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1Under the Guyana Civil Aviation Regulations, which specific Part governs personnel licensing, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence?

A.Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part I (General)

B.Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part II (Personnel Licensing)

C.Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part VI (Approved Maintenance Organisations)

D.Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part XII (Aerodromes)

Explanation: In Guyana, the Civil Aviation Regulations Part II (Personnel Licensing) is the regulatory framework governing the AME Licence. It sets the requirements for age, knowledge, experience, skills, privileges, validity and renewal of the licence (with detailed standards in Schedule 15).

2Which authority is responsible for issuing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licences and approving maintenance organisations in Guyana?

A.The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regional Office

B.The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

C.The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA)

D.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Caribbean Division

Explanation: The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the sole statutory regulator for civil aviation in Guyana, responsible for issuing AME licences, administering examinations, and approving CAR 145 maintenance organisations.

3What is the minimum age required for a candidate to be eligible for the grant of a GCAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence in Guyana?

A.18 years

B.19 years

C.21 years

D.23 years

Explanation: Under the Guyana Civil Aviation Regulations Part II, regulation 162(1)(c), a person wishing to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence category or rating must be eighteen (18) years of age or over (in addition to meeting the knowledge, experience and skill requirements of Schedule 15).

4To exercise the privileges of a GCAA AME Licence in Guyana, what recent experience must the holder demonstrate in the preceding 24 months?

A.At least 3 months of civil aircraft maintenance experience

B.At least 6 months of civil aircraft maintenance experience

C.At least 12 months of civil aircraft maintenance experience

D.At least 18 months of civil aircraft maintenance experience

Explanation: Consistent with international standards adopted under Guyana Civil Aviation Regulations, an AME cannot exercise licence privileges unless they have accumulated at least 6 months of relevant maintenance experience in the preceding 24 months, or met alternative competency criteria.

5Which document must be signed by certifying staff to release an aircraft to service after any maintenance work has been completed in Guyana?

A.Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A)

B.Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR)

C.Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)

D.Aircraft Maintenance Log Entry (AMLE)

Explanation: Under GCAA CAR V and CAR 145 regulations, a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) must be issued and signed by appropriately authorised certifying staff after any maintenance has been carried out on an aircraft, confirming that the work was completed in accordance with approved data.

6What is the period of validity of a GCAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued in Guyana before it must be renewed?

A.1 year

B.2 years

C.5 years

D.It does not expire, but remains valid subject to continuous recency

Explanation: Under the Guyana Civil Aviation Regulations Part II, regulation 167, the period of validity of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence is two (2) years from the date of issue or renewal, unless the licence is surrendered, suspended or revoked before then. Renewals are likewise granted for two-year periods.

7In Guyana, which regulation defines the requirements for approvals of maintenance organisations (AMO) responsible for maintaining commercial air transport aircraft?

A.GCAA CAR Part 43

B.GCAA CAR Part 145

C.GCAA CAR Part 147

D.GCAA CAR Part M

Explanation: GCAA CAR Part 145 sets out the requirements for the approval of maintenance organisations. Commercial aircraft must be maintained by an organisation approved under CAR Part 145.

8If a mandatory Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by the aviation authority of the State of Design for an aircraft type registered in Guyana, what is the default legal status of this AD in Guyana?

A.It is optional until the GCAA issues an equivalent national directive

B.It must be complied with only if the manufacturer issues a corresponding Service Bulletin (SB)

C.It is automatically mandatory and must be complied with unless the GCAA grants a specific exemption

D.It applies only to aircraft flown internationally, not to local flights in Guyana

Explanation: Under GCAA Airworthiness Regulations, Guyana automatically adopts mandatory airworthiness directives (ADs) issued by the State of Design (such as the FAA or EASA) for aircraft registered in Guyana. Compliance is mandatory within the specified timeframes unless GCAA dictates otherwise.

9What is the primary purpose of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approved for an aircraft operator in Guyana?

A.To list all standard tools that must be carried on board the aircraft during passenger flights

B.To permit the aircraft to be dispatched with specific inoperative equipment under controlled conditions for a limited time

C.To define the minimum engine power settings allowed for safe take-off from Cheddi Jagan International Airport

D.To list the minimum emergency equipment that must be inspected by the flight crew before every flight

Explanation: An MEL is an operator-specific document derived from the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). It allows the aircraft to be dispatched for flight with certain equipment inoperative, provided safety is maintained through operational or maintenance procedures, and limits the rectification period.

10Under GCAA CAR Part 145, who carries the ultimate financial and corporate responsibility for ensuring that all maintenance required by the customer can be financed and carried out to the required standard?

A.The Quality Manager

B.The Base Maintenance Manager

C.The Accountable Manager

D.The Chief Inspector

Explanation: The Accountable Manager is the individual in a CAR 145 organisation who has corporate authority for ensuring that all maintenance can be financed and carried out to the standard required by the GCAA. They are the primary interface with the authority.

About the GCAA AME Licence Exam Exam

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence Examination tests candidate knowledge under CAR Part V and CAR 66. The syllabus covers core mathematics and physics, electrical/electronic systems, materials and hardware, maintenance practices, aerodynamics, aircraft structures/systems, and aviation legislation. Passing these exams is a key requirement for certifying engineers in Guyana.

Exam sponsor: Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Multiple-choice module examinations covering GCAA CAR 66 basic knowledge requirements, with Category B also requiring essay questions for selected modules (such as Aviation Legislation, Maintenance Practices, and Human Factors).

Time Limit

Approximately 75 seconds per multiple-choice question, meaning a standard 100-question module exam is timed at 125 minutes.

Passing Score

75 percent in each modular knowledge paper. Both the multiple-choice and essay elements must be passed individually to gain licensing credit.

Exam / Certification Fees

$30,000 GYD for written and/or oral examinations, and $10,000 GYD for each module re-sit.

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15%

Aviation Legislation (CAR 66 / Part V)

Guyana Civil Aviation Act 2018, GCAA CAR Part V (Airworthiness), CAR 66 (Licensing), CAR 145 (Approved Maintenance Organisations), CAR 43, Certificate of Release to Service (CRS), and operator requirements.

15%

Maintenance Practices (M7)

Safety precautions, tool control, engineering drawings, torque and locking devices, rigging, sheet metal repairs, NDT, aircraft handling and jacking.

15%

Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (M11)

Aircraft hydraulic systems, landing gear and brakes, anti-skid, pneumatics, environmental control (ACM/VCM), pressurisation, oxygen systems, and fire protection.

15%

Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines (M15, M16)

Brayton and Otto cycles, axial/centrifugal compressors, stalls and surges, combustors, turbine cooling, FADEC, thrust reversers, and piston engine ignition/fuel systems.

15%

Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (M3, M4, M5)

Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, AC/DC generation, batteries (Ni-Cad thermal runaway), TRU, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and ARINC 429 digital data bus.

10%

Materials and Hardware (M6)

Aluminum alloys (2xxx series copper), composites (carbon, Kevlar, Nomex honeycomb), corrosion types (galvanic, intergranular, exfoliation), and standard hardware (AN/MS/NAS bolts).

Human Factors (M9)

The SHEL model, Reason's Swiss Cheese model, the Dirty Dozen (complacency, fatigue, lack of communication), shift handovers, and performance stress curves.

Basic Aerodynamics (M8)

The four flight forces, Bernoulli's principle, lift/drag coefficients, angle of attack, boundary layer, wing dihedral, and primary/secondary flight control surfaces.

Preparing for the GCAA AME Licence Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75 percent in each modular knowledge paper. Both the multiple-choice and essay elements must be passed individually to gain licensing credit.
Assessment: Multiple-choice module examinations covering GCAA CAR 66 basic knowledge requirements, with Category B also requiring essay questions for selected modules (such as Aviation Legislation, Maintenance Practices, and Human Factors).
Time limit: Approximately 75 seconds per multiple-choice question, meaning a standard 100-question module exam is timed at 125 minutes.
Exam / certification fees: $30,000 GYD for written and/or oral examinations, and $10,000 GYD for each module re-sit. Official sources

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GCAA AME Licence Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focus heavily on the aviation legislation section: GCAA CAR V, CAR 66, and CAR 145 requirements are specific to Guyana and must be memorized thoroughly.

2Practice calculations for electrical fundamentals (Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws) and physics, as they are common sources of errors under exam time pressure.

3Revise the 'Dirty Dozen' and human error models (such as the SHEL model) since Human Factors (Module 9) contains highly repeatable questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the administrator of the AME Licence in Guyana?

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the national regulator that administers AME licence applications, written modular exams, oral assessments, and approvals.

What is the passing score for the GCAA AME exams?

The passing score for all CAR 66 basic knowledge written examinations, including multiple-choice modules and essay papers, is 75%.

How much does the GCAA AME examination cost?

The standard examination fee is $30,000 GYD per exam sitting, and the fee for a module re-sit is $10,000 GYD.

Are Guyana AME licences recognized internationally?

Yes, the GCAA CAR 66 licensing system is structured around international standards (closely aligned with EASA Part 66 and ICAO Document 7192), facilitating validation and recognition by other civil aviation authorities.