AME License Ratings Quiz

AME License and CARs

• An AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) license has various ratings, including M1, M2, S, E, and B.
• M1 rating is for aircraft with a weight less than 12,566 lbs, and are either turbo-prop or turbo-shaft aircraft.
• M2 rating is for aircraft heavier than 12,566 lbs, with thrust-producing engines, which can also be propeller-driven.

Other Categories

• S rating is for structures.
• E rating is for avionics.
• B rating is for balloons.

Definitions

• Airworthy: an aircraft that is fit and safe for flight, conforming to its type design.
• DAR: Design Approval Representative.
• CARs: Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• CARAC: Canadian Aviation Regulatory Advisory Council.
• ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization.
• AMO: Approved Maintenance Organization.
• ATO: Approved Training Organization.
• MPM: Maintenance Policy Manual.

Age Requirement and AAIR

• Minimum age requirement for an AME license is 21 years.
• AAIR: Annual Airworthiness Information Report.

Data Plate

• Data plates are typically found on the entrance door, rearmost entrance door, or external surface of the tail of the aircraft, visible from the ground.
• Data plates must be permanently attached to the aircraft.
• Information on a data plate includes model number, serial number, manufacturer, and type certificate.
• Data plates can be removed for maintenance, but must be reattached afterwards.
• It is not allowed to remove data plates without the minister's permission, except for maintenance.

SDR and MEL

• SDR: Service Difficulty Report, which must be submitted within 3 days of discovery, or an interim report within 3 days, and a final report within 14 days.
• MEL: Minimum Equipment List, which allows an aircraft to fly with certain inoperative items, while still meeting legal requirements.

Nationality Mark and C of R

• Canadian nationality mark for aircraft is C- followed by a hyphen, a G, and three more letters.
• Before 1984, the nationality mark was CF.
• C of R stands for Certificate of Registration, which must be kept on board the aircraft.

C of A

• C of A stands for Certificate of Airworthiness.
• A C of A does not expire, but can be invalidated if maintenance is pending, and becomes valid again once the maintenance is complete.
• A C of A can be expired if the TC suspends it or the owner surrenders it.

Registration Categories

• Aircraft can be registered in state, private, or commercial categories.

Offenses under CARs

• There are two types of offenses: provision creating offense and administrative offense.
• Administrative offense is committed by the Minister of Transport Canada or a delegate.
• Provision offense is committed by individuals, such as AME or pilots.

Test your knowledge on the various ratings given on an AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) license, including distinctions between M1 and M2 aircraft, engine types, and other important categories like S, E, and B. Learn about airworthiness criteria and more with this quiz!