Application for initial issue / revalidation / renewal of an aircraft maintenance licence (Part-66 AML)
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This procedure applies to applications for the initial issue, an amendment to and/or the renewal of a Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence (AML).
Applications must be sent to the Directorate of Civil Aviation (Direction de l'aviation civile - DAC).
Who is concerned
Anyone who wishes to obtain, amend or renew an aircraft maintenance licence (AML).
Prerequisites
You must:
- have passed the required theoretical knowledge exam, if applicable;
- have completed the practical training course stipulated by the 'Part-145' approved maintenance organisation Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of the Commission of 26 November 2014;
- have a recommendation letter from your 'Part-145' approved maintenance organisation.
Costs
You must pay the fees applicable to your application and quote the item reference as specified in the price list.
The corresponding amount must be paid to the bank account of the Luxembourg Aviation Safety Agency S.A. (Agence luxembourgeoise pour la sécurité aérienne - ALSA). This amount is non-refundable unless the applicant submits a duly justified request.
Account holder: ALSA S.A.
IBAN: LU77 0019 3655 1997 3000
BIC: BCEE LULL
Reference: Exam reference information (see table)
Procedure |
Reference |
Amount due (in EUR) |
Issue of a licence |
26-a |
191 |
Amendment to/renewal of a licence |
26-b |
81 |
How to proceed
Filing an application
You must send the AML form corresponding to your request to the Directorate of Civil Aviation.
- by post; or
- by email to: lic@av.etat.lu.
'Blank' AML for applicants taking the Part-147 basic training course
Required form
You must complete and send the form 'Application for a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Initial - EASA Form 19'.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be attached:
- relevant certificates:
- EASA Form 148: certificate of recognition for basic training and/or basic examination issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation before 12 June 2026; or
- EASA Form 148a: certificate of recognition for basic training and/or basic examination issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation; or
- EASA Form 148b: certificate of recognition of the basic examination issued by a competent authority;
- logbooks:
- practical experience (66.A.25) for basic knowledge performed and attested in a Part-147 and Part-145 environment;
- practical experience (66.A.30) performed and attested under Part-145 or by another acceptable type of maintenance organisation (Part-CAO, FAR-145, etc.) environment;
- extract of recent practical experience (at least 1 year) certified by the maintenance organisation(s);
- others:
- proof of residence, for example, a residence certificate;
- a copy of the applicant's ID card or passport;
- proof of payment of fees.
Comments:
- The certificate of recognition must clearly identify each individual module examination, by the date passed, with the corresponding version of Appendix I (for category A, B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C licences).
- Basic knowledge and experience must have been acquired during the 10 years preceding the application for an aircraft maintenance licence.
'Blank' AML for applicants taking the basic training course at the Lycée Privé Emile Metz
Required form
You must complete the form 'Application for a Part-66 Initial Aircraft Maintenance Licence - EASA Form 19'.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be attached:
- relevant certificates:
- DAC Form 323-1: certificate of recognition for basic examination issued by the DAC before 12 June 2024; or
- EASA Form 148b: certificate of recognition of basic examination issued by the DAC;
- technician's diploma awarded by the Luxembourg State (aircraft mechanic, etc.);
- logbooks:
- practical experience (66.A.25) for basic knowledge performed and attested in a Luxembourg Part-145 environment (see 'Online services and forms'); and/or
- practical experience (66.A.30) performed and attested in the Part-145 or by another acceptable type of maintenance organisation (Part-CAO, FAR-145, etc.) environment;
- extract of recent practical experience (at least 1 year) certified by the maintenance organisation(s);
- others:
- official letter from the Luxembourg maintenance organisation, stating at least:
- the date of entry into service;
- the various positions held; and
- any interruption of work during basic practical experience if this exceeds 60 days;
- proof of residence, for example, a residence certificate;
- a copy of the applicant's ID card or passport;
- proof of payment of fees.
- official letter from the Luxembourg maintenance organisation, stating at least:
Comments:
- The certificate of recognition must clearly identify each individual module examination, by the date passed, with the corresponding version of Appendix I (for category A, B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C licences).
- Basic knowledge and experience must have been acquired during the 10 years preceding the application for an aircraft maintenance licence.
1st endorsement with aircraft type on AML
Required form
You must complete the form 'Application for a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Amendment - EASA Form 19'.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be attached:
- relevant certificates:
- EASA Form 149: certificate of recognition for completion of the theoretical and/or practical elements of the type training course issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation before 12 June 2024; or
- EASA Form 149a: certificate of recognition for the completion of the theoretical and/or practical elements of the type training course issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation or for the aircraft type evaluation; or
- EASA Form 149b: certificate of recognition for the examination of the theoretical elements and/or the assessment of the practical elements of the type training course issued by a competent authority or for the aircraft type evaluation;
- logbooks:
- copy of the On-the-Job Training (OJT) logbook issued by the Part-145 maintenance organisation, certified by the maintenance organisation(s) ;
- others:
- a copy of the current aircraft maintenance licence;
- a proof of residence, for example, a residence certificate (if the residence has changed);
- proof of payment of fees.
Comments:
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) must have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the type rating application.
- All non-Luxembourg On-the-Job Training (OJT) programmes and tasks must be approved by the DAC.
Endorsement with an additional aircraft type on the AML
Required form
Yu must complete the form 'Application for a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Amendment - EASA Form 19'.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be attached:
- relevant certificates:
- EASA Form 149: certificate of recognition for completion of the theoretical and/or practical elements of the type training course issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation before 12 June 2024; or
- EASA Form 149a: certificate of recognition for the completion of the theoretical and/or practical elements of the type training course issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation or for the aircraft type evaluation; or
- EASA Form 149b: certificate of recognition for the examination of the theoretical elements and/or the assessment of the practical elements of the type training course issued by a competent authority or for the aircraft type evaluation;
- others:
- a copy of the current aircraft maintenance licence;
- a proof of residence, for example, a residence certificate (if the residence has changed);
- proof of payment of fees.
Extension of the AML (to add a category or sub-category)
Required form
You must complete the form 'Application for a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Amendment - EASA Form 19'.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be attached:
- relevant certificates:
- EASA Form 148: certificate of recognition for basic training and/or basic examination issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation before 12 June 2026; or
- EASA Form 148a: certificate of recognition for basic training and/or basic examination issued by the Part-147 maintenance training organisation; or
- DAC Form 323-1: certificate of recognition for the basic examination issued by the DAC before 12 June 2024; or
- EASA Form 148b: certificate of recognition of the basic examination issued by a competent authority;
- logbooks:
- practical experience (66.A.25) for basic knowledge acquired and certified in a Luxembourg Part-145 environment (see 'Online services and forms'); and/or
- practical experience (66.A.30) carried out and certified in the Part-145 or by another acceptable type of maintenance organisation (Part-CAO, FAR-145, etc.) environment;
- extract of recent practical experience (at least 1 year) certified by the maintenance organisation(s);
- others:
- a copy of the current aircraft maintenance licence;
- a proof of residence, for example, a residence certificate (if the residence has changed);
- proof of payment of fees.
Note:
- The modules and experience must have been acquired during the 10 years preceding the application to add a category or sub-category to this licence.
Renewal of the AML
Required form
You must complete the form 'Application for a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Renewal - EASA Form 19'.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be attached:
- a copy of the current aircraft maintenance licence;
- a proof of residence, for example, a residence certificate (if the residence has changed);
Online services and forms
Who to contact
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Ministry of Mobility and Public Works Directorate of Civil Aviation (DAC)
- Address:
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4, rue Lou Hemmer
L-1748
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
B.P. 283, L-2012
- Phone:
- (+352) 247 74 900
- Fax:
- (+352) 46 77 90
- Email address:
- info@dac.gouvernement.lu
- Website:
- https://dac.gouvernement.lu/en.html
Open Closes at 12.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
Related procedures and links
Procedures
Links
Further information
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Directorate of Civil Aviation (DAC)
Website
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Taxes and fees: price list (PDF)
on the website of the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DAC)
Legal references
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Règlement (UE) N° 1321/2014 de la Commission du 26 novembre 2014
relatif au maintien de la navigabilité des aéronefs et des produits, pièces et équipements aéronautiques, et relatif à l'agrément des organismes et des personnels participant à ces tâches
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Règlement (UE) 2018/1139 du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 4 juillet 2018
concernant des règles communes dans le domaine de l'aviation civile et instituant une Agence de l'Union européenne pour la sécurité aérienne
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Loi modifiée du 31 janvier 1948
relative à la règlementation de la navigation aérienne
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Loi modifiée du 19 mai 1999
ayant pour objet a) de réglementer l’accès au marché de l’assistance en escale à l’aéroport de Luxembourg, b) de créer un cadre réglementaire dans le domaine de la sûreté de l’aviation civile, et c) d’instituer une Direction de l’Aviation Civile
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Règlement grand-ducal du 1er août 2018
instituant la perception de taxes et de redevances relatives aux licences, qualifications et reconnaissance de licences du personnel de conduite d’aéronefs et du personnel de maintenance d’aéronefs