GCAA CAR-66 B2 Exam study plan
GCAA CAR-66 B2 Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems & Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Map the major turbine aeroplane systems (fuel, hydraulics, pneumatics, air conditioning, pressurisation, ice and rain protection) and state the function of each
Trace the power flow from engine to rotor on a helicopter and identify how torque and anti-torque are countered
Explain the purpose of each principal helicopter control (collective, cyclic, pedals) in terms of blade pitch and rotor disc behaviour
Sketch a simplified diagram of a turbine aeroplane fuel and hydraulic system and label the key components
Your checkpoint
Two one-page hand-drawn system diagrams (turbine fuel/hydraulics and helicopter power train) with all major components labelled and functionally described
Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems & Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Describe the construction and failure modes of primary and secondary aeroplane structures (wings, fuselage, empennage)
Compare helicopter rotor head types (articulated, semi-rigid, rigid) and state the loads each carries
Explain the operation of at least three turbine aeroplane subsystems (e.g. pressurisation, anti-ice, fire detection) from memory
Identify the causes and symptoms of retreating blade stall and dissymmetry of lift and how they are managed
Your checkpoint
A 20-item self-test on systems and rotor aerodynamics, scored and corrected to at least 80%
Electrical Fundamentals & Electronic Fundamentals
Apply Ohm's law and series/parallel resistance rules to solve at least ten numerical circuit problems
Describe the construction, characteristics and typical aircraft use of diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers
Explain the operation of a transformer and a rectifier circuit and calculate turns ratio and output voltage
Identify the symbols and functions of common electronic components on an aircraft schematic
Your checkpoint
A worked problem set of 15 electrical/electronic calculations with correct units and a short component-identification table
Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems & Electrical Fundamentals
Convert between number bases (binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal) and perform binary arithmetic
Explain the function of logic gates and complete truth tables for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR
Describe the architecture of a digital aircraft data bus (e.g. ARINC 429) and the role of line-replaceable units
Interpret a block diagram of an electronic instrument system and identify sensor, processor and display stages
Your checkpoint
A logic and number-systems worksheet (20 items) plus a labelled block diagram of an electronic flight instrument system, both self-marked
Materials and Hardware & Maintenance Practices
Classify aircraft materials (ferrous, non-ferrous, composites) and state one typical aircraft application for each
Identify standard aircraft hardware (bolts, nuts, rivets, locking devices) and state the correct installation and inspection practice for each
Sequence the steps of a scheduled maintenance check and the documentation raised at each stage
Explain the purpose of torque, corrosion control, and standard workshop safety practices when handling hardware
Your checkpoint
A hardware identification sheet with at least 12 items (name, application, inspection point) and a one-page maintenance-check flow chart
Maintenance Practices & Aviation Legislation
Distinguish the roles of the regulator, approved organisations and certifying staff under CAR-66/CAR-145
State the privileges, limitations and currency requirements of a B2 licence and the meaning of certification authorisation
Explain the purpose and content of maintenance records, the technical log and a certificate of release to service
Describe the process for reporting defects and unairworthy conditions and the human-factors considerations in documentation
Your checkpoint
A legislation summary card (one A4 side) covering licence privileges, CRS, and defect reporting, plus 15 correctly answered regulation questions
Mathematics & Physics & Basic Aerodynamics & Human Factors
Solve arithmetic, algebra and geometry problems typical of aircraft maintenance (areas, volumes, ratios, percentages)
State the SI units and definitions for force, pressure, work, power and temperature and convert between common units
Explain the four forces of flight, lift generation, and the effects of angle of attack, stall and load factor
Identify the main human-factors error models (e.g. SHELL, Swiss cheese) and at least five performance-influencing factors
Your checkpoint
A mixed 25-question quiz across maths, physics, aerodynamics and human factors, scored to at least 75% with a written error log
Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems & Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems & Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems
Re-test the weakest two domains from earlier weeks using targeted practice questions
Explain how digital systems integrate with turbine aeroplane and helicopter systems (e.g. engine and flight data monitoring)
Complete two full-length timed mock exams under exam conditions
Review every incorrect mock answer and record the underlying knowledge gap for each
Your checkpoint
Two completed timed mock exams with scores recorded and a final revision sheet listing all remaining weak areas and corrective actions
Milestones
Week 2: Can describe all major turbine aeroplane and helicopter systems and rotor types without notes, scoring at least 80% on the week 2 self-test
Week 4: Scores at least 75% on the combined electrical, electronic and digital worksheet and can complete truth tables and base conversions unaided
Week 6: Accurately states B2 licence privileges, CRS requirements and defect reporting process, and identifies at least 12 hardware items correctly
Week 8: Achieves at least 75% on both timed mock exams with a documented error log and a final weak-area revision sheet