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1What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant to be issued a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) for aeroplanes under PNG CAR Part 61?
A.17 years of age
B.18 years of age
C.21 years of age
D.25 years of age
Explanation: Under PNG CAR Part 61.203, an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) for aeroplanes must be at least 18 years of age.
2Which medical certificate class is mandatory for exercising the privileges of a PNG CASA Commercial Pilot Licence?
A.Class 1 Medical Certificate
B.Class 2 Medical Certificate
C.Class 3 Medical Certificate
D.Basic Commercial Driver Medical
Explanation: PNG CAR 61.203(a) requires an applicant for a commercial pilot licence to hold a current Class 1 medical certificate issued under Part 67, and CAR 61.35 (Medical requirements) keeps that certificate current before the privileges may be exercised.
3What is the standard validity period of a Class 1 Medical Certificate for a commercial pilot who is under 40 years of age under PNG CAR Part 67?
A.6 months
B.12 months
C.24 months
D.60 months
Explanation: Under PNG CAR Part 67, a Class 1 Medical Certificate issued to a commercial pilot under 40 years of age is valid for 12 months. (Above 40 years engaged in single-pilot air transport, validity reduces to 6 months).
4Under PNG CAR Part 61, what total flight time requirement must be met by an applicant for a CPL (Aeroplane) completing a non-integrated training syllabus?
A.150 hours total flight time
B.200 hours total flight time (or 150 hours if completed in an approved Part 141 integrated course)
C.250 hours total flight time
D.500 hours total flight time
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61.203 and AC 61-5, a CPL (Aeroplane) applicant must log at least 200 hours of total flight time, or 150 hours if completing a certificated Part 141 integrated training course.
5How many hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight time must be logged by an applicant for a PNG CPL (Aeroplane) under CAR Part 61?
A.At least 50 hours PIC
B.At least 100 hours PIC (or 70 hours in an approved Part 141 integrated course)
C.At least 150 hours PIC
D.At least 200 hours PIC
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61.203, an applicant for a CPL (Aeroplane) must log at least 100 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command (or 70 hours PIC in an integrated Part 141 course).
6What cross-country flight requirement must a CPL candidate complete as Pilot-in-Command under PNG CAR Part 61?
A.At least 10 hours of PIC cross-country including a 300 NM flight with landings at 2 different aerodromes away from origin
B.At least 20 hours of PIC cross-country including a 540 km (300 NM) flight with full-stop landings at 2 aerodromes other than departure
C.A 1,000 NM international flight across the Coral Sea
D.Only 5 hours of solo cross-country flight
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61.203, a CPL applicant must log at least 20 hours of PIC cross-country flight time, including a long-distance cross-country flight of at least 300 NM (540 km) with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from the departure airfield.
7What commercial privileges are authorized for a Commercial Pilot Licence holder under PNG CAR Part 61.205?
A.To act as Pilot-in-Command of any aircraft in commercial air transport without holding an Air Operator Certificate
B.To act as Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport operations (under CAR Part 135/121) for a certificated operator, or as co-pilot in multi-crew transport
C.To conduct military combat missions
D.To issue airworthiness certificates to foreign aircraft
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61.205, a CPL holder may act as PIC of an aircraft in commercial operations certified under Part 135 or Part 121, provided they hold appropriate ratings, competency checks, and operate under a certificated AOC holder.
8Under PNG CAR Part 61, what is the recency requirement for a CPL holder to act as Pilot-in-Command carrying passengers in commercial operations?
A.3 takeoffs and 3 landings in an aircraft of the same type/category within the preceding 90 days, plus a current Part 135/121 competency check
B.1 landing in the preceding 6 months
C.Passing a written law exam every 12 months
D.Flying at least 100 hours per month continuously
Explanation: To carry passengers commercially, a CPL holder must satisfy the 90-day recency rule (3 takeoffs and landings in category/type) AND hold a current operational competency check under Part 135 or Part 121.
9Under PNG CAR Part 61, can a CPL holder without an Instrument Rating act as Pilot-in-Command of a commercial passenger flight under IFR?
A.Yes, if the aircraft has twin engines
B.No, acting as PIC of an IFR commercial flight strictly requires a valid Instrument Rating and IR recency
C.Yes, if flying above 10,000 feet AMSL
D.Yes, provided the flight is in day VMC conditions
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61.801 and CAR Part 91/135, flying IFR commercially requires an Instrument Rating (IR) with appropriate aircraft category/multi-engine endorsements and instrument recency.
10What is the validity period of a CPL operational competency check (route check / proficiency check) under PNG CAR Part 135?
A.6 calendar months (or 12 calendar months depending on operator specification)
B.24 calendar months
C.36 calendar months
D.Indefinite once passed
Explanation: Under CAR Part 135 Subpart I, commercial pilot competency checks are valid for 12 calendar months (and 6 months for IFR/pilot-in-command proficiency checks on complex multi-engine transport).

About the PNG CASA CPL Air Law Exam

The PNG CASA CPL Air Law examination is one of the approved written examinations required by CAR 61.203(a)(6) for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence in Papua New Guinea. The syllabus is published in AC61-6 Appendix III and covers the Civil Aviation Act 2000, the PNG Civil Aviation Rules, the Advisory Circulars, the PNGAIP Planning Manual and Visual Flight Guide, and the 1:500,000 and visual terminal charts. CASA PNG's CPL application checklist requires a copy of the PNG Air Law examination pass result.

Assessment

Single approved written theory examination, delivered as a computer-based Aspeq e-Exam at an approved centre in PNG, Australia or New Zealand.

Time Limit

Not published by CASA PNG

Passing Score

75% of the total examination marks (CAR 61.17(b))

Exam Fee

Aspeq exam fee per the published Aspeq fee schedule (quoted in NZD), plus a K110 (GST incl.) CASA PNG sitting fee payable before results are released (Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG), delivered by Aspeq Assessment Specialists)

PNG CASA CPL Air Law Exam Content Outline

Not published

Civil Aviation Act 2000 and Advisory Circulars

Duties of the pilot-in-command under the Act, and a working knowledge of the current Advisory Circulars listed in AC61-6.

Not published

CAR Part 61 Pilot Licences and Ratings, and Part 67 Medical

CPL eligibility, privileges and limitations, written examination prerequisites and grades, logbooks, type ratings, medical requirements, recent flight experience and biennial flight review.

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CAR Part 43 General Maintenance Rules and pilot maintenance

Performance of maintenance under CAR 43.53 and the pilot maintenance permitted by Appendix A to Part 43.

Not published

CAR Parts 71 and 73 Airspace

Airspace classification, control areas and zones, general aviation areas, and special use airspace including restricted, military operational, conditional, danger and low flying areas.

Not published

CAR Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules

Operating rules, aerodrome operations, VFR and special VFR meteorological minima, fuel, flight plans, instruments and equipment, inoperative equipment and the minimum equipment list, and the technical log.

Not published

CAR Parts 119 and 135 Commercial Air Operations

Air operator certification, and the operating, performance, equipment, crew qualification and record requirements for air operations in small aeroplanes.

Not published

CAR Part 12 Accidents, Incidents and Statistics, and CAR Part 92 Dangerous Goods

Notification and details of accidents and incidents, preservation of records and access to aircraft, and the carriage of dangerous goods.

Not published

PNGAIP Planning Manual, Visual Flight Guide and charts

The Planning Manual, the Visual Flight Guide, the 1:500,000 aeronautical charts and the visual terminal charts named in AC61-6 Appendix III.

How to Pass the PNG CASA CPL Air Law Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% of the total examination marks (CAR 61.17(b))
  • Assessment: Single approved written theory examination, delivered as a computer-based Aspeq e-Exam at an approved centre in PNG, Australia or New Zealand.
  • Time limit: Not published by CASA PNG
  • Exam fee: Aspeq exam fee per the published Aspeq fee schedule (quoted in NZD), plus a K110 (GST incl.) CASA PNG sitting fee payable before results are released

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass mark for the PNG CASA CPL Air Law exam?

PNG Civil Aviation Rule 61.17(b) requires an applicant for a written examination under Part 61 to gain at least 75% of the total examination marks.

How long are CPL written examination passes valid?

CAR 61.17(d)(1) makes the written examination credit for a commercial pilot licence valid for 3 years, and CAR 61.17(c)(2) gives a 3-year qualifying period in which all the required written examinations must be passed.

What does the exam cost?

Exam fees follow the Aspeq fee schedule and are quoted in New Zealand dollars. CASA PNG also charges a sitting fee of K110 (GST incl.), payable before results are released. Separately, CASA PNG's CPL(A) initial issue checklist lists a licence application fee of K330 (GST incl.).

Are these practice questions the real exam?

No. This is a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation written against the official CASA PNG syllabus and rule text. It is not an official CASA PNG or Aspeq paper and does not reproduce the real exam's format. Always check the current rules and Advisory Circulars, particularly the air transport Parts, which are amended frequently.