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
What are the Certification Specifications also known as?
Airworthiness Codes
What Regulation establishes the Rules for Continuing Airworthiness?
IR: (EU) No 1321/2014
What is Annex I of Regulation (EC) 1321/2014?
Part-M: Management of Continuing Airworthiness
What is Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1321/2014?
Part-145: Approval of Maintenance Organisations commerical and Large Aircraft
What is Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1321/2014?
Part-66: Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Certifying Staff
What is Annex IV of Regulation (EC) 1321/2014?
Part-147: Approval of Training Organisations
What Implementing Rule is applicable to the operation of aircraft for Commercial Air Transport, and what was it previously known as?
No. 965/2012 (Air Operations) Part-CAT
Previously - JAR OPS
Which organisation promotes airworthiness and safety internationally?
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organisation
What is soft law?
AMC’s or Acceptable Means of Compliance & GM’s which is Guidance Material
A CS or Certification Specification is an example of Soft law
Soft Law is non binding regulation set forward by EASA that is non-mandatory
Where and when was ICAO started?
Chicago convention
1944
Where is ICAO’s headquarters?
Montreal, Canada
How often does the Assembly for ICAO meet?
Every 3 years
ICAO consists of:
1.
2.
3.
- Assembly
- Council
- Secretariat
AIP’s (Aeronautical Information Publication) are updated every ____ days
28 days - AIP
What are the following under ICAO:
Annex 1
Annex 2
Annex 6
Annex 8
Annex 19
Annex 18
Annex 1: Personnel Licensing
Annex 2: Rules of the Air
Annex 6: Operation of aircraft
Annex 8: Airworthiness of Aircraft
Annex 19: Safety Management
Annex 18: Transport of Dangerous Goods
How often does the ICAO assembly meet and what does it do?
Meets every 3 years and votes on budget
Airport codes may be 3 or 4 letters, explain
4 - letter airport code - ICAO
3 letter airport code (DUB) - IATA
IATA = International Air Transport Association
EASA certification standards for the certification of aircraft to be internationally recognised are issued in accordance with …
The ICAO Annexes
How often and by who is the European Parliament elected?
The European Parliament is elected every 5 years by EU citizens
'’BIS 83’’ ia an agreement that allows what?
Boeing aircraft to fly in Europe
What year was EASA created in?
Where is it based?
What was it formally known as?
2003
Cologne, Germany
JAA ( Joint Aviation Authority)
NAA or National Aviation Authority (eg. IAA, CAA)
is also known as …
Compotent Authority (CA)
What 2 features help comply with EASA regulation? (Hard Law)
Soft Law
AMC - Acceptable Means of Compliance
GM - Guidance Material
A company approval for an aircraft is also known as?
PAC
Personal Approval Certificate
A Part-145 works to an MOE and has a compliance matrix, explain
MOE = Maintenance Organisation Exposition
Compliance Matrix:
MOE on one column, corresponding Compliance code on the second column
A CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation) is split into two subparts
Subpart G and Subpart I
Part-145 has _____
Part-M (CAMO) has ____
Part-147 has ____
Part-145 has MOE (Maintenance Organisation Exposition)
Part-M has CAME
Part-147 has MTOE (Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition)
