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Key Facts: NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge Exam
40 Qs
The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Nig. CARs Part 2 Guidelines
60 Mins
Time allowed to complete the examination.
NCAA Examination Standards
75%
Minimum passing score required by NCAA.
Nig. CARs Part 2
~₦50,000
Exam fee per attempt.
NCAA Licensing Schedule
8 Topics
Syllabus covers 8 key technical domain areas.
NCAA CPL Syllabus
NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge is a 40-question, 60-minute examination requiring a 75% passing mark for Commercial Pilot License candidates under Nig. CARs Part 2.
Sample NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge Practice Questions
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1In a semi-monocoque fuselage design, which structural components primary absorb the longitudinal bending loads?
2What type of stress resists a force that tends to pull structural members apart?
3Which structural design philosophy ensures that the failure of a single structural member will not result in catastrophic airframe failure?
4What is the primary function of wing ribs in an aircraft wing assembly?
5What ratio defines the relationship between the ultimate load factor and the limit load factor under civil airworthiness regulations?
6What type of corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals are in direct contact in the presence of an electrolyte?
7What device is installed on flight control surfaces to prevent flutter caused by aerodynamic instability?
8Which electrical component converts Direct Current (DC) into Alternating Current (AC)?
9What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in an aircraft electrical system?
10What hazardous condition can affect Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) aircraft batteries under high charging rates?
About the NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge Exam
The NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge exam tests commercial pilot candidates in Nigeria on airframe construction, electrical systems, hydraulics, powerplants, fuel systems, flight instruments, warning systems, and ice/rain protection per Nig. CARs Part 2 requirements.
Exam sponsor: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
40 multiple-choice questions administered electronically in 60 minutes.
Time Limit
60 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: ~70%. Estimated pass rate for candidates completing an approved ATO ground school curriculum. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Airframe Construction & Structural Loads
Monocoque and semi-monocoque designs, load factors, structural fatigue, fail-safe principles, and aircraft materials.
Aircraft Electrical Systems
AC and DC electrical generation, alternators, generators, batteries, buses, inverters, circuit breakers, and load monitoring.
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
Pascal's law applications, hydraulic fluids, pumps, accumulators, relief valves, and pneumatic pressure distribution.
Piston & Turbine Powerplants
Four-stroke Otto cycle, detonation, pre-ignition, carburetors, fuel injection, turbocharging, and gas turbine components.
Fuel Systems & Contamination
Gravity and pressure feed systems, tanks, venting, fuel selector valves, fuel contamination checks, and vapor lock.
Flight Instruments & Gyroscopic Systems
Pitot-static instruments (ASI, Altimeter, VSI), blockages, gyroscopic principles (precession, rigidity), vacuum vs electrical drives.
Warning Systems & Engine Controls
Stall warning devices, fire detection/extinguishing, GPWS/TAWS, and annunciator/master warning panels.
Ice & Rain Protection Systems
De-icing vs anti-icing, pneumatic de-ice boots, thermal anti-ice, electrical heating, windshield rain removal systems.
Preparing for the NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Assessment: 40 multiple-choice questions administered electronically in 60 minutes.
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: ₦20,000 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCAA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge exam?
It is a mandatory theoretical knowledge examination conducted by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) under Nig. CARs Part 2 for commercial pilot applicants.
What is the passing score for the NCAA CPL AGK exam?
Candidates must achieve a score of at least 75% to pass.
How many questions are on the exam and how long is it?
The official exam contains 40 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 60 minutes.
What topics are covered in the Aircraft General Knowledge paper?
The paper covers airframes, electrical systems, hydraulics, piston and turbine engines, fuel systems, flight instruments, warning systems, and de-icing/anti-icing systems.
How much is the NCAA exam fee?
The examination fee is approximately ₦50,000 per attempt.