What does Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 primarily cover?
A. Aircraft design requirements
B. Air Operations (Air Ops) for commercial aeroplanes and helicopters
C. Pilot medical standards
D. Airport infrastructure requirements
Answer: B. Air Operations (Air Ops) for commercial aeroplanes and helicopters
How many articles and annexes does AIR OPS contain?
A. 5 articles and 4 annexes
B. 20 articles and 2 annexes
C. 10 articles and 8 annexes
D. 12 articles and 10 annexes
Answer: C. 10 articles and 8 annexes
Which annex contains the definitions used throughout Annexes II–VIII?
A. Annex VIII
B. Annex IV
C. Annex I
D. Annex II
Answer: C. Annex I
Which annex contains the requirements for Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations?
A. Annex IV — Part-CAT
B. Annex VII — Part-NCO
C. Annex VI — Part-NCC
D. Annex V — Part-SPA
Answer: A. Annex IV — Part-CAT
Which annex applies to specialised operations such as aerial photography, agriculture, and patrol?
A. Annex VII — Part-NCO
B. Annex V — Part-SPA
C. Annex VIII — Part-SPO
D. Annex III — Part-ORO
Answer: C. Annex VIII — Part-SPO
What must an operator obtain before commencing commercial air operations under Air-OPS?
A. Certificate of Release to Service
B. Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) issued by the UK CAA
C. Part-145 Maintenance Approval
D. CAMO Authorisation
Answer: B. Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) issued by the UK CAA
Which of the following is required for an operator to be eligible for an AOC?
A. The organisation must be based anywhere within Europe
B. The operator must already hold an AOC from another state
C. All aircraft must have a valid Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA)
D. Only the pilots must be approved by the CAA
Answer: C. All aircraft must have a valid Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA)
What is the main document an operator must produce to show compliance with organisational requirements similar to Part-145?
A. Aircraft Flight Manual
B. Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
C. Operational Risk Register
D. Operator’s Manual (OM)
Answer: D. Operator’s Manual (OM)
Who must perform the continuing airworthiness function for large aircraft or aircraft used in Commercial Air Transport (CAT)?
A. Any freelance licensed engineer
B. A CAMO/CAO contracted overseas
C. The operator themselves with Part-M Subpart G or Part-CAMO approval
D. The aircraft manufacturer
Answer: C. The operator themselves with Part-M Subpart G or Part-CAMO approval
Which of the following is one of the required contents of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)?
A. A list of all flight crew licence expiry dates
B. Authorised areas of operation
C. Copies of all Part-M procedures
D. Previous accident and incident history
Answer: B. Authorised areas of operation
Who is responsible for the continued airworthiness of an aircraft?
A. The aircraft manufacturer
B. The regulator (CAA)
C. The operator, unless contractually transferred when leasing
D. The Part-145 maintenance organisation
Answer: C. The operator, unless contractually transferred when leasing
What must an operator create and get approved by the CAA for each aircraft to ensure ongoing airworthiness?
A. Flight Crew Training Manual
B. Aircraft Maintenance Programme
C. Emergency Response Plan
D. Daily Flight Record Sheet
Answer: B. Aircraft Maintenance Programme
On what documents is an operator’s maintenance programme normally based?
A. The MMEL and the insurance policy
B. ATC requirements and airport procedures
C. The MRBR, the Type Certificate holder’s MPD, or AMM Chapter 5
D. The operator’s previous audit findings
Answer: C. The MRBR, the Type Certificate holder’s MPD, or AMM Chapter 5
If an operator does not hold its own Part-145 approval, what must it do?
A. Perform maintenance only during scheduled CAA inspections
B. Cease operations until approval is gained
C. Contract a Part-145 organisation with a CAA-acceptable agreement
D. Use freelance maintenance engineers
Answer: C. Contract a Part-145 organisation with a CAA-acceptable agreement
Which statement is correct regarding the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
A. The MEL applies to all aircraft types in Europe
B. The MEL must be based on the MMEL and approved for each specific aircraft or fleet
C. The MEL may be shared between operators
D. Operators may freely operate outside the MEL if justified operationally
Answer: B. The MEL must be based on the MMEL and approved for each specific aircraft or fleet
What is the primary source from which an operator’s approved maintenance programme is derived?
A. Pilot operating handbook
B. Manufacturer’s Maintenance Planning Document (MPD)
C. Aircraft Flight Manual
D. Airport maintenance procedures
Answer: B. Manufacturer’s Maintenance Planning Document (MPD)
Which method is used by aircraft manufacturers to develop maintenance tasks and programmes?
A. EASA Part-66 methodology
B. Safety Management System (SMS)
C. Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3)
D. Airworthiness Review Method (ARM)
Answer: C. Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3)
What does the Maintenance Review Board (MRB) report provide to the operator?
A. Full lifetime maintenance schedule including all future updates
B. Minimum and initial maintenance programme with tasks and frequencies
C. A list of optional maintenance tasks
D. Only structural inspection tasks
Answer: B. Minimum and initial maintenance programme with tasks and frequencies
What types of in-service information are incorporated into the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD)?
A. Weather reports and ATC bulletins
B. Airworthiness Directives, Service Information Letters, and Service Bulletins
C. Crew training feedback reports
D. Airport security incident notifications
Answer: B. Airworthiness Directives, Service Information Letters, and Service Bulletins
What are Structure Significant Items (SSI) within the structural programme?
A. Items that affect cabin comfort
B. Structural components requiring special attention due to load-bearing, safety impact, or susceptibility to damage
C. Only components related to the landing gear
D. Decorative interior panels
Answer: B. Structural components requiring special attention due to load-bearing, safety impact, or susceptibility to damage
What is the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)?
A. A list created by the operator for each aircraft
B. A manufacturer-produced list of equipment that may be unserviceable, approved by the state of design
C. A list of maintenance tasks performed during heavy checks
D. A document showing spare parts inventory
Answer: B. A manufacturer-produced list of equipment that may be unserviceable, approved by the state of design
Which statement best describes the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
A. It is produced by the state of design and applies to all operators globally
B. It must be identical to the MMEL
C. It is created by the operator based on the MMEL and approved by the relevant national aviation authority
D. It can be less restrictive than the MMEL
Answer: C. It is created by the operator based on the MMEL and approved by the relevant national aviation authority
What does the Configuration Deviation List (CDL) identify?
A. Internal cabin components that may be missing
B. External aircraft parts that may be missing for dispatch under specified conditions
C. Required crew qualifications for operations
D. Alternate airports available for dispatch
Answer: B. External aircraft parts that may be missing for dispatch under specified conditions
Which of the following documents must be carried on each flight (original or copy)?
A. Only the pilot’s licence and medical
B. The Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or equivalent
C. Only the operational flight plan
D. Only the MEL
Answer: B. The Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or equivalent
