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Key Facts: CAA NZ CPL Air Law Exam

50 Qs

Official CAA NZ exam question count.

Aspeq / CAA NZ Syllabus

120 Mins

Time allowed for the examination.

CAA NZ Examination Guide

70%

Minimum pass mark required.

CAA NZ Part 61

$108 NZD

Exam fee per attempt.

Aspeq Booking Portal

6 Domains

CAR 61, CAR 91, CAR 135/125/121, CAR 12, CAR 43/AFM, and CAR 19.

CAA NZ CPL Syllabus

CAA NZ CPL Air Law is a 50-question, 120-minute examination requiring a 70% passing grade, administered by Aspeq under CAA New Zealand regulations.

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1Under CAR Part 61, what is the minimum age requirement for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)?

A.16 years

B.17 years

C.18 years

D.21 years

Explanation: According to CAR 61.153(a)(1), an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) must be at least 18 years of age at the date of licence issue.

2Which medical certificate category is required for a pilot to exercise the privileges of a Commercial Pilot Licence in commercial air operations?

A.Class 1 Medical Certificate

B.Class 2 Medical Certificate

C.DL9 Medical Declaration

D.Basic Medical Certificate

Explanation: Under CAR 61.5 and CAR Part 67, a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate is mandatory for exercising the privileges of a Commercial Pilot Licence in commercial air operations.

3Within what maximum timeframe after completing a flight must a pilot make the required entries into their logbook under CAR Part 61?

A.24 hours

B.7 days

C.14 days

D.30 days

Explanation: CAR 61.37(b) specifies that every pilot must enter required flight details into their logbook within 7 days after the completion of the flight.

4How long must a pilot preserve their flight logbook under CAR 61.37 after the last entry?

A.For 2 years

B.For 5 years

C.For 10 years

D.Permanently or until 12 months after surrendering the licence

Explanation: CAR 61.37(e) requires that a pilot retain their logbook permanently, or until 12 months after the licence is surrendered or revoked by the CAA Director.

5Under CAR 61.39, what is the maximum validity period of a Biennial Flight Review (BFR) for a pilot?

A.6 calendar months

B.12 calendar months

C.24 calendar months

D.36 calendar months

Explanation: Under CAR 61.39, a Biennial Flight Review (BFR) is valid for 24 calendar months to the end of the month in which it was conducted.

6What is the passenger recency requirement under CAR Part 61 before a pilot can carry passengers as PIC?

A.3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 30 days

B.3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days

C.5 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 60 days

D.10 flight hours within the preceding 90 days

Explanation: CAR 61.37 / Part 61 rules require a pilot acting as PIC carrying passengers to have completed at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings in the same aircraft group/type within the preceding 90 days.

7According to CAR 91.311, what is the minimum safe height for a VFR aeroplane over any city, town, or populated area?

A.500 ft AGL

B.1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 600 m radius

C.1,500 ft AGL

D.2,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 1,000 m radius

Explanation: CAR 91.311(a)(1) states that no aircraft shall fly over a city, town, or settlement below 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 600 metre radius from the aircraft.

8What is the minimum safe height for VFR flight over open country or water under CAR 91.311?

A.300 ft AGL

B.500 ft AGL or above any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

C.1,000 ft AGL

D.1,500 ft AGL

Explanation: Under CAR 91.311(a)(2), the minimum height for VFR flight over open country or water is 500 ft above the surface or 500 ft from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

9When two power-driven aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately head-on, what action must both pilots take under CAR 91.229?

A.Both alter course to the left

B.Both alter course to the right

C.The higher aircraft climbs and the lower aircraft descends

D.The larger aircraft maintains course and the smaller aircraft turns right

Explanation: CAR 91.229(b) requires that when two aircraft are approaching head-on, each pilot shall alter course to the right.

10When two power-driven aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, which aircraft has the right-of-way under CAR 91.229?

A.The aircraft on the left

B.The aircraft on the right

C.The faster aircraft

D.The aircraft at the higher altitude

Explanation: Under CAR 91.229(c), when two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, the aircraft that has the other on its left has right-of-way (i.e. the aircraft on the right has right-of-way).

About the CAA NZ CPL Air Law Exam

The CAA NZ CPL Air Law examination assesses commercial pilot candidates on New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules (CARs), including Part 61 licensing, Part 91 general operating rules, Part 135/125/121 air operations and flight time limitations, Part 12 accident/incident reporting, Part 19 airspace and safety rules, and Part 43 airworthiness requirements.

Assessment

50 multiple-choice questions delivered via Aspeq CBT in 120 minutes.

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$108 NZD (Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (exams via Aspeq))

CAA NZ CPL Air Law Exam Content Outline

20%

CAR Part 61 - Licensing & Privileges

CPL eligibility, privileges, currency, logbook requirements, BFRs, and Class 1 medical requirements.

25%

CAR Part 91 - General Operating Rules

Right of way, airspace, minimum safe heights, VFR/IFR weather minima, altimeter setting, and fuel reserves.

25%

CAR Part 135/125/121 - Air Operations & FTL

Commercial air operations rules, flight time limitations, duty time limits, rest periods, and equipment rules.

12%

CAR Part 12 - Accidents & Incidents

Notification thresholds, immediate and 10-day reporting to CAA/TAIC, and custody of aircraft wreckage.

10%

Airworthiness & CAR Part 43 / AFM

Maintenance releases, technical logs, pilot maintenance privileges under Appendix A, and AD compliance.

CAR Part 19 - Airspace & Safety Rules

Special use airspace (MBZ, VHZ, MOA), maritime safety rules, and statutory Director powers.

How to Pass the CAA NZ CPL Air Law Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Assessment: 50 multiple-choice questions delivered via Aspeq CBT in 120 minutes.
Time limit: 120 minutes
Exam fee: $108 NZD

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CAA NZ CPL Air Law Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize key CAR Part 61 CPL privileges, medical validity periods, and flight review currency rules.

2Understand VFR weather minima across all NZ airspace classes (Class C, D, G) and altitude bands.

3Master CAR Part 135 flight time and duty time limitations (e.g., 8 hrs daily flight time, 30 hrs in 7 days, 100 hrs in 30 days).

4Learn the exact notification thresholds and timeframes for CAR Part 12 accidents (immediate + written within 10 days).

5Review pilot maintenance privileges permitted under CAR Part 43 Appendix A and maintenance release signing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAA NZ CPL Air Law exam?

It is a mandatory theoretical examination administered by Aspeq for the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ) required to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence.

What is the passing score for CAA NZ CPL Air Law?

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% to pass the examination.

How many questions are on the official exam and how long is it?

The official examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with a total time limit of 120 minutes (2 hours).

What main topics are covered in CPL Air Law?

The exam tests knowledge of CAR Part 61 (licensing & currency), Part 91 (general operating rules & airspace), Part 135/125/121 (air operations & flight time limitations), Part 12 (accidents & incidents), Part 19 (airspace rules), and Part 43 (airworthiness & maintenance).

How much does the exam cost to sit?

The examination fee is $108 NZD per attempt booked through the Aspeq examination portal.