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Remove limitations from the basic category - UK Part 66 licence

An amended UK Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence is issued following the removal of all exclusions to the relevant basic Category or Sub-Category that affects the certification privileges of the Licence holder

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This page provides information to UK Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence holders wishing to remove limitations from a basic category or sub-category of their existing licence.

Limitations introduced on an aircraft maintenance licence are exclusions from the certification privileges and, in the case of limitations referred to in point 66.A.45, they affect the aircraft in its entirety.

Limitations were applied to the holders of a BCAR licence, who converted their licences to a Part 66 licence upon the introduction of Part 66 under Part 66.B.305. Additionally, holders of an EU licence that converted their licence to a UK Part 66 licence during the EU Exit Withdrawal Agreement period, may have limitations applied to their UK licence, if these were present on the EU licence at time of conversion.

Limitations may also be applied to a Part 66 licence in accordance with 66.A.45 and 66.A.50, typically for aircraft in Group 3, 4 or Category L, where the holder cannot evidence appropriate experience of aeroplanes with all construction types.

Pre-Requisites

You must hold a current and valid Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with the relevant unrestricted Basic Category / Sub-Category on your licence and have met the requirements in accordance with UK 66.A.50(b).

Limitations may be on a Basic Category/Sub-Category, on an aircraft type rating or both.

The Part 66 Licence is not a progressive licence and therefore applications received for the removal of limitations from a Category/Sub-Category must have met the requirements to remove all the limitations endorsed on their Licence as you are unable to lift limitations singularly.

You must complete the relevant modules applicable to the limitations on the Basic Category/Sub-Category. These are shown in the sections below for the relevant licence category. 

Part modules can be completed within an organisation appropriately approved to conduct the UK CAA conversion exams. Where a part module is not available from a UK Part 147 or from the CAA, a full module may be completed in place of the part module.

For the acceptability of EU/EASA Certificates of Recognition (CofR) please see Engineer licensing requirements after 1 January 2023

For aircraft in Group 2 or 3, if the aircraft type requires type examination (oral), we can assess the experience submitted without evidence of any course being completed.

You will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months relevant practical maintenance experience appropriate to the limitations you are removing from the Category/Sub-Category. This can be demonstrated in the form of a logbook in the style of the CAP741, presented in ATA order, ensuring the tasks have been signed off by the appropriate signatory.

The recommendation document will need to be completed by a Quality Manager or the immediate senior person within the Quality Department of your current employer, or the organisation where the experience is gained.

The following examples provide the knowledge requirements that must be evidenced to remove limitations introduced to a Part 66 due to the conversion from a national licence (typically BCAR) at the introduction of Part 66.

A list of drop downs for each of the types of licence and the limitation exam requirements.

B1.1 Limitations

The following table details the limitation and the required full or part module to remove the limitation from the Part 66 licence.

Limitation

Requirement

Specific module or sub-module

Limitation 1

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 11 11.5, 11.6, 11.14.  11.18, 11.19, 11.20, 11.21

Limitation 9 

    
  Full Module 5  

Limitation 1 & 9 

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Full Module 5  
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 11A 11.5, 11.6, 11.14.  11.18, 11.19, 11.20, 11.21

 Limitation 10 & 11

    
  Part Module 2 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4(b)
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 6 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5.4,6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10
  Part Module 7 7.4, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.16(b), 7.18(b&c),7.19(b)
  Full Module 8  
  Full Module 11A  
  Full Module 15  
  Full Module 17  

Limitation 1, 10 & 20

    
  Part Module 2 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4.(b)
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 6 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5.4, 6.6, 6.7,6.9, 6.10
  Part Module 7 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 7.14, 7.16, 7.17, 7.18, 7.19
  Full Module 8  
  Full Module 11A  
  Full Module 17  

Limitation 25

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Full Module 11A 11.5.2, 11.6, 11.14, 11.18, 11.19, 11.20, 11.21

Limitation 14

    
  Full Module 11A  

Limitation 10

    
  Part Module 2 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4(b)
  Part Module 6 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5.4, 6.9
  Part Module 7 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 7.14, 7.16, 7.17, 7.18, 7.19
  Full Module 8  
  Full Module 11A  
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B1.2 Limitations

The following table details the limitation and the required full or part module to remove the limitation from the Part 66 licence.

Limitation

Requirement

Specific module or sub-module

Limitation 1

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 11B 11.5, 11.6, 11.14

Limitation 9 

    
  Full Module 5  

Limitation 1 & 9 

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Full Module 5  
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 11B 11.5, 11.6, 11.14

 Limitation 10 & 11

    
  Part Module 2 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3(a), 2.2.4(b)
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 6 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4(b), 6.5.4, 6.7, 6.10
  Part Module 7 7.6, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13,7.14 all, 7.15, 7.16(b), 7.18 b&c, 7.19(b)
  Full Module 8  
  Full Module 11B  
  Full Module 16   
  Full Module 17   

Limitation 14

    
  Part Module 11B 11.2, 11.3, 11.4

Limitation 15

    
  Part Module 16 16.4.3, 16.7, 16.10, 16.12
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B1.3 Limitations

The following table details the limitation and the required full or part module to remove the limitation from the Part 66 licence.

Limitation

Requirement

Specific module or sub-module

Limitation 1

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 6 6.3.2, 6.3.3
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 12 12.8, 12.15, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19

Limitation 9

    
  Full Module 5  
  Part Module 6 6.3.2, 6.3.3
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 12 12.8, 12.15, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19

Limitation 25

    
  Part Module 3 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18
  Full Module 4  
  Part Module 7 7.7
  Part Module 12 12.8, 12.15, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19
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B2 Limitations

The following table details the limitation and the required full or part module to remove the limitation from the Part 66 licence.

Limitation

Requirement

Specific module or sub-module

Limitation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    
  Full Module 8  
  Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.7, 13.8, 13.9,13.20, 13.21,13.22
  Full Module 14  

Limitation 2, 3, 4, 5

    
  Full Module 8  
  Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 13.7, 13.8
  Full Module 14  

Limitation 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

    
  Full Module 5  
  Full Module 8  
  Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22
  Full Module 14  

Limitation 2, 3, 5, 6

    
  Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22
  Full Module 14  

Limitation 2, 3, 5

    
  Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.8 13.20, 13.21, 13.22
  Full Module 14  

Limitation 2, 4, 5, 6

    

 

 Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 13.6, 13.8 13.20, 13.21, 13.22

 

 Full Module 14  

Limitation 2,4,5

    

 

 Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.8, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22

 

 Full Module 14  

Limitation 3, 4, 5

    
  Full Module 8  
  Part Module 13 13.1, 13.3, 13.7, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22
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How do I apply?



Once all requirements have been met, please complete the Aircraft Maintenance Licence online application form on the CAA Portal. For more information and guidance regarding the new process, please refer to AMEL portal form user guide.

If you have not used the CAA Customer Portal before, you will need to create an account before you can access the online application form. Once registered, you can start your application by clicking on the ‘Aircraft maintenance licence applications’ link under the list of available services.

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What do I need to include with my application?



As part of the application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documentation:

  • Proof of your ID (This can be a certified copy of your valid passport/full UK photographic driving licence, or a close-up photo of you holding your ID in which your face and ID are clearly visible). If the CAA has a valid ID document on file for you, you will not be asked to supply this again
  • Certified copies of the appropriate Exam Certificates completed for the additional category/sub-category applied for.
  • A copy of the EU/EASA Organisation Approval Certificate (Form 11) valid at the time the course was completed, (only for applications where training was completed with a non-UK EASA organisation)
  • Certified copies of the logbook/worksheets showing the evidence of the practical maintenance experience gained.
  • Recommendation Form (SRG1029), ensuring that it has been completed by your Quality Manager in support of your application (the recommendation can also be completed by: Part 145 FAR 145, CAMO, CAO, or a UK Part 66 Engineer licence holder).

For guidance on who can certify your documents or for examples of acceptable ID, please refer to Supporting documentation for Engineer licensing applications.

You are required to return your original Part 66 licence to the CAA before we can start the application assessment process. As soon as you have submitted this online application, please post your original licence to:

Civil Aviation Authority
Engineer Licensing, SSC
Aviation House
Beehive Ring Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH6 0YR

Please quote your online application reference number when sending your licence to us, so that we can match your licence to your application.

Please note that as long as you have confirmation that you have submitted your application to the CAA, you can continue to exercise the privileges of your licence after you have posted it to us.

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What else do I need to know?

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Costs



The fee is £67.00 per application to lift the limitations from the Basic Category.

If you are also applying at the same time to lift any limitations from type ratings, there is no further fee required.

The service to remove a limitation from the licence will also incur a Rolling Renewal fee.

To calculate this fee, you will need to have the expiry date of your current Licence to hand when completing the online application form. The expiry date is normally found on page 6 of 8 of your current Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, depending on the size of your Licence.

If you are applying for any other additional services, the appropriate fee will also apply.

An additional fee will be payable if you wish your documents to be returned by secure courier.

The Scheme of Charges (Personnel Licensing) provides further details. 

Applications and documents posted from outside the UK

When submitting applications or documentation via post/courier to the UK please ensure that you complete the import declaration on any package in the correct manner.

Please ensure that you enter the “Value” of the package content as zero/nil. Otherwise, this will generate import duties in the UK which will be re-charged to you.”
While there is a fee for the CAA application process, this does not represent an importation value of the package content. Therefore, the application fee should not be stated on the import declaration form that a candidate completes when posting supporting documents to CAA UK.

Same day services

Same day, special and customised delivery charges are available at an additional cost. This service is on request, which should be made at the time of initial application. Documents are worked to a same day turnaround from receipt of customer request by 11:00 to completion of the processing of the application by 16:30 on the same working day. The customer will be able to collect the documents by 16:30 on the same day or the documents shall be sent by Royal Mail special delivery, where this is included in the service.

 

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What happens next ?


  • The assessment of your application is completed by a Licensing Officer within 10 working days of receipt of your original licence.
  • Following an acceptable assessment the Licence is then processed, signed and dispatched to the individual.
  • We will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending for 30 working days awaiting any additional documentation to be submitted.
  • A refund fee may be charged if the assessment results in the rejection of your application. This will also be applied if you choose to cancel your application.

You will receive automated email updates as your application progresses through the process. You can also track the progress of your application at any time by logging into your CAA Customer Portal account, selecting "Your Services" and then selecting the Aircraft Maintenance Licence Service. You may then click on "All Applications" for further information.

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