CAR's (Canadian Aviation Regulations)
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What is the primary responsibility of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) under Canadian
Aviation Regulations (CARs)?
✔✔ To ensure that aircraft maintenance is performed in accordance with regulations and is
properly certified.
Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight?
✔✔ The aircraft owner or operator, with verification from a certified AME when maintenance is
involved.
What document must an AME sign after performing maintenance on an aircraft?
✔✔ A maintenance release in the aircraft’s journey log or technical record.
How often must an AME renew their license under CARs?
✔✔ Every six years, with proof of recent experience.
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,What type of maintenance requires an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) to be
involved?
✔✔ Major repairs, modifications, and work requiring specialized certification.
What must be included in a maintenance entry after performing work on an aircraft?
✔✔ A description of the work, reference to applicable standards, date, and AME signature with
license number.
When is a Maintenance Schedule Approval (MSA) required for an aircraft?
✔✔ When the operator wishes to use a customized maintenance program instead of the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
What is the required retention period for an aircraft’s technical records?
✔✔ At least two years after the work is completed or until the aircraft is removed from service.
What must an AME verify before installing a replacement part on an aircraft?
✔✔ That it is an approved part with the correct certification and traceability.
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,What should an AME do if they discover an unsafe maintenance practice at their workplace?
✔✔ Report it to the responsible manager or Transport Canada if necessary.
How does an AME determine if an aircraft requires an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to be
complied with?
✔✔ By consulting the Transport Canada AD database and manufacturer’s service bulletins.
What must an AME do if they perform maintenance but cannot complete all required work?
✔✔ Record the incomplete work and ensure it is clearly identified in the technical records.
What is a "Journey Log" and why is it important?
✔✔ It is a record of aircraft flights, maintenance, and defects to ensure operational safety and
compliance.
When must an aircraft undergo an annual inspection under CARs?
✔✔ Within 12 months of the last annual inspection, unless operated under an approved
maintenance schedule.
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, What is the consequence of falsifying a maintenance record under CARs?
✔✔ It can result in suspension or revocation of the AME license and legal penalties.
What must an AME do before certifying a major repair?
✔✔ Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s data or an approved repair scheme.
What does "MEL" stand for, and how does it affect aircraft operations?
✔✔ Minimum Equipment List; it specifies which equipment may be inoperative for a flight to be
legally conducted.
How can an AME determine if a modification requires Transport Canada approval?
✔✔ By checking whether it is a major modification and if a Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) is required.
What is the purpose of a Service Bulletin (SB)?
✔✔ It provides manufacturer-recommended maintenance or modifications to improve safety or
reliability.
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for AME's Questions and Answers with
Certified Solutions
What is the primary responsibility of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) under Canadian
Aviation Regulations (CARs)?
✔✔ To ensure that aircraft maintenance is performed in accordance with regulations and is
properly certified.
Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight?
✔✔ The aircraft owner or operator, with verification from a certified AME when maintenance is
involved.
What document must an AME sign after performing maintenance on an aircraft?
✔✔ A maintenance release in the aircraft’s journey log or technical record.
How often must an AME renew their license under CARs?
✔✔ Every six years, with proof of recent experience.
1
,What type of maintenance requires an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) to be
involved?
✔✔ Major repairs, modifications, and work requiring specialized certification.
What must be included in a maintenance entry after performing work on an aircraft?
✔✔ A description of the work, reference to applicable standards, date, and AME signature with
license number.
When is a Maintenance Schedule Approval (MSA) required for an aircraft?
✔✔ When the operator wishes to use a customized maintenance program instead of the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
What is the required retention period for an aircraft’s technical records?
✔✔ At least two years after the work is completed or until the aircraft is removed from service.
What must an AME verify before installing a replacement part on an aircraft?
✔✔ That it is an approved part with the correct certification and traceability.
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,What should an AME do if they discover an unsafe maintenance practice at their workplace?
✔✔ Report it to the responsible manager or Transport Canada if necessary.
How does an AME determine if an aircraft requires an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to be
complied with?
✔✔ By consulting the Transport Canada AD database and manufacturer’s service bulletins.
What must an AME do if they perform maintenance but cannot complete all required work?
✔✔ Record the incomplete work and ensure it is clearly identified in the technical records.
What is a "Journey Log" and why is it important?
✔✔ It is a record of aircraft flights, maintenance, and defects to ensure operational safety and
compliance.
When must an aircraft undergo an annual inspection under CARs?
✔✔ Within 12 months of the last annual inspection, unless operated under an approved
maintenance schedule.
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, What is the consequence of falsifying a maintenance record under CARs?
✔✔ It can result in suspension or revocation of the AME license and legal penalties.
What must an AME do before certifying a major repair?
✔✔ Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s data or an approved repair scheme.
What does "MEL" stand for, and how does it affect aircraft operations?
✔✔ Minimum Equipment List; it specifies which equipment may be inoperative for a flight to be
legally conducted.
How can an AME determine if a modification requires Transport Canada approval?
✔✔ By checking whether it is a major modification and if a Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) is required.
What is the purpose of a Service Bulletin (SB)?
✔✔ It provides manufacturer-recommended maintenance or modifications to improve safety or
reliability.
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