AIR LESGISLATION TEST AP26

1. Which of the following statements is most correct?

a. According to NCAR 2006, the AMEL expires every year while by Nig. CAR
2009 the license expires every 3 years
b. According to NCAR 2006, the AMEL expires every year while by Nig.
CAR 2009 the license expires every 5 years
c. According to NCAR 2006, the AMEL expires every 5 years while by Nig. CAR
2009 the license expires every year

2. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The Certificate of Release to Service and Maintenance Statement can be
signed by an Appropriately Licensed Pilot and an Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer License holder.
b. A Type Rated Licensed Engineer and Appropriately Authorized Certifying Staff
of an Approved Maintenance Organization can sign the Certificate of Release
to Service and Maintenance Statement.
c. The Certificate of Release to Service and Maintenance Statement
can be signed by an Appropriately Authorized Certifying Staff of an
Approved Maintenance Organization and Appropriately Authorised
Certifying Staff of an Air Operator Certificate holder

3. How many log books would be found on an aircraft with four engines and a
variable pitch propeller attached to each engine?
a. 5 b. 7 c. 9

4. Who issues the Radio Station License found on an aircraft registered in Nigeria?
a. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
b. Ministry of Communication
c. Federal Ministry of Aviation

5. Who issues the Noise Certificate found on an aircraft registered in Nigeria?

a. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
b. Ministry of Communication
c. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria

6. Which of the following statements is not correct?

a. An aircraft must be weighed and position of centre of gravity determined for
a Certificate of Airworthiness to be issued or validated.
b. The Certificate of Registration for an aircraft remains valid for a
period of 2 years and must be renewed 30 days before it expires.
c. The Certificate of Airworthiness is valid for a period as stated on it.
7. The Radio Station License is valid for a period of?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 5 years

8. Certificate of Registration for an aircraft registered in Nigeria is valid for?

a. For a period of 2 years
b. Until the aircraft is destroyed or permanently withdrawn from use.
c. For a period of 5 years

9. Which of these aircraft certification is done by NCAA?

a. Approval of Modification
b. Statement of Compliance
c. Statement of Conformity

10. An aircraft registered in Nigeria that does not have a certificate of airworthiness
duly issued, flying for the purpose of enabling it to proceed to or from a place at
which the aircraft is to be or has been stored, would so under?
a. Condition “A”
b. Condition “B”
c. Either condition “A” or “B”

11. How many copies of the Certificate of Release to Service and Maintenance
Statements are required?
a. 2 copies, with one on the aircraft and one in the logbook of the certifying
engineer.
b. 2 copies, one on the aircraft and one in technical records.
c. 2 copies, one on the aircraft and one the NCAA

12. The three main organs of ICAO are the:

a. assembly, the council, and the secretariat.
b. assembly, the arm, and the main body.
c. the directorate, the council and convention.

13. For how long should Quality system records be kept?

a. 2 years
b. 5 years
c. 6 years
14. Under which of these conditions shall an AOC holder surrender the certificate to
NCAA?
a. Upon lease of an aircraft within or outside Nigeria.
b. Upon the sale of the aircraft within Nigeria.
c. Upon sale of that aircraft outside of Nigeria that results in the
removal of the aircraft from the Nigerian registry.

15. In how many days shall an owner or operator of an aircraft with a MCTOM over
5,700kg used in a commercial operation expected to report to the Authority any
failures, malfunctions, or defects that result?
a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 7 days

16. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

a. A licensed aircraft maintenance engineer may perform or supervise the
maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or aeronautical product for which he
or she is rated subject to the limitation of Part 2 of the regulations.
b. A pilot licensed by the Authority may perform preventive
maintenance on any aircraft owned or operated by that pilot even
though the aircraft is listed for use by an AOC holder.
c. The AOC holder may perform aircraft maintenance as specified by the
Authority.

17. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. An AMO may approve aircraft and aeronautical products for return to service
even if it is not in the operations specifications approved by the Authority.
b. A pilot licensed by the Authority may return his or her aircraft to
service after performing authorized preventive maintenance.
c. An AOC holder may approve any aircraft or any aeronautical products for
return to service.

18. What is the limitation of the licensed aircraft maintenance engineer?

a. Annual inspection
b. 1000 hours inspection
c. 100 inspection

19. A Certificate of Release to Service and Maintenance Statement is retained for

how long?
a. 2 years after the date of issue
b. 2 years after the aircraft has been totally destroyed or permanently
withdrawn from service
c. 2 years after expiry
20. Which of these is not an expected action from any person who maintains,
performs preventive maintenance, rebuilds, or alters an aircraft or life limited
parts, after the work is performed satisfactorily?
a. Carry out only an adequate and concise oral description of the work
performed to the Chief Engineer and the AOC holder.
b. Make entry of the completion date of the work performed into the
maintenance record.
c. Make an entry of the name, signature, certificate number, and kind of license
held by the person approving the work into the maintenance record.

21. In accordance with the ATA 100 System, Chapter 20 describes?

a. Standard practices – airframe
b. Standard practices prop/rotor
c. Standard practices engine

22. Which of the following statements is correct with regards to Safety Management
System?
a. An AOC holder that operates aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off
mass of more than 23,000 Kg must include a flight data monitoring
programme as part of its safety management system.
b. An AOC holder that operates aircraft with a maximum certificated
take-off mass of more than 27,000 Kg must include a flight data
monitoring programme as part of its safety management system.
c. An AOC holder that operates aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off
mass of more than 37,000 Kg must not include a flight data monitoring
programme as part of its safety management system.

23. In accordance with the ATA 100 System, Chapter 70 describes?

a. Standard practices – airframe
b. Standard practices prop/rotor
c. Standard practices engine

24. Which of this endorsement would be issued by NCAA in accordance with Nig.
CAR 2009?
a. Proficiency in Airframe and Powerplant
b. Proficiency in Units and measurements
c. Proficiency in English language

25. In accordance with the ATA 100 System, Chapter 60 describes?

a. Standard practices – airframe
b. Standard practices prop/rotor
c. Standard practices engine
26. Information on Structures of the aircraft would be found in what chapter of the
ATA 100 system?
a. Chapter 51
b. Chapter 61
c. Chapter 91

27. Whose responsibility is it to ensure that manuals used are kept up-to-date?
a. The Manufacturer
b. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
c. The Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

28. An amendment on a maintenance manual issued in a yellow paper would be?

a. Temporary amendment
b. Permanent amendment
c. Classified amendment

29. An amendment on a maintenance manual issued in a white paper would be?

a. Temporary amendment
b. Permanent amendment
c. Mandatory amendment

30. Which of these aircraft documents is issued by the aircraft manufacturer?

a. Service Bulletins (SBs)
b. Airworthiness Directives (AD)
c. Modification Log books

31. Which of this list of aircraft documents is issued by aircraft manufacturer?

a. Illustrated Parts Catalogue, Pilot Operating Manual.
b. Service Bulletins/Letters Compliance form, Status of life limited Parts Forms.
c. Aircraft log books, Engine log books.

32. Which of this list of aircraft documents is issued by the Regulatory Authority?
a. Illustrated Parts Catalogue, Pilot Operating Manual.
b. Instruction Manual/Training Manual, Radio Station License/Certificate.
c. Aircraft log books, Engine log books.

33. A type of maintenance philosophy that is a preventative process in which known

deterioration of an item is limited to an acceptable level by the maintenance
actions which are carried out at periods related to time in service (e.g. calendar
time, number of cycles, number of landings) is known as?
a. Hard time
b. On Condition
c. Condition Monitoring
34. A maintenance philosophies one in which information on items gained from
operational experience is collected, analyzed and interpreted on a continuing
basis as a means of implementing corrective procedures, would be called?
a. On Condition
b. Condition Monitoring
c. Hard time

35. Which of these is not permitted to a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)?

a. Appropriately Licensed Engineer
b. A Pilot
c. An Air Operator Certificate holder

36. Which of the following statements is not correct?

a. A Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) for an aircraft meant for
Aerial work is kept for at least 1 year after the aircraft/equipment
has been destroyed.
b. The Certificate of Release to Service for an aircraft with a Certificate of
Airworthiness for Transport (CAT), will be retained by operator for 2 years
after expiry.
c. A Certificate of Release to Service is used by the engineer to certify that
quality of work of the work he/she completed or the checks carried out, and
that the materials/parts used are of approved quality.

37. Which of these documents will be issued following a complete renewal of all
maintenance documentation to certify that, on a particular date, all the
appropriate maintenance on a particular aircraft has been completed?
a. Certificate of Release to Service
b. Certificate of Airworthiness
c. Certificate of Release to Service and Maintenance Statement

38. Hand written entries made into the aircraft logbook must be made in?
a. Indelible pencil, and must be legible.
b. Ball pen biro, and must be legible.
c. Any type of ink and must be legible.

39. The Mass and Balance reports for a flight would be retained for a period of?
a. 3 months after the completion of the flight
b. 6 months after the completion of the flight
c. 9 months after the completion of the flight
40. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The Aircraft Technical Logbook contains two sections, the Journey record
section and the Maintenance record Section, the former is retained for 2
years and latter for 1 year.
b. The Aircraft Technical Logbook contains two sections, the Journey record
section and the Maintenance record Section, the former is retained for 5
years and latter for 3 years.
c. The Aircraft Technical Logbook contains two sections, the Journey
record section and the Maintenance record Section, the former is
retained for 2 years and latter for 2 years.

41. Each AOC holder is expected to keep “the detailed maintenance records to show
that all requirements for signing of a maintenance release and airworthiness
release have been met” for a minimum period of?
a. 1 year after the signing of the maintenance release and/or
airworthiness release.
b. 2 years after the signing of the maintenance release and/or airworthiness
release.
c. 3 years after the signing of the maintenance release and/or airworthiness
release.

42. Each AOC holder is expected by the Regulation to keep “The total time in service
(hours, calendar time and cycles, as appropriate) of the aircraft and all life-
limited components” for a minimum period of?
a. 30 days after the unit to which they refer has been permanently withdrawn
from service
b. 60 days after the unit to which they refer has been permanently withdrawn
from service
c. 90 days after the unit to which they refer has been permanently
withdrawn from service

43. Which of these should be found in a Bonded Store?

a. Approved and serviceable aeronautical components
b. Bogus parts
c. Aeronautical parts awaiting shipment to manufacturer
44. Which of the following statements is correct with regards to storage conditions of
aeronautical parts?
a. Rubber hoses and hose assemblies can be stored coiled and without blanks in
well ventilated conditions.
b. Tyres can be stored in a horizontally supported at three points.
c. An Air Speed Indicator should be kept at a constant temperature of
about 𝟏𝟓℃ and silica gel crystals used to ensure no moisture is
present.

45. According to the Nig. CAR 2009, the AMEL is to be renewed?

a. Every 1 year
b. Every 3 years
c. Every 5 years

46. “An AME with an Airframe or powerplant rating may approve for return to service
an altimeter after completion of repair.”
a. The statement is true.
b. The statement is false.
c. The statement can only be true if the AME holder is working in an AMO.

47. Which Part of the Nig. CAR 2009 deals with the aircraft registration and
markings?
a. Part 2
b. Part 4
c. Part 5

48. Which of the following statements is correct with regards to validation of a

foreign license?
a. NCAA validates only a foreign license but not the ratings or authorizations
found on the foreign license.
b. NCAA may issue a validation certificate which will be valid for five years,
provided the foreign license remains valid.
c. The validation certificate issued by NCAA, becomes invalid if the
license issued by another Contracting State expires.

49. According to the Regulation, which of these would not be eligible to register an
aircraft in Nigeria?
a. An aircraft owner who is a citizen of another Contracting States
with temporary residence in Nigeria.
b. An aircraft owner that is a corporation lawfully organized and doing business
under the laws of Nigeria and the aircraft is based and primarily used in
Nigeria.
c. Aircraft owned by a government entity of Nigeria, example Nigerian National
Petroleum Company.
50. Permanent marking of aircraft nationality and registration shall meet up with the
following except?
a. Be painted on the aircraft or affixed by other means insuring a similar degree
of permanence.
b. Be painted on the aircraft with colour contrast with the background.
c. Be painted on the aircraft with ornamentation.

51. The height of the registration marks on a heavier-than-air aircraft shall be at

least?
a. 30 centimeters high on the wings
b. 50 centimeters high on the fuselage
c. 30 centimeters high on the vertical stabilizer

52. Which of these is the acceptable dimension for width of the characters of the
registration markings on the aircraft?
a. All other characters width except “1” and “I” shall be ¾ as wide as the
height.
b. All other characters width except “1” and “I” shall be 2/3 as wide as
the height.
c. All other characters width except “1” and “I” shall be 1/6 as wide as the
height.

53. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The characters for registration markings on an aircraft shall be
formed by solid line 1/6th as thick as the character height.
b. The characters for registration markings on an aircraft shall be formed by
solid line 1/6th of an inch.
c. The characters for registration markings on an aircraft shall be formed by
solid line ¾ as thick as the character height.

54. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The space between each character for the registration markings on an
aircraft shall not be less than 1/6th of an inch.
b. The space between each character for the registration markings on an
aircraft shall not be less than 1/4th of the thickness of the characters.
c. The space between each character for the registration markings on
an aircraft shall not be less than 1/4th of a character width.
55. Which of the following statements is not correct about the identification plate of
an aircraft registered in Nigeria?
a. The aircraft shall be affixed with a name plate containing name of
the owner of the aircraft, model and serial number.
b. The identification plate shall be made of a fireproof metal or other fireproof
material of suitable physical properties.
c. The identification plate shall be secured to the aircraft in a prominent
position.

56. During the issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Transport, it is required

by the regulation that the aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the
performance rules and found to be airworthy by persons authorized by the
Authority. This determination must be made within?
a. The last 30 calendar days
b. The last 60 calendar days
c. The last 90 calendar days

57. Which of the following statements is most correct?

a. The validation certificate issued by NCAA to validate the Certificate of
Airworthiness issued by another Contracting State is valid for one year not
minding the period of validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness.
b. The validation certificate issued by NCAA to validate the Certificate of
Airworthiness for Transport issued by another Contracting State is valid for a
period of 18 months or period of validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness
which is less.
c. The validation certificate issued by NCAA to validate the Certificate
of Airworthiness Utility issued by another Contracting State shall
not extend beyond the Certificate of Airworthiness or one year,
which is less.

58. An amendment which comes on a yellow paper, would be?

a. A permanent amendment
b. A temporary amendment
c. A classified amendment

59. The period of validity for a Special airworthiness certificate is?

a. 3 months
b. 8 months
c. As specified on the permit

60. Which of these is not a type of Standard Certificate of Airworthiness?

a. Acrobatic
b. Provisional
c. Balloon
61. What is the duration of validity for a Commuter certificate of Airworthiness?
a. 3 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months

62. What is the duration of validity for Normal Certificate of Airworthiness?

a. 3 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months

63. A sovereign body comprising of members representing all the contracting states
(191 states), in ICAO is regarded as:
a. Directorate
b. Assembly
c. Council

64. Which of these is not a function of the assembly in ICAO?

a. Makes policy recommendations
b. Electing the council, and determines the budget.
c. Adoption of international standards and recommended practices
regarding civil air navigation and transport.

65. Which of these is not part of the aim and objectives of ICAO?
a. To ensure the growth of international civil aviation organization in
the State of Registry.
b. Encourage the development of airports, airports and air navigation facilities
for international Civil Aviation.
c. Encourage the art of airport design and operation of peaceful purposes.

66. Any specification for physical characteristics, configuration or material,

performance or procedure which is recognized as necessary for the safety or
regularity of international air navigation, refers to?
a. Recommended Procedures
b. Practices
c. Standards

67. With regards to the ICAO annexes, international standards and recommended
practices, information on AMEL and Certificate of Airworthiness would be found
in ________ and _________ respectively.
a. Annex 5 and Annex 1
b. Annex 2 and Annex 7
c. Annex 1 and Annex 8
68. The action taken by Nigerian CAA in issuing its own license on the basis of a
license issued by another Contracting State for use on aircraft registered in
Nigeria is termed as?
a. Validation
b. Conversion
c. Certification

69. Each applicant for an AME license relying on completion of training in an

Approved Training Organization shall provide documentary evidence, acceptable
to the Authority.
a. Airframe rating – 30 months
b. Powerplant rating – 30 months
c. Airframe and Powerplant ratings – 30 months

70. Which of these documents expires on 30th of June each year?

a. Validation Certificate
b. Aircraft Repair Specialist licenses and ratings
c. Inspection Authorization

71. To be eligible for renewal of an Inspection Authorisation for a period of ______

an applicant shall, within ______ prior to the expiration of the authorisation,
present evidence to the Authority that the applicant still meets the requirements
as stated in the Regulation.
a. 24 months, 30 days.
b. 12 months, 90 days.
c. 12 months, 30 days.

72. What Part of the Regulations provides regulations for the certification, monitoring
of an AMO?
a. Part 1
b. Part 3
c. Part 6

73. Which of these documents would be valid until the last day of the 24th month
after the date on which it was issued?
a. A certificate issued for an Approved Maintenance Organization
b. A certificate issued for an Approved Training Organization
c. an Air Operator Certificate
74. Which Part of the NCAR 2009 prescribes the requirements for the original
certification and continued validity of air operator certificate (AOC) issued by
Nigeria?
a. Part 5
b. Part 6
c. Part 9

75. A document for an aircraft that includes the maintenance record for the aircraft
and a record for each flight made by the aircraft is referred to as?
a. Aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness
b. Aircraft log book
c. Aircraft technical log book

76. A continued airworthiness of an aircraft owned by a holder of Air Operators

Certificate is solely based on?
a. Approved Maintenance Organization
b. Air Operators Certificate holder
c. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

77. Maximum period for reporting un-worthy conditions by the AMO to the Authority
is?
a. 5 days
b. 72 hours
c. 48 hours

78. All copies of the detailed maintenance records (e.g. CRS and MS) and any
associated approval of the aircraft are meant to be kept for?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 5 years

79. The validity of the air operator certificate is?

a. 24 months from the day of issue
b. 30 months from the day of issue
c. 12 months from the day of issue

80. Documentation for an aircraft that includes the maintenance record for the
aircraft and a record for each flight made by the aircraft is referred to as?
a. Aircraft Maintenance Document
b. Aircraft Technical Log
c. Aircraft Maintenance Manual
81. A Service Bulletin which issued on matters that require urgent attention and
affecting safety would be:
a. yellow paper
b. a white form
c. a blue form

82. Compliance with the requirements in maintenance programme is primarily the

duty of the:
a. Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
b. Aircraft Manufacturer
c. Authority

83. What is a bogus part as used on aircraft?

a. A component which is used for balancing of the aircraft during maintenance
activity.
b. A part that is too big to be used on the aircraft.
c. A component whose authenticity cannot be ascertained.

84. What is the full meaning of Nig. CAR 2009?

a. Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations
b. Nigeria Civil Aviation Requirements
c. Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations

85. The part of the store where parts which have just arrived and have not
undergone checks to ascertain if they are damaged or not is referred to as?
a. Bonded store
b. Main store
c. Quarantine store

86. According to the Nig. CAR 2009, an applicant for an AME license may qualify by:
a. Practical experience only
b. Completion of an approved training organization
c. Practical experience or completion of an approved training
organization

87. Engine log book shall be preserved by the operator until?

a. 2 years after the engine is destroyed or permanently withdrawn
from service.
b. 5 years after the engine is destroyed or permanently withdrawn from service.
c. 1 year after the engine is destroyed.
88. Which of the log book shall be kept in respect of a single engine fixed pitch
propeller aircraft?
a. Aircraft log book and engine log book.
b. Aircraft log book, engine log book and a propeller log book.
c. Aircraft log book and a propeller log book.

89. Which of this endorsement would be issued by NCAA in accordance with Nig.
CAR 2009?
a. Proficiency in Airframe and Powerplant
b. Proficiency in Units and measurements
c. Proficiency in English language

90. Which of the following may be issued to private individual to act on behalf of the
Director General of NCAA?
a. Designated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
b. Designated Maintenance Engineer Examiner
c. Designated Aircraft Repair Specialist Engineer

91. Which of the following is CORRECT with regards to the General requirements for
validation of a license?
a. A person who holds a current and valid AME license issued by another
Contracting State in accordance with ICAO Annex 4, may apply for a
validation of such license for use on aircraft registered in Nigeria.
b. The applicant for the validation certificate shall present to the
Authority the foreign license and evidence of the experience
required by presenting the personal record.
c. The applicant for the validation certificate shall demonstrate to the Authority
evidence of his skills on aircraft maintenance.

92. Which of the following may be issued to private individual to act on behalf of the
Director General of NCAA?
a. Designated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
b. Designated Maintenance Engineer Examiner
c. Designated Aircraft Repair Specialist Engineer

93. A person whose license, ratings, authorization is suspended, shall surrender to

the Authority all licenses or validation certificates in his or her possession that
are subject to the suspension?
a. Within 8 days of receiving the notification of the order.
b. Within 15 days of receiving the notification of the order.
c. Within 30 days of receiving the notification of the order.
94. Which of the following is correct in accordance with Nig. CAR 2009?
a. An applicant for an AME license and Powerplant rating relying on practical
experience shall provide documentary evidence for 24 months and acceptable
to the Authority.
b. An applicant for an AME license and Powerplant rating relying on
practical experience shall provide documentary evidence for 30
months and acceptable to the Authority.
c. An applicant for an AME license and Powerplant rating relying on practical
experience shall provide documentary evidence for 36 months and acceptable
to the Authority.

95. A certificate of release to service & maintenance statement must be issued on

completion of each:
a. scheduled inspection
b. check for aircraft more than 5700kg
c. repair on the aircraft

96. Deferred defects on the aircraft are entered in the:

a. Aircraft Maintenance manual
b. Aircraft log book and Tech log
c. Tech log

97. The maximum validity of permit to fly is?

a. 7 days
b. 1 year
c. 2 years

98. An amendment which comes on a white paper, would be?

a. A permanent amendment
b. A temporary amendment
c. A classified amendment

99. How many International Civil Aviation Organization Members States?

a. 186
b. 191
c. 201

100. In which of these Parts of Nig. CAR 2012 will you find information about
The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air Regulations?
a. Part 14
b. Part 15
c. Part 16