10.1 Flashcards
What is ICAO?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
What year was the ICAO born?
1944
Where was the ICAO formed?
Chicago Convention.
After 26 of 52 states signed in 1944, when did the other 26 states sign to the ICAO?
5th March 1947
Between 1944 and 1947, what was the ICAO known as?
PICAO (provisional)
What is ECOSOC?
Economical and Social Council.
Where are ICAO’s headquarters?
Montreal, Canada
What was the purpose of the ICAO?
Harmonise international standards in civil aviation to ensure safe and orderly growth.
How many member states does the ICAO now have?
191
What are SARPs?
Standards and Recommended Practices
How many current SARPs are there?
Over 10,000 reflected in 19 annexes.
When did the UK pass the Civil Aviation Act?
1949.
What is CAP 393?
Air Navigation Order (ANO)
Law of the land
What did the Civil Aviation Act form to in April 1972?
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Independent body responsible to UK government
What is each article in the ANO referred as?
Article of Law
What is SRG?
Safety Regulation Group. (Relevant to maintenance personnel)
What are the SRG staff who are responsible for making sure organisations remain in compliance known as?
Surveyors.
What is BCARs?
British Civil Airworthiness Requirements.
(Lay down minimum standards required for airworthiness of aircraft in UK)
(Expand on ANO’s)
What is CAAIP?
Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Information and Procedures.
What is ECAC?
European Civil Aviation Conference.
Inter-governmental organisation established by the council of Europe
When was the ECAC founded with how many states?
1955 with 19 member states
How many members does the ECAC have today?
44 including all 28 EU.
What is the purpose of the ECAC?
Promotes continued development of safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system.
(SAFETY, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENT)
How often do ECAC meet?
Every 3 years in Strasbourg.
What is JAA?
Joint Aviation Authority (associated body of ECAC)
What was the JAA made for?
Provide high and consistent standards of safety and a “level playing field” for competition in Europe.
When was the JAA formed?
1970.
What was the membership of the JAA based on?
Member states that signed the Cyprus agreement in 1990.
What are the 2 parts of the JAA?
Candidate member and full member
What is a candidate member?
A member wishing to join, can access meetings and documentation but no rights to vote.
What is a full member?
Achieved after satisfactory evaluation of candidate member by JAA.
Why was EASA formed?
To create an even playing field and make the whole of Europe work within a single framework.
What does an aircraft “product” mean?
Aircraft, engine or propeller.
What is CAP 747?
Mandatory requirements for Airworthiness.
What were JAA’s objectives?
Produce common certification codes for large aircraft and engines.
Harmonise with America’s Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)
Do the JAA have legislative power?
No.
What did the European Commission develop to make the whole of Europe work as a whole?
EC Directive 1592/2002
Creating EASA, law abiding
When was JAA disbanded?
2009 (JAA TO still exists)
How many members are there in the EU?
28
Croatia joined in 2013.
What was the purpose of the EU?
Facilitate easy exchange of products and services.
Have common standards on economical and political issues.
When was EASA created?
2002/2003 by EU Parliament
EU Councils basic regulation 1592/2002
Where is EASA based?
Cologne, Germany
What are NAA’s classed as?
Competent authorities.
How are similar standards maintained?
Cross checking between EASA members.
What does EASA’s regulations closely aligned with United States allow?
Facilitate easier trade between Europe and USA.
What did the EU Parliament and European Council create?
Basic Regulation (EC) 216/2008
Creation of EASA and outlining of its responsibilities
What are Implementing Regulations classed as?
Hard Law
What documents further expand on hard law?
Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) Guidance Material (GM)
SOFT LAW
What is the initial annexe for the Basic Regulation?
Part 21
What is Part M?
Continuing Airworthiness.
What are the 4 annexes for Airworthiness?
- Part M
- Part 145 (maintenance)
- Part 66 (certifiers)
- Part 147 (training)
- Part T
What is Part 21?
Design/manufacture (INITIAL AIRWORTHINESS)
Annex 1
What are the certification specifications?
CS 23- small aircraft
CS 25- large aircraft
CS 27- small helicopters
CS 29- large helicopters
What is classed as a large aircraft?
More than 5700kg.
What is classed as a large helicopter?
More than 1 engine.
What is continuing Airworthiness?
Part M, 145, 66, 147, T.
What is EEC?
European Economic Committee. (3922/91)
What are the section A and section B for implementing rules?
Section A- Technical requirements
Section B- Procedures
Who does the Section A lay down the requirements for?
Organisation or individual for how they can comply.
Who does Section B lay down the Procedures for?
Authorities (NAA) to allow them to regulate the approved companies and individuals.
What does AMC give?
One acceptable method for complying with requirements.
What does the GM give?
Explanation of contents of a requirement and helps to clarify what they are saying.
What is NPA?
Notice of Proposed Amendment.
What is CRP?
Comment Response Document.
Who drafts an opinion on a decision?
Agencies comitology department.
Who provides a decision?
European Council, Commission and Parliament.
How long does a rule-making programme last?
4 years.
