Operational Airworthiness
This is a blanket rating and the scope of privileges is not dependent on the aircraft type certification basis. The scope of privileges is based on the testing, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, installation/removal, and any structural work directly associated with the maintenance of the following systems:
- communication systems
- pulse systems
- navigation systems
- auto flight systems
- flight path computation systems
- instruments and the electrical elements of other aircraft systems
AME Licence Rating S: Structures
This is a blanket rating and the scope of the privileges is not dependent on the aircraft type certification basis. The scope of privileges applies to assembly, installation, and repair of the following structures:
- wood structures
- tubular structures
- sheet metal structures
- composite structures
AME Licence Rating: Balloons
This is a blanket rating and the scope of the privileges is not dependent on the balloon type certification basis. The scope of privileges applies to all balloon maintenance activities including the certification of the following items where applicable:
- envelope, load tapes, parachute, rip panel
- crown line
- turning vent
- tempil labels
- rigging wires and mouth cables
- temperature sensing and read-out equipment
- burner and fuel system
- basket