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DGCA CAR-66 AME licensing guides
Plain-English explanations of the Indian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence, written independently by PassCARs from official DGCA and DGCA Pariksha documents — with the source for every section.
Licensing
DGCA CAR-66 Explained
The rule, the requirement and the procedures behind the Indian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence — and where to find each official document.
CAR-66 Licence Categories (A, B1, B2, B2L, B3, L, C)
How the Indian AME licence is divided into categories and sub-categories, taken from CAR-66 66.A.03 and Rule 61.
AME Licence Eligibility and Experience Requirements (CAR-66)
Who can apply for a CAR-66 licence and how much practical maintenance experience each category needs, from CAR-66 66.A.15 and 66.A.30.
Applying for and Renewing a CAR-66 AME Licence (eGCA)
From CAR-66 66.A.10 and 66.A.40 and DGCA’s procedures in APM Chapter 17.
Exams & Pariksha
CAR-66 Module Examinations: Pass Mark, Attempts and Validity
The examination standard in CAR-66 Appendix II and the validity and credit rules in 66.A.25.
DGCA AME Computer Number: How to Get One on Pariksha
The Computer Number is your login and identity for DGCA AME examinations. This is how the AME User Manual (Issue 6) describes getting one.
Applying for DGCA AME Exams on Pariksha (QPREF, Fees, Sessions)
Sessions, QPREFs, fees and admit cards — from the AME User Manual Issue 6 and DGCA public notices.
DGCA AME Exam Day: Admit Card, Entry Times and ID
Based on DGCA’s instructions for Regular Session 03 of 2026. Instructions are re-issued for every session — always read the one for yours.
Training
DGCA regulations library
Read the official CAR-66, Aircraft Rules, APM, CAR-147 and Pariksha text these guides are based on.
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