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1Under SACAA CAR Part 61, what is the minimum total flight time in helicopters required for the issuance of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) [ATPL(H)]?
A.1,000 hours
B.1,500 hours
C.800 hours
D.1,200 hours
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61.16.1 (and ICAO Annex 1), an applicant for an ATPL(H) must have completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of flight time in helicopters. (Note that this differs from the 1,500-hour requirement for aeroplanes).
2Out of the 1,000 total helicopter flight hours required for a SACAA ATPL(H), how many hours must be completed in multi-pilot helicopter operations?
A.350 hours
B.500 hours
C.250 hours
D.100 hours
Explanation: CAR Part 61 stipulates that an ATPL(H) applicant must log at least 350 hours in multi-pilot helicopter operations. This ensures adequate multi-crew operational experience.
3What is the minimum Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight time requirement for a SACAA ATPL(H) applicant who does not use PIC under supervision (PICUS)?
A.250 hours
B.100 hours
C.350 hours
D.500 hours
Explanation: Under SACAA CAR Part 61, an ATPL(H) applicant must log at least 250 hours as Pilot-in-Command in helicopters (or at least 100 hours as PIC plus additional hours as PICUS to reach 250 hours).
4How many hours of cross-country flight time in helicopters must an applicant log to qualify for a SACAA ATPL(H)?
A.200 hours, of which at least 100 hours must be as PIC or PICUS
B.100 hours, all as PIC
C.300 hours total cross-country
D.150 hours, of which 50 hours must be at night
Explanation: CAR Part 61 mandates at least 200 hours of cross-country flight time in helicopters, with at least 100 hours performed as Pilot-in-Command or PIC under supervision.
5Under SACAA Part 61, what is the minimum night flight requirement for the issue of an ATPL(H)?
A.50 hours as PIC or co-pilot
B.100 hours as PIC
C.25 hours dual and 25 hours solo
D.75 hours instrument night flight
Explanation: CAR Part 61 requires at least 50 hours of night flight time in helicopters, which may be logged as Pilot-in-Command or as co-pilot.
6What maximum amount of flight simulator (FSTD) time may be credited toward the 1,000 total helicopter hours required for a SACAA ATPL(H)?
A.100 hours, provided it is completed in an approved flight simulation training device
B.50 hours maximum
C.200 hours maximum
D.No simulator time may be credited toward total flight time
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61, up to 100 hours completed in an approved Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) may be credited toward the 1,000-hour total flight time requirement for an ATPL(H).
7Under SACAA Part 61, what is the maximum instrument ground time in an FSTD that may be counted toward the 75 hours of instrument time required for an ATPL(H)?
A.30 hours
B.50 hours
C.15 hours
D.40 hours
Explanation: Out of the 75 hours of instrument time required for an ATPL(H), a maximum of 30 hours may be instrument ground time logged in an approved FSTD.
8To act as Pilot-in-Command of a multi-pilot commercial helicopter under SACAA CAR Part 127, what licence level is required?
A.A valid ATPL(H) with the appropriate helicopter type rating
B.A CPL(H) with a night rating and 500 total hours
C.A CPL(H) with an instrument rating regardless of multi-pilot time
D.Any PPL(H) holder with 1,000 hours
Explanation: CAR Part 127 and Part 61 mandate that the Pilot-in-Command of a helicopter operated in multi-pilot commercial air transport operations must hold an ATPL(H) with the specific type rating.
9What conditions must be met for a co-pilot to log flight time as Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision (PICUS) on a multi-engine helicopter?
A.The co-pilot performs all PIC duties without intervention by the PIC, under a method of supervision approved by the SACAA and recorded in the operator's manual
B.The co-pilot merely handles the flight controls for at least 50% of the flight duration
C.The PIC leaves the flight deck and allows the co-pilot to fly solo
D.The co-pilot pays for the fuel and signs the pre-flight tech log
Explanation: PICUS logging requires that the co-pilot performs all flight crew duties of a PIC without physical or verbal intervention by the designated PIC, in accordance with an SACAA-approved operator procedure.
10What is the currency requirement for an ATPL(H) holder to carry passengers on a multi-engine helicopter under SACAA CAR Part 61?
A.At least 3 take-offs, landings, and circuits in a helicopter of the same type (or approved FSTD) within the preceding 90 days
B.At least 5 instrument approaches within the preceding 30 days
C.At least 10 hours of flight time in the preceding 60 days
D.At least 1 night landing in the preceding 12 months
Explanation: Under CAR Part 61, to act as PIC or co-pilot carrying passengers, a pilot must have executed at least 3 take-offs and landings in a helicopter of the same type (or level C/D FSTD) within the preceding 90 days.

About the SACAA ATPL(H) Air Law Exam

The SACAA ATPL(H) Air Law examination is a mandatory computer-based test for obtaining the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) in South Africa. It evaluates mastery of South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Technical Standards (CATS)—specifically Part 61 (ATPL(H) licensing requirements, multi-pilot time, instrument ratings), Part 127 (Commercial Air Transport - Helicopters, crew composition, FTDL duty limits, Performance Class 1/2/3, offshore and HEMS rules), Part 91 (General Operating Rules), Part 139 (Heliports, FATO/TLOF, D-value, helidecks), Part 12 (Accident & Incident Investigation)—as well as ICAO Annexes 1, 2, 6 Part III, 8, 12, 13, and international aviation conventions.

Questions

35 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

R450 per subject sitting under SACAA Part 187 user fees (South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA))

SACAA ATPL(H) Air Law Exam Content Outline

15%

Personnel Licensing & Ratings (Part 61)

ATPL(H) prerequisites, 1,000-hour experience requirements, multi-pilot helicopter time, instrument rating recency, FSTD credits, and type ratings.

20%

Commercial Helicopter Operations (Part 127)

Air Operator Certificate (AOC), crew composition, flight deck command, MEL/CDL, emergency equipment, offshore helideck operations, and HEMS.

15%

Flight Time Limitations & Duty Limits (Part 127 FTDL)

Helicopter flight duty periods (FDP), flight time caps (100h in 28 days, 1000h in 12 months), rest requirements, split duty, positioning, and augmented crew.

20%

Helicopter Performance Classes & Operating Minima (Part 127)

Performance Class 1 (PC1), Performance Class 2 (PC2), Performance Class 3 (PC3), critical engine failure accountability, forced landing requirements, and VFR/IFR minima.

15%

Rules of the Air & General Operating Rules (Part 91)

Helicopter VFR minima, minimum altitudes over congested areas, right-of-way, oxygen rules, FDR/CVR requirements, and helicopter TAWS/TCAS.

15%

Heliports, Accidents & ICAO Annexes (Part 139, Part 12, Annexes)

Part 139 FATO/TLOF/D-value and helidecks, Part 12 accident notification and wreckage preservation, ICAO Annex 6 Part III, Annex 12 SAR, and Annex 13.

How to Pass the SACAA ATPL(H) Air Law Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 35 questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: R450 per subject sitting under SACAA Part 187 user fees

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

SACAA ATPL(H) Air Law Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise CAR Part 61 ATPL(H) hourly breakdowns: 1,000 total helicopter hours, 350 multi-pilot hours, 250 PIC/PICUS hours, 200 cross-country hours, 75 instrument hours, and 50 night hours.
2Understand Part 127 Performance Classes (PC1 vs PC2 vs PC3): know operational restrictions over congested areas (PC3 prohibited), helideck takeoff/landing performance profiles, and engine failure accountability.
3Master Helicopter Flight Duty Period Limitations (FTDL): single-pilot vs multi-pilot FDP tables, split duty extensions, rest periods equal to preceding FDP (minimum 10 hours), and cumulative limits (100h in 28 days, 1000h in 12 calendar months).
4Know CAR Part 139 heliport parameters: FATO, TLOF, Safety Area dimensions, D-value sizing, helideck perimeter lighting (green/yellow/red), and Winching Area clear zones.
5Review Part 12 accident investigation rules and ICAO Annex 6 Part III rules governing offshore, HEMS, and multi-engine commercial transport operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass mark and question count for SACAA ATPL(H) Air Law?

Under CAR 61.01.10, the pass mark is 75%. The official computer-based exam contains 35 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 90 minutes.

How much is the SACAA ATPL(H) exam fee?

The examination fee is R450 per subject sitting under the SACAA Part 187 user fee schedule (approved ATOs/testing centres may charge additional facility fees).

What are the total flight time requirements for a SACAA ATPL(H)?

An applicant for an ATPL(H) under SACAA Part 61 must log at least 1,000 total hours in helicopters, including 250 hours as PIC (or 100 hours PIC plus PICUS), 350 hours in multi-pilot helicopters, 200 hours cross-country, 75 hours instrument time, and 50 hours night flight.

What is the key difference between Performance Class 1, 2, and 3 helicopters under Part 127?

Performance Class 1 (PC1) guarantees safe continuation of flight or rejected take-off following critical engine failure at any point. Performance Class 2 (PC2) permits safe flight continuation except during early take-off or late landing where a forced landing may be required. Performance Class 3 (PC3) requires a forced landing upon any engine failure.

What is the D-value in helicopter aerodrome design under CAR Part 139 / ICAO Annex 14 Vol II?

The D-value is the largest overall dimension of the helicopter when rotors are turning, measured from the tip of the main rotor blade to the tip of the tail rotor blade (or extreme outer edge).