CPL - Appendix 2.0A - Proposal for Insertion of Appendix 2.0A to SA-CATS 61

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Proposal for the insertion of Appendix 2.0A into SA-CATS 61 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, with consolidated amendments incorporated (dated 2015-05-28). The appendix defines the syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the Commercial Pilot Licence (aeroplane and helicopter), specifying examination-ready knowledge areas and how aircraft category applicability is marked. It includes important guidance on compulsory elements, references to regulations and source documents, use of recent amendments, and handling discrepancies between AIP and regulations through cross-referencing.

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Important Notes to This Syllabus:

Aircraft technical and general (aeroplane)

Aircraft elements (A.1.1)

Airframe and systems (A.1.2)

PROPOSAL FOR THE INSERTION OF APPENDIX 2.0A TO SA-CATS 61 OF THE CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011 Legal: Consolidated amended Appendix 2.0 A with changes approved incorporated (Dated 2015-05-28) | APPENDIX 2.0 A TO SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL STANDARDS (SA-CATS)
SYLLABUS OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (AEROPLANE AND HELICOPTER) . | | | | --- | --- | --- | | IMPORTANT NOTES TO THIS SYLLABUS:
1. This appendix specifies the theoretical aspects required to be known for the CPL theoretical knowledge examinations.
2. Candidates may be examined on any of the elements included in this appendix that are applicable to the aircraft category licence sought and should be aware especially of the requirements of SA-CATS 61.01.10 (11)(d) and (e) .
3. All compulsory aspects applicable to the respective aircraft category are marked with an “X.”
A mark in the category column “A” represents an aspect applicable to the aeroplane examination and a mark in the category column “H” represents an aspect applicable to the helicopter examination.
4. The column marked “REFERENCE” refers to the applicable section or part in the Regulations (CAR) or source document, when applicable. When a Technical Standard is referred to, this is indicated by the use of the acronym “CATS” or “TS.” When a source document other than the Regulations is referred to in this column, this is indicated in plain words as a heading.
5. Candidates are expected to be familiar with all acronyms and abbreviations contained in Subpart 1.01.2 of the Regulations prior to attempting any of the subjects listed in this appendix, but will not be directly evaluated on this aspect in the examinations.
6. Candidates are to ensure that they use the most recent amendments to the Regulations, Technical Standards and other technical documentation when preparing for the examinations.
7. The suggested study material to use for preparation for this examination is communicated by Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) and also posted on the Authority’s website where deemed appropriate. This study material is assumed to be the default source material used by candidates and is therefore not referred to in this syllabus. Where reference material clarity is required or additional source material is to be used for specific syllabus aspects, this is stipulated in the relevant portion of the syllabus. Candidates are nevertheless free to use any material they wish in order to ensure their comprehension of the mandated subject matter and to comply with the prescribed theoretical knowledge requirements.
8. Candidates should note that some of the suggested study material might refer to foreign operational, certification and legislative requirements e.g. EU-OPS, JAA-OPS, CS 23 and CS 25. Except where specifically indicated, candidates will not be assessed on such aspects during this examination. The underlying theory, however (which in most cases is identical in South African and other international legislation), should be known and understood. In this regard, candidates are expected to differentiate between the underlying theoretical concepts which need to be known and the foreign requirements themselves, which need not be known. Such non-compulsory information might nevertheless still be interesting to a candidate for the purposes of personal enrichment and as an aid to general knowledge of aviation developments.
9. For examination study purposes, where any discrepancy exists between the information provided in the RSA AIP and the
Regulations, the provisions of the latter shall be regarded as correct. Such a situation may occur naturally due to the delay present in the AIRAC cycle. Similarly, it may also occasionally occur that changes in the AIP are not reflected immediately in this Technical Standard due to the stringent time requirements involved in legislative changes. Such situations can be expected as the natural consequence o

FAQs

What does Appendix 2.0A specify for CPL candidates?

It specifies the theoretical aspects required for CPL theoretical knowledge examinations for aeroplane and helicopter categories, aligned to the applicable elements in SA-CATS.

How is category applicability indicated for aeroplane vs helicopter?

Compulsory aspects for the respective aircraft category are marked with an “X”. Marks in the “A” column apply to aeroplane examinations, while marks in the “H” column apply to helicopter examinations.

What should candidates do when the RSA AIP and the regulations differ?

Candidates should treat the provisions of the regulations as correct and resolve temporary discrepancies by logical cross-referencing between the syllabus and the AIP.

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