CAA NZ AME Radio study guide
CAA NZ AME Radio · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The CAA NZ Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Radio Licence sits within the New Zealand Part 66 maintenance engineer licensing framework administered by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), alongside pilot licensing, medical certification and the wider engineering licensing pages published on aviation.govt.nz. It is intended for engineers who perform and certify maintenance on aircraft radio and avionics systems, and who need to demonstrate both practical competence and regulatory knowledge under the Civil Aviation Rules. This independent study page supports candidates preparing for the knowledge assessment associated with that licence. Coverage follows the published Part 66 AME licence syllabuses, including radio and avionics systems, aircraft electrical fundamentals, test equipment and inspection practices, continuing airworthiness and maintenance documentation, and the human factors and regulatory responsibilities that attach to certifying staff. Preparation should be syllabus-led: download the applicable syllabus, map each topic against your current knowledge, then work through the weaker areas with reference to the Civil Aviation Rules, advisory circulars and the CAA's maintenance publications. Practical experience records and type rating considerations for AMEL holders are also worth reviewing early, because they affect eligibility and the scope of work you may certify. Topics on this exam: Part 66 AME licence syllabuses (official content domains not enumerated in source). The CAA NZ AME Radio study guide has 1 section and about 390 words.
01Part 66 AME Licence Syllabus - Radio Systems
The Radio syllabus of the NZ Part 66 AME licence assesses the system-level knowledge needed to inspect, functionally test and certify radio communication, navigation and surveillance equipment on NZ-registered aircraft. Questions are practical: what the signal path is from LRU to antenna, which measurement proves the system is serviceable, and what defect makes it unairworthy. VHF communications: 118.000–136.975 MHz, amplitude modulated, 25 kHz channel spacing in NZ. HF communications: 2–30 MHz, single sideband, for long-range oceanic work.
390 words, about 2 minMore study resources for CAA NZ AME Radio
- Practice questionsUnder the NZ Part 66 AME licensing framework, which category of aircraft maintenance engineer licence permits the holder to certify maintenance on avionic systems including radio communication and navigation equipment?
- FlashcardsPart 66 AME licence. New Zealand Civil Aviation Rule Part 66 sets the requirements for aircraft maintenance engineer licences, including categories, knowledge, experience and certification privileges for avionics and radio systems work.
- Cheat sheetNew Zealand AME licensing is administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ) under Part 66 of the Civil Aviation Rules; the radio/avionics strand follows the Part 66 AME syllabus groups (basic electrical/electronic fundamentals plus specialised avionics/radio systems).
- Key termsRadio licence (NZ). An authority issued under New Zealand radiocommunications rules permitting a person to operate specified radio transmitting equipment.
- Study planMap the full Part 66 AME licence syllabus structure for the radio/avionics strand, listing every module, sub-topic and required knowledge level into a single index sheet.
- Common mistakesStudy material for radio subjects is heavily technical, so candidates spend nearly all revision time on circuits and wave propagation and never build a mental map of the licence structure, ratings, and the boundaries of their authorisation.
- Exam-day guideBring the same government-issued photo identification whose details you used when booking.