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Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
Category M Certification Exam Actual Test Questions and
Correct Answers With Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR
Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Category M Certification Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Transport Canada AME Category M exam tests knowledge of airframe structures and systems,
powerplant theory and maintenance, standard practices, mathematics and physics, electrical
fundamentals, aircraft hardware, corrosion control, non-destructive inspection methods, human factors,
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), airworthiness requirements, maintenance documentation
procedures, and safety management systems for certifying aircraft maintenance .
All 200 Randomized Questions
Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license in Canada?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
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C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Transport Canada requires AME license applicants to be at least 21 years of age
before the license can be issued .
Question 2
What does the "M1" rating on an AME license allow you to certify?
A) Aircraft weighing more than 12,566 lbs with turbo-prop or turbo-shaft engines
B) Aircraft weighing less than 12,566 lbs with turbo-prop or turbo-shaft engines
C) All aircraft regardless of weight and engine type
D) Only piston-engine aircraft under 5,000 lbs
Correct Answer: B
*Summary Rationale: M1 rated AMEs can certify aircraft weighing less than 12,566 lbs with turbo-prop
or turbo-shaft engines .*
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Question 3
Which document must be consulted before carrying out any maintenance on an aircraft?
A) The aircraft owner's manual
B) The manufacturer's maintenance manual
C) The flight operations manual
D) The airport operations manual
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The manufacturer's maintenance manual provides approved procedures and
specifications required for proper maintenance .
Question 4
What is the primary function of an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO)?
A) To oversee air traffic control operations
B) To design new aircraft models
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C) To perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft and components in compliance with
regulatory standards
D) To certify pilots for commercial operations
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: AMOs are authorized by Transport Canada to perform maintenance, repair, and
overhaul services under approved quality systems .
Question 5
When must a full Service Difficulty Report (SDR) be submitted to Transport Canada after discovery of a
service difficulty?
A) Within 3 days of discovery
B) Within 7 days of discovery
C) Within 14 days of discovery
D) Within 30 days of discovery
Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
Category M Certification Exam Actual Test Questions and
Correct Answers With Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR
Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Category M Certification Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Transport Canada AME Category M exam tests knowledge of airframe structures and systems,
powerplant theory and maintenance, standard practices, mathematics and physics, electrical
fundamentals, aircraft hardware, corrosion control, non-destructive inspection methods, human factors,
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), airworthiness requirements, maintenance documentation
procedures, and safety management systems for certifying aircraft maintenance .
All 200 Randomized Questions
Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license in Canada?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
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C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Transport Canada requires AME license applicants to be at least 21 years of age
before the license can be issued .
Question 2
What does the "M1" rating on an AME license allow you to certify?
A) Aircraft weighing more than 12,566 lbs with turbo-prop or turbo-shaft engines
B) Aircraft weighing less than 12,566 lbs with turbo-prop or turbo-shaft engines
C) All aircraft regardless of weight and engine type
D) Only piston-engine aircraft under 5,000 lbs
Correct Answer: B
*Summary Rationale: M1 rated AMEs can certify aircraft weighing less than 12,566 lbs with turbo-prop
or turbo-shaft engines .*
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Question 3
Which document must be consulted before carrying out any maintenance on an aircraft?
A) The aircraft owner's manual
B) The manufacturer's maintenance manual
C) The flight operations manual
D) The airport operations manual
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The manufacturer's maintenance manual provides approved procedures and
specifications required for proper maintenance .
Question 4
What is the primary function of an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO)?
A) To oversee air traffic control operations
B) To design new aircraft models
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C) To perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft and components in compliance with
regulatory standards
D) To certify pilots for commercial operations
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: AMOs are authorized by Transport Canada to perform maintenance, repair, and
overhaul services under approved quality systems .
Question 5
When must a full Service Difficulty Report (SDR) be submitted to Transport Canada after discovery of a
service difficulty?
A) Within 3 days of discovery
B) Within 7 days of discovery
C) Within 14 days of discovery
D) Within 30 days of discovery
