GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 2 – AIRWORTHINESS
SERIES L PART VIII
20th January 1992 EFFECTIVE FORTHWITH

Subject : Issue of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Basic Licence.

1. Introduction

This part of the CAR lays down the procedure for issue of Aircraft maintenance Engineers
Basic Licence. Reference may be made to CAR Sec-2, Series ‘L’ Part I for detailed syllabus of
Paper I, II and relevant Paper III, experience and other details of examination.

2. Definition

Aeronautical Engineering Experience: An experience acquired while engaged in the

maintenance of aircraft, aircraft engines, systems and items of equipment. Persons undergoing
approved AME training in approved institution and instructors in such schools are deemed to
have aeronautical engineering experience.

Basic Licence:- Licence issued to a person who has demonstrated a level of knowledge
relevant to the categories of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Basic licence to be granted.

3. Purpose

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Basic Licence is issued to a person who meets the
requirements of this CAR. The Basic Licence establishes the fact that he has acquired a level
of knowledge relevant to the category of AME Basic Licence to be granted by passing the
written examinations conducted by DGCA, and has the requisite aeronautical engineering
experience.

4. Privileges

The Basic Licence does not confer any certification privileges

Note: Holder of the Basic Licence can subsequently acquire rated licence by passing specific
Paper IV and oral cum practical examination or approvals by passing oral examination after
they acquire requisite practical experience.

5. Validity

The Basic Licence has no validity period.

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6. Categories of Basic Licence

The Basic Licence is issued in the following categories:-

(i) 'LA' - Light Aeroplane

(ii) 'HA' - Heavy Aeroplane

(iii) 'PE' - Piston Engines

(iv) 'JE' - Jet Engine

(v) ‘RA’ - Rotary Wing

(vi) 'ES' - Electrical System

(vii) 'IS' - Instrument System

(viii) 'RN' - Radio Navigation System

7. Conditions for issue of Basic Licence

7.1 A candidate should have completed the age of 20 years.

7.2 He must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or any other equivalent
qualification acceptable to D.G.C.A.

7.3 He must have at least three years practical aeronautical engineering experience in the field
allied to the category of Basic Licence the applicant wishes to acquire.

7.4 He shall have passed Papers I. II, and relevant Paper III of AME Licence examination.

7.5 He shall produce medical certificate on form CA 2003 from a doctor holding at least an MBBS
Degree that he does not have any physical disability and color blindness. (form CA 2003 is
given in Appendix B).

7.6 Candidates meeting the above requirements shall apply to Regional/Sub Regional Offices on
form CA 2002 for issue of Basic Licence(s) along with the attested photocopies of documents
mentioned in para 7.6.1 to 7.6.4. (Form CA 2002 is given in Appendix A.) Regional/Sub
Regional Offices shall forward these applications after scrutiny to Hdqrs for issue of Basic
Licence.

7.6.1 Proof of Age- Xth standard certificate from a recognized board or its equivalent or the
Birth certificate issued by municipal corporation /committee shall be the documents
acceptable as proof of age.
7.6.2 Educational qualification –XIIth Standard Certificate from a recognized board or a
Diploma certificate recognized by AICTE or any certificate acceptable to DGCA as
equivalent qualification.
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7.6.3 Result sheets – The result cards of Paper I, II and Relevant Paper III issued by CEO and
duly attested by DGCA officer.

7.6.4 Original Medical Certificate – as in 7.5

7.7 Categories (i), (ii), (iii) (iv) and (v) i.e. LA, HA, RA, PE, and JE as mentioned in Para 6 are
termed as Mechanical Stream whereas the categories (v), (vi) and (vii), i.e. ES, IS and RN
will be termed as Avionics Stream. Initially a candidate will be allowed to appear for one
category of basic examination after acquiring three years’ experience. For additional category
in the same stream an additional six months` experience will be required. However, to
change over from Mechanical to Avionics Stream a person will have to again acquire an
additional 18 months' experience in the particular field before he is allowed to appear in the
Basic Licence in the Avionics Stream and to change from Avionics Stream to Mechanical
Stream a similar experience of 18 months will be required.

All the exemptions admissible to the candidates for the AME examination as mentioned in Rule 61
will also be admissible to the persons holding similar qualification and experience for appearing
in the examination for the issue of Basic Licence

Sd/-
(N. Ramesh)
Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation
for Director General of Civil Aviation

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Appendix A CA 2002
PROFORMA FOR ISSUE OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS BASIC LICENCE
1. Name in full: _______________________________________________

2. Nationality :________________________________________________

3. Date of Birth :______________________________________________

4. Place of Birth :___________Dist/State________________________

5. Educational Qualification :__________________________________

6. Permanant Address : _________________________________________

_________________________________________

__________________________________________

7. Present Address : _______________________________________

_________________________________________

__________________________________________

8. Category of basic Licence Requested____________________________

9. Details of Licence Examination Passed:- :_____________________

Roll No. Paper Session

I
II
III

10. Details of fees :

Draft/ Postal Order No. ____________________ dated___________

Dated_______ Signature of the applicant

Enclosures: -

_________________________________________________________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Certified that the particulars mentioned above and the documents enclosed has been checked and found to be correct
to the best of my knowledge. Issue of Basic Licence in category is recommended.

Date :- Signature and Designation of the Officer

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Appendix B CA 2003
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

(To be given by Registered Medical Practitioner holding at least MBBS degree)

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS

Mr/Ms ______________________________________whose signature is given below, has been medically

examined by me.

He/She has * the following physical disabilities

____________________________________

* no physical disabilities

Signature of the Signature of Doctor_____________

Applicant
Registration No. _______________

____________ Date.___________________________

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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR COLOUR VISION

I, Dr. ____________________________ hereby certify that I have

examined Mr/Ms__________________________________ whose signature

is appended below, and certify that his colour vision is Normal/

Defective safe/ Defective unsafe. (Strike off which is not

applicable).

The colour vision has been tested with :-

(1) Pseudo - Isochromatic plates

(2) Approved Lantern test

(3) Any other test applicable

(Strike off which is not applicable).

Signature of the Signature of Doctor________________

Applicant
Registration No. __________________

Date: ___________________________

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