Application to issue an amended EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence following the removal of all exclusions to the relevant basic category that affects the certification privileges of the licence holder.

Pre-requisites

You must hold an EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.

Applications for the removal of limitations from a Category/Sub Category must cover all limitations; you are unable to lift limitations singularly.

You must complete the relevant modules applicable to the limitations on the basic category.

Only part modules completed within an organisation appropriately approved to conduct the UK CAA conversion exams will be accepted.  If the examinations are being conducted within a Part 147 organisation not approved by the UK CAA, you will only be able to sit full modules, no part modules can be accepted.

Demonstration of a minimum of 6 months relevant practical maintenance experience appropriate to the limitations you are moving.

Cost

The cost is £54.00 to lift the limitations from the Basic Category (this also includes if applying to lift limitations from any type ratings at the same time)

There will also be a rolling renewal fee applicable that will need to be calculated.

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

Processing time

We will endeavour to process applications within 10 working days from date of receipt.

Validity period

The licence is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

You will need to provide

• SRG 1014 Application form
• SRG 1187 payment form
• Copies of Exam Certificates
• Original EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
• Evidence of practical maintenance experience relevant to the limitations to be removed in the form of logbook/worksheets

You must ensure that copies of all documents are certified as true copies by your Quality Manager or the most senior person within the organisation.

Associated rules and regulations

• Commission Regulation (EU) 1149/2011
• Scheme of Charges
• Code of Practise
• Refund Policy

How to apply

Please send the application form and all supporting documentation to:

Licensing and Training Standards
Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
Gatwick Airport South
West Sussex
RH6 0YR

Alternatively you can visit the Public Counter at Aviation House which is open from 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday.

What to expect

• Once we receive your application, an Initial Assessment will be completed by a Licensing Officer.
• The application is then sent to the Approvals team for the technical assessment to be conducted by one of our Surveyors.
• If the application is successful, the licence will be signed by a licensing officer and dispatched.
• If the application is unsuccessful, you will be contacted by letter or email.  At this stage the application will either be cancelled or placed in pending to await for additional documentation to be submitted.

Contact us

eldweb@caa.co.uk