CASA ATPL FLIGHT TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What are the privileges of the licence? - Correct Answers -1. An authorisation to
conduct private and commercial operations under the VFR or IFR as PIC or Copilot.
2. Authorised to taxi an aircraft and operate a radio.
What are the limitations on the exercise of privileges? - Correct Answers -IPC:
- To exercise the IFR privileges of an ATPL, you must have a valid IPC for an aircraft of
the same category that was completed within the previous 12 months.
General:
- Authorised to conduct an instrument approach operation of a particular kind as PIC of
an aircraft only if the aircraft is equipped for that kind of approach
- May only conduct a circling approach under the IFR if they have demonstrated
competency during a flight test within the previous 12 months or during the most recent
IPC/OPC.
Recent Experience:
- 3 instrument approaches within previous 90 days
- 1 instrument approach operation in an aircraft of the same category within the previous
90 days
- 1 2D within previous 90 days
- 1 3D within previous 90 days
- 1 2D azimuth guidance within previous 90 days
- 1 CDI within previous 90 days
What is an AOC? - Correct Answers -An authorisation to conduct aerial, charter and/or
RPT activities and sets out conditions to which such certificates are subject (i.e. what
you can do, where you can do it, and in what you can do it)
What are the requirements for the grant of an AOC? - Correct Answers -1. Establish
and maintain an appropriate organisation, with a sound and effective management
structure that uses a SMS approved by CASA
, 2. Make adequate provision for training and checking of personnel and the inspection
and maintenance of aircraft
3. Have an approved HF and NTS training and assessment program
Why do we have drug and alcohol regulations? - Correct Answers -To establish a
legislative framework to establish a DAMP and allow random testing
Who do drug and alcohol regulations apply to? - Correct Answers -Organisations and
persons involved in Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities (SSAA)
What are your DAMP responsibilities? - Correct Answers -o Must not perform / be
available to perform SSAA if adversely affected
o Disclose if this is the case
o Seek support and assistance for problematic behaviour
What are the classifications of operations? - Correct Answers -1. Aerial
2. Charter
3. RPT
4. Private
Two types of Charter operation? - Correct Answers -(i) the carriage of passengers or
cargo for hire or reward to or from any place, other than carriage in accordance with
fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals or carriage for an operation mentioned in
subregulation 262AM(7);
(ii) the carriage, in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals, of
passengers or cargo or passengers and cargo in circumstances in which the
accommodation in the aircraft is not available for use by persons generally;
What is contained in the Operations Manual Part 1? - Correct Answers -1A. General
Organisation and Responsibilities
Key Personnel
Record Keeping
1B. Operational Personnel
Duties (OPS, PIC and other crew)
Flight and Duty Limitations
Operational Control and Supervision
Medical
Licence, Ratings, Recency etc
1C. Safety Manangement and Accident and Incident Processes
Safety and Quality Management
Emergency Response
Security
1D. DGs and Live Animals
AND ANSWERS
What are the privileges of the licence? - Correct Answers -1. An authorisation to
conduct private and commercial operations under the VFR or IFR as PIC or Copilot.
2. Authorised to taxi an aircraft and operate a radio.
What are the limitations on the exercise of privileges? - Correct Answers -IPC:
- To exercise the IFR privileges of an ATPL, you must have a valid IPC for an aircraft of
the same category that was completed within the previous 12 months.
General:
- Authorised to conduct an instrument approach operation of a particular kind as PIC of
an aircraft only if the aircraft is equipped for that kind of approach
- May only conduct a circling approach under the IFR if they have demonstrated
competency during a flight test within the previous 12 months or during the most recent
IPC/OPC.
Recent Experience:
- 3 instrument approaches within previous 90 days
- 1 instrument approach operation in an aircraft of the same category within the previous
90 days
- 1 2D within previous 90 days
- 1 3D within previous 90 days
- 1 2D azimuth guidance within previous 90 days
- 1 CDI within previous 90 days
What is an AOC? - Correct Answers -An authorisation to conduct aerial, charter and/or
RPT activities and sets out conditions to which such certificates are subject (i.e. what
you can do, where you can do it, and in what you can do it)
What are the requirements for the grant of an AOC? - Correct Answers -1. Establish
and maintain an appropriate organisation, with a sound and effective management
structure that uses a SMS approved by CASA
, 2. Make adequate provision for training and checking of personnel and the inspection
and maintenance of aircraft
3. Have an approved HF and NTS training and assessment program
Why do we have drug and alcohol regulations? - Correct Answers -To establish a
legislative framework to establish a DAMP and allow random testing
Who do drug and alcohol regulations apply to? - Correct Answers -Organisations and
persons involved in Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities (SSAA)
What are your DAMP responsibilities? - Correct Answers -o Must not perform / be
available to perform SSAA if adversely affected
o Disclose if this is the case
o Seek support and assistance for problematic behaviour
What are the classifications of operations? - Correct Answers -1. Aerial
2. Charter
3. RPT
4. Private
Two types of Charter operation? - Correct Answers -(i) the carriage of passengers or
cargo for hire or reward to or from any place, other than carriage in accordance with
fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals or carriage for an operation mentioned in
subregulation 262AM(7);
(ii) the carriage, in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals, of
passengers or cargo or passengers and cargo in circumstances in which the
accommodation in the aircraft is not available for use by persons generally;
What is contained in the Operations Manual Part 1? - Correct Answers -1A. General
Organisation and Responsibilities
Key Personnel
Record Keeping
1B. Operational Personnel
Duties (OPS, PIC and other crew)
Flight and Duty Limitations
Operational Control and Supervision
Medical
Licence, Ratings, Recency etc
1C. Safety Manangement and Accident and Incident Processes
Safety and Quality Management
Emergency Response
Security
1D. DGs and Live Animals
