10.1 Flashcards

1
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What is Legislation?

A

The creation and implementation of laws with its purpose to protect the public

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2
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When was ICAO first set up?

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December 1944

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3
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How many countries originally signed up to ICAO?

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26

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4
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What is PICAO?

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Provisional International Civil Aviation Organisation

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5
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What year did all of the remaining countries sign up to ICAO?

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1947

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6
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How many countries have signed up to ICAO?

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191

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7
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What does ICAO stand for?

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International Civil Aviation Organisation

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8
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What does ICAO do?

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It forms the minimum standards

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9
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What are SARP’s?

A

Standards and Recommended Practices

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10
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How many SARP’s are there currently?

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10,000 formed into 19 Annexes

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11
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What must ICAO members do if there is a new requirement published by ICAO?

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Any ICAO member must accept any new requirements as a minimum standard and implement them as law in the country

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12
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When was the Civil Aviation Act passed?

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1949

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13
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When was the CAA formally established?

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1972

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14
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What is the SRG?

What is their purpose?

A

The Safety Regulation Group which is a CAA division relevant to maintenance personnel. Ensures national and international laws are complied with.

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15
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What is the CAP 393?

A

Air Navigation Order (ANO) “Law of the land”

Made up of Articles and Schedules
All UK-based organisations, personnel and foreign aircraft operating over the U.K must comply.

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16
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What are BCAR’s?

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British Civil Airworthiness Requirements

  • Documents produced by the CAA (CAP’s)
  • Lay down the minimum standards for airworthiness of aircraft
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17
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What is Section A of BCAR’s?

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Airworthiness procedures where the CAA has primary responsibility for the type approval of a product.
CAP 553

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18
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What is Section B of BCAR’s?

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Airworthiness procedures where the CAA does not have primary responsibility for the type approval of a product.
CAP 554

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19
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What does CAP stand for?

A

Civil Aviation Publications

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20
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What is the CAP 562 Leaflet H-10?

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Information on various licence categories

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21
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What is the CAP 562 leaflet H-60?

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Information on personal responsibility when medically unfit or under the influence of drink or drugs

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22
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What is the CAP 747?

A

Mandatory requirements for Airworthiness

Formally CAP 455 airworthiness notices

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23
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What does ECAC stand for?

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European Civil Aviation Conference

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24
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When was ECAC founded?

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1955

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25
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How many members are part of ECAC today?

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44 members

26
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What is the purpose of ECAC?

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  • Promotes continued development of a safe, efficient and sustainable European Air Transport system.
  • Harmonise polices & practices
27
Q

What does JAA stand for?

A

Joint Aviation Authorities

28
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When did the JAA start?

A

1970

29
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What were the objectives of the JAA?

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  • Produce common certification codes for large aircraft and engines
  • Harmonise with America’s aviation regulations (FAR’s)
  • Later extended to operations, certification, maintenance and licensing
30
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When did the JAA become disbanded?

A

2009

31
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When was EASA formed?

A

2002 when European Commission Directive 1592 was created

32
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How many members are in the EU?

A

28 members

33
Q

What are NAA’s also classed as?

A

Competent Authorities

34
Q

Who created the basic regulations?

A

European Councils and European Parliament = creating EASA

35
Q

What is classed as “Hard Law”

A

Part of the Basic Regulations - implementing regulations (IR’s) containing implementing rules (Annexes)

36
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What are classed as “Soft Law”?

A

Separate documents as part of the basic regulations

  • Acceptable means of compliance (AMC)
  • Guidance material (GM)
37
Q

What part number is Initial Airworthiness?

A

Part - 21

Annex 1

38
Q

What does CS stand for and what are they for?

A

Certification Specifications

- They are standards set which design/manufacturers must comply

39
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What does GM stand for?

A

Guidance Material

40
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What does AMC stand for?

A

Acceptable means of compliance

41
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What does CAMO stand for?

A

Continuing Airworthiness & Management Organisation

42
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What was the main purpose of ICAO?

A

To harmonise international standards in civil aviation to ensure safe and orderly growth

43
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When was ICAO fully ratified?

A

1947

44
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What is the SRG?

A

The safety regulation group.
Part of the CAA relevant to maintenance personnel - their job being to ensure organisations remain in compliance with the regulations.

45
Q

When do the ECAC meet up?

A

Every 3 years

46
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What are the ECAC strategic policies?

A

1) Safety
2) Security
3) The environment

47
Q

What are the two types of member of the JAA?

A

Candidate and Full

48
Q

What part of the JAA stayed operable?

A

The JAA training Organisation

49
Q

How many member countries are in the EU?

A

28

50
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What is the purpose of EASA?

A

To enforce common standards across the EU

51
Q

What does the agency draft regulatory material as?

A

IR’s, AMC’s and GM’s

52
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What are the 5 annexes to the continuing airworthiness implementing rule (regulation) ?

A

1) Part-M
2) Part-145
3) Part-66
4) Part-147
5) Part-T

53
Q

In the individual parts of a regulation, who is Section A for?

A

Individuals or Organisations and how they must comply

54
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In the individual parts of a regulation, who is Section B for?

A

National Aviation Authorities (NAA) procedures to follow in order to regulate approved companies/individuals

55
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In the individual parts of a regulation, what is included in the appendixes?

A

Additional information including relevant forms

56
Q

What are the following CS numbers denoting:

  • CS23
  • CS25
  • CS27
  • CS29
A
CS23 = Small Aircraft
CS25 = Large Aircraft (>5700kg)
CS27 = Small Helicopters (<3750kg or <9 PAX)
CS29 = Large Helicopters (> one engine)
57
Q

How long is the decision making process with EASA?

A

4 years

58
Q

Once the drafting process has been completed, what is published on the EASA website for the public to view?

A

Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA)

59
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What is the response called that is sent back to EASA following a proposed amendment?

A

Comment Response Document (CRD)

60
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Comments sent to EASA from a proposed amendment is formed into an ‘Opinion’ by what department?

A

The comitology department

61
Q

If amendments are made to a basic regulation it is handled by the European council and Parliament. When does this become law?

A

When the amendment has been inserted it becomes law straight away

62
Q

What are Air-Ops?

A

They are the regulations that airline operators need to comply with