CAAB AME B1.3 Exam exam-day guide
CAAB AME B1.3 Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the original government-issued photo ID (passport or national ID card) whose name matches your exam registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID types it accepts and whether a second form is required; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital image.
Admission letter and appointment confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your candidate number, test centre address, date, and start time. Check the reporting time, which is usually earlier than the exam start, and confirm with the provider if the letter does not state it.
Approved calculator
Bring a non-programmable scientific calculator with fresh batteries if the provider permits calculators. Many aviation maintenance providers supply or prohibit personal calculators, so confirm with the provider whether you may bring your own and which models are allowed.
Writing materials
Bring two dark pens or pencils and an eraser in case the centre does not supply them. Some providers issue all stationery and forbid personal items at the desk; confirm with the provider.
Watches and personal items plan
Smart watches, phones, and notes are normally banned from the test room. Plan to leave them in a locker or at home and confirm with the provider what storage is available and whether a plain analogue watch is allowed.
Route and travel plan
Rehearse the journey to the test centre, note parking or public transport options, and add a buffer for delays. Arrive early; late arrival can mean refused entry, and the exact cut-off should be confirmed with the provider.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Protect sleep in the days before the exam and plan a normal meal before reporting. Avoid heavy caffeine or unfamiliar energy drinks on the day, and check whether water is allowed at the desk.
Regulation and reference familiarity
Review the structure of the applicable maintenance regulations and the location of key data in the technical references you use. This is study preparation, not material to bring into the room.
Module-by-module weakness list
Write a short list of your weakest topics from practice tests and revise only those in the final days. Keep it to one page so it stays usable and does not become a source of anxiety.
Provider rules briefing
Read the candidate handbook for conduct, identification, permitted aids, and scoring. If anything is unclear, confirm with the provider before exam day rather than at the desk.
Medical and access needs
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, apply well before the exam. Confirm with the provider the deadline and what evidence it requires.
Emergency contact and backup plan
Save the provider's contact number and know its policy for illness or travel disruption. Confirm with the provider how to report a problem and whether a fee or rebooking rule applies.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material and consolidate. Rework your weakest topics using short practice sets, review regulation structure and reference navigation, and confirm the test centre address, reporting time, and ID requirements. Prepare clothing, calculator, and stationery, and protect sleep.
Do one light review pass over your one-page weakness list and formulas, then stop. Check travel arrangements and weather, charge devices and set two alarms, eat a normal meal, and go to bed at your usual time. Avoid last-minute cramming that displaces sleep.
Eat breakfast, dress comfortably in layers, and leave with your ID, admission letter, and approved aids. Arrive at the reporting time with a buffer. Avoid discussing difficult topics with other candidates, which tends to raise anxiety without adding knowledge.
Read the instructions and scoring rules before starting. Answer the questions you know first and flag uncertain ones for review. Watch time per question, read each stem for words such as not or except, and only change answers when you have a clear reason. Use permitted breaks as allowed and confirm the procedure with the invigilator.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID that matches your registration and present it when asked. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if the name differs from your registration.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Do not bring notes, phones, smart watches, or unauthorised aids into the test room, and place permitted items only where the invigilator directs.
Ask the invigilator before the test starts about the procedure for breaks, leaving the room, and technical problems. Do not leave the room without permission, and confirm with the provider how time is handled during breaks.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not attempt to copy, share, or record questions. Suspected misconduct is normally reported and can lead to invalidation; the exact process should be confirmed with the provider.
Understand the scoring and pass rule before you start. The pass mark and any module- or section-level requirement are set by the provider and the licensing authority, so confirm with the provider rather than assuming a single overall threshold.
If you feel unwell or face a serious disruption, tell the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's procedure. Confirm with the provider how such cases are handled and whether any rebooking or fee rule applies.
Keep track of time yourself but rely on official announcements for remaining time. Do not continue writing after the invigilator calls time, as doing so can be treated as misconduct.
Leave the room quietly and do not discuss specific questions with others afterwards. If you believe a question was faulty, note what you can recall and report it through the provider's channel, confirming that channel in advance.