Which aircraft groups are covered by a B2 licence according to the table in GM1 66.A.5?

According to the table, a B2 licence covers Group 1 (complex motor-powered aircraft, multi-engine helicopters, other than piston-engine aeroplanes above FL290, aircraft with fly-by-wire systems, and any other aircraft when defined by the Agency), Group 1 gas airships other than ELA2, Group 2 (2a, 2b, 2c), Group 3 (piston-engine aeroplanes, non-pressurised ELA2 piston-engine aeroplanes, and ELA1 piston-engine aeroplanes), and Group 4 (sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons, and airships not in Group 1).

For which aircraft groups is a B2L licence applicable?

A B2L licence is applicable to Group 2 (2a: single-turboprop aeroplanes, 2b: single-turbine helicopters, 2c: single-piston-engine helicopters), Group 3 (piston-engine aeroplanes, non-pressurised ELA2 piston-engine aeroplanes, and ELA1 piston-engine aeroplanes), and Group 4 (sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons, and airships not in Group 1).

Which licence categories/subcategories cover Group 1 gas airships other than ELA2?

According to the table, Group 1 gas airships other than ELA2 are covered by B2 and L5 licences.

Does a B3 licence cover any Group 1 aircraft?

No, the table shows that a B3 licence does not cover any Group 1 aircraft; it only covers Group 3 (non-pressurised ELA2 piston-engine aeroplanes and ELA1 piston-engine aeroplanes) and Group 4 (sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons, and airships not in Group 1).

Which licence subcategories are applicable to ELA1 piston-engine aeroplanes?

ELA1 piston-engine aeroplanes are covered by A, B1, C, B2, B2L, B3, and L1C and L1 licences, as indicated in the table.

Which licence subcategories cover sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons, and airships not in Group 1?

The table shows that Group 4 (sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons, and airships not in Group 1) is covered by B2, B2L, B3, L1C and L1, L2C and L2, L3H and L3G, L4H and L4G, and L5 licences.

Is a B1 licence valid for Group 2 single-turbine helicopters?

Yes, according to the table, Group 2b (single-turbine helicopters) is covered by A, B1, C, B2, and B2L licences.

Which licence categories cover non-pressurised ELA2 piston-engine aeroplanes?

Non-pressurised ELA2 piston-engine aeroplanes are covered by A, B1, C, B2, B2L, and B3 licences, as per the table.

Which licence subcategories are applicable to Group 1 complex motor-powered aircraft?

Group 1 complex motor-powered aircraft (including multi-engine helicopters, other than piston-engine aeroplanes above FL290, aircraft with fly-by-wire systems, and any other aircraft when defined by the Agency) are covered by A, B1, C, and B2 licences.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 2 single-piston-engine helicopters?

Group 2c (single-piston-engine helicopters) is covered by A, B1, C, B2, and B2L licences, according to the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 2 single-turboprop aeroplanes?

Group 2a (single-turboprop aeroplanes) is covered by A, B1, C, B2, and B2L licences, as shown in the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 3 piston-engine aeroplanes?

Group 3 (piston-engine aeroplanes) is covered by A, B1, C, B2, and B2L licences, according to the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 4 airships not in Group 1?

Group 4 airships not in Group 1 are covered by B2, B2L, B3, L1C and L1, L2C and L2, L3H and L3G, L4H and L4G, and L5 licences, as per the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 4 powered sailplanes?

Group 4 powered sailplanes are covered by B2, B2L, B3, L1C and L1, L2C and L2, L3H and L3G, L4H and L4G, and L5 licences, according to the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 4 balloons?

Group 4 balloons are covered by B2, B2L, B3, L1C and L1, L2C and L2, L3H and L3G, L4H and L4G, and L5 licences, as shown in the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 4 sailplanes?

Group 4 sailplanes are covered by B2, B2L, B3, L1C and L1, L2C and L2, L3H and L3G, L4H and L4G, and L5 licences, according to the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 1 multi-engine helicopters?

Group 1 multi-engine helicopters are covered by A, B1, C, and B2 licences, as per the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 1 aircraft with fly-by-wire systems?

Group 1 aircraft with fly-by-wire systems are covered by A, B1, C, and B2 licences, according to the table.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 1 piston-engine aeroplanes above FL290?

The table indicates that Group 1 includes 'other than piston-engine aeroplanes above FL290', meaning piston-engine aeroplanes above FL290 are not in Group 1. Therefore, the table does not list any licence subcategories for such aircraft.

Which licence subcategories cover Group 1 'any other aircraft when defined by the Agency'?

Group 1 'any other aircraft when defined by the Agency' is covered by A, B1, C, and B2 licences, as per the table.

GM1 66.A.5 Aircraft groups

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GM1 66.A.5 Aircraft groups

ED Decision 2023/019/R

The following table summarises the applicability of categories/subcategories of Part-66 licences versus the groups/subgroups of aircraft:

Category/subcategory Groups	A, B1 and C	B2	B2L	B3	L
Category/subcategory Groups	A, B1 and C	B2	B2L	B3	L1C and L1	L2C and L2	L3H and L3G	L4H and L4G	L5
1 — Complex motor-powered aircraft — Multi-engine helicopters — other than piston-engine aeroplanes above FL290 — Aircraft with fly-by-wire systems — Any other aircraft when defined by the Agency	X	X
1 — Gas airships other than ELA2		X							X
2 2a: Single-turboprop aeroplanes 2b: Single-turbine helicopters 2c: Single-piston-engine helicopters	X	X	X
3 — Piston-engine aeroplanes	X	X	X
3 — Non-pressurised ELA2 piston-engine aeroplanes	X	X	X	X
3 — ELA1 piston-engine aeroplanes	X	X	X	X		X
4 — Sailplanes — Powered sailplanes — Balloons — Airships not in Group 1		X X X X	X X X X		X	X X	X	X	X

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Source-Title: GM1 66.A.5 Aircraft groups View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11597 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Applicabilitydate: 12 June, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 3 November, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/019/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-66

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: 66.A.5 Aircraft groups

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR