MCAA CPL Theory Exam case studies
MCAA CPL Theory Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The MCAA CPL Theory Examination is the set of written knowledge tests a candidate must pass to progress toward a Commercial Pilot Licence issued under Maltese Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD/MCAA) oversight, following the EASA Part-FCL syllabus. It is aimed at aspiring commercial pilots - typically holders of a PPL who are building hours and completing an approved theoretical knowledge course - who need to demonstrate ground-school competence before the CPL skill test. The MCAA CPL Theory Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,768 words.
1Night passenger flight with a lapsed night recency
Captain, 34, holds a CPL(A) issued 14 months ago with SEP(land) privileges valid to 30 November. Her Class 1 medical is valid, endorsed 'corrective lenses required'.
647 words, about 3 min2Alternator failure at night in IMC
While climbing through 6,000 ft in IMC at night, the alternator warning light illuminates and the ammeter shows a 22 A discharge. The aircraft has a 28 V system, one 60 A alternator and a 24 Ah sealed lead-acid battery.
556 words, about 3 min3Wet grass take-off and tailwind landing
A normally aspirated SEP with MTOW 1,150 kg is planned from a 1,050 m grass runway at elevation 2,500 ft. QNH 1003, OAT 26°C, wind 240/08, runway 27, upslope 1.5%, grass wet with about 5 mm water.
570 words, about 3 min4VFR cross-country ahead of a forecast thunderstorm line
A VFR cross-country of 180 nm is planned at 5,500 ft, TAS 115 kt, departing 1430Z, ETA 1630Z. Fuel on board 150 L, consumption 32 L/h, reserve 45 min.
529 words, about 3 min5RAIM outage and an unavailable fallback approach
An IFR flight is cleared for the GPS approach at destination, ETA 1415Z. The aircraft has a single GNS 430 (GPS) and a VOR/ILS receiver, but no DME.
466 words, about 2 min