PNG CASA AME Subject 20 Air Law exam-day guide
PNG CASA AME Subject 20 Air Law · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original photo ID in the name used on your application. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID it accepts and whether a signature is required on the document.
Admission or booking confirmation
Carry the confirmation email or letter showing your candidate number, subject (Subject 20 Air Law), date, time and venue. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is accepted.
Approved calculator (if permitted)
Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is allowed for this subject and which models are approved. If permitted, use a non-programmable type and check the battery before the exam.
Reference materials status
Ask the provider in advance whether any legislation extracts, charts or formula sheets are supplied on screen or in hard copy, and whether you may bring annotated or clean reference material. Do not assume open-book or closed-book conditions.
Permitted personal items only
Plan to leave phones, smartwatches, notes and bags in the designated storage area. Confirm with the provider where these items must be stored and whether lockers are available.
Current PNG Civil Aviation Rules knowledge
Revise the PNG Civil Aviation Act and Rules as applicable to aircraft maintenance engineering, including maintenance, certification, personnel licensing and continuing airworthiness provisions. Confirm with the provider which rule amendment state the exam reflects.
ICAO Annex knowledge
Review the ICAO Annexes relevant to airworthiness, personnel licensing and maintenance, and know which Annexes the syllabus maps to. Check the current syllabus from the provider for the exact scope.
Maintenance organisation and human factors topics
Revise maintenance organisation approvals, certifying staff responsibilities, documentation, defect reporting, release to service and human factors content. Use the published syllabus to confirm weighting.
Arrival time plan
Plan to arrive at the test centre well before the scheduled start, allowing for security, ID checks and seating. Confirm with the provider the exact reporting time and late-arrival policy.
Route and venue check
Confirm the venue address, transport options and parking in advance. If sitting remotely, test your computer, camera, microphone and internet connection the day before and confirm the provider's remote-proctoring rules.
Rest and logistics
Arrange sleep, food and hydration so you arrive alert. Confirm with the provider whether water or snacks are allowed at the desk and whether breaks are permitted during the test.
Question-review strategy
Decide in advance how you will handle flagged questions: answer every question, flag uncertain ones, and use remaining time to revisit them. Confirm the scoring rules and whether unanswered questions are penalised.
Plan the day
Work through the current provider syllabus topic by topic and mark weak areas. Re-read the relevant PNG Civil Aviation Rules and ICAO Annex extracts, and practise applying them to maintenance scenarios rather than memorising text. Confirm all administrative details with the provider: venue, start time, ID requirements, permitted items, calculator policy and remote-proctoring setup if applicable. Stop introducing new material in the last 24 hours and consolidate what you already know.
Do a light review of summaries, definitions and key regulatory thresholds. Prepare your bag with ID, confirmation, calculator if permitted and any allowed items. Check travel arrangements and set alarms. Avoid last-minute cramming late into the night; prioritise sleep. Reconfirm the reporting time and venue with the provider if you have not already done so.
Eat a proper meal and arrive at the venue with time to spare. Leave prohibited items such as phones and smartwatches in storage as directed. Re-read only brief summary notes, not dense new material. Follow the invigilator's instructions for ID checks, seating and the start of the test.
Read each question carefully and identify the regulatory concept being tested before choosing an answer. Answer the straightforward questions first, flag uncertain ones and return to them. Watch the time and keep a margin for review. If a question seems ambiguous, choose the answer most consistent with the applicable rule or Annex and move on. Confirm with the provider in advance whether you may ask the invigilator for clarification on wording and how technical issues are handled.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID required by the provider and keep it on the desk for inspection. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if ID is missing.
Follow all invigilator instructions on seating, permitted items and conduct. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not attempt to access unauthorised material.
Store phones, smartwatches and other prohibited devices as directed before the test begins. Confirm with the provider where devices must be kept and whether they must be powered off.
Confirm with the provider in advance whether breaks are permitted, how they are supervised, and whether the clock stops during a break. Do not leave the room without permission.
Confirm the scoring rules with the provider: the pass mark, whether unanswered questions count as incorrect, and whether question types include multiple choice, multiple response or scenario-based items.
If sitting remotely, comply with the provider's identity verification, room-scan and camera rules, and keep your desk clear of unauthorised items. Confirm these requirements before test day.
If you believe a question is defective or a technical fault occurs, raise it with the invigilator or provider immediately and follow their reporting process. Confirm the provider's policy on incidents in advance.
Do not disclose, reproduce or share exam content after the test. Confirm with the provider any confidentiality agreement you are required to accept.