10.1 Regulatory Framework Flashcards
What is the purpose of ICAO?
Harmonisation of civil aviation
What does ‘ICAO’ stand for?
International civil aviation organisation
When was ICAO created?
April 4th 1947
Where was ICAO created?
Chicago convention
Who are the members of ICAO?
Countries
What are SARPS
Standard and recommended practices
How does ICAO ensure its regulations are complied with?
As they have no enforcement power they insist members should enforce it in their countries by law - what the NAAs are for
Who created ECAC?
The council and ICAO
What are the strategic priorities of ECAC?
Safety
Security
Environment
What does EASA stand for?
European Aviation Safety Agency
What is a Competent Authority?
National Aviation Authority (NAA)
Which EASA document deals with the management of the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft?
Annex 1 Part-M in continuing airworthiness
Which EASA document is the regulation governing the airworthiness and certification of aircraft and aircraft products?
Annex part-21 Design/Manufacture
What is Legislation?
The creation and implementation of law
What year was the Chicago convention?
1944
What does PICAO stand for?
Provisional International civil aviation organisation
How many countries joined PICAO initially
21
How many countries are in ICAO now?
193
Where is ICAO headquarters?
Montreal
When was ICAO fully ratified?
1947
Who are the executives of the European Union
EU Commission
How many commissioners make up the commission for the EU?
27
Where is the EU headquarters?
Brussels
Who are Annex 1 aircraft regulated by?
Countries law (NAA not EASA) unless outside of EASA then regulated by EASA themselves