1. 21.) Law

Question 1

Details that must appear on a license? (8)

Answer 1

• State issuing the licence;
• Title of licence
• Serial number of the licence, given by the authority issuing the licence;
• Name, date of birth, address (if required), nationality and signature of holder;
• Competent authority;
• Certification of validity plus dates of first issue;
• Signature of issuing officer and date;
• Seal or stamp of competent authority;

The licence must be accompanied by a valid medical certificate

Question 2

What variable items appear on a licence?

Answer 2

• ratings and endorsements with expiry dates
• remarks: language proficiency endorsements
• any other details required by the competent
  authority

Question 3

What reasons may lead to action being taken in regards to ATCO licences or ratings?

Answer 3

• deficiency in, or doubts about, competence to provide an ATC service;
• doubts about whether an individual is a fit person to hold a licence, in relation to their character or behaviour, including their integrity, reliability and self-control;
• inability to meet the appropriate medical standards

Question 4

What is and what is the timeframe for an MOR?

Answer 4

Mandatory Occurrence Reporting.
Reports MUST be filed within 72 hours of the
occurrence.

Question 5

What are the types of forms available for reporting? (5)

Answer 5

• air traffic incident report
• watch book/logbook
• local reporting procedures
• voluntary reporting
• breach of regulation

Question 6

What are the CAA mechanisms for licensing action?

Answer 6

Suspension: to place licences, ratings or endorsements in abeyance, with conditions set.

Revocation: the act of withdrawing licences, ratings or endorsements.

Question 7

Define AERODROME

Answer 7

A defined area (including any buildings, installations and equipment) on land or water or on a fixed, off-shore or floating structure intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.

Question 8

Aerodrome Traffic Zone

Answer 8

Airspace of defined dimensions established around an aerodrome for the protection of
aerodrome traffic.

The precise form and dimensions of the ATZ may vary from country to country.

Question 9

Define CONTROL ZONE (CTR)

Answer 9

A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit.

Question 10

CONTROL AREA (CTA)

Answer 10

A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth.

Question 11

TERMINAL CONTROL AREA (TMA)

Answer 11

A control area normally established at the confluence of ATS routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes.

ICAO - (may encompass a CTA)

Question 12

TRANSPONDER MANDATORY ZONE (TMZ)

Answer 12

A TMZ is airspace of defined dimensions within which aircraft are required to carry and operate a Mode S SSR transponder, unless in compliance with alternative provisions prescribed for that particular airspace by the ANSP

Question 13

RADIO MANDATORY ZONE (RMZ)

Answer 13

A RMZ is airspace of defined dimensions wherein the carriage and operation of suitable/appropriate radio equipment is mandatory

Question 14

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE

Answer 14

• Controllers have no responsibility for the terrain clearance of VFR or SVFR flights.
• Approach Control (APC) is responsible for terrain clearance of IFR flights inside CAS.
• Pilots are ultimately responsible for terrain clearance in class F and G airspace.
• Controllers have no responsibility for the terrain clearance of IFR aircraft making a visual approach (pilot must be visual with the surface) though APC may allocate levels to ensure separation from other IFR flights