AME-S CARs

“Maintenance” means: The overhaul, repair, required inspection or modification, or removal and installation of aeronautical products, and includes elementary work and servicing. The overhaul, repair, required inspection or modification, or removal and installation of aeronautical products, not including elementary work and servicing. Inspection, repair, modification, and servicing, in conformance with the applicable standards of airworthiness. The disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of an aeronautical product to restore it to conformance with the type certificate.

Except on amateur-built and owner-maintained aircraft, specialized maintenance must be carried out: According to the MPM of an appropriately rated AMO. By an AME appropriately rated in that speciality. By a person under the direct supervision of a specialty AME. By the holder of a restricted certification authority issued pursuant to CAR 571.

A category “M” AME licence is rated for: Maintenance. Mechanics. Aircraft. Aeroplane.

With the exception of amateur-built or owner-maintained aircraft, who may make a declaration of condition and conformity on the application for a C of A?. The holder of a RCA. A properly rated and authorized employee in accordance with the MPM of an AMO. The Person Responsible for Maintenance authorized under the MPM of an AMO rated in the aircraft category. An appropriately rated AME, and in the case of new aircraft, an authorized representative of the manufacturer.

Which of the following are not used for the purposes of maintaining aeronautical products?. Flight time. Air time. Calendar time. Cycles.

Airworthiness Directives issued against an aircraft by a foreign airworthiness authority are: Mandatory if the aircraft is flown in Canadian airspace. Mandatory where the foreign airworthiness authority controls the type design of the aircraft. Mandatory only if a Canadian registered aircraft is operated in the country of issue. Not mandatory.

Which of the following is not an aircraft type category?. Transport. Manned Free Balloon. Glider and powered glider. Commercial.

A type certificate issued by Transport Canada to an aircraft manufacturer certifies that: The aircraft design conforms to the required standards of airworthiness. The aircraft is in a fit and safe state for flight, and in conformance with its type design. The aircraft has been inspected and found to be airworthy. The manufacturer may test fly the prototype aircraft.

The holder of a Restricted Certification Authority (RCA): May only certify maintenance on aircraft parts, where those parts are not for use on flight training unit aircraft or commercial aircraft. May create approved data for a major modification. Must be independent of the AMO that requests certification under the holder’s authorization. May certify maintenance on an aircraft in a particular case, as specified in the authority.

An amendment to an aircraft’s weight and balance report must be certified by: The signing of a maintenance release by an appropriately rated AME. The aircraft owner, providing the aircraft is a private aircraft. By a person authorized to do so as an AIR pursuant to the MPM of a properly rated AMO. Re-weighing the aircraft, if it is a large aircraft.

The definition of “airworthy,” in respect of an aeronautical product is: In a fit and safe state for flight, and in conformance with internationally recognized standards of airworthiness. In conformance with the applicable standards of airworthiness. No feature of the aeronautical product creates or may create a hazard to aviation. In a fit and safe state for flight, and in conformity with its type design.

Airworthiness limitation means: A limitation in relation to an aeronautical product in the form of a life limit or a maintenance task that is mandatory as a condition of the type certificate. A limitation in relation to an aeronautical product in the form of operating restrictions. Operating limitations of an aircraft’s airframe, engines, or associated systems. Maximum published tolerances of an aircraft’s airframe, engines, or associated systems.

An Interim Registration is issued when: There is a change in legal custody and control of the aircraft, and the new owner of the aircraft intends to operate the aircraft in a commercial operation. A non-registered aircraft is imported to Canada from any country other than the United States. There is a change in legal custody and control and the new owner is qualified to be a Canadian owner. The documentation needed for a continuing registration cannot be immediately completed.

A special C of A, provisional, is issued for: The purposes of importing a non-registered aircraft into Canada. A damaged aircraft that is no longer in conformance with its type design, but is capable of safe flight. An aircraft used in a special purpose operation, such as fire suppression, aerial survey, or aerial application. An aircraft with a provisional type certificate.

Which of the following is NOT a type certificate category?. Private. Transport. Utility. Manned free balloon.

An aircraft modified for aerial survey would most likely be issued which type of flight authority?. Special C of A provisional, providing the aircraft met the original conditions of issuance for the type certificate. Special C of A restricted. Specific purpose flight permit issued pursuant to CAR 507. Interim C of A issued pursuant to CAR 507.

Which of the following may be used as a source of approved data for a major modification or major repair?. A repair design authorized by the holder of an aircraft certification authority. Applicable information in the FAA Advisory Circulars AC 43.13-1 and AC 43.13-2. Manufacturer’s Structural Repair Manuals. None of the above.

Which of the following does not require a maintenance release?. Repairs to aeronautical products that are not major repairs. Elementary work performed on commercial aircraft. Aircraft scheduled inspections. All of the above require a maintenance release.

Technical dispatch procedures for a commercial operator: Ensure that defects are rectified in accordance with regulations. Ensure that the maintenance control system continues to be effective. Ensure that aircraft are dispatched at the appropriate times. Ensure that aircraft are not operated unless they are appropriately equipped for their intended use.

A special C of A, restricted, is the required flight authority for: a) An aircraft with a type certificate in the restricted category. b) An aircraft that has been modified in such a manner that it no longer complies with the basis of its original type certificate. c) Both A and B. d) An aircraft involved in a flight testing program.

How must specialized maintenance be certified on small, private, piston powered aircraft?. Through an appropriately rated AMO by the holder of an SCA. By an AME holding an E, S, or P licence appropriate to the type of specialized maintenance. By an appropriately rated AME authorized to sign a maintenance release under the MPM of an AMO approved for the type of specialized maintenance. By an appropriately rated AME or an RCA (Restricted Certification Authority).

Specialized maintenance may be certified by an independent AME: a) On privately registered aircraft under 12,566 lbs. b) Where no maintenance release is required pursuant to CAR 571. c) Both a and b. d) None of the above.

When may an aircraft be operated without a flight authority on board?. If the aircraft is a foreign aircraft, and is operated by a country that is a contracting state, or has an agreement or arrangement with Canada that provides for it. If the aircraft is operated by a flight training unit, and the flight is conducted within 25 miles of the origin of that flight. If the flight authority is a specific purpose flight permit, ferry flight, and the flight is conducted wholly in Canadian airspace. If the flight authority is an experimental flight permit, and the aircraft is operated by a Canadian aircraft manufacturer.

Which of the following are mandatory?. Service bulletins marked mandatory by the aircraft manufacturer. Transport Canada airworthiness directives. Progressive inspections pursuant to CAR 625. All answer are correct.

Which type of flight authority do ultra-light aeroplanes and hang gliders require?. Special C of A – Ultra-light. Restricted C of A. Flight authority is not required. Specific purpose flight permit.

Maintenance entries in the technical record of an aircraft other than the journey log must be made by: An appropriately rated AME or other approved person. The person who performed the maintenance, or, where particulars are transcribed from the journey log, the aircraft owner. The aircraft owner. The person who performed the maintenance, or, where the maintenance has been entered in the journey log, further entries are not required.

Who may certify maintenance performed on an aircraft?. A properly rated AME or RCA. In the case of an AMO, an AME, or a person who is not an AME licence holder but is authorized by an ACA (Aircraft Certification Authority). A properly rated AME, or an AME having a rating in any higher category than that of the aircraft being certified. A properly rated AME, or in the case of an AMO, the holder of an SCA (Shop Certification Authority).

All maintenance on aircraft operating under an Air Operator Certificate must be performed and certified: Pursuant to the MPM of an appropriately rated AMO. By an AME E, S, or M engineer, provided the maintenance is non-specialized. By persons who have completed the appropriate training and performed the task at least once under the direct supervision of an AME. By procedures set forth in CAR 625, Appendix H.

The person responsible for the maintenance control system of a Commercial Air Service must appoint: A quality assurance manager. A production manager. Both of the above. None of the above.

In the case of an airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the FAA for an aircraft that is type certified in the United States: Transport Canada advises compliance with the AD. The AD is mandatory, excluding aircraft in the amateur built and owner maintenance category. The AD is mandatory only if the aircraft is operated by the holder of an Air Operator Certificate. Is not mandatory in any case.

A conditional maintenance release for the purpose of a test flight must contain which of the following statements: Temporary maintenance release only – subject to test flight. Subject to satisfactory test flight. Test flight required. If a test flight is required, or satisfactory testing may not be completed on the ground, no maintenance release may be signed before a test flight is carried out.

Requirements for the keeping of technical records are found in: The Technical Log Orders. The Airworthiness Manual. The Aeronautics Act. CAR 605.

Manufacturer Service Bulletins are: Mandatory for all aircraft, with the exception of aircraft in the amateur built and owner maintenance categories. Mandatory only if marked mandatory by the aeronautical product manufacturer. Mandatory if mandated by the civil aviation authority that controls the type design. Mandatory only in the country of origin.

Which of the following aircraft must be operated in accordance with an approved maintenance schedule?. Part IV and Part VII aircraft. Commercial aircraft. Private aircraft. All answer are correct.

The following statement An alteration to the type design of an aeronautical product in respect of which a type certificate has been issued that has other than a negligible effect on the weight and centre-of-gravity limits, structural strength, performance, power plant operation, flight characteristics or other qualities affecting its airworthiness or environmental characteristics defines: A major modification. A supplemental type certificate. A major repair. A repair design certificate.

A maintenance release is required for: All maintenance carried out on aircraft and aeronautical products, with the exception of maintenance performed on amateur built and owner-maintained aircraft. All maintenance on aircraft and aeronautical products, including elementary work carried out on Part IV and Part VII aircraft. All maintenance carried out on aircraft or aeronautical products, with the exception of maintenance performed on ultra-light aircraft and hang gliders. None of the above.

When is a dual or independent check required?. After any work that disturbs engine or flight controls. After any work that is subject to a maintenance release. After any maintenance performed on an aeronautical product. Before any test flight carried out pursuant to a conditional maintenance release.

ADs are mandatory only: When issued by Transport Canada. When issued against Canadian aircraft. When marked Mandatory. When issued by Transport Canada or a foreign Civil Aviation Authority with jurisdiction over the initial type design.

Which of the following is true?. No person other than the holder of an AME licence has the authority to sign a maintenance release. No person other than the holder of an AME licence authorized through the MPM of an AMO has the authority to sign a maintenance release for specialized maintenance. After a successful test flight, the AME who signed the conditional maintenance release must certify the test flight results. None of the above.

An aeroplane certified in the normal category is flown under the authority of: The type certificate issued pursuant to CAR 511. The AME who last certified maintenance on the aircraft. The aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness, provided the aircraft continues to meet the conditions of issue. The Minster of Transport or a delegate.

Which of the following is true?. Any normal category aircraft is an M1 aircraft. Holders of a combined M1/M2 rating will not be issued E and S ratings. The holder of an M2 AME rating may certify maintenance on M2 and M1 aircraft. None of the above.

A maintenance release shall include the following or similarly worded statement: I hereby certify that the aircraft is in a fit and safe state for flight. I hereby certify that the above work has been performed to the applicable standards of airworthiness, and the aircraft is airworthy. The described maintenance has been performed according to the applicable standards and the aircraft is in conformance with its type design. The described maintenance has been performed in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

The person Responsible for the Maintenance Control System of a Commercial Operator: Shall have a least six years experience in the maintenance of the type of aircraft operated. Is authorized to remove an aircraft from operation if it is unsafe. Shall be the holder of an appropriately rated and current AME licence. All answer are correct.

Elementary work means: Those tasks for which a maintenance release may be signed by the pilot in command. Those tasks that are listed as elementary work in the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards, CAR 625, Appendix A. Those tasks that are listed in schedule II of CAR 571, Aircraft Maintenance requirements. Those task that are not subject to the requirements of CAR 571 or CAR 605.

If a Canadian aircraft requires the performance of maintenance in a foreign country, who may certify the maintenance?. A person who is authorized to sign under the laws of a state that is party to an agreement or technical arrangement with Canada that provides for certification, or the person holds equivalent qualifications. Only maintenance on privately registered Canadian aircraft may be certified in a foreign country. The maintenance may only be certified through the approved foreign equivalent of an AMO and by persons authorized to do so under the policies of the foreign equivalent. All maintenance on Canadian aircraft must be certified by an appropriately rated AME.

Any person who has been given notice by the Minister of Transport under certain sections of the Act may apply to the __________ for a review of the Minister's decision. Civil Aviation Tribunal. Transport Appeal Tribunal of Canada. Airworthiness Appeal Board. Transport Canada Appeal Board.

Who controls the authorizations for the performance of elementary work on commercial and private aircraft?. An AME must authorize any elementary work performed on all aircraft. The owner is responsible for controlling authorizations to persons who may perform elementary work. The PRM determines competency and controls authorizations to perform elementary work. Authorizations to perform elementary work are separately granted by the Minister.

Is approval to carry out elementary work on a commercial aircraft required in the MPM for an AMO?. Yes, if the AMO routinely carries out heavy maintenance on commercial aircraft. No – elementary tasks are not subject to approval. No – approval for person’s performing elementary tasks are required in the commercial operator’s MCM. Yes, in all cases.

How is the MPM for an AMO amended?. Proposed amendments are sent for approval to TC by the AMO certificate holder. TC is responsible to amend an MPM when significant changes in regulations occur. An MPM may be amended by the PRM on the anniversary date of initial approval. MPM amendments may be authorized by the Q/A department.

When can an inspection sheet forming part of the tech records of an aircraft be discarded?. Inspection sheets may not be discarded as long as the aircraft remains registered. Technical records pertaining to repetitive inspections of aircraft need only be retained until the inspection activity is repeated. Inspection sheets may be discarded two years after the inspection has been carried out. Inspection sheets may be discarded five years after the inspection has been carried out.

Which types of AME licence are specific to types of work rather than types of aircraft?. M1, M2. M1, M2, S, E. All AME licences are restricted to aircraft types. S, E.

A special C of A provisional is issued for: The purpose of importing a non-registered aircraft into Canada. A damaged aircraft that no longer conforms to its approved type design, but is capable of safe flight. An aircraft with a provisional type certificate. An aircraft with a provisional registration.

In which case is an airworthiness directive (AD) mandatory?. All ADs are mandatory. When an AD is issued by the civil aviation authority that has jurisdiction over the type design. All ADs issued by an aircraft manufacturer are mandatory, with the exception of aircraft operated under a special C of A, Owner Maintenance. Only Transport Canada ADs are considered mandatory.

Which of the following are forms of approved data for major modifications or repairs?. Type Certificates, Supplemental Type Certificates. Drawings or methods described in the AC43-13. Manufacturer’s Structural Repair Manual. Drawings or methods described in an AD.

A Maintenance Control Manual is required by: An approved maintenance organization. A commercial air operator. Any registered aircraft as part of the tech logs. Both a and b.

A flight authority is: Held by the aircraft manufacturer. A document attesting to an aircraft’s fitness for flight. Renewable every 24 months. A requirement for Part VII and Part IV aircraft only.

Specified Data may include: a) Information contained in FAA Advisory Circulars AC 43.13-1 and AC 43.13-2. b) Manufacturer’s Structural Repair Manuals. c) Both a and b are correct. d) None of the above.

An Accountable Executive must be appointed by: The holder of an air operator certificate. Approved maintenance organization. Flight training unit operator. All answer are correct.