Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)

MODULE 1 — MATHEMATICS

Nr of questions

A

B1

B2

B2L

B3

Total number for the module:

16

32

1.1 Arithmetic

6

6

1.2 Algebra:

(a)Simple algebraic expressions;

5

4

(b)Equations.

—

12

1.3 Geometry:

(a)Simple geometrical constructions;

—

3

(b)Graphical representation;

5

4

(c)Trigonometry.

—

3

MODULE 2 — PHYSICS

Nr of questions

A

B3

B1

B2

B2L

Total number for the module:

32

52

2.1 Matter

4

5

2.2 Mechanics

2.2.1 Statics

6

7

2.2.2 Kinetics

6

7

2.2.3 Dynamics:

(a)Mass, force, and energy;

4

5

(b)Momentum and conservation of momentum.

4

4

2.2.4 Fluid dynamics:

(a)Gravity and density;

2

2

(b)Viscosity; compressibility on fluids; static, dynamic, and total pressure.

2

3

2.3 Thermodynamics:

(a)Temperature;

2

2

(b)Heat.

2

8

2.4 Optics (light)

—

5

2.5 Wave motion and sound

—

4

MODULE 3 — ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

Nr of questions

A

B1

B2

B2L

B3

Total number for the module:

20

52

24

3.1 Electron theory

2

2

2

3.2 Static electricity and conduction

3

3

2

3.3 Electrical terminology

3

2

2

3.4 Generation of electricity

3

2

2

3.5 Sources of DC electricity

3

3

3

3.6 DC circuits

1

2

1

3.7 Resistance/resistor:

(a)Resistance;

—

3

1

(b)Resistors.

—

2

—

3.8 Power

—

3

1

3.9 Capacitance/capacitor

—

4

1

3.10 Magnetism:

(a)Theory of magnetism;

—

3

1

(b)Magnetomotive force.

—

1

1

3.11 Inductance/inductor

—

4

1

3.12 DC motor/generator theory

—

3

1

3.13 AC theory

5

3

1

3.14 Resistive (R), capacitive (C) and inductive (L) circuits

—

3

1

3.15 Transformers

—

3

1

3.16 Filters

—

1

—

3.17 AC generators

—

3

1

3.18 AC motors

—

2

1

MODULE 4 — ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS

Nr of questions

A

B1

B3

B2

B2L

Total number for the module:

—

20

40

4.1 Semiconductors

4.1.1 Diodes:

(a)Description and characteristics;

—

8

8

(b)Operation and function.

—

—

7

4.1.2 Transistors:

(a)Description and characteristics;

—

4

4

(b)Construction and operation.

—

—

7

4.1.3 Integrated circuits:

(a)Basic description and operation;

—

3

2

(b)Description and operation.

—

—

4

4.2 Printed circuit boards

—

2

3

4.3 Servomechanisms:

(a)Principles;

—

3

2

(b)Construction, operation, and use.

—

—

3

MODULE 5 — DIGITAL TECHNIQUES / ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

Nr of questions

A

B3

B1

B2

B2L

Total number for the module:

20

20

40

72

5.1 Electronic instrument systems

4

4

4

4

5.2 Numbering systems

—

—

3

5

5.3 Data conversion

—

—

3

4

5.4 Data buses

—

—

3

5

5.5 Logic circuits:

(a)Identification and applications;

—

—

3

4

(b)Interpretation of logic diagrams.

—

—

—

4

5.6 Basic computer structure:

(a)Computer terminology and technology;

6

2

4

2

(b)Computer operation.

—

—

—

6

5.7 Microprocessors

—

—

—

4

5.8 Integrated circuits

—

—

—

5

5.9 Multiplexing

—

—

—

4

5.10 Fibre optics

—

—

3

3

5.11 Electronic displays

2

2

2

4

5.12 Electrostatic sensitive devices

6

6

4

5

5.13 Software management control

—

1

3

3

5.14 Electromagnetic environment

—

1

3

4

5.15 Typical electronic/digital aircraft systems

2

4

5

6

MODULE 6 — MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

Nr of questions

A

B1

B3

B2

B2L

Total number for the module:

52

80

60

6.1 Aircraft materials — ferrous:

(a)Alloy steels used in aircraft;

3

3

3

(b)Testing of ferrous materials;

—

2

1

(c)Repair and inspection procedures.

—

2

1

6.2 Aircraft materials — non-ferrous:

(a)Characteristics;

3

4

3

(b)Testing of non-ferrous materials;

—

3

2

(c)Repair and inspection procedures.

—

2

1

6.3 Aircraft materials — composite and non-metallic

6.3.1 Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric:

(a)Characteristics;

2

4

3

(b)Detection of defects;

2

4

—

(c)Repairs and inspection procedures.

—

2

2

6.3.2 Wooden structures

3

4

—

6.3.3 Fabric covering

—

4

—

6.4 Corrosion:

(a)Chemical fundamentals;

3

3

3

(b)Types of corrosion.

4

5

3

6.5 Fasteners

6.5.1 Screw threads

4

4

3

6.5.2 Bolts, studs, and screws

6

6

5

6.5.3 Locking devices

2

2

2

6.5.4 Aircraft rivets

2

3

2

6.6 Pipes and unions:

(a)Identification;

1

1

1

(b)Standard unions.

2

2

2

6.7 Springs

—

1

1

6.8 Bearings

2

4

3

6.9 Transmissions

3

4

4

6.10 Control cables

5

5

4

6.11 Electrical cables and connectors

5

6

11

MODULE 7 — MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Nr of questions

A

B1

B3

B2

B2L

Total number for the module:

76

80

60

7.1 Safety precautions — aircraft and workshop

4

4

4

7.2 Workshop practices

4

4

4

7.3 Tools

6

6

6

7.4 (Reserved)

—

—

—

7.5 Engineering drawings, diagrams, and standards

6

6

6

7.6 Fits and clearances

5

5

5

7.7 Electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS)

4

4

8

7.8 Riveting

4

3

—

7.9 Pipes and hoses

4

3

—

7.10 Springs

1

1

—

7.11 Bearings

4

3

—

7.12 Transmissions

3

3

—

7.13 Control cables

4

3

—

7.14 Material handling

7.14.1 Sheet metal

—

2

—

7.14.2 Composite and non-metallic

—

2

—

7.14.3 Additive manufacturing

2

4

2

7.15 (Reserved)

—

—

—

7.16 Aircraft weight and balance:

(a)Centre-of-gravity calculation;

—

2

2

(b)Aircraft weighing.

—

1

—

7.17 Aircraft handling and storage

7

5

6

7.18 Disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly techniques:

(a)Types of defects and visual inspection techniques;

2

2

2

(b)General repair methods — structural repair manual;

—

2

—

(c)Non-destructive inspection techniques;

—

1

1

(d)Disassembly and reassembly techniques;

2

1

1

(e)Troubleshooting techniques.

—

1

1

7.19 Abnormal events:

(a)Inspections following lightning strikes and HIRF penetration;

2

1

2

(b)Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landing and flight through turbulence.

2

1

—

7.20 Maintenance procedures

6

6

6

7.21 Documentation and communication

4

4

4

MODULE 8 — BASIC AERODYNAMICS

Nr of questions

A

B3

B1

B2

B2L

Total number for the module:

24

24

8.1 Physics of the atmosphere

2

2

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics.

8.2 Aerodynamics

9

9

8.3 Theory of flight

7

7

8.4 High-speed airflow

4

4

8.5 Flight stability and dynamics

2

2

MODULE 9 — HUMAN FACTORS

Nr of questions

ALL

Total number for the module:

28

9.1 General

3

9.2 Human performance and limitations

3

9.3 Social psychology

2

9.4 Factors that affect human performance

3

9.5 Physical environment

2

9.6 Tasks

2

9.7 Communication

3

9.8 Human error

4

9.9 Safety management

2

9.10 The ‘Dirty Dozen’ and risk-mitigation

4

MODULE 10 — AVIATION LEGISLATION

Nr of questions

A

B1

B2

B2L

B3

Total number for the module:

32

44

10.1 Regulatory framework

5

5

10.2 Certifying staff — maintenance

7

7

10.3 Approved maintenance organisations

6

6

10.4 Independent certifying staff

-

4

10.5 Air operations

4

4

10.6 Certification of aircraft, parts, and appliances

1

4

10.7 Continuing airworthiness

6

7

10.8 Oversight principles in continuing airworthiness

2

3

10.9 Maintenance and certification beyond the current EU regulations
(if not superseded by EU requirements)

—

3

10.10 Cybersecurity in aviation maintenance

1

1

MODULE 11 — AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS

Nr of questions

A1

A2

B1.1

B1.2

B3

Total number for the module:

108

72

140

100

60

11.1 Theory of flight:

(a) Aeroplane aerodynamics and flight controls;

2

2

2

2

2

(b) Aeroplane, other aerodynamic devices.

2

2

2

2

2

11.2 Airframe structures (ATA 51):

(a) General concepts;

(b) Airworthiness requirements for structural strength;

3

3

4

3

2

3

3

3

3

1

(c) Construction methods.

1

1

3

2

1

11.3 Airframe structures — aeroplanes

11.3.1 Fuselage, doors, windows (ATA 52/53/56):

1

1

2

2

2

(a) Construction principles;

(b) Airborne towing devices;

1

1

1

1

1

(c) Doors.

1

1

1

1

-

11.3.2 Wings (ATA 57)

2

2

3

3

2

11.3.3 Stabilisers (ATA 55)

1

1

2

2

1

11.3.4 Flight control surfaces (ATA 55/57)

1

1

2

2

1

11.3.5 Nacelles/pylons (ATA 54)

1

1

2

2

1

11.4 Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21):

(a) Pressurisation;

2

2

3

1

—

(b) Air supply;

3

—

3

—

—

(c) Air conditioning;

3

—

3

—

—

(d) Safety and warning devices;

2

1

2

2

—

(e) Heating and ventilation system.

—

1

—

2

1

11.5 Instruments / avionics systems

11.5.1 Instrument systems (ATA 31)

2

2

4

4

3

11.5.2 Avionics systems

3

2

5

4

4

Fundamentals of system layouts and operation of:

—Autoflight (ATA 22);

—Communications (ATA 23);

—Navigation systems (ATA 34).

11.6 Electrical power (ATA 24)

4

3

5

5

4

11.7 Equipment and furnishings (ATA 25)

(a) Emergency equipment;

4

2

4

3

2

(b) Cabin and cargo layout.

3

3

3

3

-

11.8 Fire protection (ATA 26)

(a) Fire and smoke detection system and fire-extinguishing systems;

3

2

4

3

—

(b) Portable fire extinguisher.

1

1

1

1

1

11.9 Flight controls (ATA 27)

3

2

4

4

3

(a) Primary and secondary flight controls;

(b) Actuation and protection;

3

—

3

—

—

(c) System operation;

3

—

3

—

—

(d) Balancing and rigging.

1

1

3

3

2

11.10 Fuel systems (ATA 28/47)

2

2

3

3

2

(a) Systems layout;

(b) Fuel handling;

2

2

2

2

1

(c) Indications and warnings;

1

1

2

2

1

(d) Special systems;

1

—

1

—

—

(e) Balancing.

2

—

2

—

—

11.11 Hydraulic power (ATA 29)

1

1

3

3

2

(a) System description;

(b) System operation (1);

1

1

3

2

1

(c) System operation (2).

2

—

2

—

—

11.12 Ice and rain protection (ATA 30)

1

1

2

2

1

(a) Principles;

(b) De-icing;

1

1

2

2

1

(c) Anti-icing;

1

—

2

—

—

(d) Wipers;

1

1

2

2

1

(e) Rain-repellent systems.

2

—

2

—

—

11.13 Landing gear (ATA 32)

3

3

4

3

1

(a) Description;

(b) System operation;

3

3

4

2

1

(c) Air–ground sensing;

1

—

1

—

—

(d) Tail protection.

1

1

1

1

1

11.14 Lights (ATA 33)

2

2

3

3

2

11.15 Oxygen (ATA 35)

3

3

4

4

3

11.16 Pneumatic/vacuum (ATA 36)

(a) Systems;

3

3

3

3

2

(b) Pumps.

3

3

3

3

2

11.17 Water/waste (ATA 38)

(a) Systems;

2

2

2

2

1

(b) Corrosion.

1

1

1

1

1

11.18 Onboard maintenance systems (ATA 45)

3

—

3

—

—

11.19 Integrated modular avionics (IMA) (ATA 42)

(a) Overall system description and theory;

1

—

1

—

—

(b) Typical system layouts.

1

—

1

—

—

11.20 Cabin systems (ATA 44)

2

—

2

—

—

11.21 Information systems (ATA 46)

2

—

2

—

—

MODULE 12 — HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS

Nr of questions

A3

A4

B1.3

B1.4

Total number for the module:

100

128

12.1 Theory of flight — rotary wing aerodynamics

6

9

12.2 Flight control systems (ATA 67)

9

9

12.3 Blade tracking and vibration analysis (ATA 18)

6

9

12.4 Transmission

3

6

12.5 Airframe structures (ATA 51)

(a)General concept;

5

6

(b)Construction methods of the principal elements.

5

7

12.6 Air conditioning (ATA 21)

—

—

12.6.1 Air supply

1

2

12.6.2 Air conditioning

3

5

12.7 Instruments / avionics systems

12.7.1 Instrument systems (ATA 31)

6

9

12.7.2 Avionics systems

5

7

Fundamentals of system layouts and operation of:

—Autoflight (ATA 22);

—Communications (ATA 23);

—Navigation systems (ATA 34).

12.8 Electrical power (ATA 24)

8

10

12.9 Equipment and furnishings (ATA 25)

(a)Emergency equipment:

Seats, harnesses, and belts;

Lifting systems.

2

3

(b)Emergency flotation systems:

Cabin layout, cargo retention;

Equipment layout;

Cabin furnishing installation.

3

3

12.10 Fire protection (ATA 26)

3

4

(a)Fire and smoke detection systems and fire-extinguishing systems;

(b)Portable fire extinguishers.

1

1

12.11 Fuel systems (ATA 28)

7

8

12.12 Hydraulic power (ATA 29)

8

8

12.13 Ice and rain protection (ATA 30)

4

4

12.14 Landing gear (ATA 32)

(a)System description and operation;

3

4

(b)Sensors.

3

3

12.15 Lights (ATA 33)

3

4

12.16 (Reserved)

12.17 Integrated modular avionics (IMA) (ATA 42)

(a)Overall system description and theory;

1

1

(b)Typical system layouts.

1

1

12.18 Onboard maintenance systems (ATA 45)

2

3

Central maintenance computers;

Data-loading system;

Electronic library system.

12.19 Information systems (ATA 46)

2

2

MODULE 13 — AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS

Nr of questions

B2

B2L Basic

B2L

C/N

B2L

Ins.

B2L

A/F

B2L

Sur.

B2L

A/S

Total number for the module:

188

32

24

20

28

20

50

13.1 Theory of flight

(a)Aeroplane aerodynamics and flight controls;

3

3

—

—

—

—

—

(b)Rotary wing aerodynamics.

1

1

—

—

—

—

—

13.2 Structures — general concepts (ATA 51)

(a) General concepts;

4

4

—

—

—

—

—

(b) Fundamentals of structural systems.

4

4

—

—

—

—

—

13.3 Autoflight (ATA 22)

(a) Fundamentals of automatic flight control;

16

—

—

—

8

—

—

(b) Autothrottle systems and automatic landing systems.

8

—

—

—

8

—

—

13.4 Communication/navigation (ATA 23/34)

(a) Fundamentals of communication and navigation systems;

24

—

24

—

—

—

—

(b) Fundamentals of aircraft surveillance systems.

3

—

—

—

—

20

—

13.5 Electrical power (ATA 24)

13

13

—

—

—

—

—

13.6 Equipment and furnishings (ATA 25)

5

—

—

—

—

—

—

13.7 Flight controls

(a) Primary and secondary flight controls (ATA 27);

4

—

—

—

3

—

—

(b) Actuation and protection;

4

—

—

—

3

—

—

(c) System operation;

2

—

—

—

3

—

—

(d) Rotorcraft flight controls (ATA 67).

2

—

—

—

3

—

—

13.8 Instruments (ATA 31)

20

—

—

20

—

—

—

13.9 Lights (ATA 33)

7

7

—

—

—

—

—

13.10 Onboard maintenance systems (ATA 45)

5

–

–

–

–

–

–

13.11 Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21)

(a)Pressurisation;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(b)Air supply;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(c)Air conditioning;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(d)Safety and warning devices.

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

13.12 Fire protection (ATA 26)

(a) Fire and smoke detection system and fire-extinguishing systems;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(b) Portable fire extinguisher.

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

13.13 Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47)

(a)System layout;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(b)Fuel handling;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(c)Indications and warnings;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(d)Special systems;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(e)Balancing.

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

13.14 Hydraulic power (ATA 29)

(a)System layout;

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

(b)System operation (1);

5

—

—

—

—

—

4

(c)System operation (2).

5

—

—

—

—

—

4

13.15 Ice and rain protection (ATA 30)

(a)Principles;

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

(b)De-icing;

2

—

—

—

—

—

2

(c)Anti-icing;

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

(d)Wiper systems;

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

(e)Rain repellent.

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

13.16 Landing gear (ATA 32)

(a)Description;

1

—

—

—

—

—

1

(b)System;

3

—

—

—

—

—

3

(c)Air–ground sensing.

3

—

—

—

—

—

3

13.17 Oxygen (ATA 35)

2

–

—

—

—

—

—

13.18 Pneumatic/vacuum (ATA 36)

6

–

—

—

—

—

6

13.19 Water/waste (ATA 38)

2

–

—

—

—

—

2

13.20 Integrated modular avionics (IMA) (ATA 42)

(a)Overall system description and theory;

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

(b)Typical system layouts.

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

13.21 Cabin systems (ATA 44)

3

—

—

—

—

—

—

13.22 Information systems (ATA 46)

3

—

—

—

—

—

—

MODULE 14 — PROPULSION

Nr of questions

B2

B2L Instruments

B2L Airframe and Systems

Total number for the module:

32

14.1 Engines

(a)Turbine engines;

3

(b)Auxiliary power units (APUs);

4

(c)Piston engines;

2

(d)Electric and hybrid engines;

4

(e)Engine control.

3

14.2 Electric/electronic engine indication systems

10

14.3 Propeller systems

2

14.4 Starting and ignition systems

4

MODULE 15 — GAS-TURBINE ENGINE

Nr of questions

A1

A3

B1.1

B1.3

Total number for the module:

60

92

15.1 Fundamentals

4

4

15.2 Engine performance

—

6

15.3 Inlet

3

4

15.4 Compressors

5

7

15.5 Combustion section

3

3

15.6 Turbine section

5

5

15.7 Exhaust

4

4

15.8 Bearings and seals

—

3

15.9 Lubricants and fuels

3

4

15.10 Lubrication systems

3

4

15.11 Fuel systems

4

5

15.12 Air systems

3

3

15.13 Starting and ignition systems

3

4

15.14 Engine indication systems

5

7

15.15 Alternate turbine constructions

—

2

15.16 Turboprop engines

3

5

15.17 Turboshaft engines

2

3

15.18 Auxiliary power units (APUs)

2

3

15.19 Power plant installation

2

3

15.20 Fire protection systems

2

3

15.21 Engine monitoring and ground operation

4

7

15.22 Engine storage and preservation

—

3

MODULE 16 — PISTON ENGINE

Nr of questions

A2

A4

B1.2

B1.4

B3

Total number for the module:

52

76

16.1 Fundamentals of piston engines

5

5

16.2 Engine performance

3

5

16.3 Engine construction

7

8

16.4 Engine fuel systems

—

—

16.4.1 Carburettors

3

4

16.4.2 Fuel injection systems

2

4

16.4.3 Electronic engine control

2

4

16.5 Starting and ignition systems

5

5

16.6 Induction, exhaust, and cooling systems

3

4

16.7 Supercharging/turbocharging

4

6

16.8 Lubricants and fuels

2

5

16.9 Lubrication systems

3

4

16.10 Engine indication systems

6

7

16.11 Power plant installation

3

3

16.12 Engine monitoring and ground operation

3

5

16.13 Engine storage and preservation

—

3

16.14 Alternative piston-engine constructions

1

4

MODULE 17 — PROPELLER

Nr of questions

A1

A2

B1.1

B1.2

B3

Total number for the module:

20

32

17.1 Fundamentals of propellers

5

8

17.2 Propeller construction

4

5

17.3 Propeller pitch control

4

6

17.4 Propeller synchronising

—

2

17.5 Propeller ice protection

2

3

17.6 Propeller maintenance

3

6

17.7 Propeller storage and preservation

2

2