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1Under SA-CAR Part 1, how is 'maintenance' defined in relation to an aircraft or aircraft component?
A.The performance of inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and replacement of parts, excluding preventive maintenance.
B.The performance of inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and replacement of parts, including preventive maintenance.
C.Only major structural repairs and engine overhauls certified by a Part 145 AMO.
D.Pre-flight visual inspections and refuelling procedures performed by flight crew members.
Explanation: SA-CAR Part 1 defines maintenance as the performance of tasks required to ensure the continued airworthiness of an aircraft, including inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and the replacement of parts, including preventive maintenance. It encompasses all tasks specified in approved maintenance schedules.
2According to SA-CAR Part 43, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?
A.The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) who issued the last Certificate of Release to Service (CRS).
B.The Quality Assurance Manager of the Part 145 Aviation Maintenance Organisation.
C.The owner or operator of the aircraft.
D.The SACAA Airworthiness Inspector assigned to the aircraft registration district.
Explanation: SA-CAR 43.02.1 specifies that the owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, ensuring all required maintenance, Airworthiness Directives, and inspections are completed.
3What is the primary function of the South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SACATS)?
A.To provide the primary primary primary criminal penalties for aviation offences.
B.To set out technical requirements and detailed standards complementing the Civil Aviation Regulations (SA-CARs).
C.To serve as non-binding guidance material that aircraft owners may ignore.
D.To replace International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annexes entirely.
Explanation: SACATS contain technical standards issued by the Director of Civil Aviation under the Civil Aviation Act and Regulations. They prescribe the technical detail and compliance methods required to satisfy SA-CARs requirements.
4Under SA-CAR Part 145, what document must an Aviation Maintenance Organisation (AMO) publish to detail its procedures, structure, and scope of approval?
A.Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP).
B.Maintenance Organisation Procedures Manual (MOPM / MOM).
C.Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Exemption (CAME).
D.Aviation Training Approval Document (ATAD).
Explanation: SA-CAR 145.02.3 requires an AMO to establish and maintain a Maintenance Organisation Procedures Manual (MOPM or MOM) approved by the SACAA Director, detailing its facility structure, scope of work, and quality procedures.
5Which SA-CAR Part governs the approval and operation of Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) offering maintenance engineer training in South Africa?
A.SA-CAR Part 66.
B.SA-CAR Part 141.
C.SA-CAR Part 147.
D.SA-CAR Part 145.
Explanation: SA-CAR Part 141 regulates Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) in South Africa, including those providing aviation maintenance engineering training courses approved by SACAA.
6What is the mandatory retention period for completed maintenance records under SA-CAR Part 43 for commercial aircraft?
A.12 months after the work is completed.
B.At least 90 days after the aircraft is sold.
C.At least 5 years, or until the work is repeated or superseded by equivalent maintenance.
D.Permanently for 30 years regardless of aircraft destruction or retirement.
Explanation: Under SA-CAR Part 43 and Part 145, maintenance records must be retained by the owner/operator and AMO for a minimum of 5 years (or until the work is superseded), preserving the complete maintenance history.
7What is the legal effect of a SACAA-issued Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
A.It is an advisory recommendation that an owner may implement at their next major overhaul.
B.It is a mandatory rule; no person may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies except in accordance with its requirements.
C.It only applies to aircraft operated on international commercial schedules.
D.It automatically voids the Certificate of Registration of the aircraft upon issuance.
Explanation: Airworthiness Directives issued or adopted by the SACAA Director are legally binding airworthiness requirements. Non-compliance renders the aircraft unairworthy and illegal to fly under SA-CAR Part 43.
8Under SA-CAR Part 43, what must be done when a critical flight control system undergoes maintenance or adjustment?
A.A single AME signature is sufficient if the AME holds a Category B license.
B.A duplicate inspection (independent dual inspection) must be carried out and signed off by two qualified individuals.
C.The aircraft must undergo a 30-minute test flight before any signature is entered into the logbook.
D.The SACAA Director must personally inspect the flight control linkages.
Explanation: SA-CAR 43.02.6 requires a duplicate inspection of all vital control systems (flight controls, engine controls) whenever they have been disturbed, inspected, or adjusted, signed off independently by two authorized persons.
9According to SA-CAR Part 1, what constitutes a 'Major Repair' to an aircraft structure?
A.Replacing a standard quick-release fastener or light bulb.
B.A repair that, if improperly done, might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics.
C.Routine oil replenishment and spark plug re-gapping.
D.Applying touch-up paint to external skin areas smaller than 10 cm².
Explanation: SA-CAR Part 1 defines a major repair as a repair to an aircraft or component that could appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, or flight characteristics if improperly executed.
10What entity in South Africa has the authority under the Civil Aviation Act to issue or amend Civil Aviation Regulations?
A.The Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA).
B.The Minister of Transport.
C.The Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
D.The President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Explanation: The Minister of Transport, acting under powers granted by the Civil Aviation Act (Act 13 of 2009), makes and amends Civil Aviation Regulations in South Africa.

About the SACAA AME Air Law Exam

The SACAA AME Air Law examination is a mandatory computer-based theoretical knowledge paper for South African Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing under SA-CARs Part 66 and SA-CATS 66. It covers aviation legislation (Parts 1, 43, 47, 66, 145, 141, 36), airworthiness directives, maintenance release certification, logbooks, and mandatory defect reporting.

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

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

75 minutes

Passing Score

75%

Exam / Certification Fees

~R425–R450 per subject (confirm current SACAA Part 187 fee)

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30%

CARs & CATS Regulatory Framework

General provisions, Part 1 definitions, Part 43 maintenance rules, Part 66 AME licensing, and Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations.

25%

Airworthiness Standards & Maintenance Approvals

Certificates of airworthiness, maintenance schedules, modifications, repairs, airworthiness directives (ADs), and service bulletins.

15%

Aircraft Registration & Operations

Part 47 aircraft registration and marking, Part 36 noise certification, and flight manual operating limitations.

20%

AME Licensing Requirements & Privileges

Part 66 categories (Cat A, B, C, D, X, W), certification privileges, logbooks, medical/fitness rules, and recency.

10%

Defect Reporting & Document Maintenance

Mandatory occurrence reporting, defect recording, technical log entries, Certificate of Release to Service (CRS), and audit records.

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  • Passing score: 75%
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: 75 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: ~R425–R450 per subject (confirm current SACAA Part 187 fee) Official sources

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SACAA AME Air Law: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Part 43 and Part 145 definitions regarding Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) and who can sign maintenance releases.
2Memorise Part 66 licence category definitions (Cat A Airframes, Cat C Piston, Cat D Turbine, Cat X Instruments/Electrical, Cat W Radio).
3Understand the difference between Airworthiness Directives (mandatory) and Service Bulletins (optional unless mandated by AD or regulatory authority).
4Review Part 47 nationality and registration marks (ZS, ZT, ZU for South Africa).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass mark for the SACAA AME Air Law exam?

The pass mark for all SACAA AME theoretical examinations is 75%, administered centrally via SACAA PEXO.

How many questions are on the SACAA AME Air Law exam?

Exams generally contain between 40 and 60 multiple-choice questions allowed at approximately 75 seconds per question (~60 to 75 minutes total).

What topics are covered in SACAA AME Air Law?

The syllabus covers SA-CARs and SACATS Parts 1 (definitions), 43 (maintenance rules), 47 (registration), 66 (licensing), 141 (ATOs), and 145 (AMOs), plus Airworthiness Directives and CRS signing privileges.