10.1 - Regulatory Framework - 6 Flashcards
What is ICAO; where and when was it formed?
International Civil Aviation Organisation establishes common standards across international aviation.
Established at the Chicago Convention in 1944
What is the function of EASA?
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) conducts analysis and research of safety, authorizing foreign operators, giving advice for the drafting of EU legislation, implementing and monitoring safety rules, giving type-certification of aircraft and components as well as the approval of organisations involved in the design, manufacture and maintenance of aeronautical products.
To whom is EASA accountable to?
EU
When did EASA take over the responsibility of rules and procedures for operations and crew licensing?
EASA took over full responsibility in 2008 from the JAA (Joint Aviation Authority)
Which aircraft are excluded from EASA?
Military, customs, police, search and rescue, fire fighting, costguard or similar activities or service. These are considered ‘‘government aircraft’’
What is the current number of the basic regulation?
Basic Regulation IR: (EU) 2018/1139
What is (EC) Regulation 1321/2014 converned with and what are it’s 4 annexes called?
Continuing Airworthiness
Annex 1: Part M
Annex 2: Part-145
Annex 3: Part-66
Annex 4: Part-147
What is (EC) Regulation 748/2012 concerned with and what are the Certificate Specifications contained within it?
IR: (EU) No 748/2012 - Initial Airworthiness
Certification Specifications (CS) are also known as Airworthiness Codes and are detailed assistance provided to amplify regulation to the manufacturer.
Example is CS25 (Large Aircraft)
The Implementing Rules (IR) contain AMC and GM. What are the AMC and GM?
AMC (Acceptable Means of Compliance) and GM (Guidance Material) illustrates a means, but not the only means, by which a requirement contained in an EASA airworthiness code or an Implementing Rule of the basic regulation, can be met.
What organisation in an EASA state approves a company to maintain aircraft?
NAA (National Aviation Authority) or CA (Compotent Authority) i.e IAA or CAA hand out Part-145 licenses/certificates
What organisation approves a company under Part-M or Part-147 if that company’s main place of business is outside the EU?
EASA
Which four former JAA members are now treated as members of EASA even though they are not members of the EU?
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
Switzerland
Which organisation can issue approval for design of a product or type certification of a new aircraft in EU states?
EASA
Which Regulation created EASA?
Regulation (EC) No. 1592/2002 which is now
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
Who created EASA?
EASA was created by the European Parliament
Where will you find a list of aircraft types that do not need to be maintained under EC regulations?
Article 1 of 216/2008
(comprises ‘goverment aircraft’)
What Regulation establishes the Rules for Initial Certification of aircraft and aircraft products?
IR: (EU) No. 748/2012 Annex I: Part-21
State two certificates that are issued under Implementing Rules of Part 21
Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 contains Annex 1 - Part-21; the implementing riles for intial certification of aircraft and environmental standards.
CS-25 (Large Aircraft)
CS-22 (Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes)
CS = Certification Specificaiton
