Per 12th of Jun-2024 the EASA Part-66 regulations has been revised. The content of the modules changed (some more, some less), this are the main changes:
- Module 9 and Module 10 no longer has an Essay Question. Only for completing Module 7, two remaining Essay questions are applicable.
- Module 7A, 9A, 11A and 17A, became Modules 7, 9, 11 and 17
- The examinations for Modules 11, 12 and 13 are now divided into 2 exams (both must be passed to complete the module and receive the certificate).
- The content of the course material has changed. Some examples:
- Module 4 and 5, various changes are re-arrangements.
- Module 6, repair and inspection procedures are added for various materials.
- Sub-Module 7.1, topics are added, for example Fuel Tank Safety and Ballistic Recovery Systems.
- Sub-Module 7.7, Soldering is added (actually moved from 7.15, which is deleted).
- Sub-Module 7.14.3 addition of Additive Manufacturing.
- Sub-Module 8.4 added, covering High-Speed Airflow.
- Module 9, various topics are added, like the Dirty Dozen and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Module 9 is now identical between Cat A, B1 and B2.
- Module 10, updated and various topics added, like; Oversight Principles, Independent Certifying Staff and Cybersecurity.
- Modules 11+12+13, updated and divided in various sub-modules, also topic changes.
- Module 11A and Module 11B&C have been merged into Module 11, which now also covers smaller aircraft (B1.2 - Piston powered aircraft / General Aviation).
- Module 14, significantly updated (improved) and now also covering Electrical and Hybrid engines.
- Sub-Module 15.15 added, covering; Alternate Turbine Constructions.
- The number of questions per module have been increased.
Overall it's a good improvement of the Basic Knowledge Requirements but a considerable change!
Certificates are valid for 10 years. Basic Certificates issued after the 12th of Jun-2024 have the form number 148a Issue 1.
