Iran CAO Part-66 AMT Theory exam-day guide
Iran CAO Part-66 AMT Theory · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (national ID card or passport)
Bring the original document, not a copy or a photo on your phone. Confirm with the provider which ID types it accepts and whether the name must match your CAO Part-66 application exactly; if your ID is in a different script from your licence application, ask in advance whether a translation is needed.
Admission letter / exam appointment confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your candidate number, module(s), date, and test centre address. Some centres check it at the door before ID control, so keep it accessible rather than buried in email.
Approved calculator
A basic non-programmable scientific calculator is normally permitted for modules with numerical content (e.g. Module 2 physics, electrical fundamentals, Module 5, Module 8 aerodynamics). Confirm with the provider whether programmable or graphing calculators are banned and whether the centre supplies one.
Writing instruments and spare
Bring at least two pens or pencils plus an eraser if the paper uses answer sheets. Do not rely on the centre supplying stationery.
Transparent water bottle and any permitted snack
Keep it in a plain transparent container. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are allowed at the desk during a computer-based test, as rules differ between centres.
No notes, books, or unauthorised electronic devices at the desk
Leave study material, smart watches, and phones outside the test room or switched off and stored as instructed. Possession at the desk can lead to invalidation regardless of intent.
Know your syllabus and module codes
Be clear which Part-66 module and sub-modules you are sitting (e.g. Module 7A maintenance practices vs 7B for the relevant licence category). The question mix and pass mark depend on the module and category, so confirm the applicable pass standard with the provider.
Route and arrival plan
Check the test centre location and journey time the day before. Aim to arrive well before the scheduled start; confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled, since many centres refuse entry after the test has begun.
Rest and hydration plan for the previous night
Multiple-choice Part-66 papers reward careful reading more than last-minute cramming. Plan a full night's sleep rather than an all-night revision session.
Confirm test format and duration in advance
Ask the provider whether your sitting is paper-based or computer-based, the number of questions, and the time allowed. Do not assume a format based on another candidate's experience.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Work through your weakest sub-modules using practice questions and the applicable Part-66 module content, and write a one-page summary of formulas, units, and definitions you keep getting wrong. Re-read the human factors and maintenance practices topics, which are heavily represented and easy to lose marks on through careless reading. Confirm your appointment time, centre address, and ID requirements with the provider now, so any documentation problem can still be fixed.
Do one timed mock paper under exam conditions: no notes, no phone, single sitting. Mark it honestly and group your errors by cause (knowledge gap, misread question, unit slip, guessing). Spend the remaining time only on knowledge gaps; misreading errors are fixed by technique, not more study.
Do a light review of your one-page summary and the module's key terminology in English, since questions use standard aviation maintenance vocabulary. Pack your ID, admission letter, calculator, pens, and water bottle in one bag. Check travel arrangements and set two alarms. Avoid heavy new topics and avoid discussing question content with other candidates, which can create confusion and, in some centres, disciplinary issues.
Eat normally, avoid alcohol, and sleep at your usual time. If you feel underprepared, review only your summary sheet for 30 to 45 minutes, then stop.
Eat a proper meal, arrive at the centre with time to spare, and use the waiting period for calm review of your summary rather than panic questioning of others. Follow the centre's registration and ID check procedure exactly, store all devices as instructed, and take your seat early.
Read the instructions and note the time allowed and question count, then set a pace. Answer easy questions first if the format allows navigation; otherwise answer every question as you go and flag uncertain ones mentally. Read each stem fully, watch for negatives such as 'NOT' and 'EXCEPT', and check units before selecting. For calculation questions, estimate the answer first so a keying error is obvious. Leave time at the end to review flagged items, and only change an answer when you have a clear reason.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, in case a resit is needed. Ask the provider when and how results are issued and what the retake and cooling-off arrangements are; confirm these with the provider rather than relying on hearsay.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo identification accepted by the provider and present it on request. Confirm with the provider in advance which documents are accepted and whether the name must match your application; candidates without acceptable ID are normally refused entry.
Do not bring unauthorised material into the test room: notes, books, smart watches, phones, or any device other than an approved calculator. Store them as instructed; possession at the desk may be treated as misconduct regardless of whether it was used.
Follow all instructions from invigilators, including seating, starting and stopping, and leaving the room. Talking, passing material, or attempting to view another candidate's screen or paper is misconduct and can lead to invalidation of your result.
Confirm the break policy with the provider before the test. In many sittings there are no scheduled breaks and you may leave only under supervision, so plan hydration and toilet visits accordingly; do not assume you can leave and return freely.
Scoring is normally based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for wrong answers, and each module has a published pass mark that may differ by licence category. Confirm the applicable pass standard and result validity period with the provider rather than assuming a figure.
If you believe a question is defective, ambiguous, or missing data, do not argue at the desk. Note the question number if the format allows and report it to the invigilator or provider afterwards through the official channel.
Arrive on time. Confirm with the provider how late arrival and absence are handled, including whether a medical certificate is required to reschedule without losing a fee.
Do not disclose or discuss live exam question content with other candidates or online. Beyond being unreliable study material, it may breach the provider's confidentiality rules.