10:6 Flashcards
What should an application of a type Certificate be accompanied with
A three view drawing
Operating characteristics
Basic data
Limitations
What categories fall under emission requirements for the issue of type certificate for aircraft engine
- Prevention of internal fuel venting
- Emissions of turbo jet and turbo fan engines intended for propulsion only at subsonic speeds
- ”” supersonic speeds
What do type designs consist of
Drawings and specifications
What must an applicant of a type Certificate allow EASA to do during the testing and inspections stage
EASA must be allowed to review any report, make any inspection and perform or witness any flight
What is a TCDS and what does it consist of
A Type Certificate Data Sheet
Comes with a type Certificate and details specification of the aircraft including specific type Marc, dimensions, weight, type of engines and equipment fitted
How long must an aircraft be flight tested for before applying for a type Certificate
- For turbine engines not previously used in certified aircraft 300 hours
- All other aircraft 150 hours of operation
How long are type Certificates valid for
Indefinitely as long as the holder stays in compliance with part 21 or unless the Certificate is revoked or surrendered
Who is responsible for creating and updating manuals
The type Certificate holder
What would be considered to be a minor change in type design
A change not affecting mass, balance, structural strength,reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emissions or any other characteristics affecting Airworthiness
Who would classify and approve minor changes in type design
- The agency (EASA)
- An appropriately approved design organisation under a procedure agreed by the agency
Why would happen if an organisation which is not the manufacturer would like to make a major modification on an aircraft product
They would have to apply and become a Supplementary Type Certificate Holder
Can a Supplementary type Certificate be transferred?
Only as long as the organisation the Certificate can show evidence that they qualify for Design Organisation Approval (DOA) or agreed by EASA
When does a Supplementary Type Certificate need to be renewed
The validity is unlimited as long as the organisation remains in compliance with part-21 or the Certificate is surrendered or revoked
Apart from CofA what other things need to be in order to deem an aircraft fit to fly
That it has been maintained in accordance with an authorised maintenance schedule, and any action deemed essential by the NAA is carried out
Can ‘orphan’ aircraft be issued with Type Certificates
No, they can only apply for Restricted Type Certificates
When does an aircraft become ‘Orphan’
- The legal person that holds the TC no longer exists
- TC holder no longer complies with regulatory obligations
When does the Subpart P - Permit to Fly not affect
Military or police organisations
When would a Permit to Fly be issued
A Permit to Fly would be issued to an aircraft that doesn’t meet applicable Airworthiness requirements but are capable of safe flight under defined conditions
What details would be included in an application of a Permit to Fly
- Purpose of the flight
- Ways in which the aircraft does not comply with Airworthiness requirements
- The approved flight conditions
Is a Permit to Fly transferable
Not unless it changes ownership and the aircraft remains on the same register and under agreement with the CAA
How long is a Permit to Fly valid for and what must be adhered to in this time
12 months:
- Compliance with any restrictions associated with Permit to Fly
- Not being revoked or surrendered
- Aircraft remaining on the same register
Along with being registered what must be displayed before an aircraft can fly
The aircraft registration must be displayed on the airframe
What form must be used for a registration application
CAA form CA1
What will be issued when a successful application has gone through and what information will be on this document
- A Certificate of Registration (C of R)
- Aircraft registration, owners name and details of aircraft
When is the Certificate of Registration valid until
No expiration date but is valid until there is a change of ownership or until the aircraft is destroyed or removed from service
When can an aircraft fly with out being registered
Any non-EASA aircraft may fly with out being registered on any flight that begins and ends in the U.K. And doesn’t pass any boarders
What is the national mark of a U.K. registered aircraft
A capital G followed by 4 letters
What type of requirement is to comply with noise restrictions
ICAO
All operators must produce a weight and balance schedule, what would it include
Information that would be used to prepare a load sheet for the next flight
- Would contain basic weight of A/C and added items for each flight and datum points. Each load sheet is unique
Who must inspect and approve radios before they are put into service
The NAA
What type of modification is the change of a radio system
A major modification
Who does the CAA issue licences on behalf of
OFCOM (Office of Communications)
Would a change in owner invalidate a live radio licence
Yes, the new owner would have to apply for a new one
How long is a radio licence valid for?
36 months and can be applied for 2 months in advance
What is Continuing Airworthiness
All actions that must be taken to keep an aircraft in an airworthy condition
When referring to part M what would section A and section B be for
- Section A is describes the actions in which the organisation must do to ensure continuing Airworthiness
- Section B is for the CAA to ensure the operators are keeping in compliance
What are the two most important sub parts of Part M
Subpart F - For small organisations operating non complex aircraft and how to apply for PartF approval
Subpart G - For an organisation wishing to gain approval as Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) and performing Airworthiness reviews
Who is responsible for the Continuing Airworthiness of an aircraft
The owner
They are responsible for
- Making sure aircraft never flies in an unairworthy condition
- All operational and emergency equipment is fitted
- The Certificate of Airworthiness is valid and required maintenance has been carried out
What is the only exception to who is responsible for the Continuing Airworthiness of an aircraft
It would shift to the operator (individual or organisation leasing the aircraft) as long as it clearly states so in the lease contract
With regards to occurrence reporting, how quickly must a report be made to the CAA upon discovery of an unairworthy condition
72 hours
What 2 organisations must a maintenance programme comply with
The NAA and the Manufacturer
Who must approve all repair data
EASA or a Part-21 with the correct authority
For what items must an aircraft have a logbook for
- Structure
- Each engine
- Propeller
- Aircraft Tech log
- Any other lifed components
How long must aircraft records be kept
- Until next scheduled maintenance
- Aircraft Airworthiness directive (AD)
- 12 months after aircraft or life limited components is permanently removed from service
In the case of a CAT an operator should use a technical log containing what information for each aircraft
1 - Information of each flight 2 - Current CRS 3 - The current maintenance statement 4 - All outstanding deferred defects 5 - Any necessary instructions on maintenance support arrangements
Tech logs can take many forms but are usually split into 5 sections what are they
Section 1 - Name and operator or aircraft and registration
Section 2 - Details which scheduled maintenance is due next
Section 3 - Contains all information relating to safely operate a/c
Section 4 - If DDs have been differed IAW the MEL
Section 5 - Maintenance information for pilot
What is important to remember regarding Continuing airworthiness documentation when transferring an a/c from one operator to another
Records must also be transferred with the a/c
