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Key Facts: CAAP CPL Knowledge Exam Exam
9
AEB CPL Knowledge Subjects
CAAP Circular 20-15
PHP 340
Fee Per CPL Subject (Circular 20-15)
CAAP Circular 20-15
18
Minimum Age for CPL(A) (Years)
PCAR Part 2 §2.3.3.3(a)
Class 1
Medical Certificate for CPL(A)
PCAR Part 2 §2.3.3.3(f)
CAAP CPL knowledge testing is administered by the Airmen Examination Board as 9 written/computer subjects (Circular 20-15: PHP 340 each), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.3 Appendix A areas before a separate skill test. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a Class 1 medical and PPL(A), and meet experience requirements. Exact item counts, time limits, and passing grades are set by AEB per sitting — confirm with AEB; this free bank drills the official knowledge areas.
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1Under PCAR Part 2, what is the minimum age for an applicant for a Commercial Pilot License — Airplane (CPL(A)) in the Philippines?
A.16 years
B.17 years
C.18 years
D.21 years
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(a) states the applicant for a CPL(A) shall be not less than 18 years of age. This is lower than the ATPL(A) minimum of 21 years under the same Part.
2Per PCAR Part 2, which medical certificate must a CPL(A) applicant hold?
A.Class 3 Medical Certificate
B.Class 2 Medical Certificate
C.Class 1 Medical Certificate
D.No medical certificate until license issue
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(f) requires the applicant for a CPL(A) to hold a current Class 1 Medical Certificate. Class 2 is associated with private privileges, not commercial pilot license issue under this rule.
3According to CAAP Circular No. 20-15, how many theoretical subjects does the Airmen Examination Board schedule for the Commercial Pilot License knowledge examination, and at what fee per subject?
A.10 subjects at PHP 230.00 each
B.9 subjects at PHP 340.00 each
C.9 subjects at PHP 450.00 each
D.1 subject at PHP 340.00
Explanation: Circular 20-15 lists Commercial Pilot License as 9 subjects at PHP 340.00 each (same rate for CPL(H)). PPL and ATPL have different subject counts and fee rates under the same circular.
4Under PCAR 2.3.3.3, what is the validity period of a CPL(A) once issued, subject to compliance with Part 2?
A.2 years
B.3 years
C.5 years
D.Indefinite without renewal
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(h) states the validity period of the CPL(A) license is five (5) years, with renewal under 2.2.3.
5PCAR 2.3.3.3 experience rules require a CPL(A) applicant to have completed not less than which total flight time in airplanes (unless on an Authority-approved ATO course)?
A.100 hours
B.150 hours only in all cases
C.200 hours, or 150 hours if completed during an Authority-approved ATO training course
D.250 hours with no ATO reduction
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(c)(1) requires not less than 200 hours of flight time, or 150 hours if completed during an Authority-approved training course in an ATO under Part 3. Up to 10 of those hours may be in an approved simulator or flight procedures trainer.
6For a CPL(A) applicant not on an approved ATO course, how much pilot-in-command time in airplanes does PCAR 2.3.3.3 require?
A.70 hours PIC
B.100 hours PIC
C.150 hours PIC
D.200 hours PIC
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(c)(2)(i) requires not less than 100 hours as PIC, or 70 hours as PIC in the case of a course of approved training.
7PCAR 2.3.3.3 requires a CPL(A) cross-country PIC flight totaling not less than which distance, with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes?
A.100 NM (185 km)
B.200 NM (370 km)
C.300 NM (540 km)
D.500 NM (926 km)
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(c)(2)(ii) requires 20 hours of cross-country PIC time including a cross-country flight totaling not less than 540 km (300 NM) with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes.
8Under PCAR 2.3.3.3, how much instrument instruction time is required for CPL(A), and how much of it may be instrument ground time?
A.5 hours instrument, none of which may be ground time
B.10 hours instrument, of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time
C.15 hours instrument, of which 10 may be ground time
D.20 hours instrument with unlimited ground time
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(c)(2)(iii) requires 10 hours of instrument instruction time of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time.
9Which privilege does PCAR 2.3.3.3 grant a CPL(A) holder regarding commercial air transportation in single-pilot airplanes?
A.Only to act as co-pilot in all commercial flights
B.To act as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation in any airplane certificated for single-pilot operation
C.Unlimited PIC privileges in multi-crew jet airliners without further ratings
D.Commercial cargo PIC only; passengers require ATPL
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.3(g) privileges include acting as PIC in commercial air transportation in any airplane certificated for single-pilot operation, and as co-pilot in commercial air transportation in airplanes required to be operated with a co-pilot.
10IS 2.3.3.3 Appendix A Air Law knowledge for CPL(A) specifically includes which international convention framework as a core topic?
A.The Convention of Chicago, plus related agreements such as Tokyo and Warsaw Conventions
B.Only the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer
C.Only bilateral open-skies treaties with no ICAO Annex references
D.Exclusively UNCLOS maritime law
Explanation: IS 2.3.3.3 Appendix A (1) Air law lists International Agreements and Organizations including the Convention of Chicago, IATA agreement, Tokyo and Warsaw Conventions, PIC authority/responsibility, and related commercial liability/lease topics, plus relevant ICAO Annexes.
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