10.4 Flashcards
What is the purpose of Regulation No 965/2012?
To establish technical requirements and procedures for Air Operations.
What type of operations did AIR OPS cover ?
Commercial operations of airplanes and helicopters.
What do the annexes of regulation No 965/2012 establish?
Requirements for various air operator operations.
How many articles and annexes does the regulation contain?
10 articles and 8 annexes.
What is covered in Annex I
Definitions of terms used in Annexes II-VIII
What is an “aeroplane”?
An engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air, supported by the dynamic reaction of air against wings.
Who is a “cabin crew member”?
A qualified crew member assigned to perform safety duties related to passengers and flight, excluding flight or technical crew.
What does “contingency fuel” refer to
Fuel need to compensate for unforeseen factors affecting fuel consumption to the destination.
What is “final approach and take off area” (FATO)
A feinted area for helicopter operations to completing the approach and starting the take-off manoeuvre.
What does Annex II- part-ARO establish?
Requirements for the administration and management system off the CAS regarding air operations.
What is the purpose of the book of the requirements in Annex II part—ARO?
To implement and enforce regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules.
Who fulfills the requirements outlined in Annex II - Part-ARO?
The Civil Aviation Authority
What does Annex III - Part- ORO establish?
Requirements for air operations conducting various operations.
What type of operations are included in Part- ORO?
- Commercial air transport operations (CAT)
- Commercial specialised operations
- Non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft
- Non-commercial specialised operations with complex motor-powered aircraft.
What is CAT an acronym for?
Commercial Air transport.
What does Annex IV - Part-CAT establish?
Additional operational requirements and procedures for air operations conducting commercial Air transport (CAT) operations.
What does Annex V - Part-SPA establish?
Requirements for air operations to obtain specific operational approvals.
What does Annex VI- Part- NCC cover?
Requirements for non-commercial operations with complex motor- powered aircraft.
What does Annex VII- Part-NCO cover?
Requirements for non-commercial operations with other-than complex motor-powered aircraft.
What does Annex VIII- Part-SPO cover?
Requirements for operators engaged in specialised operations.
What is an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)?
An approval issued by the UKCAA allowing an operator to conduct commercial air operations.
What must an operator demonstrate to obtain an AOC?
Compliance with safety requirements and valid Certificates of Airworthiness for all aircraft.
Where must the principal place of business be for an operator seeking an AOC?
United Kingdom.
What document requirements must be satisfied for an AOC?
The Operators Manual (OM)
What maintenance requirements must be satisfied for an AOC?
Compliance with continuing airworthiness for the operators aircraft.
What are examples of special authorisations included in AOC?
-CAT II / CAT III
-MNPS
-ETOPS
-RNAV
-RVSM
-transportation of goods.
What are examples of special authorisations included in AOC?
-CAT II / CAT III
-MNPS
-ETOPS
-RNAV
-RVSM
-transportation of goods.
Who is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft?
The operator, unless specified otherwise in a lease contact.
What must an operator demonstrate as part of their AOC approval?
How they will maintain their aircraft in an airworthy condition.
What is required for the aircraft maintenance programme?
It must be created and approved by the CAA, detailing maintenance actions and intervals.
What should the maintenance programme be based on?
-The maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR)
-maintenance planning document (MPD)
-Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
What is a technical log and what is its requirements?
An aircraft technical log book must be created for each aircraft and approved by the CAA.
What must an operator demonstrate regarding maintenance actions?
They must show how all maintenance actions can be performed.
What should an operator do if they lack part- 145 approval
Enter into a contract with a Part-145 organisation, with technical aspect acceptable to the CAA.
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
A document detailing which systems or components may be inoperative when dispatching an aircraft.
Who must approve the MEL?
The CAA
Is MEL valid for multiple aircraft?
No, it is greater and approved for one aircraft or one fleet only.
Can an operator outside the terms of the MEL?
Only in exceptional circumstances, and never outside the manufactured master (MMEL)
Who is responsible for the maintenance of each aircraft?
The aircraft operator.
What is the Aircraft Maintenance Programme derived from?
The maintenance programme provided by the aircraft manufacturer, specifically the maintenance planning document (MPD)
What are the three sources that contribute to the MPD?
- Maintenance Review Board (MRB)
- Certification Regulations of the aircraft type.
- Operational feedback and experience.
What method do aircraft manufacturers use to develop the maintenance programme?
Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3)
What does the MRB report provide to the operator?
The minimum and initial maintenance of the aircraft, including tasks and application frequency.
What must each operator do with the MRB report?
Develop their own maintenance programme and have it approved by the UKCAA.
What does the MPD incorporate after the initial MRB report?
In-service findings during the life of the aircraft.
Structure Significant Items (SSI)
Items needing special attention due to their impact on structural integrity and safety.
What are the two factors influence the selection of SSI
- Consequences of failures in critical locations
- Failure probability based on loads and operational environment.
Master Minimum Equipment list (MMEL)
Items of aircraft systems/equipment that can be unserviceable at departure under specified conditions.
Who produced the MMEL?
The aircraft manufacturer, approved by state or design.
What is the minimum equipment list (MEL)
A list prepared by an operator bar on the MMEO but not less restrictive.
How does the MEL relate to the MMEL?
The MEL can be more restrictive than the MMEO but not less restrictive.
Configuration Deviation List (CDL) identify?
External parts of an aircraft that may be missing at departure under specified conditions.
Who produced the CDL?
The aircraft manufacturer, approved by the state of design.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC)?
A document certifying that the operator is authorised to conduct air operations.
What does the certificate of registration indicate?
It shows the ownerships and registration details of the aircraft.
