How many questions are in the Power Plant module (8L) and what is the time allowed?

64 questions, with 80 minutes allowed.

How many questions are in the Metallic Structure module (6L) and what is the time allowed?

32 questions, with 40 minutes allowed.

What is the total number of questions in the Airframe - General, Mechanical and Electrical Systems module (7L) and the time allowed?

60 questions, with 75 minutes allowed.

For the Balloons - Gas (Free/Tethered) module (10L), how many questions are there and what is the time limit?

44 questions, with 55 minutes allowed.

In the multiple-choice questions, what must be true about the incorrect alternatives?

The incorrect alternatives must seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject, and they should be clearly related to the question with similar vocabulary, grammatical construction, and length.

How many questions are in the Composite Structure module (5L) and what is the time allowed?

32 questions, with 40 minutes allowed.

How many questions are in the Airships - Hot-Air/Gas Airships module (11L) and what is the time limit?

40 questions, with 50 minutes allowed.

What is the standardisation basis for examinations related to the basic knowledge requirements in Appendix VIII?

The standardisation basis is as specified in points (i) to (vii) of paragraph (a), covering multiple-choice format, time per question, pass mark, no penalty marking, level of knowledge, retake waiting period, and maximum attempts.

Appendix VIII -- Basic examination standard for category L aircraft maintenance licence

Q: What is the required pass mark for each module in the Category L aircraft maintenance licence basic examination?

The pass mark for each module is 75%.

Q: What is the minimum waiting period before a failed module can be retaken in the Category L basic examination?

At least 90 days from the date of the failed module examination.

Q: Are negative points used for failed questions in the Category L basic examination?

No, penalty marking (negative points for failed questions) is not to be used.

Q: For numerical questions in the Category L basic examination, what should the incorrect answers correspond to?

Procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions, not mere random numbers.

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Appendix VIII — Basic examination standard for category L aircraft maintenance licence

Regulation (EU) 2023/989

(a) The standardisation basis for examinations related to the Appendix VII basic knowledge requirements shall be as follows:

(i) all examinations must be carried out using the multiple-choice question format as specified in point (ii). The incorrect alternatives must seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All of the alternatives should be clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length. In numerical questions, the incorrect answers should correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions: they must not be mere random numbers;

(ii) each multiple-choice question must have three alternative answers of which only one must be the correct answer and the candidate must be allowed a time per module which is based upon a nominal average of 75 seconds per question;

(iii) the pass mark for each module is 75 %;

(iv) penalty marking (negative points for failed questions) is not to be used;

(v) the level of knowledge required in the questions must be proportionate to the level of technology of the aircraft category.

(vi) a failed module may not be retaken for at least 90 days from the date of the failed module examination;

(vii) the maximum number of attempts for each examination is three in a 12-month period.

(b) The number of questions per module shall be as follows:

(i) module 1L ‘BASIC KNOWLEDGE’: 20 questions.

Time allowed: 25 minutes;

(ii) module 2L ‘HUMAN FACTORS’: 20 questions.

Time allowed: 25 minutes;

(iii) module 3L ‘AVIATION LEGISLATION’: 28 questions.

Time allowed: 35 minutes;

(iv) module 4L ‘WOODEN AND/OR METAL-TUBE STRUCTURE COVERED WITH FABRIC’: 40 questions.

Time allowed: 50 minutes;

(v) module 5L ‘COMPOSITE STRUCTURE’: 32 questions.

Time allowed: 40 minutes;

(vi) module 6L ‘METALLIC STRUCTURE’: 32 questions.

Time allowed: 40 minutes;

(vii) module 7L ‘AIRFRAME – GENERAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS’: 60 questions.

Time allowed: 75 minutes;

(viii) module 8L ‘POWER PLANT’: 64 questions.

Time allowed: 80 minutes;

(ix) module 9L ‘BALLOONS – HOT-AIR BALLOONS’: 36 questions.

Time allowed: 45 minutes;

(x) module 10L ‘BALLOONS – GAS (FREE/TETHERED) BALLOONS’: 44 questions.

Time allowed: 55 minutes;

(xi) module 11L ‘AIRSHIPS – HOT-AIR/GAS AIRSHIPS’: 40 questions.

Time allowed: 50 minutes;

(xii) Module 12L ‘RADIO COM/ELT/TRANSPONDER/INSTRUMENTS’: 20 questions.

Time allowed: 25 minutes.

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Source-Title: Appendix VIII -- Basic examination standard for category L aircraft maintenance licence View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11407 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Examination

Aircraftuse: Used by private operator or for limited operations, Used for commercial operations other than by licensed air carrier (LAC), or commercial approved training organisation (ATO), Used by licensed air carrier (LAC)

Aircraftcategory: Non-complex motor-powered aircraft (non-CMPA)

Applicabilitydate: 12 June, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2023

Keywords: Basic training

Registrystate: EU-registered

Regulatedentity: Aircraft maintenance licence (AML) holder, Competent authority, Maintenance training organisation

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2023/989 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-66

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

Appendix VIII — Basic examination standard for category L aircraft maintenance licence

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