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96      Air Regulations, 1938

CONDITIONS OF ISSUE OF AIR ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE

1.No person who is not a British subject or a subject of a foreign country which grants reciprocal aeronautical privileges to Canadians on equal terms and conditions with subjects of such foreign country, shall be issued with a certificate authorizing him to act as engineer of commercial or state aircraft.

2. Air Engineers' Certificates will be issued subject to the provisions of Air Regulations, for any or all of the following purposes, viz.:--

(a) Inspection of aircraft before flight.
(b) Inspection of aircraft after overhaul.
(c) Inspection of aero engines before flight.
(d)Inspection of Aero engines after overhaul.

3. A certificate issued to any engineer may be suspended or cancelled at any time by the Minister, for cause, including the failure to comply beyond Canada with the provisions of Air Regulations, Canada.

4. The applicant must furnish satisfactory proof of at least two years' experience in manufacture or maintenance of aircraft and/or aero engines.

5. Application must be supported by three letters of competency from employers or licensed air engineers showing the proficiency of the applicant in practical aviation.

6. Practical tests and examination as required for class desired (using type of aircraft with which applicant is familiar).

The practical tests shall include.--

(a)Adjustment of rigging for flight.
(b) Repairs to fabric, wood, and metal parts.
(c) Running repairs of aero engines.

The written or oral examination will be in the following subjects:-- 

(a) Assembly and rigging of aircraft.
(b) Construction and operation of aero engines.
(c) Carburettors, magnetos, and other accessories.
(d) Causes of faulty running of engines and correction.
(e) Lubricating oils used in aero engines.
(f) Equipment necessary in aircraft operating in Canada.
(g) Capacity, disposition of useful load in aircraft.
(h) Air Regulations.
(i) Aircraft Instruments.

7. Under authority of Air Regulations, it has been decided to limit the validity od Air Engineers' Certificates to three years. Certificates may, however, be extended for further periods not exceeding three years, upon proof that the applicant has been actually employed as an Air Engineer and is at that time familiar with the work of an Air Engineer.