CAR -66 Rev 0, dated 11th November 2011Page 3 of 16866.01 GENERALIn order to harmonize Indian requirements for licensing of aircraft maintenance engineers with international requirements which is primarily based on EASA Part 66 regulation is being introduced.

This CAR is issued on the basis of amended Rule 61(6th amendment) of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 as notified vide GSR 1001 (E) dated 22nd December 2010.This CAR is effective from 01.01.2012. However upto 31.12.2012 the existing requirements of CAR Section2 Series L will also continue for facilitating smooth transition of aircraft maintenance engineer licensing system into CAR 66 pattern.The CAR- 66 is applicable to all personnel / Organizations engaged in maintenance and /or certification of aircraft registered in India. The Section A of CAR- 66 establishes the requirements for the issue and extension of an aircraft maintenance engineers license, conditions of its validity and use. It also has a provision for converting the aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) license issued prior to the CAR -66 coming into force. The requirements are followed by Acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM)The AME licenses in CAR 66 format will be available in two different ways:a) After conversion of existing AME licenses with applicable limitation.b) Issue of fresh license after passing of applicable modules of Basic Knowledge Exam to be conducted by CEO