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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 of 20 November 2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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Appendix IIBasic Examination Standard

1.Standardisation Basis For ExaminationsU.K.

1.1.All basic examinations must be carried out using the multi-choice question format and essay questions as specified below.U.K.
1.2.Each multi-choice question must have three alternative answers of which only one must be the correct answer and the candidate must be allowed a time per module which is based upon a nominal average of 75 seconds per question.U.K.
1.3.Each essay question requires the preparation of a written answer and the candidate must be allowed 20 minutes to answer each such question.U.K.
1.4.Suitable essay questions must be drafted and evaluated using the knowledge syllabus in Part-66 Appendix I Modules 7, 9 and 10.U.K.
1.5.Each question will have a model answer drafted for it, which will also include any known alternative answers that may be relevant for other subdivisions.U.K.
1.6.The model answer will also be broken down into a list of the important points known as Key Points.U.K.
1.7.The pass mark for each Part-66 module and sub-module multi-choice part of the examination is 75 %.U.K.
1.8.The pass mark for each essay question is 75 % in that the candidates answer must contain 75 % of the required key points addressed by the question and no significant error related to any required key point.U.K.
1.9.If either the multi-choice part only or the essay part only is failed, then it is only necessary to retake the multi-choice or essay part, as appropriate.U.K.
1.10.Penalty marking systems must not be used to determine whether a candidate has passed.U.K.
1.11.All Part-66 modules that make up a complete Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence category or subcategory must be passed within a 5 year time period of passing the first module except in the case specified in paragraph 1.12. A failed module may not be retaken for at least 90 days following the date of the failed module examination, except in the case of a Part-147 approved maintenance training organisation which conducts a course of retraining tailored to the failed subjects in the particular module when the failed module may be retaken after 30 days.U.K.
1.12.The 5 year time period specified in paragraph 1.11 does not apply to those modules which are common to more than one Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence category or subcategory and which were previously passed as part of another such category or subcategory examination.U.K.

2.Question Numbers for the Part-66 Appendix I ModulesU.K.

2.1.Subject Module 1 Mathematics:U.K.
  • Category A-16 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 20 minutes.

  • Category B1-30 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes.

  • Category B2-30 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes.

2.2.Subject Module 2 Physics:U.K.
  • Category A-30 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes.

  • Category B1-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.

  • Category B2-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.

[F12.3. Subject Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals: U.K.

Category A-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

Category B1-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.

Category B2-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.]

2.4.Subject Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals:U.K.
  • Category A-None.

  • Category B1-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

  • Category B2-40 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 50 minutes.

2.5.Subject Module 5 Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems:U.K.
  • Category A-16 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 20 minutes.

  • Category B1.1 & B1.3-40 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 50 minutes.

  • Category B1.2 & B1.4-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

  • Category B2-70 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes.

2.6.Subject Module 6 Materials and Hardware:U.K.
  • Category A-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.

  • Category B1-70 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes.

  • Category B2-60 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes.

2.7.Subject Module 7 Maintenance Practices:U.K.
  • Category A-70 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes plus 40 minutes.

  • Category B1-80 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 100 minutes plus 40 minutes.

  • Category B2-60 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes plus 40 minutes.

2.8.Subject Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics:U.K.
  • Category A-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

  • Category B1-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

  • Category B2-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

2.9.Subject Module 9 Human factors:U.K.
  • Category A-20 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 25 minutes plus 20 minutes.

  • Category B1-20 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 25 minutes plus 20 minutes.

  • Category B2-20 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 25 minutes plus 20 minutes.

2.10.Subject Module 10 Aviation Legislation:U.K.
  • Category A-30 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 40 minutes plus 20 minutes.

  • Category B1-40 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 50 minutes plus 20 minutes.

  • Category B2-40 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 50 minutes plus 20 minutes.

2.11.Subject Module 11a Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems:U.K.
  • Category A-100 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 125 minutes.

  • Category B1-130 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 165 minutes.

  • Category B2-None.

2.12.Subject Module 11b Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems:U.K.
  • Category A-70 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes.

  • Category B1-100 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 125 minutes.

  • Category B2-None.

2.13.Subject Module 12 Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems:U.K.
  • Category A-90 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 115 minutes.

  • Category B1-115 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 145 minutes.

  • Category B2-None.

2.14.Subject Module 13 Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems:U.K.
  • Category A-None.

  • Category B1-None.

  • Category B2-130 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 165 minutes.

2.15.Subject Module 14 Propulsion:U.K.
  • Category A-None.

  • Category B1-None.

  • Category B2-25 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 30 minutes.

2.16.Subject Module 15 Gas Turbine Engine:U.K.
  • Category A-60 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes.

  • Category B1-90 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 115 minutes.

  • Category B2-None.

[F12.17. Subject Module 16 Piston Engine: U.K.

Category A-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.

Category B1-70 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes.

Category B2-None.

2.18. Subject Module 17 Propeller: U.K.

Category A-20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes.

Category B1-30 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes.

Category B2-None.]

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