* Details of modules and levels of knowledge required for each group rating. * Units of competency - contained in the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training package - required to gain each group rating. Following extensive consultation, some industry sectors have indicated a preference for an alternative approach to group ratings - for example, to split out the airframe and engine privileges currently prescribed under the "Group B - basic maintenance" group rating for the B1 license into two separate basic group ratings. Comments on the alternative approach to the structure of the basic maintenance privileges for the B1 license would be appreciated. The consultation draft of the proposed amendments is available as the 3rd Consultation on CD 1310SS on the CASA website with feedback to be provided to the project leader, Michael McGill, by close of business April 8, 2016. View this consultation draft on the CASA website at www.casa.gov. au/consultationopen. Revision of AMC/GM Part 145 The CASA amended AMC/GM Part 145 - Approved Maintenance Organization Requirements. To view these changes, refer to the amendment page of this AMC/GM. Revision of AMC/GM Part 66 The CASA amended AMC/GM Part 66 - Continuing Airworthiness Aircraft Engineer Licenses and Ratings. A full list of final acceptable means of compliance/guidance material can be found on the CASA website. AC 21-601 v2.0 The CASA published AC 21-601 v2.0 - Australian Technical Standard Order authorization. This AC explains the requirements for the issue of ATSO authorizations under Subpart 21.O of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and the rules governing the holders of these authorizations. This AC is part of a series that provides guidance material regarding approvals for manufacturing of aircraft and aeronautical products under Part 21. Related ACs include: AC 21-14, AC 21-16 and AC 21-27. Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand The following information has been added to the CAA website at www.caa.govt.nz: 1. Revised Advisory Circular: AC100-1 Safety Management. 2. Revised Forms: * 24139-04 - Part 139 Rule Compliance Matrix. * 24141-02 - Part 141 Rule Compliance Matrix. * 24145-02 - Part 145 Rule Compliance Matrix. * CAA form 24100/02 Safety Management System Evaluation Tool. q avionics news * april 2016 17http://www.casa.gov.au/consultationopen http://www.casa.gov.au/consultationopen http://www.caa.govt.nz http://www.mnltech.com