TRANSPORT CANADA AME CATEGORY M CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 2026 | VERIFIED Q&A WITH DETAILED RATIONALES | FULL PREP PDF

TRANSPORT CANADA AME CATEGORY M
CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 2026 |
VERIFIED Q&A WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
| FULL PREP PDF
TRANSPORT CANADA AME CATEGORY M CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 2026

Verified Q&A with Detailed EXPERT RATIONALE | Full Prep



• This practice exam contains 200 verified multiple-choice questions covering all
core topic areas tested in the Transport Canada AME Category M
(Avionics/Maintenance) certification, complete with correct answers and detailed
EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.

• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall method maximizes
retention and mirrors real exam conditions.



QUESTION 1

Which regulation governs the licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in
Canada?

A) Canadian Aviation Regulations Part III

B) Canadian Aviation Regulations Part II

C) Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IV

D) Canadian Aviation Regulations Part V

E) Canadian Aviation Regulations Part VI

CORRECT ANSWER: C) Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IV

EXPERT RATIONALE: CAR Part IV specifically governs the licensing of Aircraft
Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) in Canada, including the requirements for certification,
privileges, and obligations of AME licence holders.

,QUESTION 2

What does the "M" category in an AME licence designate?

A) Mechanical systems only

B) Multi-engine aircraft maintenance

C) Avionics systems on large aircraft

D) Military aircraft maintenance

E) Microwave and radar systems

CORRECT ANSWER: C) Avionics systems on large aircraft

EXPERT RATIONALE: The AME "M" category specifically authorizes the holder to
perform and certify maintenance on avionics systems installed on large aircraft, as
defined under Transport Canada regulations.



QUESTION 3

What is the minimum number of hours of practical experience required to
apply for an AME Category M licence?

A) 1,000 hours

B) 2,000 hours

C) 3,000 hours

D) 4,000 hours

E) 5,000 hours

CORRECT ANSWER: C) 3,000 hours

EXPERT RATIONALE: Transport Canada requires a minimum of 3,000 hours of
practical experience in avionics maintenance on aircraft to be eligible to apply for the
AME Category M licence.

,QUESTION 4

Which of the following is a primary function of a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional
Range) system?

A) Provides aircraft altitude information

B) Provides ground speed information to the pilot

C) Provides magnetic bearing information from a ground station

D) Measures distance from a VORTAC station

E) Provides weather information to the flight deck

CORRECT ANSWER: C) Provides magnetic bearing information from a
ground station

EXPERT RATIONALE: A VOR system transmits radio signals that allow an aircraft's
receiver to determine the magnetic bearing (radial) from the VOR ground station,
enabling navigation along specific airways.



QUESTION 5

In an ILS system, which component provides vertical guidance to the aircraft?

A) Localizer

B) Marker beacon

C) DME

D) Glide slope

E) VOR

CORRECT ANSWER: D) Glide slope

EXPERT RATIONALE: The glide slope component of the Instrument Landing System
(ILS) transmits signals on approximately 329–335 MHz that provide the aircraft with
vertical (pitch) guidance during an approach, typically at a 3-degree descent angle.

, QUESTION 6

What frequency band does the ILS localizer operate on?

A) 75 MHz

B) 108–112 MHz

C) 329–335 MHz

D) 960–1215 MHz

E) 400–500 MHz

CORRECT ANSWER: B) 108–112 MHz

EXPERT RATIONALE: The ILS localizer operates in the VHF frequency band between
108.10 and 111.95 MHz (odd tenths only), providing lateral guidance to the runway
centerline.



QUESTION 7

What is the primary purpose of a Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
system?

A) Measures aircraft altitude above sea level

B) Measures slant-range distance between aircraft and a ground station

C) Provides weather radar imaging

D) Provides magnetic heading information

E) Measures groundspeed only

CORRECT ANSWER: B) Measures slant-range distance between aircraft and
a ground station

EXPERT RATIONALE: DME measures the slant-range distance (line-of-sight) between
the aircraft's interrogator and the ground transponder. It operates in the 960–1215 MHz
UHF band and provides distance in nautical miles.