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Transport Canada AME Category M
Certification Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
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Question 1
Scenario: An AME apprentice completed maintenance on a
Cessna 172 and signed a maintenance release on Friday at 5:00
PM. The aircraft owner cannot pick up the aircraft until the
following Tuesday due to the long weekend.
In accordance with CAR 571.11, what is the maximum time
after a maintenance release is signed before the aircraft must
be returned to service?
A) 24 hours
B) 72 hours
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C) 7 days
D) No time limit, but the release must be endorsed in the technical
log before flight
Answer: D
Rationale: CAR 571.11 states that a maintenance release is
valid indefinitely unless the aircraft is flown or further
maintenance is performed. However, the release must be entered
in the technical log before the next flight. There is no statutory
time limit requiring the aircraft to be returned to service within a
specific period .
Question 2
Scenario: An AME with a Category M license is asked to certify
maintenance on a small aircraft that includes troubleshooting a
complex navigation system issue.
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An AME Category M certifying authority allows you to:
A) Certify any aircraft maintenance including avionics
B) Certify maintenance on airframe, engine, electrical, and
limited instrument systems on small aircraft not requiring an
Avionics Workshop
C) Only sign for engine work
D) Supervise apprentice AMEs on transport category jets
Answer: B
Rationale: Category M (Maintenance) covers airframe, engine,
electrical, and non-complex instrument/radio systems on aircraft
below 12,500 lbs or non-pressurized, as per CAR 566.03.
Complex avionics or transport category aircraft require
additional ratings .
Question 3
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Scenario: An AME discovered a potential safety issue during an
inspection but the operator wants to continue flying the aircraft,
arguing the issue is "minor."
What must be done if a serious defect is found during a
routine inspection?
A) The defect must be repaired before the aircraft can be
returned to service
B) The aircraft owner must be notified, but the aircraft can
continue to fly
C) The defect should be recorded for future maintenance
D) The pilot can decide if the aircraft is safe to operate
Answer: A
Rationale: If a serious defect is found during an inspection, the
defect must be repaired before the aircraft can be returned to
service. The AME has a professional obligation under CAR 571 to
Transport Canada AME Category M
Certification Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
Question 1
Scenario: An AME apprentice completed maintenance on a
Cessna 172 and signed a maintenance release on Friday at 5:00
PM. The aircraft owner cannot pick up the aircraft until the
following Tuesday due to the long weekend.
In accordance with CAR 571.11, what is the maximum time
after a maintenance release is signed before the aircraft must
be returned to service?
A) 24 hours
B) 72 hours
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C) 7 days
D) No time limit, but the release must be endorsed in the technical
log before flight
Answer: D
Rationale: CAR 571.11 states that a maintenance release is
valid indefinitely unless the aircraft is flown or further
maintenance is performed. However, the release must be entered
in the technical log before the next flight. There is no statutory
time limit requiring the aircraft to be returned to service within a
specific period .
Question 2
Scenario: An AME with a Category M license is asked to certify
maintenance on a small aircraft that includes troubleshooting a
complex navigation system issue.
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An AME Category M certifying authority allows you to:
A) Certify any aircraft maintenance including avionics
B) Certify maintenance on airframe, engine, electrical, and
limited instrument systems on small aircraft not requiring an
Avionics Workshop
C) Only sign for engine work
D) Supervise apprentice AMEs on transport category jets
Answer: B
Rationale: Category M (Maintenance) covers airframe, engine,
electrical, and non-complex instrument/radio systems on aircraft
below 12,500 lbs or non-pressurized, as per CAR 566.03.
Complex avionics or transport category aircraft require
additional ratings .
Question 3
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Scenario: An AME discovered a potential safety issue during an
inspection but the operator wants to continue flying the aircraft,
arguing the issue is "minor."
What must be done if a serious defect is found during a
routine inspection?
A) The defect must be repaired before the aircraft can be
returned to service
B) The aircraft owner must be notified, but the aircraft can
continue to fly
C) The defect should be recorded for future maintenance
D) The pilot can decide if the aircraft is safe to operate
Answer: A
Rationale: If a serious defect is found during an inspection, the
defect must be repaired before the aircraft can be returned to
service. The AME has a professional obligation under CAR 571 to
