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er exhaustive and contain a few changes to the text, which might have an impact on future modifications/alterations. Finally, decision 2011/008/R amending the text of AMC material to Part 66 provides an updated appendix I list of “Aircraft Type Ratings” to annex IV AMC to Part 66. This list is the basis for entries into the EASA 66 AML. One major change is the new grouping of ratings has been incorporated into this amendment. Prior to the issue of this decision, a new EU regulation 1149/2011 was published in November 2011, which amended Part 66, and in particular, the grouping of type ratings. As a result, the appendix I to AMC had to be published and aligned with the new three groups of ratings defined by this EU regulation. The method for converting the licenses to the new group

ratings is described in the mentioned EU regulation. The three groups specified are identified as follows: - GROUP 1 Complex motor-powered aircraft, as well as multiple engine helicopters, airplanes with maximum certified operating altitude exceeding FL290, aircraft equipped with fly-by-wire systems and other aircraft requiring an aircraft type rating when defined so by the agency. - GROUP 2 Aircraft other than those in group 1 belonging to the following subgroups: • Single turbo-propeller engine airplanes. • Single turbine engine helicopters. • Single piston engine helicopters. - GROUP 3 Piston engine airplanes other than those in group 1.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Europe
EWIS
The following information is from the European Aviation Safety Agency frequently asked questions website. QUESTION: What aircraft is the special condition on electrical wiring interconnection system applicable?

ANSWER: Special condition H-01 is applicable to an airplane with a maximum type-certificated passenger capacity of 30 or more, or a maximum payload capacity of 3,402 kg (7,500 pounds) or more.
Note: The AEA offers “Frequently Asked Questions” to foster greater understanding of the aviation regulations and the rules governing the industry. The AEA strives to ensure FAQs are as accurate as possible at the time of publication; however, rules change. Therefore information received from an AEA FAQ should be verified before being relied upon. This information is not meant to serve as legal advice. If you have particular legal questions, they should be directed to an attorney. The AEA disclaims any warranty for the accuracy of the information provided.

News & Regulatory Updates
CASA
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has published revisions to the following ACs in November and December 2011. AC AC 66-4(0) AC 66-6(0) AC 145-2(0) AC 147-1(0) AC 147-2(0) Title Maintenance of aircraft composite structures in a maintenance organization Part 66 Licensing and The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 Human Factors Guidelines for Aircraft Maintenance Practical Consolidation Training Approved Part 147 Training Organizations q
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