The objective of Part 66 is to set standards, specifications, restrictions, and requirements for the issue of aircraft maintenance personnel licences and ratings under the Civil Aviation Act 2023, and to ensure New Zealand meets and maintains applicable ICAO standards and recommended practices that relate to eligibility and currency requirements for aircraft maintenance personnel.
Part 66 prescribes rules governing —
Download the PDF version of the Part 66 consolidation [PDF 161 KB] or browse the content below.
Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules are for reference – they are not the official versions of the rules – to view those, see 'history of amendments'.
The history of amendments below, when expanded, shows copies of the original issue, amendments, and re-issues of this Part. Other legislative changes shown are for reference – to view the full version of the relevant amendment Act, see www.legislation.govt.nz(external link)
| Amendment | Effective date | NPRM | Summary of submissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial issue [PDF 800 KB] | 5 April 2025 |
For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 66 archived.
