Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B00932:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B00932
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which a complete system, subsystem or component is tested to determine if it functions within the prescribed limits.
high capacity aircraft means an aircraft having a maximum seating capacity exceeding 38 passenger seats or a maximum payload exceeding 4 200 kilograms.
NDT means nondestructive testing.
operational check means the operation of a system or component to determine that it is operating normally.
primary structure means those parts of the structure which contribute significantly to carrying flight, ground or pressurisation loads, the failure of which could endanger the safety of the aircraft.
rating means an endorsement on an aircraft maintenance engineer licence made for the purpose of specifying the limits of the work to which the licence relates and which specifies the types, series or groups within the relevant category, in respect of which the privileges of the licence may be exercised.
removable item of equipment of a radio system means any part of a radio system which is designed to be readily removed from the aircraft and which is provided with fittings such as plugs, sockets and quick disconnects to facilitate its removal.
specialised test equipment means test equipment designed to perform a specific function and which requires operator training before use.
system means a combination of aircraft components and their associated wiring, plumbing, fluids, etc, which perform a specific function.
2.2 Definitions contained in the CAR 1988 have not been repeated in this subsection but such definitions must have the same meaning in this section and CAO sections 100.91 to 100.95 (inclusive) as they have in CAR 1988.
3 LICENCE CATEGORIES AND PRIVILEGES
3.1 A licence may be granted with ratings in 1 or more of the following categories:
 (a) airframes;
 (b) engines;
 (c) radio systems;
 (d) electrical systems;
 (e) instruments.
3.2 Each category is divided into ratings, the details of which are specified in CAO sections 100.91 to 100.95, as applicable.
3.4 CASA may grant a licence or rating with such limitations as considered necessary.
3.5 The categories and privileges of licences which may be granted under this section are specified in Appendix I of this section.
6 GRANT OF A LICENCE
6.1 A licence may be granted to a person who complies with the following requirements:
 (c) has passed the examinations and met the experience requirements specified in CAO sections 100.91 to 100.95 as applicable;
 (d) has passed the Airworthiness Administration (AA) examination within the preceding 24 months.
Note: For the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence readers must refer to regulation 31 of CAR 1988.
6.3 A licence may be granted to an applicant who is the holder of a valid licence with a rating equivalent to the rating sought, granted by the recognised authority