REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION (CASR)

PART 65
LICENSING of AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
 CASR PART 65 – LICENSING of AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS

Table of Contents

Subpart - A General

Page
65.1 Applicability …….……………………………………………………. 1
65.2 Definitions ……………………………………………………………... 1
65.3 Conformity with International Standards ……………..…………… 1
65.5 Licences and certificates ..………………………………..……….. 1
65.7 Application for licences, certificates and ratings ……..….….…… 2
65.9 Issue of licences, certificates and ratings …………..….………….. 3
65.11 Validity and renewal of licences and certificates ……..……………. 3
65.13 [Reserved] ……………………………………………. 4
65.15 Licence and certificate document ………………………………… 4
65.17 Examinations: General ……………………………………………… 4
65.19 Cheating or other unauthorised conduct ……..…………………… 5
65.21 Re-examination after failure ……….……………………………… 5
65.23 Falsification of documents …………………………………………… 5
65.25 Change of address ………………………………………………….. 6
65.27 Suspension or cancellation ………………………………………… 6
65.29 Medical fitness ………………………………………………………… 6
65.31 Display of licence or certificate ……….…………………………….. 6
Subpart B – Basic Certificate
65.33 Eligibility requirements .…………………………………………… 7
65.35 Recognition of foreign licences …..…………………………………. 7
65.37 Privileges …………………………………………………………….. 8
Subpart C – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
65.41 Eligibility requirements ….…………………………………………… 9
65.43 Issue and extension of licences ……..…………………………….. 9
65.45 Recognition of foreign licences …..…………………………………. 9
65.47 Privileges …………………………………………………………….. 10
Subpart D – Licence Ratings
65.51 Applicability ………………………………………………………….. 11
65.53 Eligibility requirements ……………………………………………… 11
65.55 Privileges …………………….………………………………………… 11
Subpart E – Certificates of Maintenance Approval
65.61 Applicability ……………………………………………………………. 12
65.63 Eligibility requirements ………………………………………………. 12
65.65 Privileges ……………………………………………………………… 12

Appendix A Group and type ratings 13

Appendix B Examination syllabus 15

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SUBPART A - GENERAL

65.1 Applicability

This Part prescribes the requirements for the issue or renewal of:
(a) aircraft maintenance licences, certificates and ratings; and
(b) the privileges and limitations of those licences, certificates and ratings.

65.2 Definitions

The following definitions apply to this Part:

A basic certificate – is equivalent to a licence without ratings and is issued by the

Director General to persons who meet the age, knowledge, skill and experience
requirements of this Part.

A certificate of maintenance approval – is equivalent to a licence, but the group

or type ratings may be limited in respect of validity and scope.

A licence – is the document described in Annex 1, Chapter 4, paragraph 4.2.

A group rating – is a rating covering a group of aircraft or components. Groups of

aircraft or components shall be as determined by the Director General.

A type rating – is a rating for a specified individual aircraft or component.

A group or type rating, when added to a basic certificate, is a licence.

The scope of a group or type rating defines the range of aircraft or components for
which the rating is valid. The scope of a licence rating is fixed. The scope of a
rating on a certificate of maintenance approval may be limited as the Director
General decides.

When referred to in this Part, a workshop engineer, is a person who holds a

licence rating or a certificate of maintenance approval granting privileges for the
certification of specified aircraft or components after overhaul or repair.

65.3 Conformity with International Standards

Licences, certificates and ratings issued under this Part conform to the minimum
standards of Annex 1 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

65.5 Licences and certificates

The following licences, certificates and ratings are issued under this Part:
(a) basic certificates in one or more of the following categories:
(1). A1 - airframe, aeroplane

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 (2). A2 - airframe, helicopter
(3). A3 - piston engines
(4). A4 - turbine engines
(5). C1 - radio
(6). C2 - instruments
(7). C4 - electrical

(b) licences in one or more of the following categories:

(1). Airframes
(2). Engines
(3). Electrical
(4). Instrument
(5). Radio
Each category has type and group ratings as specified in Appendix A.

(c) certificates of maintenance approval is classified into the type and group
aircraft component ratings as specified in Appendix A.

65.7 Application for licences, certificates and ratings

(a) Each applicant for the grant of a licence or certificate shall complete DAC
Form, as appropriate, and submit it to the Director General with a payment of
the appropriate application fee prescribed by regulations made under the Act.

(b) Each application for a licence or certificate shall include a statement of

experience, signed by a person or persons with knowledge of the applicant’s
experience, showing that the applicant has complied with the appropriate
experience requirements of this Part.

(c) Each applicant for the grant of a licence or certificate on the basis that they
are the holder of a current licence or certificate issued by a foreign
contracting State to the Convention shall, in addition to the requirements of
paragraph (a), produce that licence or certificate to the Director General.

(d) Each applicant for the grant of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence
rating shall complete DAC Form and submit it to the Director General with a
payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by regulations made
under the Act.
(e) DAC Forms shall require:
(1) the name and address for service in Indonesia of the applicant; and
(2) such further particulars relating to the applicant as may be required by
the Director General as indicated on the form.

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65.9 Issue of licences, certificates and ratings

(a) An applicant is entitled to a licence, certificate, or rating issued by the Director

General under this Part if the Director General is satisfied that:
(1) the applicant is a fit and proper person, and
(2) the applicant has sufficient ability in reading, writing and understanding
the English language to enable him or her to carry out the responsibilities
of the holder of that licence, certificate, or rating, and
(3) the applicant meets the eligibility requirements in the appropriate Subpart
for the licence, certificate, or rating, and
(4) the licence, certificate , or ratings will be issued for aircraft, engine,
propeller and aircraft components which are currently on the Indonesian
civil aircraft register, and
(5) Must hold a medical fitness statement when exercising the privileges of
an aircraft maintenance engineer licence and a certificate of maintenance
approval, and
(6) the granting of the licence, certificate, or rating is not contrary to the
interests of aviation safety.

(b) An applicant for the grant of a licence, certificate, or rating on the basis that
they are the holder of a current licence or certificate issued by a foreign
contracting State to the Convention is eligible to a licence or certificate if the
Director General is satisfied that:
(1) the applicant is the holder of an acceptable licence or certificate, and
(2) the applicant is a fit and proper person, and
(3) the granting of the certificate or licence is not contrary to the interests of
aviation safety, and
(4) the applicant has passed the Air Law examination and oral examination
required by this Part.

65.11 Validity and renewal of licences and certificates

(a) Unless suspended or cancelled by the Director General, a basic certificate

shall remain valid for the lifetime of the holder and an aircraft maintenance
engineer licence or certificate shall remain valid for the period specified in the
document and such period shall not exceed two years from the date of issue
or previous renewal of the document.

(b) Upon application to the Director General, and showing compliance with this
Part, the period of validity of such licences and certificates may be renewed
for a further period not exceeding two years.

(c) An applicant for the renewal of a licence or certificate and the holder of a
valid licence or certificate shall not exercise the privileges of the document

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 unless, within the immediately preceding 24 months, has for periods totaling
at least 6 months:

(1). Exercised the privileges of the licence or certificate; or

(2). Supervised the maintenance of aircraft relevant to the ratings held in an
executive capacity; or
(3). Performed a technical training function relevant to the ratings held in an
approved maintenance training organization; or
(4). Engaged in any combination of subparagraph (1), (2), or (3).

(d) Where an applicant does not meet the requirement of (c), the applicant shall
show compliance with the requirements for the initial issue of a licence or
certificate.

(e) It shall be the responsibility of the holder of a licence or certificate to present

the original document at the appropriate office of the Director General before
the date of expiry, together with a written statement detailing experience
acquired during the previous 24 months, a current address for
correspondence, and the name and address of the present employer.

(f) An applicant for the renewal of a licence or certificate must hold of a valid
medical fitness statement.

65.13 [Reserved]

65.15 Licence and certificate document

The Director General shall issue to each applicant who has qualifications for the
grant of a licence or certificate under the terms of this Part a licence or certificate
document which shall specify the applicant’s licence or certificate number and the
ratings granted.

65.17 Examinations: General

(a) Examinations prescribed by or under this Part are given at times and
locations, and by persons, designated by the Director General.
(b) The minimum-passing grade for each examination is 70 percent.
(c) An applicant for a licence or certificate shall pass the basic knowledge
written, oral and practical examinations in the subjects appropriate to the
category sought. The Director General shall conduct all basic examinations.
The basic knowledge syllabus for each category is specified in Appendix B.

65.19 Cheating or other unauthorized conduct

(a) Except as authorized by the Director General, no person may:

(1) Copy, or intentionally remove, an examination paper, or any portion of an

examination paper, which is intended for use under this Part;

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 (2) Give to or receive from another person any part or copy of an
examination;
(3) Give help on an examination to, or receive help on an examination from,
any person during the period that examination is being given;
(4) Take any part of an examination on behalf of another person;
(5) Use any unauthorized material or aid during the period that examination is
being given; or
(6) Intentionally cause, assist, or participate in any act prohibited by this
paragraph.

(b) No person who commits an act prohibited by paragraph (a) of this section is
eligible for any Licence or certificate rating under this Part for a period of 1
year after the date of the act. In addition, the commission of that act is a basis
for suspending or revoking any Licence or certificate and rating held by that
person.

65.21 Re-examination after failure

An applicant for a written, oral, or practical examination for a licence or certificate,

or for an additional rating under this Part, may apply for re-examination:

(a) Not less than 30 days after the date the applicant failed the examination; or
(b) Before the 30 days have expired if the applicant presents a signed statement
from the holder of a licence and rating sought by the applicant, certifying that
person has given the applicant additional instruction in each of the subjects
failed, and that the applicant is considered ready for re-examination.

65.23 Falsification of documents

(a) No person may make or cause to be made :

(1) any fraudulent or intentionally false statement on any application for a
licence or certificate and rating under this Part;
(2) Any fraudulent or intentionally false entry in any logbook, record, or report
that is required to be kept, made, or used, to show compliance with any
requirement for any Licence or certificate and rating under this Part;
(3) Any reproduction, for fraudulent purpose, of any Licence or certificate and
rating under this Part; or
(4) Any alteration of any Licence or certificate and rating under this Part.

(b) The commission by any person of an act prohibited under paragraph (a) of
this section is a basis for suspending or revoking any licence or certificate and
rating held by that person.

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65.25 Change of address

Within 30 days after any change to a permanent mailing address, the holder of a
licence or certificate issued under this Part shall notify the appropriate office of the
Director General, in writing, of the new address.

65.27 Suspension or cancellation

Upon the suspension or cancellation of a licence or certificate the holder shall

return the licence or certificate document to the appropriate office of the Director
General.

65.29 Medical fitness; requirement and duration

The holder of a licence or certificate shall have a medical fitness statement or a fit
and proper statement signed by the general physician with periodic medical
examination period not exceeding 24 calendar months.
Holders of a licence or certificate shall not exercise the privileges of that licence or
certificate if they know or suspect that their physical or mental condition renders
them unfit to exercise such privileges.

65.31 Display of licence or certificate

Each person who holds a licence or certificate shall keep it within the immediate
area where that person normally exercises the privileges of that licence or
certificate and shall present it for inspection upon the request of an authorized
representative of the Director General.

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SUBPART B – BASIC CERTIFICATE

65.33 Eligibility requirements

A basic certificate may be issued to a person who meets the following

requirements:
(a). Is not less than 19 years of age.
(b). Has passed the written basic examinations, oral and practical examinations in
the subjects appropriate to the certificate sought.
(c). An application shall be accompanied by a certificate of competency and/or
experience log book (record), signed by a person approved by the Director
General for the purpose, showing that the applicant has complied with the
technical skill requirements of this Part
(d). Is able to read, write, speak and understand either the Indonesian or the
English language, and to read, write and understand technical English as used
in manufacturers manuals.
(e) Has satisfactorily completed ONE of the following :
(1) A traineeship in an aviation technical trade, of eighteen months of practical
aviation related experience, including formal technical training with the
procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment
generally used in constructing, maintaining, or modifying airframes,
powerplants, or avionics equipment, gained at any time; or
(2) A traineeship in an appropriate non-aviation technical trade, and twenty
four months of practical aviation related experience with the procedures,
practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in
constructing, maintaining, or modifying airframes, powerplants, or avionic
equipment, gained following completion of the traineeship; or
(3) total of thirty six months of practical aviation related experience with the
procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment
generally used in constructing, maintaining, or modifying airframes,
powerplants, or avionic equipment; or
(4) A course of integrated training, including at least twenty four months of
supervised training and experience, conducted by the holder of an
approved maintenance training organization certificate issued under
CASR Part 147 that authorizes the conduct of such course.

65.35 Recognition of foreign licences

The Director General may, upon application, issue an Indonesian basic certificate
to the holder of a licence without type rating (or equivalent) issued by an ICAO
Contracting State provided the applicant:
(a). Complies with the requirements of this Part.
(b). Passes an examination on Indonesian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
appropriate to the certificate sought.

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65.37 Privileges

The holder of a basic certificate working under supervision of the licence or

certificate holder may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and
alteration. However, this paragraph does not authorise the performance of any
inspection required by part 91 or any inspection performed after a major repair and
alteration.

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SUBPART C – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LICENCE

65.41 Eligibility requirements

A licence may be issued to a person who meets the following age, knowledge, skill
and experience requirements:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age.
(b) Has passed the written examinations, or their equivalents, including an
examination in Air Law, that are acceptable to the Director General and
relevant to the duties and responsibilities of a licence holder in the category of
licence sought.
(c) Has passed an oral examination covering the person’s understanding and
practical application of the duties and responsibilities exercised by the holder
of a licence.
(d) Has met the experience requirements specified in this Subpart
(e) Is able to read, write, speak and understand either the Indonesian or the
English language, and to read, write and understand technical English as used
in manufacturers manuals.
(f) Has satisfactorily completed ONE of the following :
(1) A total of twenty months of practical aviation related experience with the
procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment
generally used in constructing, maintaining, or modifying airframes,
powerplants, or avionic equipment; or
(2) A course of integrated training, including at least twelve months of
supervised training and experience, conducted by the holder of an
approved maintenance training organization certificate issued under
CASR Part 147 that authorizes the conduct of such course.

65.43 Issue and extension of licences

The Director General may grant a licence to an applicant who meets the
requirements of this Part, and may subsequently extend the privileges of such
licence by endorsing in it additional categories where the holder has applied for
such extensions and has shown compliance with the requirements of this Part or is
considered qualified by the Director General.

65.45 Recognition of foreign licences

(a) The Director General may, upon application, issue an Indonesian licence to
the holder of a valid licence (or equivalent) issued by an ICAO Contracting
State provided the applicant:
(1) Complies with the requirements of this Part.
(2) Passes an examination on Indonesian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
appropriate to the rating(s) sought.

(b) A licence issued under this Subpart shall include ratings as included in the
applicant’s original licence if:

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 (1) The applicant has satisfied the Director General that they has recent
experience on such aircraft ratings; and
(2) Such aircraft are on the Indonesian Register.

65.47 Privileges

(a) Subject to paragraph (b) and the requirements of Part 145, an aircraft
maintenance engineer licence authorises the holder to:
(1) perform or supervise the maintenance of an aircraft or component, and
(2) release an aircraft or component to service after maintenance has been
performed.
(3) approved for return to service if he is employed and authorised by such an
organization.

(b) The holder of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence shall not exercise the
privileges of that licence on an aircraft or component unless that person:
(1) holds a type or group rating for that aircraft or component, and
(2) is familiar with all the relevant information relating to the maintenance and
airworthiness of the particular aircraft for which the licence holder is
signing a Maintenance Release or such components which the licence
holder is certifying as being airworthy, and
(4) complies with 65.11 (c) of this Part.

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SUBPART D – LICENCE RATINGS

65.51 Applicability

(a) This Subpart prescribes the regulations governing group ratings and type
ratings.
(b) Each licence category may be granted ratings as specified in this Subpart.
(c) The Director General may issue a licence and rating with such limitations as
considered necessary.
(d) The privileges and limitations of a licence issued under this Part are as
prescribed in this Part and in Part 43.

65.53 Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the grant of a group or type rating a person shall:

(a) hold a basic certificate in the category to which the rating relates, and
(b) has completed at least:
(1) six months practical experience on the type or group of aircraft or
components for which the rating is sought, and
(2) submit a schedule of experience in a format approved by the Director
General, and
(c) has successfully completed:
(1) examinations acceptable to the Director General, or
(2) a course of training relevant to the type of aircraft or components for
which the rating is sought:
(i) conducted by the holder an aviation training organisation certificate
issued under Part 147 which authorises the conduct of such a
course, or
(ii) conducted by the manufacturer of the applicable aircraft or
component, or
(iii) approved by the competent authority of a foreign contracting State.

65.55 Privileges

(a) A group rating authorises the holder of an aircraft maintenance engineer

licence to exercise the privileges of that licence on any aircraft or component
falling within the definition of the applicable group in Appendix A.
(b) Subject to the requirements of Part 145, a type rating authorises the holder of
an aircraft maintenance engineer licence to exercise the privileges of that
licence on the type of aircraft or component specified on that rating.

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SUBPART E – CERTIFICATES OF MAINTENANCE APPROVAL

65.61 Applicability

This Subpart prescribes regulations governing the issue of certificates of

maintenance approval and the privileges and limitations of that certificate.

65.63 Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for a certificate of maintenance approval a person shall:

(a) be not less than 21 years of age and have practical experience, acceptable to
the Director General, for the particular type or group of aircraft or components
for which the certificate of maintenance approval is sought, and
(b) for the particular type or group of aircraft or components for which the
certificate of maintenance approval is sought,
(1) have successfully completed a course of training acceptable to the
Director General, and
(2) have passed examinations, including an examination in Air Law and
Airworthiness Requirements, that are acceptable to the Director General.

65.65 Privileges

(a) A certificate of maintenance approval specifies the privileges that the

certificate holder may exercise.
(b) A certificate of maintenance approval may authorise any person:

(1) Who is a licence holder, to perform maintenance on, and certify for release
to service, any aircraft type for which that person does not have the
practical experience required by Subpart C for the grant of a rating, or
(2) Who is not the holder of a licence, but is a workshop engineer who
satisfies the Director General that he or she is competent, to perform or
supervise-
(i) The maintenance or special process specified on the certificate on an
aircraft or component, and certify that aircraft or component for release
to service, or
(ii) Maintenance on, and certify for release to service an aircraft issued with
an experimental airworthiness certificate under Part 21, Subpart H.

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 Appendix A

Group and Type Ratings

1. Groups

Ratings may be issued in the following groups:

(a) Airframes
Group 1 : metal stressed skin unpressurised aeroplanes with fixed landing
gear and having a maximum take off weight (MTOW) not
exceeding 5700 kg
Group 2 : metal stressed skin unpressurised aeroplanes other than Group 1
Group 3 : aeroplanes with principally wooden or tubular structure, fabric
covered
Group 4 : aeroplanes constructed principally of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP)
or similar material
Group 5 : piston engined helicopters
Group 6 : turbine engined helicopters

(b) Engines
Group 1: normally aspirated piston engines
Group 2: turbocharged, supercharged or radial piston engines.

(c) Electrical
Group 1: electrical systems in pressurised aeroplanes having a maximum
take off weight of 5700 kg or less and unpressurised airframes
which have as their primary source of power:
(i) DC generators, or
(ii) Starter generators, or
(iii) Alternators with self-contained rectifiers
Group 2: electrical systems which have as their primary source of power:
(i) DC generators, or starter generators, and have frequency wild
alternators installed for secondary services, or
(ii) constant frequency AC from alternators driven by constant
speed drive units.

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(d) Instruments
Group 1: general aircraft instrument systems; basic flight instrument
systems; oxygen systems; cabin pressurisation and air
conditioning systems other than those fitted to pressurised
aeroplanes having a maximum take off weight of 5700 kg or more
Group 2: autoflight and navigation systems including air data computer
systems, servo driven instruments, remote gyro systems including
remote reading compasses, automatic flight control systems and
inertial navigation systems other than those fitted to pressurised
aeroplanes having a maximum take off weight of 5700 kg or more.
(e) Radio
Group 1: airbornes communication systems including VHF, HF, CVR, audio
and ELT
Group 2: airborne navigation systems including ADF, VOR, ILS, VLF,
Omega, marker beacon, GPS and GNSS
Group 3: airborne primary and secondary radar including weather radar,
doppler, radio altimeter, DME, transponder and TCAS.

2. Types

Ratings for the following aircraft or components shall be issued by the Director
General as type ratings for the individual aircraft or component types:
(a) Airframes:
Pressurised aeroplanes and helicopters that the Director General considers
are not included in the Airframe Group 5 and 6 rating
(b) Engines:
Turbine powerplants
(c) Electrical:
Electrical systems and equipment installed in pressurised aeroplanes and
having a maximum take off weight more than 5700 kg
(d) Instruments:
Integrated flight systems installed in pressurised aeroplanes and having a
maximum take off weight more than 5700 kg
(e) Radio:
Complete radio installations installed in pressurised aeroplanes and having
a maximum take off weight of more than 5700 kg
(f) Components:
Overhaul and maintenance of aircraft components listed in 145.31 and
145.33.

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 Appendix B

Examination syllabus

An applicant for a licence or certificate issued under this Part shall demonstrate a
level of knowledge relevant to the privileges to be granted and appropriate to the
responsibilities of a licence or certificate holder, in at least the following subjects:

(a) Air Law and Airworthiness Requirements

Rules and regulations relevant to a licence or certificate holder including

applicable airworthiness requirements governing certification and continuing
airworthiness of aircraft and approved aircraft maintenance organisation and
procedures.

(b) Natural Science and Aircraft General Knowledge

Basic mathematics, units of measurement, fundamental principles and theory of

physics and chemistry applicable to aircraft maintenance.

(c) Aircraft Engineering

Characteristics and applications of the materials of aircraft construction including

principles of construction and functioning of aircraft structures, fastening
techniques, powerplants and their associated systems, mechanical, fluid, electrical
and electronic power sources, aircraft instrument and display systems, aircraft
control systems, and airborne navigation and communication systems.

(d) Aircraft Maintenance

Tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft including

methods and procedures for the overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement,
modification or defect rectification of aircraft structures, components and systems
in accordance with the methods prescribed in the relevant Maintenance Manuals
and the applicable Standards of airworthiness.

(e) Human Performance and Limitations

Human performance and limitations relevant to the duties of a licence or certificate

holder.

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