What does the CAAP AMT knowledge examination cover?

PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.4 requires knowledge of air law and airworthiness requirements, natural science and aircraft general knowledge, aircraft engineering, aircraft maintenance, and human performance. Rating applicants also cover the airframe or powerplant knowledge areas in §2.6.2.5 before oral and practical skill tests.

How many subjects are on the CAAP AMT written exam?

CAAP Circular 20-15 lists Aviation Maintenance Technician theoretical examinations as 10 subjects. Exact question counts per subject are set by the Airmen Examination Board and are not published as a single fixed number in PCAR Part 2.

How much does the CAAP AMT knowledge exam cost?

Under CAAP Circular 20-15 (effective 25 September 2015), each AMT theoretical subject is PHP 230, and AMT is listed as 10 subjects. Accredited examination centers may charge separate facility fees. Always confirm the current AEB fee schedule before booking.

Is the skill test part of the knowledge examination?

No. After passing the required knowledge sections, applicants must pass separate oral and practical skill tests appropriate to the rating sought under PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.6. AC 02-018 provides the Aircraft Maintenance Technician skill test standards.

What experience is required for a CAAP AMT license?

By practical experience alone: 30 months for Airframe, 30 months for Powerplant, or 60 months for Airframe and Powerplant. Through an Approved Training Organization: 24 months for Airframe, 24 months for Powerplant, or 30 months for Airframe and Powerplant (PCAR §2.6.2.7).

How long is a CAAP AMT license valid?

The duration of the AMT license is 5 years under PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.9. Holders must also meet recent-experience requirements in §2.6.2.10 to exercise privileges.

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Key Facts: CAAP AMT Knowledge Exam Exam

AEB AMT Knowledge Subjects

CAAP Circular 20-15

PHP 230

Fee Per AMT Subject (Circular 20-15)

CAAP Circular 20-15

Minimum Age (Years)

PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.2

5 years

AMT License Duration

PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.9

24 months

Window to Pass Prescribed Tests

PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.2

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CAAP AMT knowledge testing is administered by the Airmen Examination Board as 10 written/computer subjects (Circular 20-15: PHP 230 each), covering PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.4 areas and §2.6.2.5 rating topics before separate oral/practical skill tests under AC 02-018. Applicants must be at least 18, demonstrate English maintenance literacy, and meet experience or ATO training requirements. Exact item counts and time limits are set by AEB per sitting; this free bank provides 100 practice MCQs aligned to the official knowledge areas.

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1Under PCAR Part 2, what is the minimum age to apply for an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) license and associated rating?

A.16 years

B.17 years

C.18 years

D.21 years

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.2 requires an AMT applicant to be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate English maintenance literacy, meet knowledge/experience/competency requirements, and pass the prescribed tests within 24 months.

2Which ratings may be issued under the CAAP Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) subpart?

A.Airframe; Powerplant; or Airframe and Powerplant

B.Avionics only

C.Flight engineer and airframe

D.Cabin systems and structures only

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.3 states that Airframe, Powerplant, and Airframe and Powerplant ratings are issued under the AMT subpart. Avionics specialist privileges are addressed under separate AMS provisions.

3Within what period must an AMT applicant pass all prescribed tests for the license and rating sought?

A.6 months

B.12 months

C.24 months

D.36 months

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.2(a)(4) requires the applicant to pass all prescribed tests for the license and rating sought within a period of 24 months.

4How long is the duration of a CAAP AMT license under PCAR Part 2?

A.1 year

B.2 years

C.5 years

D.Lifetime with no renewal

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.9 states that the duration of the AMT license is 5 years. After the expiration date, the holder may not exercise privileges of that license.

5For recent experience, a licensed AMT generally may not exercise privileges unless, within the preceding 24 months, the Authority has found the person able to do the work OR the person has served in qualifying maintenance roles for at least how long within that 24-month period?

A.1 month

B.3 months

C.6 months

D.12 months

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.10 requires, within the preceding 24 months, either an Authority finding of ability or at least 6 months of qualifying service (as AMT, technical supervision, instruction, or maintenance supervision) in combinations defined in that section, plus applicable recurrent training familiarity requirements.

6What practical-experience time is required for an AMT applicant seeking only an Airframe rating when relying solely on practical experience (not ATO training)?

A.12 months

B.18 months

C.24 months

D.30 months

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.7(b) requires 30 months of acceptable practical experience for an Airframe rating when qualifying by experience only. ATO training routes use different month requirements.

7An applicant qualifies for AMT Airframe and Powerplant ratings through an Approved Training Organization (ATO). What minimum ATO training period does PCAR Part 2 list?

A.18 months

B.24 months

C.30 months

D.60 months

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.7(c) lists 30 months of ATO training for Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Experience-only A&P requires 60 months.

8According to PCAR Part 2 knowledge-test rules, in what format is the AMT knowledge test performed (except for certain instructor oral cases not applicable to AMT)?

A.Written or computer format

B.Oral only, with no written component

C.Flight-simulator evaluation only

D.On-the-job observation only

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.2.6.3 states knowledge tests are performed in written or computer format (with limited oral exceptions for certain instructor ratings). AMT applicants also face separate oral/practical skill testing after knowledge sections.

9Before applying for the oral and practical tests for an AMT rating, what must the applicant do regarding knowledge testing?

A.Pass each section of the required knowledge test

B.Complete only the human-performance section

C.Skip knowledge testing if experience exceeds 60 months

D.Take the skill test first, then knowledge

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.5(c) requires the applicant to pass each section of the knowledge test before applying for the oral and practical tests prescribed by the Authority.

10Which statement best describes an AMT privilege limitation regarding supervising maintenance or approving return to service?

A.An AMT may not supervise maintenance/repair/modification or approve return to service for rated work unless the AMT has satisfactorily performed that work at an earlier date (subject to stated exceptions)

B.An AMT may supervise any work without prior personal performance of that work

C.Any AMT may approve major alterations without AMO involvement in all cases

D.Privileges never require familiarity with current instructions for continued airworthiness

Explanation: PCAR Part 2 §2.6.2.8 limits supervising and return-to-service approvals where the AMT has not previously satisfactorily performed the work, and also requires understanding of current instructions for continued airworthiness for the specific operation.

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