Which specific non-destructive test is exempted from the general qualification requirement for personnel holding Part-66 category B1, B3, or L?

Colour contrast dye penetrant tests are exempted; personnel qualified in category B1, B3, or L may carry out and/or control these tests.

Does the regulation allow Part-66 category B1 personnel to perform any non-destructive test, or only a specific one?

Only a specific one: colour contrast dye penetrant tests. The derogation applies only to that test, not to other non-destructive tests.

For personnel performing non-destructive tests, is the European standard the only acceptable qualification, or are alternatives allowed?

Alternatives are allowed: the European standard or an equivalent standard recognised by the Agency.

What does 'officially recognised standards' refer to in the context of specialised tasks in continued airworthiness?

It refers to the standards that personnel carrying out any specialised task other than non-destructive testing must be appropriately qualified in accordance with.

145.A.30(f) NDT personnel qualification

Q: What qualification is required for personnel who carry out or control a continued-airworthiness non-destructive test of aircraft structures or components?

They must be appropriately qualified for the particular non-destructive test in accordance with the European or equivalent standard recognised by the Agency.

Q: According to Regulation (EU) 2018/1142, what standard must be met for personnel performing non-destructive tests in continued airworthiness?

The personnel must be appropriately qualified in accordance with the European or equivalent standard recognised by the Agency for the particular non-destructive test.

Q: Under what conditions can category B1, B3, or L qualified personnel perform colour contrast dye penetrant tests?

By derogation, personnel qualified in category B1, B3, or L in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) may carry out and/or control colour contrast dye penetrant tests.

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Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(f) The organisation shall ensure that personnel who carry out or control a continued-airworthiness non-destructive test of aircraft structures or components, or both, are appropriately qualified for the particular non- destructive test in accordance with the European or equivalent standard recognised by the Agency. Personnel who carry out any other specialised task shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with officially recognised standards. By derogation from this point, personnel referred to in point (g), points (h)(1) and (h)(2), qualified in category B1, B3 or L in accordance with Annex III (Part-66), may carry out and/or control colour contrast dye penetrant tests.

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Source-Title: 145.A.30(f) NDT personnel qualification View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-239 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Maintenance

Aircraftuse: Used by licensed air carrier (LAC), Used by private operator or for limited operations, Used for commercial operations other than by licensed air carrier (LAC), or commercial approved training organisation (ATO)

Aircraftcategory: Complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA), Non-complex motor-powered aircraft (non-CMPA)

Applicabilitydate: 5 March, 2019

Entryintoforcedate: 5 September, 2018

Icaoreference: Annex 6/Part-I/Chapter 8 Aeroplane maintenance/8.7 Approved maintenance organisation

Keywords: Training, Non-destructive testing (NDT)

Registrystate: EU-registered, Non-EU registered

Regulatedentity: Approved maintenance organisation (AMO), Certifying staff

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2018/1142 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-145

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR