CAAP AMT Knowledge Exam

It is the written knowledge component in the Philippine aircraft maintenance technician licensing process. Passing it demonstrates that you understand regulations, airframe and powerplant systems, and safe maintenance practice before you proceed to the practical and licensing stages handled by CAAP.

It is delivered as multiple-choice questions covering the eight published knowledge areas, with airframe structures and systems and powerplant theory and engine systems weighted most heavily. Expect a mix of definitional items, system-function questions, and simple calculation or troubleshooting scenarios rather than essay answers.

Those figures are set by CAAP and are not fixed on this page. The current question count, time allowance, and scheduling details are published by the authority, so check the CAAP Licensing and Certification Division's official information before you plan your test day.

The passing standard is determined by CAAP and can be revised. Rather than rely on a remembered number, confirm the current passing score directly with CAAP when you file your application, and treat any figure you hear second-hand as unverified until the authority confirms it.

Candidates with genuine hands-on experience usually find the systems and practices questions manageable, while regulations and weight-and-balance calculations trip people up. The exam rewards breadth: you cannot compensate for a weak powerplant score with strong airframe knowledge, because both carry heavy weight.

Retake rules, waiting periods, and any required re-application steps are set by CAAP and are not universal. Ask the Licensing and Certification Division about the current retake policy before your first attempt so you understand the consequences of a poor result.

Start with Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations so the regulatory vocabulary is familiar, then move to airframe structures and systems and powerplant theory, which dominate the paper. Finish with weight and balance calculations, materials and hardware, electrical fundamentals, and human factors, revisiting regulations briefly at the end.

Underestimating the regulations section, skipping weight-and-balance arithmetic practice, and studying only one of airframe or powerplant. Another frequent problem is memorizing system diagrams without understanding function, which collapses when a question asks what happens downstream of a failed component.

All administrative details - application requirements, fees, testing dates, and document checklists - are published by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Use the CAAP website or contact the Licensing and Certification Division directly; this page is independent study material and does not set or guarantee any of those details.