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G.C.A.A REGULATIONS 1. Which of the following bodies was formed as a result of the Chicago Convention? a) International Air Transport Association b) International Civil Aviation Organisation c) International Commission on Aerial Navigation 2. Under which Annex of ICAO can...
G.C.A.A REGULATIONS 1. Which of the following bodies was formed as a result of the Chicago Convention? a) International Air Transport Association b) International Civil Aviation Organisation c) International Commission on Aerial Navigation 2. Under which Annex of ICAO can the recommendations for Personnel Licensing be found? a) Annex 1 b) Annex 16 c) Annex 8 3. Which of the following statement is correct regarding EASA? a) It is not an agency of the EU b) It has legal regulatory authority within the EU c) EASA regulatory products are harmonised codes without direct force of law 4. GCAA was established as a general authority for the execution of civil aviation law in the UAE having its own legal entity by the; a) Federal Law No. 4 in 1996 b) Federal Act No. 20 in 1991 c) Orders from the Ministry of Communications in 1986 5. Which part of the Civil Aviation Regulations specifies the requirements for the UAE Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licensing? a) Part V, Chapter 3 b) Part II, Chapter 7 c) Part II. Chapter 8 6. Which of the following GCAA publication will be discontinued? a) Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (CAAP) b) Airworthiness Notices (AWN) c) Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 7. Where are the basic knowledge requirements for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence stated? a) Appendix I to CAR 66 b) Appendix II to CAR 145 c) Appendix III to CAR M 8. What are the licence subcategories for gas turbine aeroplanes? a) A2 and B1.2 b) A1 and B1.1 c) A3 and B1.3 9. What category license is authorised to issue CRS following maintenance on airframe or engines of a gas turbine powered aeroplane? a) Category B2 b) Category B1.2 c) Category B1.1 10.Which category of CAR 66 license does not have any subcategory? a) Category A b) Category B1 c) Category B2 11.Which form should be used for applying for the grant of UAE CAR 66 AMEL? a) GCAA AW Form 1 b) GCAA AMEL Form 02 (NO LONGER AVAILABLE – NOW AMEL E-LICENSING SERVICES APPLICATION) c) EASA Form 04 12. What is the minimum age to be eligible for CAR 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License? a) 15 years b) 18 years c) 21 years 13. What category licence does a person, authorised as a base maintenance-certifying engineer, hold? a) Category C b) Category B1 c) Category B2 14. What category licence does a person, authorised as a maintenance-certifying engineer (avionic), hold? a) Category A b) Category B1 c) Category B2 15. Who is authorised to replace avionic line replaceable units (LRUs), provided that they only need to carry out simple tests to confirm their serviceability? a) Category B1 license holder b) Category A license holder c) Category C license holder 16.What certification privileges do Category A licence holders have? a) Issue CRS for maintenance tasks carried out by others employed in a CAR 147 Organisation b) Issue CRS restricted to work he/she has personally performed on behalf of a CAR 145 Organisation c) Issue CRS for maintenance tasks carried out by others employed in a CAR 145 Organisation 17.What category license does a person, authorised as a line maintenance-certifying mechanic, hold? a) Category C b) Category B1 c) Category A 18.What is the validity period of a CAR 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License? a) 5 years b) 8 years c) No validity period 19.When does a CAR 66 AMEL become valid? a) As soon as it is issued by the GCAA b) After passing all appropriate module examinations c) Only when the holder has signed the document 20.Which category of CAR 66 license does not have any type rating endorsements? a) Category A b) Category B1 c) Category C 21.What is the minimum recent experience requirement for the grant or extension of a CAR AMEL within the last two years? a) 12 months for Cat A b) 12 months for Cat B1/B2 (CAR 66, APPENDIX IV) c) 6 months for Cat B1/B2 22.Which of following privileges is a full B1 license holder entitled to (subject to the task training and authorisation requirements being met)? a) To exercise privileges of category A license for other aircraft type ratings in the same subcategory b) To exercise privileges of category B2 license c) To exercise privileges of category C license 23.Which statement is correct for the holder of a category C license through ‘academic route’ (graduate entrant)? a) Automatically permits the holder to act as a B1 or B2 certifier b) Are not entitled to Cat B1 or B2 license, unless the requirements are separately fulfilled c) Can work both in line and base maintenance as a certifying staff 24.For the purpose of type rating endorsement on a CAR 66 AMEL, the approved/recognised type training course must be attended; a) Within 3 years of the issuance of basic CAR 66 AMEL b) Within 3 years prior to the date of application c) At least one year after the issuance of basic license 25.Who should sign/verify the individual tasks in a schedule of inspection/OJT, which is required for the practical experience for type rating endorsement on CAR 66 AMEL? a) Appropriately type rated engineer supervising the job b) Approved GCAA practical assessor c) Quality manager 26.What is the last date for removal of any limitation(s) on the converted CAR 66 AMEL? a) 2styears from the date of conversion b) 1 July 2015 c) No time limit 27.What does the holder of a CAR 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issue a CRS for? a) Completion of maintenance, on behalf of the license holder b) Completion of maintenance, on behalf of a CAR 145 AMO c) The maintenance, on behalf of an Air Operators Certificate holder 28.What is the maximum number of students allowed for a knowledge course in a CAR 147 approved training organisation? a) 28 b) 24 c) 15 29.What is the maximum number of students allowed per supervisor or assessor for practical training? a) 28 b) 24 c) 15 30.How long does the CAR 147 training organisation require keeping the training records for? a) 5 years b) 8 years (NO LONGER TRUE – NOW “UNLIMITED DURATION” c) 10 years 31.What is the criterion for classifying a training organisation to be a ‘large’ organisation? a) Having 10 or more permanent staff b) With capacity to provide training to 50 students or more c) Have at least 3 classrooms available on a permanent basis 32.Record of all instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors of CAR 147 should be under the control of: a) Training Manger b) Organisation’s quality system c) Respective individuals 33.What is the minimum frequency required for the independent audit function in a large training organisation approved under CAR 147? a) At least once in every 6 months b) At least once in every 12 months c) At least once in every 2 years 34.How soon must the GCAA be informed, in case of any student found to be cheating or any examiner found to be providing answers during an examination? a) Within 72 hours b) Within one calendar month (CAR 147.135) c) During the next scheduled audit 35.CAR 147 training organisation approval is valid for a duration of: a) 5 years (CAR 147.155) b) 8 years c) 10 year 36.How will the audit finding be classified should there be any significant non-compliance with the examination process, which would invalidate the examination? a) Level 1 b) Level 2 c) Observation only 37.What is the nationality marking of aircraft registered in the UAE? a) A6 b) H4 c) Each operator is designated with a unique marking 38.At what location of the wing is it necessary for UAE registered aircraft to have the Nationality and Registration marks painted? a) On the left half of the lower surface b) On the right half of the lower surface c) On the left half of the upper surface 39.Which of the Annexures of ICAO states the requirements and standards for aircraft noise? a) Annex 1 b) Annex 8 c) Annex 16 40.Which authority issues a Noise Certificate within the United Arab Emirates? a) International Civil Aviation Organisation b) General Civil Aviation Authority c) Ministry of Communications 41.What is required for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable Airworthiness Requirements but is safe to fly? a) Flight Permit b) Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness c) Supplemental Type Certificate 42.Which statement is correct with regards to the logbooks? a) They do not contain the Nationality and Registration number of the aircraft b) Must be kept for a period of one year c) A separate log book is required for a variable pitch propeller 43.Which of the following does not require a Certificate of Airworthiness? a) Large aircraft used for non-commercial air transport b) Glider/Balloon, used for the public transport of passengers c) Ultra-light or Micro-light aircraft 44.What is the validity period for the new Certificate of Airworthiness? a) 1 year b) 2 years c) No validity period 45.Who can issue a Certificate of Fitness for Flight? a) UAE AMEL holder, appropriately type rated and authorised b) Any UAE AMEL holder c) Only GCAA 46.Who grants approval of the maintenance schedule for aircraft registered in the UAE? a) CAR 145 approved maintenance organisation b) Operator c) GCAA 47.CRS is not required for any scheduled maintenance inspections that recurs at periods of; a) More than two days b) Less than 72 hours c) Less than two days 48.What should be performed after the initial assembly or any disturbance of a vital point or control system? a) Duplicate inspection b) Routine maintenance inspection c) Detailed visual inspection 49.Which GCAA Regulation covers CAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations? a) CAR Part V, Chapter 3 b) CAR Part V, Chapter 4 c) CAR Part II, Chapter 7 50.Who can issue a CRS for the aircraft following a base maintenance check? a) Category C certifying staff b) Category B1 or B2 certifying staff c) Quality Manager 51.Which regulation covers organisations involved in the maintenance of all aircraft registered in the UAE in all categories of operation except aircraft below 5700 MTWA in non-commercial air transport? a) CAR 66 b) CAR 145 c) CAR M, Sub-Part F 52.Who has the corporate authority for ensuring that all maintenance, required by the CAR 145 Organisation’s customer, can be financed and carried out? a) Quality Manager b) Engineering Manager c) Accountable Manager 53.How frequent shall the maintenance man-hour plan be reviewed? a) Every 3 months b) At the time of annual audit c) No requirement for reviewing, only required to be submitted along with the approval application 54.What does the CAR 145 organisation’s man-hour plan show regarding aircraft maintenance? a) Staff have worked the required hours to meet customer expectations b) It has sufficient staff to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and quality monitor c) Do not exceed the UAE human factors work time objectives under CAR 66 55.Who may carry out and/or control colour contrast dye penetrant tests? a) Personnel qualified in CAR 66 Category B1 b) Personnel qualified in CAR 66 Category C c) Any nominated/senior person of CAR 145 approved organisation 56.What does a CAR 145 Maintenance Organisation need to meet the line maintenance requirements? a) GCAA Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) approval b) Appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as CAR 66 category C c) Appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as CAR 66 Category B1 and B2 57.What must an organisation, which carries out base maintenance on large aircraft, have? a) Appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as CAR 66 category C b) Category C staff to carry out pre-flight inspections c) Appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as CAR 66 category A2 58.Who may, on behalf of the 145 Organisation, issue a One-Off certification authorisation to for an aircraft grounded at a remote location? a) Category A certifying mechanic holding a rating on the grounded aircraft type b) An employee who has more than six months maintenance experience on the aircraft c) An employee holding equivalent type authorisation on aircraft of similar technology, construction and systems 59.What is the minimum age requirement for certifying staff and category B1 and B2 support staff in a CAR 145 organisation? a) 18 years b) 21 years c) No minimum age requirement as long as they hold the required valid license(s) 60.Who issues the certification authorisations to the certifying staff and category B1 and B2 support staff? a) The GCAA b) The Accountable Manager c) The Quality Manager 61.How soon is certifying staff required to produce their certification authorisation to any authorised person? a) Within 72 hours b) Within 24 hours c) As and when demanded, since they are required to carry it with them all of the time 62.When can appropriately authorised certifying staff issue a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)? a) Before flight at the completion of any maintenance b) After base maintenance, before departing the hangar c) After the completion of each base maintenance task 63.Which document constitutes the CRS for a component that has been maintained off the aircraft? a) Authorised Release Certificate AW Form 1 b) Supplemental Type Certificate c) CRS signed in the Technical Log 64.What is the maximum duration for which a component, without the appropriate release certificate, be fitted to an aircraft grounded at a remote location? a) One sector only b) 30 flight hours c) 7 days 65.When shall the Reporting of Safety Incident (ROSI) report be submitted to the GCAA? a) Any time b) Within 72 hours of the incident c) Within 5 days of the incident 66.For which size of CAR 145 Maintenance Organisation, it is necessary to have a dedicated quality audit group? a) All CAR 145 approved maintenance organisations b) Organisations with more than 10 staff c) Organisations having more than 500 maintenance staff 67.Which document describes how an organisation complies with or intends to comply with the requirements of CAR 145? a) CAR 145 Approval Certificate b) MOE c) MTOE 68.Where can information be found on how the CAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) complies with CDCCL instructions? (Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations) a) The AMO’s exposition b) The AMO’s training manual c) Air operators quality system 69.Which of the following is listed in a Maintenance Organisation Exposition? a) Records of aircraft operated/maintained by the organisation b) All the calibrated specialist aircraft tooling in use c) All certifying staff and B1 and B2 support staff 70.How long is the CAR 145 approval valid for? a) 1 year b) 5 years c) Period specified in the approval certificate 71.What is a finding, against a CAR 145 Organisation, of any significant non-compliance, which lowers the safety standard, and seriously hazards flight safety? a) Level 1 b) Level 2 c) Level 3 72.What is the purpose CAR M of the GCAA regulations? a) Effective maintenance procedures b) Continuing airworthiness requirements of aircraft c) Aircraft engineer licensing procedures 73.Which of the regulation will be entirely replaced by CAR M when fully implemented from July 2012 onwards? a) CAR OPS 1 (or CAR OPS 3), Sub-Part M b) CAR 145 c) CAR Part II, Chapters 1 and 2 74.Where is the limited Pilot / Owner maintenance tasks defined? a) CAR M, Appendix VIII b) CAR 21, Section 3 c) CAR 147, Appendix II 75.Who must comply with the provisions of CAR M? a) Organisations and personnel involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft b) Organisations and personnel involved in the aircraft maintenance licensing c) Operators flight and cabin crews of large commercial air transport aircraft 76.Who is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft? a) Certifying Staff b) Accountable Manager c) The aircraft owner 77.Owner of which of the following type of aircraft may contract out the continuing airworthiness tasks to be carried out by an approved CAMO? a) Large aircraft used for commercial air transport b) Large aircraft not used for commercial air transport c) Other than large aircraft used for commercial air transport 78. Who can perform maintenance on large aircraft used for commercial air transport? a) CAR 147 Organisation b) CAR 145 Organisation c) CAR M Sub-Part F Organisation 79. When should the CRS be entered in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records? a) Within 72 hours b) Within 14 days c) Within 30 days 80.What document is the commercial air transport operator’s system for recording defects and malfunctions during the aircraft operation? a) Aircraft technical log b) Dispatch Deviation Guide c) Minimum Equipment List 81.How long does the operator require retaining the aircraft technical log? a) 36 months after the date of the last entry b) 2 years after the date of the last entry c) 2 years after the aircraft is permanently withdrawn from service 82.What should be available in close proximity to the aircraft or component being maintained, for mechanics and certifying staff to perform maintenance? a) Organisation exposition manual b) Approved maintenance data c) Civil Aviation Regulation 66 83.In addition to being in satisfactory condition, what must be ensured before fitting a component to an aircraft? a) The authority (GCAA) has approved and authorised the component b) It is similar to the removed unserviceable aircraft component c) Appropriately released to service on an AW Form 1 or equivalent 84.What is the requirement regarding an unserviceable aircraft component? a) It must be identified and stored in a secure location b) It should be mutilated and appropriately disposed of c) It should be returned to the type certificate holder 85.Components which have reached their certified life limit or contain a non-repairable defect are classified as: a) Unserviceable components b) Unsalvageable components c) Expired components 86.Which of the following aircraft could be maintained i.a.w. CAR M, Sub-Part F? a) Large aircraft used for commercial air transport b) Other than large aircraft and not used for commercial air transport c) Other than large aircraft used for commercial air transport 87.What are the privileges of a Maintenance Organisation approved under CAR M, Sub-Part F? a) Maintain any a large commercial air transport aircraft/component b) Provide training on behalf of GCAA CAR 147 organisations c) Maintain any aircraft, except large aircraft or commercial air transport aircraft 88.An organisation approved for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness shall meet the requirements specified in? a) CAR M, Sub-Part G b) CAR OPS, Sub-Part M c) CAR 145 89.What is the minimum experience in continuing airworthiness required for the airworthiness review staff for aircraft in commercial air transport? a) 3 years b) 5 years c) No experience requirement if holding an aeronautical degree 90.What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Review? a) To ensure the validity of the aircraft Air Operator Certificate b) To ensure the validity of the aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness c) To ensure the validity of the aircraft Type Certificate 91.For the purpose of aircraft airworthiness review, aircraft in ‘controlled environment’ means that an aircraft during the previous 12 months has been continuously managed by; a) The same CAMO and maintained by the same CAR 145 organisation b) The same CAMO and maintained by CAR 145 organisations but not necessarily by the same CAR 145 organisation c) Different CAMOs but maintained by same CAR 145 organisation 92.What is the validity of Airworthiness Review Certificate? a) No validity period, as long as the aircraft C of A remains valid b) 1 year c) 4 months 93.Which certificate does the Authority issue, when approving the design of an aircraft, engine or propeller? a) Certificate of Airworthiness b) Type Certificate (CAR 21.21) c) Authorized Release Certificate 94.What is a Supplemental Type Certificate for? (CAR 21.115) a) Approval by the Authority for a major change in type design to an applicant who is not the Type Certificate or Restricted Type Certificate holder for the related product b) Approval by the Authority for a major change in type design to the holder of the Type Certificate or Restricted Type Certificate for the related product c) Approval by the Authority for a minor change in type design to an applicant who is not the Type Certificate or Restricted Type Certificate holder for the related product 95.Which document does a part or appliance manufacturer issue, to show that the part or appliance conforms to the applicable design data and is in a condition for safe operation? a) Type Certificate b) Statement of Conformity c) Authorized Release Certificate 96.When is a Type Acceptance Certificate, issued by the Authority, required for an aircraft model imported to the UAE? a) When importing an aircraft model that has a type certificate issued by an Authority other than the US FAA or EASA b) When importing an aircraft model to the UAE on or after a particular date. (01 Jan 2006) c) When importing an aircraft that is manufactured in a state other than the USA or EU states 97.Which document does an aircraft manufacturer issue, to show that the complete aircraft conforms to the applicable type design and is in a condition for safe operation? a) Type Certificate b) Statement of Conformity (CAR 21.163) c) Authorized Release Certificate 98.What is the validity of a certificate of airworthiness issued in accordance with CAR 21? a) One year b) Up to three years c) Unlimited duration 99.Who can approve a minor repair design for an aircraft or engine? a) The Authority and the type certificate holder only b) An appropriately approved design organisation c) An appropriately approved maintenance organisation 100. Which document is required to fly an aircraft at a weight in excess of its maximum certificated take-off weight for flight beyond the normal range over water, or over land areas where adequate landing facilities or appropriate fuel is not available? a) Certificate of Airworthiness b) Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness c) Permit to Fly 101. Who can issue a permit to fly in accordance with CAR 21? a) The Authority and the aircraft manufacturer b) An appropriately approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation c) An appropriately approved Maintenance Organization 102. What document does the Authority issue, that mandates actions to be performed on an aircraft to restore an acceptable level of safety, when evidence shows that the safety level of this aircraft may otherwise be compromised? a) Alert Service Bulletin b) Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness c) Airworthiness Directive 103. Which UAE regulation describes the requirements to operate any civilian aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transport? a) CAR Part IV, CAR OPS 1 b) CAR Part IV, CAR OPS 3 c) CAR Part II, Chapter 5 104. Who shall decide whether or not to accept an aircraft with defects or un- serviceability’s allowed under CDL or MEL? a) The commander (pilot) b) The engineer signing CRS c) The quality manager 105. Which statement is correct with regards to an operators MEL that must be approved by the GCAA? a) It can be based on the MPD b) It can be less restrictive than the MMEL c) It cannot be less restrictive than the MMEL 106. Under which type of lease is the aeroplane operated under the AOC or authorisation of the lessor? a) Dry lease b) Wet lease (CAR OPS 1/3, 1.165) c) Damp lease 107. Which one of the following must be present on board the aircraft? a) Maintenance Manual b) Aircraft log book c) Air Operators Certificate 108. What must be done, in case of loss or theft of any mandatory document that is required to be carried on board an aircraft? a) No flight is permitted until a certified / authorised copy of the lost document is arranged b) Operation is allowed to continue until the flight reaches the base or a place where a replacement document can be provided c) Operation is allowed for a period of 30 days during which a replacement document must be arranged 109. What is the maximum interval at which the operator must carry out weighing of aeroplane to establish the mass and the centre of gravity? a) 4 years for individual and 9 years for fleet masses b) 9 years for individual and 4 years for fleet masses c) 5 years whether individual or fleet masses are used 110. How long should the flight data recorders be capable of retaining the data on large aircraft? a) At least for the last 25 flights b) For 25 calendar days c) At least the last 25 hours of it’s operation 111. Which type of aircraft is required to have a door between the passenger compartment and the flight deck? a) Aircraft powered by gas turbine engine b) Aircraft having seating capacity of more than 19 passengers c) All aircraft registered in the UAE 112. How should all the exits be marked on the aircraft registered in the UAE? a) Both in English and Arabic script b) English script only c) Arabic script only 113. When is it required to carry life jackets for each person on board? a) Large aircraft flying over water and at a distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the shore b) Aircraft flying over water carrying more than 30 passengers c) All the commercial flights 114. In which language must the operator prepare the Operations Manual? a) English language b) Arabic language c) Both English and Arabic languages 115. What does the GCAA regulation CAR Part X address? a) Aviation safety related processes and activities b) Occupational safety and environmental protection c) Customer service quality 116. Which publication provides the guidance information regarding the SMS that operators and organisations are required to comply with? a) CAAP 28 b) CAAP 50 (NO LONGER EXISTS) c) CAAP 21 117. Who shall define and sign the safety policy statement? a) The GCAA b) The Accountable Manager c) The Safety Manager 118. The accountability for the Safety Management System lies with: a) The GCAA b) The Accountable Manager c) The Safety Manager 119. The phased SMS implementation plan model comprises of: a) 2 phases b) 4 phases c) 10 phases 120. Which of the following statement is correct regarding safety training? a) The Accountable Manager is not required to receive safety awareness training (FALSE) b) All employees must receive a uniform level of safety training (FALSE)