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Key Facts: CASAS CPL Theory Exam

100

Published CAX questions

CASAS CPL Knowledge Test Guide

75%

Pass mark

CASAS CPL Knowledge Test Guide

3 hours

Maximum time

CASAS CPL Knowledge Test Guide

Free 2026 independent CASAS CPL theory practice. The published CAX test has 100 questions, a three-hour maximum, and a 75% pass mark. Official written-test language options were not explicitly confirmed in the pilot sources reviewed.

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1Under Civil Aviation Regulations Suriname (CARS) Part 2, what is the minimum statutory age required for the issuance of a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)?
A.17 years of age
B.18 years of age
C.19 years of age
D.21 years of age
Explanation: Current CARS Part 2, section 2.3.5.1, sets the minimum age for a CPL at 18. The aeroplane PPL minimum is 17, and the ATPL minimum is 21.
2Under CARS Part 2, which class of medical assessment is mandatory for a pilot exercising the privileges of a Commercial Pilot Licence?
A.Class 1 Medical Assessment
B.Class 2 Medical Assessment
C.Class 3 Medical Assessment
D.Basic Aeromedical Attestation
Explanation: CARS Part 2 requires a current Class 1 medical certificate for CPL privileges. Class 2 satisfies the PPL medical standard and is also used for certain other flight-crew licences; it does not satisfy the CPL medical requirement.
3What is the standard validity period of a Class 1 Medical Assessment for a commercial pilot who is 35 years of age engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport operations under CARS Part 2?
A.6 months
B.12 months
C.24 months
D.36 months
Explanation: Under CARS Part 2 and ICAO Annex 1, a Class 1 Medical Assessment is valid for 12 months for commercial pilots under 40 years of age. The interval reduces to 6 months for pilots aged 40 and older engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport carrying passengers.
4Which of the following privileges is explicitly granted to the holder of a valid CASAS Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) without an instrument rating?
A.Act as pilot-in-command of any aircraft engaged in commercial air transport under IFR
B.Act as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport of an aeroplane certificated for single-pilot operations under VFR
C.Act as pilot-in-command of transport category multi-crew aeroplanes in passenger service under IFR
D.Provide ab-initio flight instruction toward a private pilot licence without any instructor endorsement
Explanation: A CPL holder is privileged to act as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport of any aeroplane certificated for single-pilot operation under VFR, provided type and class ratings are held. Operating under IFR requires an Instrument Rating, and instructing requires a Flight Instructor Rating.
5Under the CARS Part 8 passenger-recency rule, which experience is required within the preceding 90 days in the same category and class and, when required, type, or an approved FSTD?
A.At least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings as the sole manipulator of the flight controls
B.At least 5 takeoffs and 5 landings including at least 1 instrument approach
C.At least 10 hours of flight time including 2 cross-country flights
D.At least 1 proficiency check administered by an authorized CASAS flight examiner
Explanation: The passenger-recency rule requires three take-offs and landings as sole manipulator in the same category and class and, where a type rating is required, type, or an approved FSTD. Night operations add a full-stop night requirement. This recency condition does not replace the operator's other training and checking obligations.
6Under CARS Part 8, what additional recency requirement applies if a commercial pilot intends to carry passengers at night?
A.Complete at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop at night within the preceding 90 days
B.Complete at least 5 hours of night dual instruction within the preceding 30 days
C.Hold a valid instrument rating and file an IFR flight plan regardless of weather
D.Complete at least 1 simulated engine failure after takeoff at night with a designated check airman
Explanation: For night passenger-carrying currency under CARS Part 8, the pilot must have executed at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop during the period of night within the preceding 90 days in the same type or class of aeroplane.
7Under CARS Part 8, section 8.12.1.4, what cumulative flight-time limit applies to a flight crew member in any 30-day period?
A.60 hours
B.100 hours
C.120 hours
D.150 hours
Explanation: CARS 8.12.1.4 sets a limit of 100 flight hours in any 30-day period for the commercial operations it covers. A rolling 30-day period is not interchangeable with 28 days or a calendar month. Other flight, duty, and rest limits must also be satisfied.
8Under CARS Part 8, section 8.12.1.4, what is the cumulative commercial flight-time limit in any 12-calendar-month period?
A.800 hours
B.1,000 hours
C.1,200 hours
D.1,500 hours
Explanation: CARS 8.12.1.4 specifies 1,000 flight hours in any 12-calendar-month period. Use the period stated in the regulation rather than treating a calendar year and a rolling 365-day window as interchangeable. Compliance with this cumulative limit does not establish fitness for an individual duty.
9Under CARS 8.12.1.2, what minimum rest period applies to flight crew members unless otherwise prescribed by the Authority?
A.At least 6 consecutive hours of rest
B.At least 8 consecutive hours of uninterrupted rest
C.At least 9 consecutive hours of rest
D.At least 14 consecutive hours of rest regardless of duty length
Explanation: CARS 8.12.1.2 specifies nine consecutive hours for flight crew unless otherwise prescribed by the Authority. It separately addresses permitted reductions and other rest obligations. Do not import a different jurisdiction's ten-hour or preceding-duty-length rule into this provision.
10Which CARS regulatory part governs Aerial Work operations, such as agricultural spraying, aerial survey, and external load operations in Suriname?
A.CARS Part 4
B.CARS Part 8
C.CARS Part 11
D.CARS Part 14
Explanation: CARS Part 11 specifically regulates Aerial Work operations in Suriname, including agricultural aircraft operations, aerial advertising, aerial photography, and external load towing.

About the CASAS CPL Theory Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for CASAS Commercial Pilot—Aeroplane theory. It is not an official translation or exact test simulation and does not replace flight training or oral and practical skill assessment.

Exam sponsor: Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written single-response MCQs covering nine subjects. This bank focuses on aeroplane theory. CPL qualification separately requires flight instruction, experience, and ground/oral and practical flight skill assessment. No separate coursework or case-study submission is specified in the reviewed guide.

Time Limit

Up to 3 hours

Passing Score

75%

Exam / Certification Fees

Posted theory tariff: USD 65; confirm the current payable fee with CASAS

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Air Law

Licensing and commercial operating rules.

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Aircraft General Knowledge

Complex systems, engines, and instruments.

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Flight Performance, Planning and Loading

Performance, loading, fuel, and flight planning.

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Human Performance

Physiology, illusions, fatigue, and decisions.

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Meteorology

Weather interpretation and hazards.

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Navigation

Navigation calculations, charts, and radio aids.

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Operational Procedures

Cargo, passenger, emergency, and operational safety.

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Principles of Flight

Aeroplane aerodynamics and control.

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Radiotelephony

Distress, urgency, and readback procedures.

Preparing for the CASAS CPL Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Assessment: Written single-response MCQs covering nine subjects. This bank focuses on aeroplane theory. CPL qualification separately requires flight instruction, experience, and ground/oral and practical flight skill assessment. No separate coursework or case-study submission is specified in the reviewed guide.
  • Time limit: Up to 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: Posted theory tariff: USD 65; confirm the current payable fee with CASAS Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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CASAS CPL Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use current Suriname regulations rather than importing generic foreign duty, fuel, or alcohol limits.
2Calculate mass shifts, density altitude, hydroplaning estimates, and equal-time points independently.
3Distinguish aircraft-specific procedures from general theory, and use the approved AFM/POH with an instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does passing the knowledge test authorize commercial flying?

No. The appropriate licence, medical, ratings, flight experience, instruction, skill test, and operational approvals remain necessary. Theory practice does not demonstrate aircraft handling or oral performance.

Is an official English sitting confirmed?

The pilot publications reviewed are in English and CARS requires English radiotelephony proficiency, but that does not explicitly establish all permitted written-test delivery languages. Confirm with CASAS. This resource is independent English-language MCQ study practice.

Are the percentage weights official?

The guide provides nine subject areas without percentage weights. The practice distribution is editorial, not an official blueprint weighting.

What fee is published?

The posted Article 10 tariff lists USD 65 for commercial-pilot theory. The resolution dates from 2002; confirm the current payable fee and scheduling directly with CASAS.