10.1 Flashcards
What is ICAO and when was it born?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
1944
Where was the ICAO formed?
Chicago convention
How many states attended the Chicago convention
52 states
When was ICAO fully ratified
October 1947
What is the purpose of ICAO
To harmonise international standards in civil aviation to ensure safety and orderly growth
All member countries of ICAO have to sign what
Agreement to the terms of the Convention and committing themselves to acceptance of ICAO regulations
How many members are in the ICAO as of now
191
What is SARPs
Standards and recommended practices
How many current sarps are there
over 10.000 in 19 annexes
What must ICAO member countries accept
Any new requirements, as a minimum standards and implement them as law in that country
ICAO are part of
The United Nations
Where are the ICAO headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Who are members of ICAO
Sovereign countries
When did the UK government pass the Civil Aviation Act
1949
Civil aviation act within the UK and it’s requirements are laid down in
CAP 393, Air Navigation Order (ANO)
What is the CAA
Civil aviation authority
When was the CAA formed
1972
Who are responsible to the UK Government
The CAA
What is ANO
Air navigation order
Book (ANO)
Law of the land
What does the ANO Book lay down
The law of the land with respect to civil aviation
-comprises of both articles and a schedules
What must be complied with by all UK based organisations, personnel and any foreign aircraft operating in or over the UK
The ANO (Air navigation order)
What is SRG
Safety Regulation Group
Which division is SRG(safety regulation group) part of and what is it relevant to
CAA, maintenance personnel
Where are the SRG (Safety regulation group) headquarters located
Aviation House, Gatwick Airport, Sussex
What are the SRG staff who have responsibility for making sure organisations remain in compliance with the regulations known as
surveyors
What do surveyors do
Carry out audits and checks before any person or organisation can gain approval for any aviation activity
air navigation order is divided into
Articles of law and schedules
What kind of document is the ANO (air navigation order)
Legal document
What is BCARs
British Civil Airworthiness Requirements
Who are BCARs produced by
The CAA, In the form of CAPs
What is CAP
Civil Aviation Publications
BCARs are divided into many sections, most important for us are
CAP 553 section A
CAP 554 section B
CAP 455 Airworthiness Notices
CAP 562 Civil Aircraft Airworthiness information and procedures
CAP 562 Leaflet H-10
CAP 562 Leaflet H-60
CAP 747 Mandatory Requirement for Airworthiness
CAP 553 Section A
the CAA has responsibility for the type approval of the product
Details the standards for companies who wish to design, build, test, maintain or modify aircraft or equipment of British origin
CAP 554 section B
CAA does not have primary responsibility for type approval of the product
What is an aircraft product
Aircraft
Engine
Propeller
CAP 455 Airworthiness Notices
A Publication that used to contain a large amount of information on Airworthiness advice
This publication was CANCELLED in 2009
CAP 562 Civil Aircraft Airworthiness information and procedures (CAAIP)
Published by the Civil aviation authority
Lists information on variety of matters concerned with civil aircraft during manufacture, overhaul, repair, maintenance, operation and procedures
CAP 455 Airworthiness notices information was transferred to CAP ?
CAP 562 and CAP 747
What information is found in CAP 562
General information section
CAP 562 Leaflet H-10
CAP 562 Leaflet H-60
CAP 747 Mandatory Requirements for Airworthiness
General information section
contact details for various parts of the CAA and a list of cancelled and relocated Airworthiness Notices from CAP 455
CAP 562 Leaflet H-10
Provides information about the extent of the various licence categories (formally AWN 3)
CAP 562 Leaflet H-60
Personal responsibility when medically unfit or under the influence of drink or drugs (formally AWN 47=
What is CAP 393?
Air Navigation Order (ANO)
Law of the land
What is ECAC and who established it
European Civil Aviation Conference
Council of Europe with the assistance of ICAO
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 ECAC
Promotes continued development of safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system.
How often do ECAC meet?
Every 3 years in Strasbourg
What is JAA?
Joint Aviation Authority
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 evolution of candidate member by JAA.
What is CAP 747?
Mandatory requirements for Airworthiness
What were JAA’s objectives
Produce common certification codes fore large aircraft and engines..
Harmonise with americas aviation regulations (FAR’s=
Do the JAA have legislative power?
No.
Why was EASA formed?
To create a even playing field and make the whole of Europe work within a single framework.
What did the European Commission develop to make the whole of Europe work as a whole?
EC Directive 1592/2002
When was JAA disbanded?
2009 (JAA TO still exists=
How many members are there in the EU?
28
Croatia joined in 2013.
What is the purpose of the EU?
- Facilitate easy exchange of products and services.
- Have common standards on economical and political issues.
When was the EASA created?
2002/2003 by EU Parliament and EU
Eu Councils basic regulation 1592/2002
Where is EASA based?
Cologne, Germany
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 annex for the Basic Regulation?
Part 21
What is Part M?
Continuing Airworthiness.
What are the 5 annexes for Continuing Airworthiness?
- Part M (Continuing Airworthiness)
- Part 145 (Maintenance Organisations)
- Part 66 (Certifying Staff)
- Part 147 (Training Organisations)
- Part T (Dry-lease)
What is Part 21?
Design/manufacture (INITIAL AIRWORTHINESS)
ANNEX 1
What are the certification specifications (CS)?
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 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.
Regulations are also called
Statutory Instruments
Air Legislation is
A process through which laws are enacted.
ICAO Standards
Annex 1
Personnel Licensing
ICAO Standards
Annex 6
Operation of Aircraft
ICAO Standards
Annex 7
Aircraft Nationality and Registration
ICAO Standards
Annex 10
Aeronautical Telecommunication
ICAO Standards
Annex 13
Aircraft Accident Investigation
ICAO Standards
annex 16
Environmental Protection
Between 1944 and 1947, what was the ICAO known as?
PICAO
What is ECOSOC?
Economical and Social Council.
What is each article in the ANO referred as?
Article of law.