Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

PART 3
AVIATION TRAINING ORGANISATIONS

GENERAL

3.1.1   General

3.1.1.1   Applicability

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   This Part prescribes the requirements for certifying and administering Aviation Training Organisations (ATO).

3.1.1.2   Definitions

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   For the purpose of this Part, the following definitions shall apply—

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      “Accountable manager (training)” means the manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all training can be financed and carried out to the standard required by the Authority. The accountable manager may delegate, in writing, to another person in the organisation to become the accountable manager when authorised by the Authority;

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      “Advanced flight training device” means a flight training device that has a cockpit that accurately replicates a specific make, model, and type aircraft cockpit, and handling characteristics that accurately model the aircraft handling characteristics;

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      “AMT Course” means a training course for AMT maintenance ratings (airframe/powerplant);

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      “Flight Training Equipment” means flight simulators, flight training devices, and aircraft;

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      “Line-Operational Simulation” means simulation conducted using operational-oriented flight scenarios that accurately replicate interaction among flightcrew members and between flightcrew members and dispatch facilities, other crew members, air traffic control, and ground operations;

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      “Line Operational Flight Training (LOFT)” means training in a simulator with a complete crew using representative flight segments which contain normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures that may be expected in line operations;

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      “Level 1 Aviation Training Organisation (ATO)” means a flight training facility which conducts all or substantially all of each flight training course using aircraft;

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      “Level 2 Aviation Training Organisation (ATO)” means a flight training facility which conducts all or substantially all of each flight training course using simulation media which are qualified and approved by the Authority;

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      “Satellite” means an ATO at a location other than primary location of the ATO;

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      “Speciality curriculum” means a set of courses that is designed to satisfy a requirement of the Civil Aviation Regulations and that is approved by the Authority for use by a particular Level 2 ATO or satellite Level 2 ATO. The speciality curriculum includes training requirements unique to one or more Level 2 ATO clients;

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      “Training specifications” means a document issued to a certified Aviation Training Organisation by the Authority that prescribes that organisation's training, checking, and testing authorisations and limitations, and specifies training program requirements.

3.1.1.3   Acronyms

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   The following acronyms are used in Part 3:

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      ATO – Aviation Training Organisation

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      AFM – Aircraft Flight Manual

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      AMT – Aviation Maintenance Technician (Part 2)

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      IFR – Instrument Flight Rules

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      NOTAM – Notice to Airmen.

3.1.2   Certificate Requirements

3.1.2.1   Certificate Required

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   (1)     A person shall not operate an ATO without, or in violation of, an ATO certificate and training specifications issued under this Part.

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   (2)     Except for a holder of an AOC training its own flight crews, A person shall not conduct training, testing, or checking in advanced flight training devices or flight simulators without, or in violation of, the certificate and training specifications required by this Part.

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   (3)     The Authority shall issue an ATO certificate and training specifications to an applicant who meets the requirements of this Part.

3.1.2.2   Application for Issuance or Amendment

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   (1)     An applicant for an ATO certificate and training specifications shall apply at least 120 calendar days before the beginning of any proposed training.

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   (2)     An applicant for an ATO certificate and training specification shall provide to the Authority that information shown in IS: 3.1.2.2.

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.1.2.2 for certificate information needed by the Authority.

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   (3)     An applicant for an ATO certificate shall ensure that the facilities and equipment described in its application are—

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      (a)     available for inspection and evaluation prior to approval; and

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      (b)     in place and operational at the location of the proposed ATO prior to issuance of a certificate under this Subpart.

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   (4)     The Authority shall issue to an applicant who meets the requirements and is approved by the Authority—

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      (a)     an ATO certificate containing all business names included on the application under which the certificate holder may conduct operations and the address of each business office used by the certificate holder; and

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      (b)     training specifications, issued by the Authority to the certificate holder, containing—

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         (i)     authorisation for the ATO to function as a Level 1 ATO and/or Level 2 ATO,

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         (ii)     the type of training authorised, including approved courses,

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         (iii)     the category, class, and type of aircraft that may be used for training, testing, and checking,

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         (iv)     for each flight simulator or flight training device, the make, model, and series of aeroplane or the set of aeroplanes being simulated and the qualification level assigned, or the make, model, and series of rotorcraft, or set of rotorcraft being simulated and the qualification level assigned,

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         (v)     for each flight simulator and flight training device subject to qualification evaluation by the Authority, the identification number assigned by the Authority,

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         (vi)     the name and address of each satellite ATO, and the approved courses offered at each satellite ATO,

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         (vii)     authorised deviations or waivers from this Subpart, and

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         (viii)     any other items the Authority may require or allow.

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   (5)     The Authority may deny, suspend, revoke, or terminate an organisation's ATO certificate under this Subpart if the Authority finds that the organisation—

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      (a)     held an ATO certificate that was revoked, suspended, or terminated within the previous 5 years; or

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      (b)     employs or proposes to employ a person who—

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         (i)     was previously employed in a management or supervisory position by another organisation whose ATO certificate was revoked, suspended, or terminated within the previous 5 years,

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         (ii)     exercised control over another organisation whose certificate has been revoked, suspended, or terminated within the last 5 years, and

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         (iii)     contributed materially to the revocation, suspension, or termination of that ATO certificate and who will be employed in a management or supervisory position, or who will be in control of or have a substantial ownership interest in the first mentioned organisation;

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      (c)     has provided incomplete, inaccurate, fraudulent, or false information for an ATO certificate.

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   (6)     At any time, the Authority may amend an ATO certificate—

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      (a)     on the Authority's own initiative, under applicable Saint Lucia legislation; or

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      (b)     upon timely application by the certificate holder.

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   (7)     An ATO shall file an application to amend an ATO certificate at least 60 calendar days prior to the applicant's proposed effective amendment date unless a different filing period is approved by the Authority.

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   (8)     The Authority may issue an ATO certificate to an applicant—

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      (a)     for an ATO inside or outside of Saint Lucia; and

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      (b)     whose business office or primary location, or both are located inside or outside Saint Lucia.

3.1.2.3   Curriculum and Personnel Requirements

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   (1)     An ATO shall adhere to its approved curriculum.

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   (2)     An ATO shall not change its approved curriculum unless the change is approved by the Authority in advance.

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   (3)     A Level 2 ATO shall show that—

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      (a)     for each proposed curriculum, the Level 2 ATO has, and shall maintain, a sufficient number of instructors who are qualified in accordance with section 3.2.4 to perform the duties to which they are assigned;

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      (b)     a Level 1 ATO shall meet the personnel requirements shown in Section 3.2.4;

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      (c)     an ATO with AMT courses shall meet the personnel requirements shown in 3.4.2.5.

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   (4)     A Level 2 ATO shall have designated, and shall maintain, a sufficient number of approved evaluators to provide required checks and tests to graduation candidates within 7 calendar days of training completion for any curriculum leading to airman licenses or ratings, or both.

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   (5)     A Level 2 ATO shall maintain, a sufficient number of management personnel who are qualified and competent to perform required duties.

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   (6)     A management representative, and all personnel who are designated by the Level 2 ATO to conduct and direct student training, shall be able to understand, read, write, and fluently speak the English language.

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   (7)     The persons listed in this subsection may serve in more than one position for an ATO, provided that person is qualified for each position.

3.1.2.4   Contents of an ATO Certificate

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   (1)     An ATO certificate shall consist of 2 documents—

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      (a)     a certificate for public display signed by the Authority, and

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      (b)     training specifications containing the terms, conditions, and authorisations applicable to the ATO certificate.

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   (2)     An ATO certificate shall contain—

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      (a)     the name and location (main place of business) of the ATO;

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      (b)     the date of issue and period of validity for each page issued;

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      (c)     the authorised locations of operations; and

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      (d)     training specifications for the following categories, as applicable:

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         (i)     pilot training,

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         (ii)     other crewman training,

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         (iii)     other airman training,

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         (iv)     AMT training,

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         (v)     other training;

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      (e)     other authorisations, approvals and limitations issued by the Authority in accordance with the standards which are applicable to the training conducted by the ATO.

3.1.2.5   Duration Of Certificate

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   (1)     Except as shown in paragraph (3), an ATO expires, unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked—

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      (a)     12 calendar months after the certificate was issued;

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      (b)     except as provided in paragraph (2), on the date that any change in ownership of the school occurs;

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      (c)     on the date of any significant change in the school's facilities occurs; or

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      (d)     upon notice by the Authority that the school has failed for more than 60 days to maintain the required facilities, aircraft, or personnel.

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   (2)     A change in the ownership of an ATO does not terminate the ATO certificate issued for that ATO if, within 30 days—

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      (a)     the certificate holder makes application for an appropriate amendment to the certificate; and

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      (b)     no significant change in the facilities, operating personnel, or approved training courses is involved.

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   (3)     If the Authority suspends, revokes, or terminates an ATO certificate issued pursuant to this Part, the holder of that certificate shall return the certificate to the Authority within 5 working days after being notified that the certificate is suspended, revoked, or terminated.

3.1.2.6   Deviations or Waivers

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   (1)     The Authority may issue deviations or waivers from any of the requirements of this Part.

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   (2)     An ATO requesting a deviation or waiver under this section shall provide the Authority with information acceptable to the Authority that shows—

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      (a)     justification for the deviation or waiver; and

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      (b)     that the deviation or waiver will not adversely affect the quality of instruction or evaluation.

3.1.2.7   ADVERTISING LIMITATIONS

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   (1)     An ATO shall not:

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      (a)     make any statement relating to its ATO certification and training specifications that is false or designed to mislead any person contemplating enrolment in that ATO;

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      (b)     advertise that the ATO is certified unless it clearly differentiates between courses that have been approved under this Part and those that have not been approved under this Part.

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   (2)     An ATO whose certificate has been surrendered, suspended, revoked, or terminated shall promptly—

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      (a)     remove all indications, including signs, wherever located, that the ATO was certified by the Authority; and

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      (b)     notify all advertising agents, and advertising media employed by the certificate holder to cease all advertising indicating that the ATO is certified by the Authority.

3.1.3   Location and Facilities

3.1.3.1   Facilities, Equipment, and Material

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   (1)     An ATO shall provide facilities, equipment, and material equal to the standards currently required for the issue of the certificate and rating that it holds.

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   (2)     An ATO shall not make a substantial change in facilities, equipment, or material that have been approved for a particular curriculum, unless that change is approved by the Authority in advance.

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   (3)     An ATO with approved AMT courses shall not make any change in the ATO's location unless the change is approved by the Authority in advance. If the certificate holder desires to change the location of the ATO, the certificate holder shall notify the Authority, in writing, at least 30 days before the date of the relocation. The Authority may prescribe the conditions under which the ATO may operate while it is changing its location or housing facilities. If the certificate holder changes the location of the ATO without notification, the certificate shall be revoked.

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   (4)     An ATO shall establish and maintain a principal business office that is physically located at the address shown on its certificate.

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   (5)     The principal business office of an ATO shall not be shared with, or used by, another ATO.

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   (6)     An ATO shall ensure that—

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      (a)     each room, training booth, or other space used for instructional purposes is heated, lighted, and ventilated to conform to local building, sanitation, and health codes; and

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      (b)     the facilities used for instruction are not routinely subject to significant distractions caused by flight operations and maintenance operations at the airport.

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   (7)     An ATO shall maintain the records required by this Part in facilities adequate for that purpose.

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   (8)     An ATO with approved AMT courses shall have and maintain the following instructional equipment as is appropriate to the rating sought:

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      (a)     various kinds of airframe structures, airframe systems and components, powerplants, and powerplant systems and components (including propellers), of a quantity and type suitable to complete the practical projects required by its approved curricula;

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      (b)     at least one aircraft of a type acceptable to the Authority.

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   (9)     The equipment required by paragraph (8) need not be in an airworthy condition, and if damaged prior to use by the ATO, shall have been repaired enough for complete assembly.

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   (10)     An ATO with an AMT rating shall have airframes, powerplants, propellers, appliances, and components thereof, to be used for instruction and from which students will gain practical working experience, and shall ensure that the airframes, powerplants, propellers, appliances, and components thereof be sufficiently diversified as to show the different methods of construction, assembly, inspection, and operation when installed in an aircraft for use.

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   (11)     An ATO with an AMT rating shall ensure that it maintains a sufficient number of units of the material described in paragraph (8) so that no more than 8 students will work on any one unit at one time.

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   (12)     An ATO with an AMT rating using an aircraft for instructional purposes that does not have retractable landing gear and wing flaps, shall provide training aids, or operational mock-ups of the retractable landing gear and wing flaps which are acceptable to the Authority.

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   (13)     An ATO with an AMT rating, seeking an additional AMT rating, shall have at least the facilities, equipment, and materials appropriate to the rating sought.

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   (14)     An ATO with an AMT rating shall maintain, on the premises and under the full control of the ATO, an adequate supply of material, special tools, and shop equipment used in constructing and maintaining aircraft as is appropriate to the approved curriculum of the ATO, in order to assure that each student will be properly instructed.

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   (15)     An ATO with an AMT rating shall insure that the special tools and shop equipment required by paragraph (8) be in satisfactory working condition for instructional and practice purposes.

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.1.3.1 for specific requirements for facilities for AMT courses.

3.1.3.2   Flight Training Facilities, Equipment, and Courseware

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   (1)     A Level 2 ATO shall have available exclusively, for adequate periods of time and at a location approved by the Authority, adequate flight training equipment and courseware, including at least one flight simulator or advanced flight training device.

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   (2)     An ATO that plans to conduct pilot flight training shall show that it has continuous use of a briefing area located at each airport at which training flights originate that is—

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      (a)     adequate to shelter students waiting to engage in their training flights;

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      (b)     arranged and equipped for the conduct of pilot briefings; and

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      (c)     for an ATO with an instrument rating course or commercial pilot course, it is equipped with adequate communication to sources of weather and flight planning information.

3.1.3.3   Satellite ATOs

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   (1)     An ATO may conduct training in accordance with a training program approved by the Authority at a satellite ATO if—

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      (a)     the facilities, equipment, personnel, and course content of the satellite ATO meet the applicable requirements;

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      (b)     the instructors and evaluators at the satellite ATO are under the direct supervision of management personnel of the principal ATO;

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      (c)     the certificate holder notifies the Authority in writing that a particular satellite ATO is to begin operations at least 60 days prior to proposed commencement of operations at that satellite ATO; and

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      (d)     the certificate holder's training specifications reflect the name and address of the satellite ATO and the approved courses offered at the satellite ATO.

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   (2)     The Authority will issue training specifications which prescribe the operations required and authorised at each satellite ATO.

3.1.3.4   CHANGES REQUIRING NOTICE TO THE AUTHORITY

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   (1)     An ATO shall notify the Authority within 30 days of any of the following changes:

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      (a)     the accountable manager;

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      (b)     the instructional and evaluation staff;

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      (c)     the housing, training facilities and equipment, procedures, curricula, and work scope that could affect the approval.

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   (2)     The Authority may prescribe the conditions under which an ATO may operate during such changes unless the Authority determines that the approval should be suspended.

3.1.3.5   Inspection

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   (1)     The Authority may, at any time, inspect an ATO on the ATO's premises to determine the ATO's compliance with this Part.

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   (2)     Inspections pursuant to paragraph (1) will normally be repeated on a 12 month basis, which may be extended to a 24 month basis if, in the opinion of the Authority, the holder continues to meet the requirements under which it was originally certificated.

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   (3)     After an inspection pursuant to paragraph (1) is made, the certificate holder will be notified, in writing, of any deficiencies found during the inspection.

3.1.4   Administrative

3.1.4.1   Record keeping

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   (1)     An ATO shall maintain a record for each trainee that contains—

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      (a)     the name of the trainee;

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      (b)     a copy of the trainee's license, if any, and medical certificate, if required;

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      (c)     the name of the course and the make and model of flight training equipment used, if applicable;

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      (d)     the trainee's prerequisite experience and course time completed;

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      (e)     the date the student graduated, terminated training, or transferred to another school;

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      (f)     the trainee's performance on each lesson and the name of the instructor providing instruction;

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      (g)     a current progress record for each trainee showing the practical projects or laboratory work completed or to be completed for each subject;

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      (h)     the date and result of each knowledge test and end of course practical test and the name of the evaluator conducting the test(s); and

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      (i)     the number of hours of additional training that was accomplished after any unsatisfactory practical test.

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   (2)     The Authority shall not consider a student's logbook as sufficient for the records required by paragraph (1).

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   (3)     An ATO shall maintain a record for each instructor or evaluator designated to instruct a course approved in accordance with this Part that indicates that the instructor or evaluator has complied with the applicable requirements of this Part.

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   (4)     An ATO shall—

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      (a)     maintain the records required by paragraph (1) for at least 2 year following the completion of training, testing or checking;

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      (b)     maintain the qualification records required by paragraph (3) while the instructor or evaluator is in the employ of the certificate holder and for 2 years thereafter; and

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      (c)     maintain the recurrent demonstration of proficiency records required by paragraph (3) for at least 2 years.

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   (5)     An ATO shall provide the records required by this section to the Authority upon request, within a reasonable time, and shall store and maintain the records required by—

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      (a)     paragraph (2) at the ATO, or satellite ATO where the training, testing, or checking, if appropriate, occurred, or at another location acceptable to the authority; and

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      (b)     paragraph (3) at the ATO or satellite ATO where the instructor or evaluator is primarily employed, or at another location acceptable to the authority.

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   (6)     An ATO shall provide to a trainee, upon request and at a reasonable time, a copy of his or her training records.

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   (7)     An ATO shall keep a current record of each student enrolled, showing, if applicable—

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      (a)     the instruction credited under 3.4.2.6, if any; and

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      (b)     the authenticated transcript of grades from a school previously attended.

3.1.4.2   GRADUATION CERTIFICATES AND TRANSCRIPTS

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   (1)     An ATO shall issue upon completion of training a graduation certificate to each student who completes its approved course of training.

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   (2)     An ATO shall include in each graduation certificate—

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      (a)     the name of the school and the certificate number of the ATO;

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      (b)     the name of the graduate to whom it was issued;

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      (c)     the approved curriculum title;

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      (d)     the date of graduation;

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      (e)     a statement that the student has satisfactorily completed each required stage of the approved course of training including the tests for those stages;

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      (f)     an authentication by an official of the school; and

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      (g)     a statement showing the cross country flight training that the student received in the course of training, if applicable.

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   (3)     An ATO shall not issue a graduation certificate to a student, or recommend a student for a license or rating, unless the student has—

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      (a)     completed the training specified in the approved course of training; and

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      (b)     passed the required final tests.

3.1.4.3   Transcripts

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   (1)     Upon request, an ATO shall provide a transcript of a student's grades to each student who is graduated from that ATO or who leaves it before being graduated.

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   (2)     An ATO shall include in the transcript required by paragraph (1)—

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      (a)     the curriculum in which the student was enrolled;

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      (b)     whether the student satisfactorily completed that curriculum;

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      (c)     the final grades the student received; and

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      (d)     an authentication by an official of the school.

3.2   Pilot Training

3.2.1   General

3.2.1.1   Pilot Training Courses

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   (1)     The Authority will issue certificates and training specifications for two levels of ATO which conduct pilot flight training courses, as shown:

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      (a)     a Level 1 ATO is one which conducts the preponderance of each flight training course using an actual aircraft;

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      (b)     a Level 2 ATO is one which conducts all or substantially all of each flight training course using simulation media which are qualified and approved by the Authority.

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   (2)     The Authority may approve the following courses of instruction to an applicant for, or holder of a Level 1 ATO certificate, provided the applicant meets the requirements of 3.1.2.2:

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      (a)     licensing and rating courses -

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         (i)     private pilot course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix A),

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         (ii)     Commercial pilot course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix B),

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         (iii)     instrument rating course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix C),

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         (iv)     airline transport pilot course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix D),

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         (v)     flight instructor course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix E),

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         (vi)     flight instructor instrument course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix F),

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         (vii)     ground instructor course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix G),

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         (viii)     additional aircraft category or class rating course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix H),

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         (ix)     aircraft type rating course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix I);

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      (b)     special preparation courses. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix J)-

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         (i)     pilot refresher course,

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         (ii)     flight instructor refresher course,

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         (iii)     ground instructor refresher course,

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         (iv)     agricultural aircraft operations course,

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         (v)     rotorcraft external load operations course,

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         (vi)     special operations course,

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         (vii)     test pilot course;

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      (c)     pilot ground school course. (IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix K).

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   (3)     The Authority may approve any course for licensing or for any rating for which the Authority has qualified the simulation media to an applicant for, or holder of a Level 2 ATO certificate, provided the applicant meets the requirements of 3.1.2.2.

3.2.1.2   REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL 1 ATO CERTIFICATE

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   The Authority will issue to an applicant a Level 1 ATO certificate with associated ratings if the applicant—

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      (a)     held a provisional Level 1 ATO certificate issued under this Part for at least 24 calendar months preceding the month of application;

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      (b)     meets the applicable requirements of this Subpart for the ratings sought; and

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      (c)     within 24 calendar months preceding the month of application, has trained, recommended, and had at least 80 per cent of all applicants pass on the first attempt—

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         (i)     a knowledge or a practical test for a pilot license, flight instructor license, ground instructor license, or an additional rating, and

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         (ii)     any combination of tests specified in paragraphs (c)(i) and (ii).

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.1.1 Appendix J: Special Preparation Courses for an end-of-course test for a special training course.

3.2.1.3   Provisional Level 1 ATO Certificate

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   The Authority may issue to an applicant that meets the applicable requirements of this Subpart, but does not meet the recent training activity requirements of 3.2.1.1, a provisional Level 1 ATO certificate with ratings.

3.2.1.4   RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS

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   (1)     Level 1 ATO.

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      (a)     A Level 1 ATO may apply for renewal of its certificate and ratings within 30 days preceding the month the Level 1 ATO's certificate expires, provided the ATO meets the requirements prescribed in paragraph (b).

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      (b)     The Authority will renew for an additional 24 calendar months a Level 1 ATO certificate and ratings if the Authority determines the ATO's personnel, aircraft, facility and airport, approved training courses, training records, and recent training ability and quality meet the requirements.

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      (c)     A Level 1 ATO that does not meet the renewal requirements in paragraph (b), may apply for a provisional Level 1 ATO certificate if the school meets the requirements of 3.2.1.3.

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   (2)     Provisional Level 1 ATO.

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      (a)     Except as provided in subparagraph (c), the Authority will not renew a provisional Level 1 ATO certificate or the ratings on that certificate.

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      (b)     A provisional Level 1 ATO may apply for a Level 1 ATO certificate and associated ratings provided that ATO meets the requirements of this Subpart.

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      (c)     A former provisional Level 1 ATO may apply for another provisional Level 1 ATO certificate, provided 180 days have elapsed since its last provisional Level 1 ATO certificate expired.

3.2.2   Flight Training Equipment Requirements

3.2.2.1   Applicability

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   This section prescribes—

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      (a)     the personnel and aircraft requirements for an ATO certificate; and

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      (b)     the facilities that an ATO shall have available on a continuous basis.

3.2.2.2   Airport Requirements

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   Each applicant for, and holder of, a Level 1 ATO certificate shall show that it has continuous use of each airport at which training flights originate, and that the airport has an adequate runway and the necessary equipment.

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   Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.2.2 for specific runway and equipment requirements.

3.2.2.3   Aircraft Requirements

1.  

   (1)     An ATO shall ensure, for each aircraft used for flight instruction and solo flights—

   1.  

      (a)     except for flight instruction and solo flights in a curriculum for agricultural aircraft operations, external load operations, and similar aerial work operations, that the aircraft has a standard certificate of airworthiness issued by the Authority, or a foreign equivalent acceptable to the Authority;

   1.  

      (b)     that each aircraft is maintained and inspected in accordance with the requirements of Part 4; and

   1.  

      (c)     that each aircraft is equipped as provided in the training specifications for the approved course for which it is used.

1.  

   (2)     Except as provided in paragraph (3), an ATO shall ensure that each aircraft used for flight instruction is at least a 2 place aircraft with engine power controls and flight controls that are easily reached and that operate in a conventional manner from both pilot stations.

1.  

   (3)     An ATO may use aeroplanes with controls such as nose wheel steering, switches, fuel selectors, and engine air flow controls that are not easily reached and operated in a conventional manner by both pilots for flight instruction if the certificate holder determines that the flight instruction can be conducted in a safe manner considering the location of controls and their nonconventional operation, or both.

1.  

   (4)     An ATO shall ensure that each aircraft used in a course involving IFR operations is equipped and maintained for IFR operations.

1.  

   (5)     The Authority may approve aircraft with a restricted airworthiness certificate for use in the agricultural aircraft operations, external load operations, test pilot, and special operations courses listed in 3.1.3.3(1), if its use for training is not prohibited by the aircraft's operating limitations.

3.2.2.4   Flight Simulators And Flight Training Devices

1.  

   (1)     An ATO shall show that each flight simulator and flight training device used for training, testing, and checking will be or is specifically qualified and approved by the Authority for—

   1.  

      (a)     each manoeuvre and procedure for the make, model, and series of aircraft, set of aircraft, or aircraft type simulated, as applicable; and

   1.  

      (b)     each curriculum or training course in which the flight simulator or flight training device is used, if that curriculum or course is used to satisfy any requirement of these regulations.

1.  

   (2)     A holder of a Level 1 ATO certificate shall show that each of its flight simulators and flight training devices—

   1.  

      (a)     represent the aircraft for which the course is approved;

   1.  

      (b)     is used only for training given by an authorised instructor; and

   1.  

      (c)     is not used for more than 25 per cent of the total flight training hour requirements.

1.  

   (3)     Each ATO shall ensure, prior to use, that the approval required by this section includes—

   1.  

      (a)     the set of aircraft or type aircraft;

   1.  

      (b)     if applicable, the particular variation within type for which the training, testing, or checking is being conducted; and

   1.  

      (c)     the particular manoeuvre, procedure, or crew member function to be performed.

1.  

   (4)     Each ATO shall ensure that each flight simulator or flight training device used by the ATO is—

   1.  

      (a)     maintained to ensure the reliability of the performances, functions, and all other characteristics that were required for qualification;

   1.  

      (b)     modified to conform with any modification to the aircraft being simulated if the modification results in changes to performance, function, or other characteristics required for qualification;

   1.  

      (c)     given a functional preflight check each day before being used; and

   1.  

      (d)     provided with a discrepancy log in which the instructor or evaluator, at the end of each training session, enters each discrepancy.

1.  

   (5)     Unless otherwise authorised by the Authority, each ATO shall ensure that each component on a flight simulator or flight training device used by it is operative if the component is essential to, or involved in, the training, testing, or checking of airmen.

1.  

   (6)     The Authority will not restrict ATO instructors or students to specific—

   1.  

      (a)     route segments during line-oriented flight training scenarios; or

   1.  

      (b)     visual data bases replicating a specific customer's bases of operation.

1.  

   (7)     An ATO may request evaluation, qualification, and continuing evaluation for qualification of flight simulators and flight training devices without—

   1.  

      (a)     holding an air operator certificate; or

   1.  

      (b)     having a specific relationship to a holder of an air operator certificate.

3.2.3   Curriculum and Syllabus Requirements

3.2.3.1   Applicability

1.  

   This Section prescribes the curriculum and syllabus requirements for the issuance of an ATO certificate and training specifications for training, testing, and checking conducted to meet the requirements of Part 2.

3.2.3.2   Approval of Training Program

1.  

   (1)     Each ATO shall apply to the Authority for training program approval.

1.  

   (2)     Each applicant for training program approval shall indicate in the application—

   1.  

      (a)     which courses are part of the core curriculum and which courses are part of the speciality curriculum;

   1.  

      (b)     which requirements of Part 2 would be satisfied by the curriculum or curricula; and

   1.  

      (c)     which requirements of Part 2 would not be satisfied by the curriculum or curricula.

1.  

   (3)     After an ATO begins operations under an approved training program, the Authority may require the ATO to make revisions to that training program if the Authority finds that the certificate holder is not meeting the provisions of its approved training program.

1.  

   (4)     If the Authority requires an ATO to make revisions to an approved training program and the ATO does not make those required revisions within 30 calendar days, the Authority may suspend, revoke, or terminate the certificate under the provisions of 3.1.2.2(5).

3.2.3.3   Training Program Curriculum Requirements

1.  

   (1)     An ATO shall ensure that a training program curriculum it submits to the Authority for approval meets the applicable requirements and contains—

   1.  

      (a)     a syllabus for each proposed curriculum;

   1.  

      (b)     minimum aircraft and flight training equipment requirements for each proposed curriculum;

   1.  

      (c)     minimum instructor and evaluator qualifications for each proposed curriculum;

   1.  

      (d)     a curriculum for initial training and continuing training of each instructor or evaluator employed to instruct in a proposed curriculum; and

   1.  

      (e)     for each curriculum that provides for the issuance of a license or rating in fewer than the minimum hours prescribed by Part 2—

      1.  

         (i)     a means of demonstrating the ability to accomplish such training in the reduced number of hours, and

      1.  

         (ii)     a means of tracking student performance.

3.2.4   Personnel Requirements

3.2.4.1   Applicability

1.  

   This section prescribes the personnel and flight training equipment requirements for an ATO that is conducting training necessary to meet the requirements of Part 2.

3.2.4.2   Level 2 ATO Instructor Eligibility Requirements

1.  

   (1)     An ATO shall not employ a person as an instructor in a flight training course that is subject to approval by the Authority unless that person—

   1.  

      (a)     is at least 18 years of age;

   1.  

      (b)     is able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;

   1.  

      (c)     if instructing in an aircraft in flight, holds a flight instructor license;

   1.  

      (d)     if instructing in simulated flight, satisfies the requirements of paragraph (3); and

   1.  

      (e)     meets at least one of the following requirements—

      1.  

         (i)     meets the aeronautical experience requirements for a commercial pilot license, excluding the required hours of instruction in preparation for the commercial pilot practical test,

      1.  

         (ii)     if instructing in a flight simulator or flight training device that represents an aeroplane requiring a type rating or if instructing in a curriculum leading to the issuance of an airline transport pilot license, meets the aeronautical experience requirements for an airline transport pilot, or

      1.  

         (iii)     is employed as a flight simulator instructor or a flight training device instructor for an ATO providing instruction and testing to meet the requirements of Part 2.

1.  

   (2)     An ATO shall designate each instructor in writing for each approved course, prior to that person functioning as an instructor in that course.

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   (3)     Prior to initial designation, each flight and simulator flight instructor shall complete the requirements of IS: 3.2.4.2(1).

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.4.2 for specific training eligibility requirements.

3.2.4.3   LEVEL 2 ATO INSTRUCTOR AND EVALUATOR PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS

1.  

   (1)     An ATO may allow an instructor to provide—

   1.  

      (a)     instruction for each curriculum for which that instructor is qualified;

   1.  

      (b)     testing and checking for which that instructor is qualified; and

   1.  

      (c)     instruction, testing, and checking intended to satisfy the requirements of this Part.

1.  

   (2)     An ATO whose instructor or evaluator is designated in accordance with the requirements to conduct training, testing, or checking in flight training equipment, may allow its instructor or evaluator to give endorsements required by Part 2 if that instructor or evaluator is authorised by the Authority to instruct or evaluate in a curriculum that requires such endorsements.

1.  

   (3)     An ATO shall not allow an instructor to—

   1.  

      (a)     excluding briefings and debriefings, conduct more than 8 hours of instruction in any 24-consecutive-hour period, or more than 6 days or 40 hours in any 7 day period;

   1.  

      (b)     provide flight training equipment instruction unless that instructor meets the requirements of 3.2.4.4(1)(a) through (1)(d), and 3.2.4.4(2), as applicable; or

   1.  

      (c)     provide flight instruction in an aircraft unless that instructor—

      1.  

         (i)     meets the requirements of 3.2.4.4(1)(a), (b) and (e),

      1.  

         (ii)     holds a flight instructor license,

      1.  

         (iii)     holds pilot licenses and ratings applicable to the category, class, and type aircraft in which instructing,

      1.  

         (iv)     if instructing or evaluating in an aircraft in flight while occupying a required crewmember seat, holds at least a valid second class medical certificate, and

      1.  

         (v)     meets the recency of experience requirements of 8.10.1.33 and 8.10.1.37.

3.2.4.4   LEVEL 2 ATO INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

1.  

   (1)     Except as provided in paragraph (3), prior to designation and every 12 calendar months beginning the first day of the month following an instructor's initial designation, a certificate holder shall ensure that each of its instructors meets the following requirements.

   1.  

      (a)     each flight instructor or simulator flight instructor shall satisfactorily demonstrate to an authorised evaluator knowledge of, and proficiency in, instructing in a representative segment of each curriculum for which that instructor is designated to instruct under Subpart 3.4;

   1.  

      (b)     each instructor shall satisfactorily complete an approved course of ground instruction in at least—

      1.  

         (i)     the fundamental principles of the learning process,

      1.  

         (ii)     elements of effective teaching, instruction methods, and techniques,

      1.  

         (iii)     instructor duties, privileges, responsibilities, and limitations,

      1.  

         (iv)     training policies and procedures,

      1.  

         (v)     cockpit resource management and crew co-ordination, and

      1.  

         (vi)     evaluation;

   1.  

      (c)     each instructor who instructs in a flight simulator or flight training device shall satisfactorily complete an approved course of training in the operation of the flight simulator, and an approved course of ground instruction, applicable to the training courses the instructor is designated to instruct, which shall include—

      1.  

         (i)     proper operation of flight simulator and flight training device controls and systems,

      1.  

         (ii)     proper operation of environmental and fault panels,

      1.  

         (iii)     limitations of simulation, and

      1.  

         (iv)     minimum equipment requirements for each curriculum;

   1.  

      (d)     each flight instructor who provides training in an aircraft shall satisfactorily complete an approved course of ground instruction and flight training in an aircraft, flight simulator, or flight training device, which shall include—

      1.  

         (i)     performance and analysis of flight training procedures and manoeuvres applicable to the training courses that the instructor is designated to instruct,

      1.  

         (ii)     technical subjects covering aircraft subsystems and operating rules applicable to the training courses that the instructor is designated to instruct,

      1.  

         (iii)     emergency operations,

      1.  

         (iv)     emergency situations likely to develop during training, and

      1.  

         (v)     appropriate safety measures;

   1.  

      (e)     each instructor who instructs in flight training equipment shall pass a knowledge test and annual proficiency check—

      1.  

         (i)     in the flight training equipment in which the instructor will be instructing, and

      1.  

         (ii)     on the subject matter and manoeuvres of a representative segment of each curriculum for which the instructor will be instructing.

1.  

   (2)     In addition to the requirements of paragraphs (1) (a) through (1) (e), each certificate holder shall ensure that each instructor who instructs in a flight simulator that the Authority has approved for all training and all testing for the airline transport pilot licensing test, aircraft type rating test, or both, has met at least one of the requirements of IS: 3.2.4.2 (2).

1.  

   (3)     The Authority will consider completion of a curriculum required by paragraph (1) or (2) taken in the calendar month before or after the month in which it is due as taken in the month in which it was due for the purpose of computing when the next training is due.

1.  

   (4)     The Authority may give credit for the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) to an instructor who has satisfactorily completed an instructor training course for a Part 9 certificate holder if the Authority finds such a course equivalent to the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2).

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.4.2 specific testing and training requirements for a Level 2 ATO instructor.

3.2.4.5   Level 2 ATO Evaluator Requirements

1.  

   (1)     Except as provided by paragraph (4), an ATO shall ensure that each person authorised as an evaluator—

   1.  

      (a)     is approved by the Authority;

   1.  

      (b)     is in compliance with 3.2.4.2, 3.2.4.3 and 3.2.4.4;

   1.  

      (c)     prior to designation, satisfactorily completes a curriculum within 12 calendar months that includes the following—

      1.  

         (i)     evaluator duties, functions and responsibilities,

      1.  

         (ii)     methods, procedures and techniques for conducting required tests and checks,

      1.  

         (iii)     evaluation of pilot performance, and

      1.  

         (iv)     management of unsatisfactory tests and subsequent corrective action; and

   1.  

      (d)     if evaluating in-flight training equipment, satisfactorily pass a knowledge test and annual proficiency check in a flight simulator or aircraft in which the evaluator will be evaluating.

1.  

   (2)     For the purpose of computing when evaluator training is due, the Authority will consider that an evaluator who satisfactorily completes a curriculum required by paragraph (1)(c) in the calendar month before or the calendar month after the month in which it was due, to have taken it in the month it was due.

1.  

   (3)     The Authority may give credit for the requirements of paragraph (1)(c) to an evaluator who has satisfactorily completed an evaluator training course for an AOC holder if the Authority finds such a course equivalent to the requirements of paragraph (1)(c).

3.2.4.6   LEVEL 1 ATO PERSONNEL

1.  

   (1)     A Level 1 ATO shall have adequate personnel, including licensed flight instructors, licensed ground instructors, and holders of a commercial pilot license with a lighter than air rating, if applicable, and a chief instructor who are qualified and competent to perform the duties assigned in each approved training course.

1.  

   (2)     An instructor for ground or flight training shall hold a flight instructor license, ground instructor license, or commercial pilot license with a lighter than air rating, as appropriate, with ratings for the approved training course and any aircraft used in that course.

3.2.4.7   Level 1 ATO Chief Instructor Qualifications

1.  

   To be designated as a chief instructor for a Level 1 ATO course, a person shall meet one or more of the requirements of IS:3.2.4.7 as applicable.

1.  

   Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.4.7. for chief instructor qualification requirements.

3.2.4.8   Level 1 ATO Assistant Chief Instructor Qualifications

1.  

   To be designated as an assistant chief instructor for a Level 1 ATO course, a person shall meet the requirements of IS: 3.2.4.8.

1.  

   Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.4.8 for assistant chief instructor qualification requirements.

3.2.4.9   Level 1 ATO Check Instructor Qualifications

1.  

   To be designated as a check instructor for a Level 1 ATO conducting student stage checks, end of course tests, and instructor proficiency checks under this Part, a person shall meet the applicable requirements of IS: 3.2.4.9.

1.  

   Implementing Standard: See of IS: 3.2.4.9 for check instructor qualification requirements.

3.2.4.10   Level 1 ATO Instructor Flight Training

1.  

   (1)     A person shall not give a student flight training under an approved course of training, unless he or she is a licensed flight instructor or commercial pilot with a lighter than air rating and, has the ratings and the minimum qualifications specified in the approved training course outline.

1.  

   (2)     An ATO shall not authorise a student pilot to start a solo flight until the flight has been approved by an authorised instructor who is present at the origination.

1.  

   (3)     A chief instructor or assistant chief instructor assigned to a training course shall complete, at least once every 12 calendar months, an approved syllabus of training consisting of ground or flight training, or both, or an approved flight instructor refresher course.

1.  

   (4)     A licensed flight instructor or commercial pilot with a lighter than air rating who is assigned to a flight training course shall satisfactorily complete the following tasks, which shall be administered by the school's chief instructor, assistant chief instructor, or check instructor—

   1.  

      (a)     prior to receiving authorisation to train students in a flight training course, accomplish—

      1.  

         (i)     a review of and a briefing on the objectives and standards of that training course, and

      1.  

         (ii)     an initial proficiency check in each make and model of aircraft used in that training course in which that person provides training.

   1.  

      (b)     Every 12 calendar months after the month in which the person last complied with paragraph (a) (ii), accomplish a proficiency check in one of the aircraft the person trains students.

3.2.4.11   Level 1 ATO Instructor Ground Training

1.  

   (1)     Except as provided in paragraph (2), an instructor who is assigned to a ground training course, shall hold a flight or ground instructor license, or a commercial pilot license with a lighter than air rating with the appropriate rating for that course of training.

1.  

   (2)     A person who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (1) may be assigned ground training duties in a ground training course, if—

   1.  

      (a)     the chief instructor who is assigned to that ground training course finds the person qualified to give that training; and

   1.  

      (b)     the instructor serves under the supervision of the chief instructor or the assistant chief instructor who is present at the facility when the training is given.

1.  

   (3)     An instructor shall not be used in a ground training course until he or she has been briefed in regard to the objectives and standards of that course by the chief instructor, assistant chief instructor, or check instructor.

3.2.4.12   Level 1 ATO Chief Instructor Responsibilities

1.  

   During training, a Level 1 ATO shall ensure that the chief instructor or an assistant chief instructor is available—

   1.  

      (a)     at the Level 1 ATO; or

   1.  

      (b)     by telephone, radio, or other electronic means.

3.2.5   Operating Rules

3.2.5.1   Applicability

1.  

   This section prescribes the operating rules applicable to an ATO and operating a course or training program curriculum approved in accordance with this Part.

3.2.5.2   Privileges

1.  

   (1)     A Level 2 ATO may allow flight simulator instructors and evaluators to meet recency of experience requirements through the use of a flight simulator or flight training device if that flight simulator or flight training device is used in a course approved in accordance with Section 3.2.5.

1.  

   (2)     The ATO may advertise and conduct approved pilot training courses in accordance with the certificate and any ratings that it holds.

1.  

   (3)     A Level 1 ATO may credit towards the curriculum requirements of a course, previous training and pilot experience and knowledge, provided the student meets the requirements of IS: 3.2.5.2.

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.5.2 for specific transfer credit requirements.

3.2.5.3   Limitations: ATO

1.  

   (1)     An ATO shall—

   1.  

      (a)     ensure that a flight simulator or flight training device freeze, slow motion, or repositioning feature is not used during testing or checking; and

   1.  

      (b)     ensure that a repositioning feature is used during line operational simulation for evaluation and line-oriented flight training only to advance along a flight route to the point where the descent and approach phase of the flight begins.

1.  

   (2)     When practical testing, flight checking, or line operational simulation is being conducted, the Level 2 ATO shall ensure that one of the following occupies each supporting crewmember position—

   1.  

      (a)     a crew member qualified as SIC in the aircraft category and class, provided that no flight instructor who is giving instruction may occupy a crew member position; and

   1.  

      (b)     a student, provided that no student may be used in a crew member position with any other student not in the same specific course.

1.  

   (3)     Maintenance of Personnel, Facilities, and Equipment: An ATO shall not provide training to a student who is enrolled in an approved course of training unless each airport, all flight training equipment, and each authorised instructor and evaluator continuously meet the requirements and the standards specified in the certificate holder's training specifications.

1.  

   (4)     A certified ATO shall not require any student to attend classes of instruction more than 8 hours in any day or more than 6 days or 40 hours in any consecutive 7-day period.

3.2.5.4   Limitations: Enrolled Students in Actual Flight Curricula

1.  

   A student pilot shall carry the following items on each aircraft used for flight training and solo flights—

   1.  

      (a)     a pre-takeoff and pre-landing checklist; and

   1.  

      (b)     the operator's handbook or AFM for the aircraft if one is furnished by the manufacturer or copies of the handbook to each student using the aircraft.

3.2.5.5   Level 1 ATO Enrolment documents

1.  

   (1)     The holder of a Level 1 ATO certificate shall furnish each student, upon enrolment, with a copy of the following:

   1.  

      (a)     a certificate of enrolment containing—

      1.  

         (i)     the name of the course in which the student is enrolled, and

      1.  

         (ii)     the date of that enrolment;

   1.  

      (b)     a copy of the student's training syllabus;

   1.  

      (c)     for pilot students, a copy of the safety procedures and practices that describe—

      1.  

         (i)     the use of facilities and the operation of its aircraft,

      1.  

         (ii)     the weather minimums required by the school for dual and solo flights,

      1.  

         (iii)     the procedures for starting and taxiing aircraft on the ramp,

      1.  

         (iv)     fire precautions and procedures,

      1.  

         (v)     redispatch procedures after unprogrammed landings, on and off airports,

      1.  

         (vi)     aircraft discrepancies and write offs,

      1.  

         (vii)     securing of aircraft when not in use,

      1.  

         (viii)     fuel reserves necessary for local and cross country flights,

      1.  

         (ix)     avoidance of other aircraft in flight and on the ground,

      1.  

         (x)     minimum altitude limitations and simulated emergency landing instructions, and

      1.  

         (xi)     a description of and instructions regarding the use of assigned practice areas.

1.  

   (2)     A Level 1 ATO shall maintain a monthly listing of persons enrolled in each training course offered by the school.

1.  

   (3)     A Level 1 ATO shall ensure that each training course for which it seeks approval meets the minimum curriculum requirements.

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.5.5 for Level 1 training course contents.

3.3   OTHER CREW MEMBERS

3.3.1.1   Special Curricula

1.  

   An ATO may apply for approval to conduct a special course of airman training for which a curriculum is not prescribed in the implementing standards, if the applicant shows that the training course contains features that could achieve a level of pilot proficiency equivalent to that achieved by a training course prescribed in the requirements of Part 2, as applicable.

3.4   AIRMEN OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREW

3.4.1   Other Than AMT Courses

3.4.1.1   Applicability

1.  

   (1)     This Subpart provides an alternative means to accomplish flight training required by Parts 2 or 9.

1.  

   (2)     Certification under this Subpart is not required for training that is—

   1.  

      (a)     approved under the provisions of Part 9; and

   1.  

      (b)     conducted under Part 2, unless that Part requires certification under this Part.

3.4.1.2   Other Training Courses

1.  

   (1)     The Authority may approve the following courses of instruction to an applicant for, or holder of an ATO certificate, provided the applicant meets the applicable requirements of 3.1.2.2(4):

   1.  

      (a)     flight operations officer;

   1.  

      (b)     flight engineer;

   1.  

      (c)     cabin crew;

   1.  

      (d)     material handlers;

   1.  

      (e)     ground servicing personnel;

   1.  

      (f)     security personnel;

   1.  

      (g)     others approved by the Authority.

1.  

   (2)     The Authority will approve a course for which the application is made if the ATO, or ATO applicant, shows that the course contains a curriculum that will achieve a level of competency equal to, or greater than, that required by the applicable Parts of these Regulations.

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.1.1, Appendix M, for Flight Engineer Training Course Requirements.

3.4.1.3   Application, Duration, and Renewal

1.  

   (1)     Application. An ATO proposing to train flight operations officers shall submit an application containing—

   1.  

      (a)     instruction in the areas of knowledge and topics;

   1.  

      (b)     a minimum of 200 total course hours; and

   1.  

      (c)     an outline of the major topics and subtopics to be covered and the number of hours proposed for each.

1.  

   (2)     Duration and renewal

   1.  

      (a)     the authority to operate an aircraft flight operations officer licensing course expires 24 months after the last day of the month of issuance of the authority;

   1.  

      (b)     the holder of an approval for an aircraft flight operations officer licensing course shall apply to the Authority for renewal within 30 days prior to the expiration date.

1.  

   (3)     Instruction

The holder of a course approval shall ensure that it maintains an adequate number of instructors who maintain a 24 calendar-month average of at least 80 per cent of the graduates of that school passing the practical test on the first attempt.

Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.2.5.5 for course approval requirements.

3.4.2   AMT Training Courses

3.4.2.1   Applicability

1.  

   This Subpart prescribes the requirements for—

   1.  

      (a)     issuing ATO certificates and ratings;

   1.  

      (b)     conducting licensing courses and associated ratings for AMTs; and

   1.  

      (c)     instructing the general operating rules for the holders of AMT licenses and ratings.

3.4.2.2   AMT Training Courses

1.  

   The Authority may approve courses of instruction in accordance with the ratings defined in IS 2.4.4.3 of Part 2 to, provided the ATO meets the requirements of 3.1.2.2

3.4.2.3   General Curriculum Requirements

1.  

   (1)     An ATO shall have an approved curriculum that is designed to qualify its students to perform the duties of an AMT for a particular rating or ratings.

1.  

   (2)     The curriculum shall cover the subjects and items prescribed in Part 2, Appendix 2.

1.  

   (3)     An ATO shall teach each subject to at least the indicated level of proficiency defined in Part 2, Appendix 2

1.  

   (4)     The certificate holder shall maintain a curriculum that shows—

   1.  

      (a)     the required practical projects to be completed;

   1.  

      (b)     for each subject, the proportions of theory and other instruction to be given; and

   1.  

      (c)     a list of the minimum required tests to be given.

1.  

   (5)     An ATO may issue AMT licenses of competency to persons successfully completing speciality courses provided that all requirements are met and the licenses of competency specifies the aircraft make and model to which the license applies.

3.4.2.4   AMT Training Program Providers

1.  

   (1)     An ATO may apply to the Authority for approval for an AMT training program.

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   (2)     An AOC holder, an AMO, or an ATO may apply to the Authority for approval for an AMT training program that meets the requirements of this Subpart.

Implementing Standard: See Part 2, Appendix 2, for AMT training program curriculum requirements.

3.4.2.5   Instructor Requirements

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   (1)     An ATO shall provide the number of instructors holding appropriate licenses and ratings, issued under Part 2, Section 2.4.4, that the Authority determines is necessary to provide adequate instruction and supervision of the students, including at least one such instructor for each 25 students in each class held in a shop where students are performing actual tasks appropriate to the curriculum.

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   (2)     An ATO may provide specialised instructors, who are not licensed in accordance with Part 2, to teach mathematics, physics, basic electricity, basic hydraulics, drawing, and similar subjects.

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   (3)     An ATO shall maintain a list of the names and qualifications of such specialised instructors, and upon request, provide a copy of the list, with a summary of the qualifications of each specialised instructor to the Authority.

3.4.2.6   Attendance and Credit for Prior Instruction or Experience

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   (1)     An ATO may credit a student with instruction or previous experience as follows:

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      (a)     Instruction satisfactorily completed at—

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         (i)     an accredited university, college, or junior college,

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         (ii)     an accredited vocational, technical, trade or high school,

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         (iii)     a military technical school, or

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         (iv)     an ATO;

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      (b)     previous aviation maintenance experience comparable to required curriculum subjects—

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         (i)     by determining the amount of credit to be allowed by documents verifying previous experience, and

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         (ii)     by giving the student a test equal to the one given to students who complete the comparable required curriculum subject at the ATO;

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      (c)     credit to be allowed for previous instruction—

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         (i)     by an entrance test equal to one given to the students who complete a comparable required,

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         (ii)     by an evaluation of an authenticated transcript from the student's former school, or

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         (iii)     in the case of an applicant from a military school, only on the basis of an entrance test.

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   (2)     An ATO may credit a student seeking an additional rating with previous satisfactory completion of the common portions of an AMT's curriculum.

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   (3)     An ATO shall show hours of absence allowed and how it will make missed material available to the student.

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AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND MARKING

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