10.4 Air Operations Flashcards
Who must create the tech log?
Air operator
Who is the MEL created by and who approves it?
Made by operator and approved by CAA
Can the MEL be less restrictive than the MMEL?
No
Can be more restrictive but never less
What is the CDL?
Configuration Deviation List
How are emergency break in point marked?
Marked by a hash line triangle
Has to be red
An aircraft is being used by an operator for commercial air transport and wishes to also operate with extended range twin operations (ETOPS) or All weather Operations (AWOPS). What parts of Air Ops would the operator need to reference to find out how to gain his AOC?
Part- ORO, Part- CAT, Part- SPA
How is approval to “Operate an aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transport” indicated?
Air operators certificate (AOC)
If an operator has a presence in several countries, where must they apply for an AOC?
Where they have their principle place of business in the UK
When must an air operator allow the CAA access to their operation?
Whenever the CAA want to visit to ensure compliance
Continued airworthiness of aircraft is whose responsibility?
Air operator unless started otherwise in the lease contract
What is, and who creates, an aircraft maintenance programme?
Details maintenance actions to be carried out and when to do them
Created by the operator and CAA approved
What documents must an aircraft have to record the maintenance actions, and other relevant information, and who creates it?
Technical Log created by the Air Operator (Approved by the CAA)
What is the function of the maintenance planning document?
Provided by the manufacturer allowing the operator to compile his own maintenance programme based on its contents
If an operator does not have a part 145 approval how does it prove to the CAA that it can maintain airworthiness of its aircraft fleet?
The must have a contract with a part 145 approved organisation that is acceptable to the CAA and how the contract to the CAA
What are structure significant items (SSI)?
Items which contribute significantly to loads applied during flight, grounds loads, pressurisation, and where a failure threatens the structural integrity and the safety of the aircraft
What is maintenance steering groups?
Methodology used by the manufacturer to help develop a maintenance programme
What is the MEL and describe its contents?
Minimum equipment list. Details systems/components that may be inoperative prior to dispatch. Created by operator, based on MMEL and approved by CAA or other aviation regulatory authority
What is an MMEL and who creates it?
Master Minimum Equipment List
Manufacturer creates it
When can a MEL be less restrictive than an MMEL?
It cannot, it can be more restrictive
What is a CDL?
Configuration deviation list
Identifies any external parts of an aircraft type which may be missing at the commencement of a flight, and which contains, information on associated operating limitations and performance correction
Of the documents to be carried in an aircraft, which is only a copy of the original?
Air Operators Certificate (certified true copy)
If the certificate of airworthiness, a required document for flight, is lost or stolen what must happen?
The operation may continue until the flight reaches its destination or a place where replacement documents can be provided
What aircraft must have a flight deck door?
Aircraft with 19 passengers or more and used in CAT category
Emergency break in points are what colour?
Red or yellow
If a passenger door is inoperative, what action must be taken?
Check MEL to see if aircraft can be dispatched. If so a red and white “no entry” sign must be placed on the door and the operating instructions must be covered
If a passenger door is inoperative, what action must be taken?
Check MEL to see if aircraft can be dispatched. If so a red and white “no entry” sign must be placed on the door and the operating instructions must be covered
