Nz Caa Ame Aviation Legislation study plan

Map the structure of the Civil Aviation Act and the Civil Aviation Rules hierarchy, listing which Parts sit under each subchapter and where Parts 1–19 sit relative to operational Parts.

Define the key Part 1 definitions (aircraft, maintenance, airworthiness directive, continuing airworthiness, operator, certificate holder) and write each in your own words with a worked example.

Distinguish the roles of the Minister, the Director of Civil Aviation, and CAA as regulator, including how rule-making, delegation and exemptions work.

Identify which Parts impose obligations directly on an AME versus on the operator or certificate holder, and tabulate the crossover points.

Compare the certification-basis Parts (21, 26) and explain how type certificates, supplemental type certificates, modifications and repairs are approved and recorded.

Trace the operating-rule pathways in Parts 91, 121, 125 and 135, noting where maintenance obligations differ by operating rule and aircraft size or configuration.

Summarise Parts 145 and 147 requirements for maintenance organisations and training organisations, including exposition, training-needs analysis and personnel authorisation.

Explain how Part 43 and Part 66 interact with Parts 91/121/125/135 in the maintenance and release process.

Answer 30 mixed Domain 1 practice questions under timed conditions and log every error with the rule reference.

List the Part 66 licence categories and ratings, and state the privileges and limitations of each relevant to your target category.

Explain the eligibility requirements for licence issue and rating endorsement, including experience, training and examination prerequisites.

Describe how licence privileges are exercised in practice: certification of maintenance, independent inspection, and the limits on certifying work outside your rating.

Outline the process for licence variation, renewal, and the conditions under which a licence can be suspended, revoked or subject to conditions.

Draft a personal eligibility checklist against the Part 66 requirements for your target licence.

Explain the responsibilities of an AME under Part 66, including fitness, recency, record keeping and reporting obligations.

Describe the Part 43 maintenance certification process: who may certify, what must be certified, and what records must be made.

Explain the Part 145 release-to-service process and contrast it with Part 43 certification, including when a CRS is required.

Identify the maintenance that may be carried out by a pilot-owner or non-licensed person and the certification limits that apply.

Work through five scenario questions on who may certify a given task and justify each answer with rule references.

Explain the purpose and content of an approved maintenance programme and how tasks, intervals and escalation are controlled.

Describe the role of maintenance control, work packs, task cards and inspection sign-off in a Part 145 organisation.

Explain how airworthiness directives, service bulletins and other mandatory continuing airworthiness information are incorporated and recorded.

Describe the requirements for certification following major repairs or modifications, including approved data and Form 337-type recording where applicable.

Complete a mock work-pack exercise: plan a scheduled inspection, assign certification, and produce the release documentation.

Define airworthiness and continuing airworthiness and explain who is responsible for each under the Rules.

Describe the continuing airworthiness management functions: airworthiness review, maintenance programme compliance, and mass and balance and configuration control.

Explain the defect reporting and occurrence reporting requirements, including what must be reported, to whom, and within what timeframe.

Distinguish a defect from an occurrence and from a serious incident, and identify the reporting channel for each.

Work through ten reporting scenarios and decide whether, when and how each must be reported.

Explain the technical log and aircraft logbook requirements, including what entries must be made and by whom.

Describe the maintenance record requirements under Part 43 and Part 145, including retention periods and the content of certification records.

Explain how component and life-limited part records are maintained and how traceability is preserved.

Describe the documentation an AME must consult and complete for a release, including approved data, weight and balance records and AD status.

Audit a set of sample records for completeness and identify every deficiency with the relevant rule reference.

Consolidate weak areas by re-testing every question missed in weeks 1–7 and recording the corrected rule reference.

Complete a full timed mock examination across all five domains and score each domain separately.

Review the highest-frequency rule references across all domains and confirm you can state each from memory.

Produce a final one-page summary sheet of numbers, timeframes and retention periods that recur in the exam.