10.1 Flashcards
What is Legislation?
The creation and implementation of laws with its purpose to protect the public
When was ICAO first set up?
December 1944
How many countries originally signed up to ICAO?
26
What is PICAO?
Provisional International Civil Aviation Organisation
What year did all of the remaining countries sign up to ICAO?
1947
How many countries have signed up to ICAO?
191
What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
What does ICAO do?
It forms the minimum standards
What are SARP’s?
Standards and Recommended Practices
How many SARP’s are there currently?
10,000 formed into 19 Annexes
What must ICAO members do if there is a new requirement published by ICAO?
Any ICAO member must accept any new requirements as a minimum standard and implement them as law in the country
When was the Civil Aviation Act passed?
1949
When was the CAA formally established?
1972
What is the SRG?
What is their purpose?
The Safety Regulation Group which is a CAA division relevant to maintenance personnel. Ensures national and international laws are complied with.
What is the CAP 393?
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.
What are BCAR’s?
British Civil Airworthiness Requirements
- Documents produced by the CAA (CAP’s)
- Lay down the minimum standards for airworthiness of aircraft
What is Section A of BCAR’s?
Airworthiness procedures where the CAA has primary responsibility for the type approval of a product.
CAP 553
What is Section B of BCAR’s?
Airworthiness procedures where the CAA does not have primary responsibility for the type approval of a product.
CAP 554
What does CAP stand for?
Civil Aviation Publications
What is the CAP 562 Leaflet H-10?
Information on various licence categories
What is the CAP 562 leaflet H-60?
Information on personal responsibility when medically unfit or under the influence of drink or drugs
What is the CAP 747?
Mandatory requirements for Airworthiness
Formally CAP 455 airworthiness notices
What does ECAC stand for?
European Civil Aviation Conference
When was ECAC founded?
1955