Aviation Questions and Answers (Module 10)

**Regulatory Framework** 1. What is the primary role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?\ A) Regulate military aviation globally\ B) Establish international aviation standards and regulations\ C) Provide air traffic control services worldwide\ **Answer: B**...

**Regulatory Framework** 1. What is the primary role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?\ A) Regulate military aviation globally\ B) Establish international aviation standards and regulations\ C) Provide air traffic control services worldwide\ **Answer: B** 2. In which year was the Chicago Convention signed?\ A) 1944\ B) 1952\ C) 1967\ **Answer: A** 3. Which Australian law incorporates ICAO standards into national regulations?\ A) Civil Aviation Act 1988\ B) Air Navigation Act 1920\ C) Aviation Transport Act 1995\ **Answer: B** 4. What is the function of CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)?\ A) Investigate air accidents\ B) Regulate civil aviation safety in Australia\ C) Manage air traffic control\ **Answer: B** 5. What is the purpose of Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs)?\ A) To provide advisory information only\ B) To issue detailed regulatory requirements\ C) To regulate international flights\ **Answer: B** **CASA Part 66 -- Certifying Staff** 6. What is a primary responsibility of Part 66 certifying staff?\ A) Conducting pilot training\ B) Certifying aircraft maintenance\ C) Operating air traffic control systems\ **Answer: B** 7. What type of aircraft requires a type rating for maintenance certification?\ A) Light sport aircraft\ B) Large aircraft with specific engine types\ C) Single-engine general aviation aircraft\ **Answer: B** 8. What does a Category A Aircraft Maintenance Licence authorize?\ A) Base maintenance certification\ B) Line maintenance and simple defect rectifications\ C) Design certification of aircraft structures\ **Answer: B** 9. A Category B1 licence holder can certify maintenance related to:\ A) Avionics only\ B) Aircraft structure, engines, and electrical systems\ C) Cabin safety systems\ **Answer: B** 10. What is required to obtain a Part 66 aircraft maintenance licence?\ A) Completion of theoretical training only\ B) Passing exams and practical experience\ C) A pilot\'s licence\ **Answer: B** **Approved Maintenance Organizations (Part 145)** 11. What is the purpose of CASR Part 145?\ A) Regulates air traffic management\ B) Sets standards for approved maintenance organizations (AMOs)\ C) Certifies pilots for commercial operations\ **Answer: B** 12. What is a key requirement for a Part 145 organization?\ A) A certified Safety Management System (SMS)\ B) Ownership by an airline company\ C) Independent funding from the government\ **Answer: A** 13. What type of maintenance does a Part 145 organization perform?\ A) Only emergency repairs\ B) Line and base maintenance\ C) Flight operations scheduling\ **Answer: B** 14. What does an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) require for certification?\ A) A valid Air Operator's Certificate\ B) CASA approval and an exposition\ C) A registered aircraft fleet\ **Answer: B** 15. What document outlines the structure and operation of an AMO?\ A) The Safety Compliance Report\ B) The Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)\ C) The Aircraft Maintenance Logbook\ **Answer: B** **Continuing Airworthiness & Maintenance** 16. What is the main objective of Part 42 of CASR?\ A) Regulate aircraft operations\ B) Define continuing airworthiness requirements\ C) Certify aircraft manufacturers\ **Answer: B** 17. Who is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft?\ A) The pilot-in-command\ B) The aircraft manufacturer\ C) The registered operator\ **Answer: C** 18. What does CAMO stand for?\ A) Certified Aviation Maintenance Officer\ B) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization\ C) Civil Aviation Monitoring Office\ **Answer: B** 19. What is a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)?\ A) A permit allowing aircraft importation\ B) A document confirming maintenance has been completed correctly\ C) An approval for air traffic controllers\ **Answer: B** 20. Which of the following is NOT a required maintenance record?\ A) Aircraft flight logs\ B) Passenger complaint records\ C) Engine overhaul documentation\ **Answer: B** **Airworthiness Certification & Regulation** 21. What is a Type Certificate?\ A) Approval for an aircraft design meeting airworthiness standards\ B) A document authorizing flight operations\ C) A maintenance personnel certification\ **Answer: A** 22. What is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?\ A) An advisory notice on weather conditions\ B) A mandatory requirement for aircraft maintenance or modifications\ C) A recommendation from the airline industry\ **Answer: B** 23. What does the term \"Fit for Flight\" refer to?\ A) An aircraft\'s operational readiness\ B) A pilot\'s physical condition\ C) A maintenance engineer's certification level\ **Answer: A** 24. Who issues a Certificate of Airworthiness?\ A) The aircraft manufacturer\ B) CASA or the relevant aviation authority\ C) The airline operator\ **Answer: B** 25. What is the purpose of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?\ A) To specify essential tools for maintenance\ B) To define the minimum equipment required for an aircraft to operate legally\ C) To certify aircraft modifications\ **Answer: B** **Regulatory Framework (Continued)** 26. What is the main purpose of the Civil Aviation Act 1988?\ A) To regulate the economic aspects of aviation\ B) To ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia\ C) To manage air traffic services\ **Answer: B** 27. What is the role of the Manual of Standards (MOS)?\ A) To provide legally binding aviation laws\ B) To support CASR regulations with detailed technical requirements\ C) To replace Airworthiness Directives\ **Answer: B** 28. What authority does CASA have under the Civil Aviation Act 1988?\ A) The power to conduct flight operations\ B) The ability to issue aviation safety regulations and licenses\ C) The right to control airport construction\ **Answer: B** 29. Which regulatory document contains detailed guidance but is NOT legally binding?\ A) Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs)\ B) Advisory Circulars (ACs)\ C) Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)\ **Answer: B** 30. What is the function of the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) between CASA and the FAA?\ A) Mutual recognition of aviation safety standards\ B) Regulation of international flight paths\ C) Establishment of pilot licensing reciprocity\ **Answer: A** **Certifying Staff (Continued)** 31. What is the primary difference between a Category B1 and B2 aircraft maintenance licence?\ A) B1 covers mechanical and structural systems; B2 covers avionics and electrical systems\ B) B1 is for pilots, while B2 is for engineers\ C) B1 covers helicopters, while B2 covers airplanes\ **Answer: A** 32. Which of the following tasks is typically performed by a Category A licence holder?\ A) Engine overhaul\ B) Line maintenance and simple defect rectification\ C) Major structural repairs\ **Answer: B** 33. What does a Category C aircraft maintenance licence authorize?\ A) Issuing a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) after base maintenance\ B) Certifying avionics system installations\ C) Performing engine inspections\ **Answer: A** 34. What is the minimum knowledge level required for a Category B2 licence holder?\ A) Level 1\ B) Level 2\ C) Level 3\ **Answer: C** 35. How long does an applicant have to complete all required modules for a Part 66 licence?\ A) 5 years\ B) 10 years\ C) 15 years\ **Answer: B** **Maintenance Organizations & Responsibilities** 36. What is the main function of an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO)?\ A) Providing aircraft design services\ B) Conducting aircraft maintenance in compliance with Part 145\ C) Manufacturing aircraft engines\ **Answer: B** 37. What is an essential component of an AMO's exposition?\ A) The names of all pilots employed\ B) The organization's structure and quality system\ C) The aircraft type certificates issued\ **Answer: B** 38. What is a Safety Management System (SMS)?\ A) A database for tracking pilot licenses\ B) A systematic approach to managing aviation safety risks\ C) A method of calibrating aircraft instruments\ **Answer: B** 39. Which Part of CASR applies to Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMO)?\ A) Part 21\ B) Part 42\ C) Part 147\ **Answer: B** 40. How often must a maintenance organization conduct an internal audit of its SMS?\ A) Annually\ B) Every five years\ C) Only when requested by CASA\ **Answer: A** **Aircraft Certification & Airworthiness** 41. What does a Type Certificate signify?\ A) That an aircraft model meets airworthiness requirements\ B) That an individual aircraft is safe to fly\ C) That an airline has permission to operate internationally\ **Answer: A** 42. What is a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)?\ A) A modification approval for an aircraft type\ B) A document allowing an airline to operate\ C) A pilot\'s certificate\ **Answer: A** 43. Who is responsible for issuing an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?\ A) The airline operator\ B) CASA or other national aviation authorities\ C) The aircraft manufacturer\ **Answer: B** 44. What document is required for an aircraft to legally operate?\ A) Certificate of Registration\ B) Certificate of Airworthiness\ C) Both A and B\ **Answer: C** 45. What is the purpose of a Special Flight Permit?\ A) To allow an unairworthy aircraft to fly for repairs\ B) To authorize a military flight\ C) To permit passenger transport operations\ **Answer: A** **Miscellaneous Topics** 46. What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) for an aircraft to be classified as \"large\"?\ A) 2,500 kg\ B) 5,700 kg\ C) 10,000 kg\ **Answer: B** 47. Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is maintained according to regulations?\ A) The aircraft manufacturer\ B) The registered operator\ C) The pilot\ **Answer: B** 48. Which regulation governs the licensing of aircraft maintenance engineers in Australia?\ A) Part 42\ B) Part 66\ C) Part 147\ **Answer: B** 49. What type of maintenance does NOT require a Certificate of Release to Service?\ A) Routine refueling\ B) Engine overhaul\ C) Structural repairs\ **Answer: A** 50. Who can approve major aircraft modifications in Australia?\ A) CASA\ B) The aircraft owner\ C) Any licensed engineer\ **Answer: A** **Final Set of Questions** 51. Which of the following is NOT a function of ICAO?\ A) Establishing global aviation regulations\ B) Investigating air accidents\ C) Harmonizing aviation standards\ **Answer: B** 52. Which Part of CASR covers aircraft maintenance training organizations?\ A) Part 42\ B) Part 145\ C) Part 147\ **Answer: C** 53. What is an MEL used for?\ A) To determine minimum equipment required for flight\ B) To schedule maintenance inspections\ C) To register aircraft with CASA\ **Answer: A** 54. What is the purpose of an aeronautical product classification?\ A) To determine airworthiness requirements for aircraft parts\ B) To categorize aircraft operators\ C) To define aircraft fuel types\ **Answer: A** 55. Which organization investigates air accidents in Australia?\ A) CASA\ B) ATSB (Australian Transport Safety Bureau)\ C) ICAO\ **Answer: B** **Airworthiness Certification & Aircraft Regulations (Continued)** 55. What does the term \"Continuing Airworthiness\" refer to?\ A) Regular pilot medical checkups\ B) Ongoing maintenance and safety compliance of an aircraft\ C) Certification of aircraft crew members\ **Answer: B** 56. What is a Type Acceptance Certificate (TAC)?\ A) An approval for a modified aircraft design\ B) Recognition of a foreign Type Certificate by CASA\ C) A maintenance engineer's certification document\ **Answer: B** 57. Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight?\ A) The Civil Aviation Authority\ B) The pilot-in-command and aircraft operator\ C) The manufacturer\ **Answer: B** 58. What document must be carried on board an Australian aircraft to show its registration status?\ A) Certificate of Registration\ B) Pilot's logbook\ C) Aircraft Weight and Balance report\ **Answer: A** 59. What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?\ A) To notify operators of mandatory maintenance or modifications\ B) To grant special flight permits\ C) To allow experimental flight testing\ **Answer: A** 60. How is a major modification to an aircraft typically approved?\ A) By a licensed engineer's decision\ B) Through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)\ C) By verbal agreement from CASA\ **Answer: B** 61. Which organization is primarily responsible for investigating aircraft accidents in Australia?\ A) CASA\ B) ICAO\ C) ATSB (Australian Transport Safety Bureau)\ **Answer: C** 62. What is the purpose of an Occurrence Report in aviation maintenance?\ A) To track pilot performance\ B) To report safety-related incidents, defects, or failures\ C) To record aircraft purchase history\ **Answer: B** 63. Which of the following is NOT a category of an Airworthiness Certificate?\ A) Normal\ B) Utility\ C) Certified Private\ **Answer: C** 64. What is a Special Flight Permit (SFP)?\ A) A document allowing an unairworthy aircraft to be flown for repairs\ B) A license to operate private aircraft\ C) A type of pilot license\ **Answer: A** **Maintenance & Licensing Regulations** 65. What is the function of a Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)?\ A) To outline how an organization will comply with maintenance regulations\ B) To record flight crew training activities\ C) To certify an aircraft for operation\ **Answer: A** 66. Under Part 66, which license category allows engineers to perform and certify maintenance on aircraft structure, engines, and mechanical systems?\ A) Category B1\ B) Category B2\ C) Category C\ **Answer: A** 67. What is required before a Part 66 licence holder can add an aircraft type rating?\ A) Passing a CASA regulatory exam\ B) Completing type training and assessment\ C) A letter from an airline confirming maintenance experience\ **Answer: B** 68. What is the purpose of a Maintenance Schedule?\ A) To list planned maintenance tasks for an aircraft\ B) To authorize aircraft flight operations\ C) To track passenger load on an aircraft\ **Answer: A** 69. What type of maintenance does a Category A licence holder typically perform?\ A) Base maintenance on large aircraft\ B) Line maintenance and simple defect rectifications\ C) Design certification for aircraft modifications\ **Answer: B** 70. How long does an individual have to complete all required modules for a Part 66 licence?\ A) 5 years\ B) 10 years\ C) 15 years\ **Answer: B** 71. What is a Category C licence used for in aircraft maintenance?\ A) To certify base maintenance on large aircraft\ B) To repair avionics components\ C) To conduct structural modifications\ **Answer: A** 72. What does the acronym MEL stand for?\ A) Maintenance Equipment List\ B) Minimum Equipment List\ C) Major Engineering Log\ **Answer: B** 73. What type of aircraft maintenance requires a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)?\ A) Routine refueling\ B) Scheduled maintenance and repairs\ C) Passenger check-in procedures\ **Answer: B** 74. Which regulation governs Maintenance Training Organizations in Australia?\ A) Part 42\ B) Part 66\ C) Part 147\ **Answer: C** 75. Who is responsible for ensuring that a maintenance organization follows safety regulations?\ A) The airline pilot\ B) The Accountable Manager of the maintenance organization\ C) The aircraft manufacturer\ **Answer: B** **Operational Safety & Maintenance Regulations** 76. What is the primary function of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO)?\ A) Manage airworthiness compliance for aircraft operators\ B) Issue pilot training certificates\ C) Approve new aircraft designs\ **Answer: A** 77. Which document outlines mandatory modifications required by CASA to maintain airworthiness?\ A) Advisory Circular\ B) Airworthiness Directive (AD)\ C) Aircraft Logbook\ **Answer: B** 78. What type of aircraft typically requires an annual Airworthiness Review?\ A) Small private aircraft\ B) Commercial aircraft in regular public transport\ C) Military aircraft\ **Answer: B** 79. What does a Certifying Staff Licence under Part 66 authorize an engineer to do?\ A) Conduct aircraft flight tests\ B) Certify aircraft maintenance work\ C) Design new aircraft models\ **Answer: B** 80. What is the purpose of the Aircraft Maintenance Logbook?\ A) To track pilot flight hours\ B) To record completed maintenance tasks and inspections\ C) To list approved maintenance engineers\ **Answer: B** 81. What is an Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)?\ A) A CASA-approved method to meet a regulatory requirement\ B) A pilot's certification for night flying\ C) A type of aircraft manufacturing standard\ **Answer: A** 82. Which organization is responsible for setting global aviation safety standards?\ A) FAA\ B) ICAO\ C) CASA\ **Answer: B** 83. What is the main purpose of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR)?\ A) To ensure air traffic control operations\ B) To regulate civil aviation safety in Australia\ C) To train commercial pilots\ **Answer: B** 84. Who can authorize a major structural repair on an aircraft?\ A) A CASA-approved engineer or design organization\ B) The aircraft operator\ C) A pilot\ **Answer: A** 85. What is the primary goal of CASA's aviation legislation?\ A) To regulate pilot licensing\ B) To ensure the highest standards of aviation safety\ C) To oversee airline pricing\ **Answer: B** 86. What does a Certificate of Registration (CoR) indicate?\ A) That the aircraft has been inspected for safety\ B) That the aircraft is listed in Australia's national aircraft register\ C) That the aircraft meets all maintenance requirements\ **Answer: B** 87. What is the main purpose of a Service Bulletin (SB)?\ A) To provide manufacturers' recommendations for improvements or fixes\ B) To enforce mandatory airworthiness compliance\ C) To replace the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)\ **Answer: A** 88. What is the key difference between an Airworthiness Directive (AD) and a Service Bulletin (SB)?\ A) An AD is mandatory, while an SB is advisory\ B) An SB is issued by CASA, while an AD is issued by ICAO\ C) An SB applies to all aircraft, while an AD applies only to new aircraft\ **Answer: A** 89. What does a Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) confirm?\ A) That an aircraft meets airworthiness requirements and can operate\ B) That a pilot is medically fit to fly\ C) That an aircraft is insured for commercial operations\ **Answer: A** 90. What type of maintenance must be performed only by an approved Part 145 organization?\ A) Line maintenance\ B) Base maintenance on large commercial aircraft\ C) Emergency repairs\ **Answer: B** 91. Which type of organization is responsible for managing continuing airworthiness?\ A) Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)\ B) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO)\ C) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)\ **Answer: B** 92. How long must maintenance records be retained according to aviation regulations?\ A) 6 months\ B) 2 years\ C) 3 years or longer, depending on regulatory requirements\ **Answer: C** 93. Which document provides a list of equipment that must be operational for flight?\ A) Minimum Equipment List (MEL)\ B) Maintenance Logbook\ C) Certificate of Airworthiness\ **Answer: A** 94. What is the function of an Approved Maintenance Program (AMP)?\ A) To track pilot training requirements\ B) To outline required maintenance intervals and procedures\ C) To approve aircraft modifications\ **Answer: B** 95. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a Part 66 licence holder to certify aircraft maintenance?\ A) Holding a valid maintenance licence\ B) Completing required type training for the aircraft\ C) Being an active airline pilot\ **Answer: C** 96. What happens if an aircraft does not meet all airworthiness requirements?\ A) It can operate with an unrestricted Certificate of Airworthiness\ B) It must remain grounded or obtain a Special Flight Permit\ C) It is allowed to fly as long as the airline documents the deficiencies\ **Answer: B** 97. What does the term \"fit for flight\" mean?\ A) An aircraft has passed all maintenance and safety checks\ B) A pilot has completed flight simulator training\ C) The aircraft has been cleaned and prepared for passengers\ **Answer: A** 98. What is the consequence of failing to comply with a CASA Airworthiness Directive (AD)?\ A) The aircraft's insurance becomes invalid\ B) The aircraft cannot legally operate\ C) The operator is required to report the non-compliance but can still fly\ **Answer: B** 99. Who is responsible for reporting a major defect found during aircraft maintenance?\ A) The airline's marketing department\ B) The aircraft maintenance engineer or certifying staff\ C) The airport ground crew\ **Answer: B** 100. What is the purpose of an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS)?\ A) To provide a framework for identifying and managing safety risks\ B) To ensure compliance with air traffic control procedures\ C) To certify aircraft manufacturers\ **Answer: A**