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
How many members are part of ECAC today?
44 members
What is the purpose of ECAC?
- Promotes continued development of a safe, efficient and sustainable European Air Transport system.
- Harmonise polices & practices
What does JAA stand for?
Joint Aviation Authorities
When did the JAA start?
1970
What were the objectives of the JAA?
- 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
When did the JAA become disbanded?
2009
When was EASA formed?
2002 when European Commission Directive 1592 was created
How many members are in the EU?
28 members
What are NAA’s also classed as?
Competent Authorities
Who created the basic regulations?
European Councils and European Parliament = creating EASA
What is classed as “Hard Law”
Part of the Basic Regulations - implementing regulations (IR’s) containing implementing rules (Annexes)
What are classed as “Soft Law”?
Separate documents as part of the basic regulations
- Acceptable means of compliance (AMC)
- Guidance material (GM)
What part number is Initial Airworthiness?
Part - 21
Annex 1
What does CS stand for and what are they for?
Certification Specifications
- They are standards set which design/manufacturers must comply
What does GM stand for?
Guidance Material
What does AMC stand for?
Acceptable means of compliance
What does CAMO stand for?
Continuing Airworthiness & Management Organisation
What was the main purpose of ICAO?
To harmonise international standards in civil aviation to ensure safe and orderly growth
When was ICAO fully ratified?
1947
What is the SRG?
The safety regulation group.
Part of the CAA relevant to maintenance personnel - their job being to ensure organisations remain in compliance with the regulations.
When do the ECAC meet up?
Every 3 years
What are the ECAC strategic policies?
1) Safety
2) Security
3) The environment
What are the two types of member of the JAA?
Candidate and Full
What part of the JAA stayed operable?
The JAA training Organisation
How many member countries are in the EU?
28
What is the purpose of EASA?
To enforce common standards across the EU
What does the agency draft regulatory material as?
IR’s, AMC’s and GM’s
What are the 5 annexes to the continuing airworthiness implementing rule (regulation) ?
1) Part-M
2) Part-145
3) Part-66
4) Part-147
5) Part-T
In the individual parts of a regulation, who is Section A for?
Individuals or Organisations and how they must comply
In the individual parts of a regulation, who is Section B for?
National Aviation Authorities (NAA) procedures to follow in order to regulate approved companies/individuals
In the individual parts of a regulation, what is included in the appendixes?
Additional information including relevant forms
What are the following CS numbers denoting:
- CS23
- CS25
- CS27
- CS29
CS23 = Small Aircraft CS25 = Large Aircraft (>5700kg) CS27 = Small Helicopters (<3750kg or <9 PAX) CS29 = Large Helicopters (> one engine)
How long is the decision making process with EASA?
4 years
Once the drafting process has been completed, what is published on the EASA website for the public to view?
Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA)
What is the response called that is sent back to EASA following a proposed amendment?
Comment Response Document (CRD)
Comments sent to EASA from a proposed amendment is formed into an ‘Opinion’ by what department?
The comitology department
If amendments are made to a basic regulation it is handled by the European council and Parliament. When does this become law?
When the amendment has been inserted it becomes law straight away
What are Air-Ops?
They are the regulations that airline operators need to comply with
