Regulations 28 31 under Part V Chapter 2 Maintenance of Aircraft

> Regulations 32 35 under Part V Chapter 3 Equipment of Aircraft

> Regulations 36 38 under Part V Chapter 4 General Provisions

> Regulations 82 88 under Part IX Documents and Records

> Regulations 103 and 104 under Part XI Chapter 1 Aerodromes

Regulations 194 and 195 under Part XVI General

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MALAYSIAN CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS (MCAR) contd

Schedules which are of significance to maintenance personnel:

> First Schedule Table of Classification of Aircraft

> Second Schedule Special Conditions Relating to Experimental or TestFlights

> Third Schedule Categories of Aircraft and Purpose of Flights

> Fourth Schedule Maintenance Engineers: Privileges of Licences

> Fifth Schedule Aircraft Equipment

> Six Schedule Radio and Radio Navigation Equipment to be carried inAircraft

> Seventh Schedule Aircraft, Engine and Propeller Log Books

> Tenth Schedule Document to be carried by Malaysian Aircraft

> Thirteenth Schedule Public Transport

> Sixteenth Schedule Penalties

Ref: MCAR 1996

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AIRWORTHINESS NOTICES (ANs)

Airworthiness Notices are issued by the DCA.

Purpose To circulate information to all concerned with the airworthiness of civil aircraft.

Mandatory matters covered in Airworthiness Notices are either absent orinsufficiently covered or highlighted by other airworthiness publications.

Clarify the DCAs interpretation of certain airworthiness matters.

Color of paper printed indicates the type of information contained therein.

> Pink paper notices which include item with a mandatory compliancerequirement.

> White paper notices where contain general information, administrativeand technical procedures.

Complete set of Airworthiness Notices are to be obtained by:> Holders of Malaysian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licences.> Organisations approved by DCA under the MCAR.> Operators of Malaysian Registered aircraft.

Airworthiness Notices related to AMEL are:

Notice No. 3

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers certification responsibilities of thetype-rated Engineers/Company Approval Holders/Authorisation Holders inrelation to Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations.

Notice No. 5Applications for Malaysian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licences

Notice No. 6Renewal of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licences

Notice No. 7

Issue of Malaysian Aircraft Engineers Licences to persons who holdequivalent licences issued by foreign countries.

Notice No. 10Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licences - type ratings.

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IMPORTANT FOREIGN AIR WORTHINESS AUTHORITIES

Due to their pre-eminent status, the states listed below, stem the fact that the civilaviation activities are among the most numerous and most advance in the world.

Their civil aviation codes and administration serve as a model for the rest of the world.

These States are:> United Kingdom> Australia> Canada> United State of America> States in European Union

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF UNITED KINGDOM (UK CAA)

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is a public corporation, was established byParliament in 1972as an independent specialist aviation regulator and provider of airtraffic services.

Following the separation of air traffic services from CAA in 2001, the CAA is now theUKs independent aviation regulator, with all civil aviation regulatory functions(economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection)integrated within a single specialist body.

The UK Government requires that the CAAs costs are met entire from its charges onthose whom it regulates. Unlike any other countries, there is no direct Governmentfunding of the CAAs work.

Serve as advisor to the DCA of Malaysia.

Its airworthiness codes form the basis for Malaysian airworthiness codes.

Many commonwealth countries follow the UK CAAs codes of airworthiness as guideline.

BRITISH CIVIL AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS (BCAR)

Published by UK CAA. Divided into various Sections.

Guidelines to DCA for regulatory purposes.

Comprises of minimum;

> Technical requirements> Administrative procedures that form the basis for:* Certification and continued airworthiness procedures.* Approval of Manufacturing and Maintenance Organisations.* Construction of aircraft. * Approval of Design Organisations.* Approval of equipment. * Approval of Personnel.

Website: www.caa.co.uk.

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BRITISH CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT (BCAR) Contd

BCARs set out within the framework of:

> Current knowledge.

> Permissive objective to those concerned with the design, construction and

maintenance of aircraft to show possible alternative method of compliancewhich would offer equivalent airworthiness.

BCARs are sub-divided into the following sections:

Section A Airworthiness procedures where the CAA has primary responsibilityfor type approval of the product (CAP 553).

Section B Airworthiness procedure where the CAA does not have primaryresponsibility for type approval of the product (CAP 554).

Section L Licensing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAP 468)

Section M Emission Certificate (CAP 514).

Section N Noise (CAP 469).

Note: Requirements prescribed in Sections A & B which are of significant importanceto aircraft maintenance shall be discussed later in this lesson.

Section Q Non-rigid Airship (CAP 471)

Section R Radio (CAP 472)

Section S Small Light Aeroplane (CAP 482)

Section T Light Gyroplane (CAP 643)

BCAR 31 Manned Free Balloons (CAP 494)

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OF UNITED STATE (FAA)

Issue and enforces rules, regulations and minimum standards to the aerospaceindustry in the US.

Global influence due to massive presence of US aviation activities worldwide,

including aeronautical products (e.g. aircraft, engines, propellers, etc.).

Website: www.faa.gov

FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (FARs)

The Federal Aviation Regulations, or FARs, are rules prescribed by the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) governing all aviation activities in the United States.

The FARs are part of the Code of Federal Regulations. A wide variety of activitiesare regulated, such as: airplane design, typical airline flights, pilot trainingactivities, hot-air ballooning and even model rocket launches.

The rules are designed to promote safe aviation, protecting pilots, passengersand the general public from unnecessary risk.

The FARs are organised into 50 separate titles arranged in major topics anddivided into appropriate number of chapters.

Each chapter is divided into numbers sub-chapters by topics.

Each sub-chapter is made up of individual parts.

Each part may be further divided into sub-parts.

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JOINT AVIATION AUTHORITIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (JAA)

The JAAs work started in 1970. It is an association body of the European CivilAviation Conference (ECAC) representing the civil aviation regulatory authoritiesof a number of European States who have agreed to co-operate in developingand implementing common safety regulatory standards and procedures.

This co-operation is intended to provide high and consistent standards of safetyand a level playing field for competition in Europe.

Much emphasis is also placed on harmonising the JAA regulations with those ofthe USA.

The objectives of JAA are:> Aviation Safety> Transition from JAA to EASA> Business Effectiveness> Worldwide Aviation Safety> Consolidation of Common Standards

Website: www.jaa.nl

JOINT AVIATION REQUIREMENTS (JARs)

Joint requirements developed and adopted by JAA Member States in the field ofaircraft design and manufacture, aircraft operations and maintenance, and thelicensing of aviation personnel.

Published as Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs), including Advisory Material.

JARs that are of importance to aircraft maintenance engineering are as follows:1) JAR-1 : Definitions and Abbreviations, and associated AM & GM

2) JAR-145: Approved Maintenance Organisations, and associated AM & GM

3) JAR-E: Engines

4) JAR-P : Propellers

5) JAR-TSO: Joint Technical Standard Orders

6) JAR-OPS Part 1: Commercial Air Transportation (Aeroplanes), AM & GM

7) JAR-OPS Part 3: Commercial Air Transportation (Helicopters), AM & GM

Amendment is issued in grey papers when Notice Proposed Amendment (NPA)has been approved by JAA.

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TRANSITION FROM JAA TO EASA

EASA means European Aviation Safety Agency.

The establishment of EASA will cause changes to the JAA system and organisation.Since 2002 JAA has actively participated to the activity for the transition from the JAAsystem to EASA by developing, in consultation with the Commission, a transition planfocused on regulatory aspects.

Such a single authority will soon be a reality with the recent adoption of a EuropeanParliament and Council Regulation (EC), which puts in place a Community system ofair safety and environmental regulation and creates an aviation safety agency.

The Creation of EASA

The European Community and other entities involved in the sector have sought fora long time to give Europe a real aviation safety authority, like the FAA of the UnitedStates, which would be able to:

draw-up common standards to ensure the highest level of safety andenvironmental protection;

oversee their uniform application across Europe and; promote them at world level

Such a single authority will soon be a reality with the recent adoption of a EuropeanParliament and Council Regulation (EC), which puts in place a Community system ofair safety and environmental regulation and creates an aviation safety agency.

EASA will develop its know-how in all the fields of aviation safety and environmental

protection in order to assist Community legislators in the development of commonrules for:

> the certification of aeronautical products, parts and appliances;> the approval of organisations and personnel engaged in the maintenance of

these products;> the approval of air operators;> the licensing of air crew;> the safety oversight of airports and traffic services operators.

Ref: www.easa.eu.int

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CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY of AUSTRALIA (CASA)

CASAs primary function under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 is to conduct the safetyregulation of civil air operations in Australia territories, and the operations outsideAustralia territories.

Website: www.casa.gov.au

LUFTFAHRT-BUNDESAMT (LBA) of GERMANY

Among other tasks, the LBA is responsible for the supervision of aviation industry.This supervision is limited to companies designing, manufacturing and maintainingaeronautical products which are subject to approval.

The LBA participates in the elaboration of aviation regulations, which are enacted bythe Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing (BMVBW).

Implementation orders to the regulations are issued by the LBA.

Website: www.lba.de

TRANSPORT CANADA (TC)

Responsibilities

Transport Canada is responsible for most of the transportation policies,

programs and goals set by the Government of Canada to make sure thenational transportation system is safe, efficient, environmentally soundand accessible to all its users.

Website: www.tc.gc.ca

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MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS LICENCES

Malaysian Aircraft Engineers Licences are granted in accordance with the current standards ofthe ICAO contained in Annex 1 to the Convention.

The requirements for the grant, extension and renewal of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Licences are referred to in Airworthiness Notices No. 5, 6 and 7, respectively.

Licence Without Type Rating (LWTR) does not in itself confer certification responsibilities orprivileges. It is, however, a pre-requisite for the grant of the relevant Type Rating which confersthe privileges of certification appropriate to that Type Rating.

To qualify for a type rating on a specific type of aircraft and/or its engines or systems, theapplicant shall be required to attend the appropriate type course and/or a training programmeacceptable to the DCA.

Type Ratings for Malaysian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licences in respect of aircraftregistered in Malaysia including also their engines and systems are categorised as follows:

>Categories A Aeroplanes, which include the following:(a) Composite materials aeroplanes not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA(b) Aeroplanes where primary structure is made from wood or combination of

wood and metal.(c) Unpressurised metal aeroplanes not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA (including

those with fixed landing gears)(d) Unpressurised metal not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA (including those with

fixed landing gears)(e) Pressurised aeroplanes not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA(f) Pressurised metal aeroplanes not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA(g) Pressurised aeroplanes exceeding 5700 kg MTWA, but excluding those

defined in paragragh 14 of AN No.10.

> Category C Engines, which include the following:(a) Unsupercharged reciprocating piston engines fitted with a fixed or variable

pitch propeller.(b) Supercharged, turbocharged and unsupecharged reciprocating piston

engines with a fixed or variable pitch propeller.(c) Jet-turbine engines not exceeding 22.25 kN (5000 lbf) static thrust including

the associated APU installations.(d) Jet turbine engines, in aeroplanes, exceeding 22.25 kN (5000 lbf) static thrust

including associated APU installations.(e) Propeller turbine engines fitted to specific aeroplanes (see paragraph 6.5 of

AN No.10)

> Categories A and C Rotorcraft, including the following:(a) Piston-engined rotorcraft(b) Turbine-engined rotorcraft not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA

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MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS LICENCES contd

> Category X ElectricalA TR licence for a valid Category X Electrical does not include GPWS or compass compensationunless the licence is specially endorsed to that effect.

(a) Aircraft in which main generation system output is d.c. and in which secondaryalternators having an individual power rating not exceeding 1.5 kVA may be fitted(paragraph 9.1 of AN NO.10)

(b) Aircraft in which the main generation system output is d.c. and which have installedfrequency wild alternators with an individual power rating exceeding 1.5 kVA forauxiliary services (paragraph 9.2 of AN NO.10).

(c) Aircraft in which the main generation system output is frequency wild a.c. and d.c.power is supplied from transformer rectifier units (paragraph 9.3 of AN No.10)

(d) Aircraft in which the main generation system output is constant frequency a.c. fromalternators driven by constant speed drive units, or variable speed constantfrequency (VSCF) generator/converter systems, and d.c. power is supplied fromtransformer rectifier units (paragraph 9.4 of AN No.10)

> Category X InstrumentsA TR licence for a valid Category X Instruments does not include INS, GPWS and CompassSystem unless there is a special endorsement stating otherwise.

Where a system is combined flight director/automatic pilot, the rating does not include items ofequipment associated with the autopilot.

(a) General aircraft instrument systems, but excluding instruments installed on any aircraftwhich has a Flight Director System

(b) Flight Director Systems employing electrically driven gyroscopes (attitudes)

(c) X Instruments (Compass)Direct and Remote Reading Compass (includes Compass Compensation and Adjustment)

> Combined-Categories X Instruments and Automatic PilotsThis category of licence includes all general instrumentation, flight director, automatic pilot

systems, INS, GPWS, and compass systems installed in the aircraft type endorsed in thelicence. In Malaysia it is B737-200 (paragraph 10 of AN No.10).

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MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS LICENCES

Malaysian Aircraft Engineers Licences are granted in accordance with the current standards ofthe ICAO contained in Annex 1 to the Convention.

The requirements for the grant, extension and renewal of Aircraft Maintenance EngineersLicences are referred to in Airworthiness Notices No. 5, 6 and 7, respectively.

Licence Without Type Rating (LWTR) does not in itself confer certification responsibilities orprivileges. It is, however, a pre-requisite for the grant of the relevant Type Rating which confersthe privileges of certification appropriate to that Type Rating.

To qualify for a type rating on a specific type of aircraft and/or its engines or systems, theapplicant shall be required to attend the appropriate type course and/or a training programmeacceptable to the DCA.

Type Ratings for Malaysian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licences in respect of aircraftregistered in Malaysia including also their engines and systems are categorised as follows:

>Categories A Aeroplanes, which include the following:

(a) Composite materials aeroplanes not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA(b) Aeroplanes where primary structure is made from wood or combination of

wood and metal.(c) Unpressurised metal aeroplanes not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA (including

those with fixed landing gears)(d) Unpressurised metal not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA (including those with

fixed landing gears)(e) Pressurised aeroplanes not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA(f) Pressurised metal aeroplanes not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA(g) Pressurised aeroplanes exceeding 5700 kg MTWA, but excluding those

defined in paragragh 14 of AN No.10.

> Category C Engines, which include the following:(a) Unsupercharged reciprocating piston engines fitted with a fixed or variable

pitch propeller.(b) Supercharged, turbocharged and unsupecharged reciprocating piston

engines with a fixed or variable pitch propeller.(c) Jet-turbine engines not exceeding 22.25 kN (5000 lbf) static thrust including

the associated APU installations.(d) Jet turbine engines, in aeroplanes, exceeding 22.25 kN (5000 lbf) static thrust

including associated APU installations.(e) Propeller turbine engines fitted to specific aeroplanes (see paragraph 6.5 of

AN No.10)

> Categories A and C Rotorcraft, including the following:(a) Piston-engined rotorcraft(b) Turbine-engined rotorcraft not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA

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> Category X ElectricalA TR licence for a valid Category X Electrical does not include GPWS or compass compensationunless the licence is specially endorsed to that effect.

(a) Aircraft in which main generation system output is d.c. and in which secondaryalternators having an individual power rating not exceeding 1.5 kVA may be fitted(paragraph 9.1 of AN NO.10)

(b) Aircraft in which the main generation system output is d.c. and which have installedfrequency wild alternators with an individual power rating exceeding 1.5 kVA forauxiliary services (paragraph 9.2 of AN NO.10).

(c) Aircraft in which the main generation system output is frequency wild a.c. and d.c.power is supplied from transformer rectifier units (paragraph 9.3 of AN No.10)

(d) Aircraft in which the main generation system output is constant frequency a.c. fromalternators driven by constant speed drive units, or variable speed constantfrequency (VSCF) generator/converter systems, and d.c. power is supplied from

transformer rectifier units (paragraph 9.4 of AN No.10)

> Category X InstrumentsA TR licence for a valid Category X Instruments does not include INS, GPWS and CompassSystem unless there is a special endorsement stating otherwise.

Where a system is combined flight director/automatic pilot, the rating does not include items ofequipment associated with the autopilot.

(a) General aircraft instrument systems, but excluding instruments installed on anyaircraft which has a Flight Director System

(b) Flight Director Systems employing electrically driven gyroscopes (attitudes)

(c) X Instruments (Compass)Direct and Remote Reading Compass (includes Compass Compensation and Adjustment)

> Combined-Categories X Instruments and Automatic PilotsThis category of licence includes all general instrumentation, flight director, automatic pilotsystems, INS, GPWS, and compass systems installed in the aircraft type endorsed in thelicence. In Malaysia it is B737-200 (paragraph 10 of AN No.10).

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> Category R RadioA TR licence for a valid Category R does not include compass compensation and GPWSunless the licence is specifically endorsed to that effect.

(a) Airborne Communication Systems, including VHF, HF, Voice Recorder and Audioequipment (paragraph 12.1 of AN No.10)

(b) Airborne Navigational Systems, including ADF, VOR, ILS, LORAN, VLF/OMEGA,

GPS and CW Hyperbolic equipment (paragraph 12.2 of AN No.10)(c) Airborne radar systems (paragraph 12.3 of AN No.10)

> Category X Automatic PilotsA TR licence for a valid Category X Automatic Pilots does not include compasscompensation and adjustment, and excluding automatic pilot systems listed in paragraph 10of AN No.10.

(a) Non-Radio-Coupled Automatic Pilots (Aeroplanes)(b) Radio-Coupled (VOR and/or LOC) Automatic Pilots (aeroplanes)(c) ILS-Coupled Automatic Pilots (Aeroplanes)

(d) Non-Radio-Coupled Automatic Pilots (Rotorcraft)(e) Radio-Coupled Automatic Pilots (Rotorcraft)

The combined Category X Instruments / Automatic Pilots (Aeroplanes) LWTR is the licencerequired by engineers authorised to issue certifications in respect of instruments or automaticpilots on which have an automatic landing capability or potential.

Certain aircraft and non-rigid airships which were first certificated after 1 January 1972 may bemaintained only by an Organisation approved specifically for the purpose. Type ratings will notbe granted for these aircraft, engines and systems. List of these aircraft are found in paragraph14 of AN No.10.

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AIRWORTHINESS NOTICE NO. 3

Certification Responsibilities of Type Rated Engineers / Company Approval Holders /Authorisation Holders in Relation to Malaysia Civil Aviation Regulations

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers mentioned in this Notice includes Company Approval

holders and Authorisation holders.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licences Without Type Rating and/or Type Rated Licences maybe used for the grant of a company approval.

An authorized engineer may only issue certificates as permitted within the limits of theauthorization.

To exercise certification privileges of a type licence or company approval, the holder of a typerated licence or company approval holder shall, during the 24 months preceding the date of thecertification, has been engaged for period totaling at least 6 months, on work affordingexperience comparable with that required for the grant of the Licence/Company Approval.

When working with a DCA Approved Maintenance Organization, a licensed Engineer iscertifying under the privileges of a company approval and not certifying under the privileges ofthe licence.

A type rated Licensed Engineer may issue the Certificates identified below in relation to aircraftfor which the licence is type rated.

(a) Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) for aircraft not required to be maintained underapproved organization

(b) Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR) the holder of an appropriately Type RatedLicence in at least two Categories (other than Category X Compass) may issue a CMR.

(c) Certificate of Fitness for Flight (C of FF) the holder of an appropriate TR Licence mayissue C of FF subject to compliance with the requirements of MCAR.

Certification Responsibilities

(1) Type Rated in Category A Aeroplanes

Responsible for all parts of the aeroplane, excluding overhaul of airframe parts and thoseparts which are the responsibility of Category C Engines.

CRS may be issued relating to maintenance of parts of the aeroplane for which theholder is responsible , providing the work has not involved any of the following:a) Bolted joints requiring special techniquesb) Complete riveted joints in primary structuresc) Complete glued joints in primary structuresd) Bonded assemblies in primary structurese) Composite material primary structuresf) Welded and brazed jointsg) Cotton, linen, polyester and glass fibre fabric covering of a complete fuselage or

aerofoil.

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Type Rated in Category A Aeroplanes (contd)

In connection with the maintenance of electrical, instrument, automatic pilot and radio systemsinstalled in aeroplanes, entitled a Category A Aeroplanes TR licence holder to issue CRS foraircraft for which he holds a Type Rating, subject to the following limitations.

In respect of instrument systems in the aeroplane (excluding instrument systems associatedwith the engine(s) and auxiliary power unit(s):-

(a) If the aeroplane has a general instrument system, but excluding instruments installed onany aircraft which has a Flight Director system, CRS may be issued.

(b) If the aeroplane has an instrument system with a Flight Director installed, CRS may be

issued relating to replacement only, provided that functional checks to proveserviceability do not require the use of test apparatus.

(c) If the aeroplane has an instrument system which includes general instrumentation, flightdirector and automatic pilot system, CRS may not be issued.

In respect of electrical systems in the aeroplane (excluding electrical systems associated with

the engine(s) and auxiliary power unit(s):-

(a) If the aeroplane has an electrical system in which main generation system output isd.c. and in which secondary alternator(s) having an individual power rating notexceeding 1.5 kVA may be fitted, CRS may be issued.

(b) If the aeroplane has an electrical system in which the main generation system output isd.c. and which has installed frequency wild alternators with individual power ratingexceeding 1.5 kVA for auxiliary services, ora main generation system output is suppliedfrom transformer rectifier units, ora generation system output is constant frequency a.c.from alternators driven by constant speed drive units, orvariable speed constantfrequency generator/converter systems and d.c. power is from rectifier units, CRS maybe issued relating to replacements only, provided that functioning checks prove to

serviceability do not required the use of test apparatus.

In respect of automatic pilot systems in the aeroplane:-

(a) If the aeroplane has an automatic pilot system with non-Radio-Coupled Automatic Pilotsinstalled, CRS may be issued.

(b) If the aeroplane has a Radio-Coupled (VOR and/or LOC) Automatic Pilots, CRS may beissued relating to replacements only, provided that functioning to prove serviceability donot require the use of test apparatus.

(c) If the aeroplane has an ILS Coupled Automatic Pilots installed, CRS may not be issued.

(d) CRS may not be issued in respect of radio systems, except that if the aeroplane has aMTWA not exceeding 2730 kg, CRS may be issued in respect of the replacement ofVHF communication equipment only.

(e) CRS may not be issued in respect of compass compensation and adjustment unless thelicence is endorsed to that effect.

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Type Rated in Category C Engines

The holder of a C licence is responsible for all parts of the engine(s), the engine installation(s),auxiliary power unit(s), other propulsive device(s) and all associated systems and devices whichare concerned with their operation.

The holder of a Category C licence may issue CRS in respect of maintenance in relation to

engines and auxiliary power units for which the licence is Type Rated.

The holder of a Category C licence may issue CRS in respect of maintenance (excludingoverhaul) of components or parts for which the holder is responsible, providing that the workhas not involved:

(a) Dismantling of piston engine other than to obtain access to the piston/cylinder assemblies.

(b) Dismantling of main casings or main rotating assemblies of a turbine engine (Read page37, paragraph 4.4 of Airworthiness Notice No. 3 in conjunction with page 75, paragraph 6.5of airworthiness Notice No. 10, for details on limitations).

(c) The removal or dismantling of reduction gears.

(d) Propeller balancing, except for those propellers which require check balancing inaccordance with the aircraft maintenance manual, and providing suitable training on thebalancing equipment and procedures has been received.

(e) Welded or brazed joints.

(f) The disturbing of individual parts of units which are supplied as bench tested units, exceptfor the replacement or adjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

In respect of instrument systems associated with the engine(s) and auxiliary powerunit(s):-

(a) If engine is installed in an aeroplane which has a general instrument system but excludinga Flight Director system, CRS may be issued.

(b) If the engine is installed in an aeroplane which has Flight Director system employingelectrically driven gyroscope (attitude), CRS may be issued relating to replacement only,provided that functioning checks to prove serviceability do not require the use of testapparatus.

(c) If the engine is installed in an aeroplane which has flight director and automatic pilotsystems included, CRS may not be issued.

In respect of electrical systems associated with the engine(s) and auxiliary power unit(s):-

(a) If the engine installed in an aeroplane which has main generation system output is d.c. andin which secondary alternators having an individual power rating not exceeding 1.5 kVA,CRS may be issued.

(b) If the engine is installed in an aeroplane which has main generation system output is d.c.with frequency wild alternators with an individual power rating exceeding 1.5 kVA forauxiliary services, CRS may be issued.

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Type Rated in Category C Engines (contd)

In respect of automatic pilot systems associated with engine(s):-

(a) If the aeroplane has a Non-Radio-Coupled Automatic Pilot system, CRS may be issued.

(b) If the aeroplane has Radio-Coupled (VOR and/or LOC) Automatic Pilot system, CRS may

be issued in relating to replacements only, provided that functioning checks to proveserviceability do not require the use of test apparatus.

(c) If the aeroplane has ILS coupled Automatic Pilot system, CRS may not be issued.

Type Rated in Categories A & C Rotorcraft

The holder of Categories A & C Rotorcraft may issue CRS in respect of maintenance in relation torotorcraft and its engines for which the licence is type rated, provided that the work has notinvolved any of the following:

(g) Dismantling of piston engine other than to obtain access to the piston/cylinder assemblies.

(h) Dismantling of main casings or main rotating assemblies of a turbine engine (Read page39, paragraph 6.4 of Airworthiness Notice No. 3 in conjunction with page 74, paragraph 4of airworthiness Notice No. 10, for details on limitations).

(i) The removal or dismantling of reduction gears.(j) Welded or brazed joints.(k) The disturbing of individual parts of units which are supplied as bench tested units, except

for the replacement or adjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.(l) Bolted joints requiring special techniques.(m) Complete riveted joints in primary structures.(n) Complete glued joints in primary structures.(o) Bonded assemblies in primary structures.(p) Composite material primary structures.

In respect of instrument systems in the rotorcraft, if the rotorcraft is specified in sub-paragraph7.4 of Airworthiness Notice No.10, CRS may be issued relating to replacements only, providingthat functioning checks to prove serviceability do not require the use of test apparatus.

In respect of electrical systems in the rotorcraft, if the rotorcraft is specified in sub-paragraph 7.4of airworthiness Notice No.10, CRS may be issued relating to replacements only, providing thatfunctioning checks to prove serviceability do not require the use of test apparatus.

In respect of automatic pilot/automatic stabilizer systems in rotorcraft which has Non-Radio-Coupled or Radio Coupled Automatic Pilot system, CRS may be issued relating to replacements

only, provided that the functioning checks to prove serviceability do not require the use of testapparatus.

CRS may not be issued in respect of radio systems if the rotorcraft has a MTWA exceeding 2730kg. In respect of rotorcraft has a MTWA not exceeding 2730 kg, CRS may be issued in respectof the replacement of VHF communication equipment only.

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Type Rated in Category X Instruments

The holder of a Category X Instruments licence may issue CRS in respect of maintenance inrelation to aircraft instrument systems for which the licence is Type Rated, subject to thefollowing limitations:

(a) CRS may be issued in respect of maintenance, excluding overhaul of components and parts

for which the holder is responsible provided that units which are supplied as bench testedunits and may not have their individual parts disturbed, except for replacements oradjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

In connection with the certification of maintenance, excluding overhaul, the holder is responsiblefor all parts of instrument systems included in the type rating.

CRS in respect of compass compensation and adjustment may not be issued unless the licenceis endorsed to that effect.

Type Rate in Category X Electrical

In connection with the certification of maintenance, excluding overhaul, the holder is responsiblefor all parts of electrical systems included in the type rating.

The holder of a Category X Electrical licence may issue CRS in respect of maintenance inrelation to aircraft electrical systems for which the licence is Type Rated, subject to the followinglimitations:

(a) CRS may be issued in respect of maintenance, excluding overhaul of components and partsfor which the holder is responsible provided that units which are supplied as bench testedunits and may not have their individual parts disturbed, except for replacements oradjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

CRS in respect of compass compensation and adjustment may not be issued unless the licenceis endorsed to that effect.

Type Rated in Category X Automatic Pilots

In connection with the certification of maintenance, excluding overhaul, the holder is responsiblefor all parts of electrical systems included in the type rating.

The holder of a Category X Automatic Pilots licence may issue CRS in respect of

maintenance in relation to aircraft automatic pilot systems for which the licence is Type Rated,subject to the following limitations:

(a) CRS may be issued in respect of maintenance, excluding overhaul of components and partsfor which the holder is responsible provided that units which are supplied as bench testedunits and may not have their individual parts disturbed, except for replacements oradjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

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Type Rated in Combined Categories X Instruments/Automatic Pilots

The Type Rated Licence in this category is comprised of two X Category ratings and the provisionsand limitations contained in both X Instruments rating and X Automatic Pilots rating apply inrelation to instrument and automatic pilot systems in any aircraft for which the Combined CategoriesX Licence is type rated.

Type Rated in Category R Radio

In connection with the certification of maintenance, excluding overhaul, the holder is responsiblefor all parts of radio systems included in the type rating.

The holder of a Category X Radio licence may issue CRS in respect of maintenance inrelation to aircraft radio systems for which the licence is Type Rated, subject to the followinglimitations:

(a) CRS may be issued in respect of maintenance, excluding overhaul of components and partsfor which the holder is responsible provided that units which are supplied as bench tested

units and may not have their individual parts disturbed, except for replacements oradjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

The holder of a Type Rated Licence in Category R Radio, endorsed to include the overhaul ofradio apparatus, is responsible for and may issue CRS in respect of maintenance of parts andcomponents of all radio apparatus undergoing periodic checks, repair or overhaul in workshopfor which the Licence is Type Rated, provided that the work done does not involve the making ofradio components or parts.

The holder of a Type Rated Licence in Category R Radio endorsed including GPWS mayissue CRS in respect of maintenance, excluding overhaul or scheduled maintenance inspection,of Ground Proximity Warning Systems for aircraft which the licence is Type Rated in respect toits radio systems, subject to the following limitations:

(a)CRS may be issued in respect of maintenance, excluding overhaul of components and partsfor which the holder is responsible provided that units which are supplied as bench testedunits and may not have their individual parts disturbed, except for replacements oradjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

Compass Compensation and Adjustment

Licence endorsed with Compass Compensation and Adjustment permits the issue of CRS in

respect of the compensation and adjustment of direct and remote reading compasses on anyaircraft except those required to be maintained only by approved maintenance organizations.

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AIRWORTHINESS NOTICE NO. 5 APPLICATIONS FOR MALAYSIAN AIRCRAFTMAINTENANCE ENGINEERS LICENCES

See attached copy of AN No. 5.

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AIRWORTHINESS NOTICE NO. 6 RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS LICENCES

Malaysian AMEL is initially granted for a period of two years and renewed, on application, for thesame period.

An AMEL may be renewed on application provided that during the 24 months preceding the

expiry of the licence, the holder has been engaged forperiod totaling at least six months onwork affording experience comparable with that required for the grant of the licence.

A Licence which has been lapsed for less than two years will be considered for examinationprovided that the requirement above is met. Whilst, a Licence which has been lapsed for morethan two years will not be considered for renewal without examination.

It is the responsibility of the individual engineer to ensure that his or her licence remainsvalid.

Application for renewal must be received by the DCA at least 45 days prior to the date of expiryof the licence. The validity of the licence will not be back dated. The renewal of a licence

which has lapsed will only be affected from the date of receipt of an acceptableapplication.

When changing their place of employment, engineers should notify the DCA AirworthinessDivision.

Renewal of a licence shall not be acceptable for a non-Malaysian holder who has left thecountry unless the applicant could satisfactory show a need for it.

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AIRWORTHINESS NOTICE NO. 7

ISSUE OF MALAYSIAN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERS LICENCE TO PERSONS WHO HOLDEQUIVALENT LICENCES ISSUED BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES

The possession of a foreign licence, authorization or approval does not give the holder

automatic right to an equivalent Malaysian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence (AMEL).

The DCA will always consider giving credit, which may range from exemption from certainexaminations to outright grant of an equivalent licence.

Licences which comply strictly ICAO Annex 1 will usually be given the most consideration.

In all cases, applicants will be required to pass an examination on Malaysian regulationsand the associated requirements.

The following provisos will apply when an extension of Malaysian AMEL may be granted:

(a) The foreign Licence must be current.

(b) Applicants who are not Malaysia nationals must provide documentary evidence by theemployer to reflect the need for them to provide certification in respect of Malaysianregistered aircraft.

(c) Type Ratings will only be granted for aircraft types on the Malaysian register.

(d) Endorsements for equivalent Group ratings in Category A will be limited to wooden andwood and metal aeroplanes, unpressurised metal aeroplanes not exceeding 2730 kgMTWA.

(e) Endorsements for equivalent Group Ratings in Category C will be limited tounsupercharged reciprocating engines fitted with a fixed pitch propeller, andunsupercharged reciprocating piston engines fitted with a fixed or variable pitch propeller.

(f) For aircraft and engines which are included in a foreign licence group rating but are notcontained within the above groups (d) and (e), only individual Type ratings will be granted.

(g) Subsequent extensions for Group ratings will only be made on the basis of examination inMalaysia on additional representative types.

(h) Extensions to the Malaysian AMEL on the basis of subsequent endorsements to the

foreign licence will be considered on an individual basis only.

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AIRWOTHINESS NOTICE NO. 10

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS LICENCES TYPE RATINGS

See copy of attached AN No. 10

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PENALTIES

A person commits an offence against Regulations when:(a) he does any act contrary to the provisions thereof;(b) he fails to comply with any direction or requirement properly given to or of him

pursuant to any of the provisions thereof; or(c) he fails to observe or perform any duty directly or by implication place upon

him thereby.

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), may, if he thinks fit, provisionallysuspend any certificate, licence, approval, permission, exemption, authorisation,permit or other documents issued, pending inquiry into or consideration of the case.

The DGCA may, under sufficient grounds after due inquiry, revoke, suspend or varyany such certificate, licence, approval, etc.

Any person who be in breach of any provision in Part A of Sixteenth Schedule, shallbe guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine or to imprisonmentfor a term, or to both.

Ref: MCAR Regulations 87, 188 & MCAR Sixteenth Schedule Part A

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REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (C of R)

What is a C of R and why is it necessary?

(i) C of R shall mean, in relation to Malaysian aircraft, the C of R of the aircraft issued by

the Director General pursuant to MCAR Regulation 5. In relation to any other aircraft,the C of R of the aircraft is issued by the registering State in which it is registered.

(ii) Pursuant to MCAR Regulation 3 and AN No. 66, no aircraft shall fly in or overMalaysia unless it is registered in Malaysia or a Contracting State, EXCEPT:(a) A glider flying not for the purpose of public transport or aerial work.(b) Any aircraft flying in accordance with the B Conditions sets out in the

Second Schedule of MCAR.

Only qualified persons may be the registered owner of a Malaysian registered aircraft.Qualified persons are defined as follow:(a) the Government of Malaysia(b) a citizen of Malaysia

(c) a body incorporated and having its principal place of business in Malaysia.

Application for registration may only be made by the owner or a person authorised by theowner. The applicant is required to summit the following:(a) An official letter from the owner for the application of C of R(b) Application form JPA Borang AP1 (1 copy)(c) Registration reservation form JPA Borang JP1A (if applicable)(d) Required fees(e) Evidence of ownership(f) Evidence of qualified aircraft

Ref: MCAR Regulations 3 & 5, Second Schedule of MCAR, DCA AN No. 66

CATEGORIES OF AIRCRAFT, PURPOSES OF FLIGHT

Categories of Aircraft and the purposes for which the aircraft may fly are as follows:

Transport Category Any purpose (Passenger)

Transport Category Any purpose other (Cargo) than public transport of passengers

Aerial Work Category Any purpose other than public transport

Private Category Any purpose other than public transport and aerial work

Special Category Any purpose other than public transport specified in the certificate ofairworthiness but not including the carriage of passengers unlessexpressly permitted

Ref: Third Schedule of MCAR, DCA AN No. 81

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A TYPICAL C of R

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TYPE CERTIFICATION OF AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS (e.g. AIRCRAFT)

Type certification is a process to ensure that the design, construction, material, specificationand performance of the aircraft meet the prescribed design standards, rules and regulations. ATC will be issued upon successful completion of the process.

Malaysia does not issue Type Certificates for imported aircraft. Acceptance is based on a

process of validation by granting a Malaysian Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A). The processof validation is a prerequisite for the issue of a C of A.

The DCA also require knowledge of the arrangements for post-certification design support inorder to be satisfied that this airworthiness standard may be sustained after certification.

Types for which a Malaysian C of A has not previously been issued, is subject to a designinvestigation by the DCA.

Types For Which A Malaysian C of A Has Previously Been Issued All aircraft of a type which conform to the defined standard would qualify for a C of A,

provided the condition of the aircraft concerned is acceptable to the DCA.

Types For Which A Malaysia C of A Has Previously Not Been Issued Piston-engined aeroplanes and rotorcraft not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA in any Category and

piston-engined aeroplanes not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA in Private Category or Aerial WorkCategory subject to design investigation only in respect of appropriate DCA AirworthinessNotices, Statutory requirements concerning noise certification, and of MCAR for TransportCategory certification.

Single turbine-engined aircraft, the MTWA of which not exceeding 2730 kg, the aboveprinciples shall apply.

A DCA approved Flight Manual must be provided which contains the limitation, procedures

and performance information i.a.w. BCAR or JAR regulations applicable to the type beinginvestigated. This Flight Manual (including all relevant supplements) will normally beproduced by the manufacturer for use on the aircraft will be accepted by the DCA withoutinvestigation.

Regardless of the extent of design investigation, an aircraft a DCA Flight Test as part ofdesign investigation to confirm compliance with the appropriate BCAR, JAR, SpecialConditions, Additional Requirements, or other regulations applicable to the type. This is alsoto become familiar with the flight characteristics of the aircraft, and gain information for usein preparing DCA Flight Test Schedules.

Series aircraft may normally be accepted without further technical investigation. However, itis essential that it and its equipment, build standard, and means of compliance with anyspecific DCA Special Conditions or Additional Requirements, should be demonstrated asbeing substantially similar to another aircraft of the type or variant thereof accepted forMalaysian validation.

Irrespective of the depth of investigation required, before an aircraft can be accepted forMalaysian validation, all documents associated with the aircraft must be provided in English.This includes all documents necessary for design investigation and those for certification,operation and continued airworthiness of the aircraft.

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TYPE CERTIFICATION OF AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS (e.g. AIRCRAFT) contd

Document Necessary For Design InvestigationUS Build Aircraft

1) Statement of Build Standard

2) Copy of Production Flight Test Report3) Modification Standard4) Export C of A (FAA Form 8130-4)5) Copy of Type Certificate data Sheet6) Details of alterations under STC7) A list of defects8) FAA approved Flight Manual9) All log books10) Seating configuration approval document11)MRB document12) A summary of FAA approved retirement life limitations

13)Electrical load analysis14) FAA approved MMEL15) Weighing report and weight schedule16) Manuals required by the DCA17)Records of compass system and magnetic compass swings.18)A statement stating the tests and measurements have been made and recorded to

establish the satisfactory performance of the installed radio/radar apparatus andtheir associate antennae. A list of antennae positions must be provided.

19)Detailed list of navigation and communications installation.20)List of Serial Numbers of significant component parts.

21)Records of rigging.22) Noise Type Certificate.

Appliances must be supplied with FAA Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3).

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TYPE CERTIFICATION OF AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS (e.g. AIRCRAFT) contd

Where, in the opinion of the DCA, an aircraft is of novel or unusual construction SpecialConditions may be imposed or certification may be refused.

Types For Which A Malaysian C of A Has Previously Been Issued When an aircraft type ha already been certified in Malaysia, other series aircraft may be

accepted without further design investigation. However, it is essential that the aircraft and itsequipment should be demonstrated as being substantially similar to another aircraft of thetype or variant thereof accepted for Malaysian certification.

Aircraft of United States Origin Imported From USA Aircraft eligible for export to Malaysia must comply with the requirements of sub-part L of

FAR Part 21.

Aircraft must be eligible for the issue of a standard airworthiness certificate as prescribed insub-part H of FAR 21 unless otherwise agreed by the DCA.

In compliance with Airworthiness Directives (AD) issued by the DCA (AN No. 4)

In compliance with Airworthiness Notices (AN) issued by the DCA which are classified asrequiring a mandatory action (AN No. 4)

Completion of a flight test in accordance with a DCA approved Airworthiness Flight TestSchedule unless otherwise agreed by the DCA.

Ref: Airworthiness Notice No.1

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A Typical Type Certificate (TC)

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MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST (MMEL)

During type certification of an aircraft, the agreement between manufacturer andAirworthiness Authority formalizes the list for minimum equipment to be fitted on theaircraft to ensure safe operation, as the Master Minimum Equipment List or MMEL.

Principal criteria used when adopting the MMEL:

(a) acceptable level of safety is assured after considering subsequent failure ofthe next critical component within a system.

(b) any interrelationship between allowed inoperative item do not compromisesafety.

Once adopted a list is subject to periodic revision.

A Typical Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)

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DEFECT DEFERMENT PROCEDURE

Certifying maintenance personnel will:

Properly secure the defective item, where appropriate, in accordance with procedureacceptable to the DCA.

Placard the cockpit appropriately.

Clear the entry on affected Technical Log or Worksheet by transcribing the defect to anAcceptable Deferred Defect (ADD) Log or Maintenance Carried Forward (MCF) Log or itsequivalent.

Notify the Technical Record personnel regarding the deferral.

Notify dispatch and/or the pilot in command that the item is deferred.

Observe any special limitations specified in the relevant MEL page and observe anymaintenance or operating procedures imposed on the deferred item.

Notify other parties and/or Line Station affected by the deferral.

The deferred defect shall then be rectified accordingly within the specified period as laiddown in the MEL.

Extension to any ADDs shall be discouraged and it is only done in a case to case basis. Aconcession for the purpose may be required from the DCA.

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WEIGHT SCHEDULE

Subject to Regulation 36 every aircraft in respect of which a C of A issued orrendered valid and in force shall be weighed, and the position of its centre of gravityshall be determined and, the provision of information for which the loading for flightcould be correctly determined.

Upon the aircraft being weighed the operator shall prepare a weight scheduleshowing:

(a) the basic weight, i.e., the weight of the aircraft when empty together withdeclared unusable fuel and unusable oil in the aircraft and of such items ofequipment as are indicated in the weight schedule. For turbine-engine aircraftbelow 5700 kg MTWA, its usable fuel weight shall be included; and

(b) the position of the centre of gravity of the aircraft when the aircraft containsonly the items included in its basic weight.

Aircraft exceeds 5700 kg MTWA shall be re-weighed within two years after the dateof manufacture, and subsequent check weighing shall be made at intervals notexceeding five years, and at such time as the DCA may require.

Aircraft below 5700 kg MTWA shall be re-weighed as such time the DCA mayrequire.

Subject to Regulation 86, the weight schedule shall be preserved by the operator ofthe aircraft until the expiration of period of six months following the next occasion onwhich the aircraft is weighed, at such time requires by the maintenance schedule.

One copy of the schedule retained by DCA and one copy by the operator.

Aircraft MTWA under 5700kg a copy can be found in Flight Manual (FM) or displayedin the aircraft if FM is not available.

Old schedule must be retained with the aircraft document for minimum 6 monthsafter new schedule is issued.

Schedule may be signed by a member of appropriately approved inspection

organization or appropriate Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE).

Ref: BCAR A6-4, MCAR Regulations 36 & 86

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A typical Weight Report

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APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION

Modifications (mod) are changes made to a particular aircraft including its components,engines, propellers, radio apparatus, accessories, instruments, equipment, and theirinstallations. Substitutions of one type for another when applied to components, engines,propellers, radio installation, accessories, instruments and equipment, is also considered tobe a modification.

A repair, the design of which has not been approved under Type Certificate process, mustbe treated as a modification.

Modification that is contained in STC (FAA or JAA), AAN (UK), Service Bulletin, which isclassified as Approved Data, need not be submitted for approval.

Approved Data, which are classified as Non-OEM Data, must be submitted to DCA forreview and approval. The modification may be in the form of STC (FAA), AAN (UK) or STC(JAA).

A Data Package which have not been classified as Approved Data is further classified aseither Major or Minor Modification

Approval for modification is only issued for a change that is not so extensive as to require anew Type Certificate.

Approval Application Applicant is to ensure the proposed modification can be incorporated to the subject aircraft

or its components and that the interrelationship between the modification and any othermodification incorporated will not adversely affect the airworthiness of the modified product.

An data package for the application shall consist at least the following:a) Statement of Compliance (SOC)b) Modification document

c) Approval certificate such as STC, AAN or any other document from the foreignauthority

d) Associated documents for incorporation of the modificatione) Manuals amendments such as IPC, MM, FM (if applicable)f) Airworthiness limitations.

If the modification is very complex, close monitoring work may be necessary. Themodification will only be approved when all conditions and requires are satisfied.

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APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION contd

Major Modification Major modifications are changes that:

a) have appreciable effect on the weight, balance, structural strength, reliability,operational characteristics, or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness of theproduct; or

b) are not done according to acceptable practices or cannot be done by elementary

operations; orc) require the particulars given in the C of A, or associated documents, be amended,even though no physical change to the product is involved.

All major modifications shall be approved by the DCA. Application for major modificationshall only be made by a Design Organisation Approval (DOA) via the Statement ofCompliance (SOC) form, signed by an approved signatory. A Certification ComplianceDocument (CCD) shall also be required for major modification.

Data Package for the application of approval of major modification shall consist at least thefollowing:a) Standard documents, i.e., modification documents, SOC, CCD, and manuals

amendmentsb) Type design documents, i.e. drawings, specifications, airworthiness limitations,

information on dimensions, materials and processes, and any other data necessaryto describe the modification.

c) Substantiating data, i.e., test and analysis reports, and justification reports.

Minor Modification Minor modifications are changes other than major mod.

All minor modifications shall be approved by the DCA, either directly, or through themodification procedures of a DOA. When the design of the modification is undertaken byother than a DOA, a SOC shall be completed, signed by an authorised person of the

organisation and submitted to the DCA.

Review of Modifications by the DCA DCA may conduct compliance inspections and witness tests to establish the compliance of

the modification to the applicable regulations.

When no further compliance inspection is required, consent will be provided by the DCA forthe modification work to proceed and to signify the acceptance of the design data.

Conformity inspections may also be conducted to ensure that conformity to the approveddata is established.

Flight test, if required, shall only be conducted after a satisfactory conformity inspection.

All amendments to the affected aircraft documents, such as MM, IPC, FM, Weight & BalanceReport/Schedule/Record and FM Supplement, shall be submitted to the DCA.

The modification approval shall only be issued when the DCA determines that themodification meets the applicable requirements.

Ref: Airworthiness Notice No. 78

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A TYPICAL STC

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C OF A RENEWAL PROCEDURE

Renewal Procedure for Certificate of Airworthiness

Following requirements must be satisfied before the renewal survey will be considered:

Complete and forward C of A Renewal Form JPA-AP2 with appropriate fees to DCA. The

application for renewal must be received by the Department at least 30 days before date ofexpiry of the affected C of A.

Submission of pro-forma to Airworthiness Unit as per the requirements of AirworthinessNotice No. 2, paragraph 4, at least 14 days before expected date of aircraft inspection.

Flight Test Report and associated load sheet to be submitted at least 14 days beforeexpected date of aircraft inspection.

Mutual agreement with Airworthiness Surveyor concerned as to when the aircraft log booksand associated records will be available for inspection.

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A Typical Malaysian Certificate of Airworthiness

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CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS FOR EXPORT

Raised by the DCA to inform the Airworthiness Authority of the country that a Malaysianregistered aircraft shall be exported to, in their opinion, the subject aircraft is airworthy in allrespect.

Upon application C of A for export, the current C of A must be cancelled.

Not a statutory document, either internationally under ICAO or nationally under MCAR.

Does not, by itself give authority for the aircraft to be flown. Such authority may be obtainedfrom:

- Authority in the country to which the aircraft is to be registered, may issue a Cof A.

- DCA issues a C of A that covers the delivery of the aircraft to its destination.

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AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL

Introduction MCAR Tenth Schedule states that the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) is established as forming

part of an aircrafts Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A).

MCAR Regulations 82, 84 and Tenth Schedule meanwhile requires the AFM to be carried by

Malaysian aircraft.

The Operator shall provide DCA Airworthiness Division with a current and up-to-date AFM of theaircraft they operate for C of A issue or renewal.

Definitions

AFM is a manual, containing limitations within which the aircraft is to be considered airworthy,and instructions and information necessary to the flight crew members for the safe operation ofthe aircraft.Note: A Pilots Operating Handbook is also considered as equivalent to AFM.

Approval of AFM

AFM shall be reviewed by the Operator to determine that it is current, up-to-date includingchanges originating from mandatory or non-mandatory instructions and modifications.

Upon satisfactory review by the Operator, the AFM is submitted for DCA AirworthinessDivisions approval.

In respect to aircraft of which Malaysia is the State of Design, the proposed AFM shall beaccompanied with DCAs Statement of Compliance (SOC) for DCA Airworthiness Divisionsapproval.

Amendments of AFM

Amendments originated from State of Design and approved by the State of Design, maynot require DCAs approval.

Amendments arising from mandatory instructions or modifications, e.g. AirworthinessDirectives, Supplement Type Certificate (STC), shall be accompanied by an AFMs Listing ofdocuments / supplements to be inserted into AFM. Two (2) copies shall be submitted for DCAAirworthiness Divisions approval.

Amendments originated from the Operator shall be accompanied by List of EffectivePages, Changes Sheets and/or Supplements. The two documents shall be submitted for DCAAirworthiness Divisions approval.

In respect of aircraft of which Malaysia is the State of Design, the proposed amendmentsshall be accompanied with DCAs Statement of Compliance (SOC) for DCA AirworthinessDivisions approval.

Additional Requirements for Air Operators Certificate (AOC) Holders or New AOC Applicants Existing AOC holders or new AOC applicants shall develop organization procedures toensure that approval and the amendments/changes made by DCA on AFM are adequatelydocumented.

Ref: Airworthiness Notice No. 88

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL OR TEST FLIGHTS(A, B AND C CONDITIONS)

A CONDITIONThe aircraft shall be either an aircraft in respect of which a C of A or validation has

previously been in force.

An aircraft which does not have a C of A duly issued or rendered valid under the law ofMalaysia shall fly under A Condition only for the purpose of enabling it to:

a) qualify for the issue of a C of A or the validation of a C of A.

b) carry out a functional check, test or in-flight adjustment in connection with thecarrying out of any overhaul, repair, previously approved modification,inspection or maintenance.

c) proceed to or from a place for a purpose mentioned referred to in a) or b)

above.

d) proceed to or from a place at which the aircraft is to be or has been stored.

The aircraft and its engines shall be certified as fit for flight, by the holder of a licence, as anaircraft maintenance engineer, or a person approved by the DCA for the purpose. ACertificate of Fitness for Flight (C of FF) is required to be issued for aircraft flying under ACondition.

The aircraft shall not carry any passengers or cargo except persons performing duties in theaircraft in connection with the flight.

The aircraft shall carry such flight crew as may be necessary to ensure the safety of theaircraft.

Ref: MCAR Second Schedule, BCAR A3-8

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CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FLIGHT (C of FF)

What is a C of FF?

A certificate issued to certify that an aircraft and its engine(s) has/have been inspected andproperly loaded and in that respect the aircraft is considered fit for flight under A Condition.

Who can issue a C of FF?The signatory for a C of FF shall be:

(a) The holder of an appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence granted orrendered valid by the DCA;

(b) A firm approved by the DCA under BCAR A8-1, A8-3, and A8-18 and an Arated JAR 145 Organisation where The Terms of Approval refer to particular types ofaircraft.

The period of validity shall be stated but shall not exceed 7 days.

The C of FF shall be issued in duplicate and one copy kept elsewhere than in the aircraft.

If the original airworthiness condition of the aircraft is affected during the period of validity,the C of FF shall be re-issued.

Ref: BCAR A3-8

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B CONDITIONThe aircraft has not been issued a C of A or has not been registered. The flight shall bemade by an Approved Organisation in accordance with BCAR A8-9

The aircraft shall fly only for the purpose of:a) experimenting with or testing the aircraft, including in particular its engines,

and its equipment.

b) enabling an aircraft to qualify for the issue or validation of a C of A or theapproval of a modification of the aircraft.

c) proceeding to or from a place at which any experiment, approval, test,inspection or weighing of aircraft, is to take place for the purpose referred toin a) or b) above.

The aircraft shall not carry any cargo or persons other than the following persons:

a) person employed by manufacturers of component parts of the aircraft, whocarry out during the flight duties in connection with the purposes as specified.

b) persons approved by the DCA to furnish reports

c) persons who are carrying out during in flight a technical evaluation of theaircraft or its operations.

The aircraft shall carry flight crew as may be necessary to ensure the safety of the aircraft.

The aircraft shall not fly over congested area of city, town or settlement except inaccordance with procedures which have been approved by the DCA.


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C CONDITION The operator of the aircraft shall be the registered owner of the aircraft who shall be

holder of an aircraft dealers certificate.

The aircraft shall fly only for the purpose of:

a) testing the aircraft

b) demonstrating the aircraft with a view to the sale of that aircraft or othersimilar aircraft

c) proceeding to and from a place at which the aircraft is to be tested ordemonstrated, or overhauled, repaired or modified.

d) delivering the aircraft to a person who has agreed to buy, sell or leaseit.

e) proceeding to or from a place for the purpose of storage.

The operator of the aircraft shall satisfy himself before the aircraft takes off that theaircraft is in every way fit for the intended flight.

The aircraft shall fly within Malaysia only.


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AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to Regulation 32 of MCAR, a Malaysian registered aircraft shall not flyunless it is so equipped as to comply with the law of the State in which it isregistered.

In the case of any Malaysian aircraft, the equipment required to be provided, inaddition to any other equipment required by or under Regulation 32, shall be thatspecified in the Fifth Schedule of MCAR.

The DGCA may also direct that a Malaysian aircraft shall carry such additional orspecial equipment or supplies as he may specify for the purpose of facilitating thenavigation of the aircraft, the carrying out of search and rescue operations or thesurvival of the persons carried in the aircraft.

The equipment carried in compliance with Regulation 32 shall be so installed orstowed and kept stowed, and so maintained and adjusted, as to be readilyaccessible and capable of being used by the person for whose use it is intended.

The position of equipment provided for emergency use shall be indicated by clearmarkings in or on the aircraft and in every Malaysian aircraft flying for the purpose ofpublic transport.

Regulation 32 shall not apply in relation to radio equipment except that specified inthe Fifth Schedule.

Ref: MCAR Regulation 32, MCAR Fifth Schedule

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RADIO STATION LICENCE AND APPROVAL

Radio Station Licence The Aircraft Station Licence is issued by the Telecommunication and Multimedia

Commission of Malaysia subject to confirmation by the DCA that the radio installation is

technically eligible for the issue of the Licence. The confirmation is supplied in the form of aCertificate of Approval of Aircraft Radio Installation, DCA Form Number JPA/AU/R2.

Application/Approval of Radio Station Application A statement in the form of an aircraft log book certificate defining the radio installation must

be made at the time of issue of a C of A for the aircraft concerned. The statement must besigned by an appropriately licensed engineer and contains the following information:

(a) details of the equipment installed

(b) details of all aerials and their locations

(c) details of all applicable Ads and ANs

(d) details of any modifications carried out at the time of issue of the C of A.

NOTE: For newly manufactured aircraft the DCA is prepared to consider theacceptance of alternative documents which satisfy the requirements of (a) to(d) above.

Approval DCAs requirements for the approval of radio station i.a.w BCAR A3-11 are as follow:

(1) Design drawing and test reports.

(2) Survey, Ground and Flight Test survey by the DCA, followed by such ground andflight tests to prove satisfactory functioning of the installation (refer BCAR ChapterR4-6).

(3) Radio Flight Test Report A Radio Flight Test Report shall be forwarded to theDCA upon completion of the survey and the ground and flight tests.

(4) Radio Flight Test Certificate/Statement it is required at time of issue of a C of Afor the aircraft concerned and is to be signed by an appropriately licensed engineer.

Change of Ownership a change of aircraft ownership invalidates the Radio StationLicence; the new owner shall apply for a new licence.

Ref: DCA AN No. 1, paragraph 4.2(s), AN No. 27, AN No. 28, MCAR Regulation 33, Sixth Schedule ofMCAR, BCAR A3-11

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A TYPICAL RADIO LICENCE

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Primary Maintenance

The CAA and DCA recognise three primary maintenance processes. They are Hard Time, On-Condition and Condition Monitoring. In general terms, Hard Time and On-Condition both involveactions directly concerned with preventing failure, whereas Condition Monitoring does not. However,the