10.4 Air Operations

Question 1

Who must create the tech log?

Answer 1

Air operator

Question 2

Who is the MEL created by and who approves it?

Answer 2

Made by operator and approved by CAA

Question 3

Can the MEL be less restrictive than the MMEL?

Answer 3

No
Can be more restrictive but never less

Question 4

What is the CDL?

Answer 4

Configuration Deviation List

Question 5

How are emergency break in point marked?

Answer 5

Marked by a hash line triangle
Has to be red

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Part- ORO, Part- CAT, Part- SPA

Question 7

How is approval to “Operate an aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transport” indicated?

Answer 7

Air operators certificate (AOC)

Question 8

If an operator has a presence in several countries, where must they apply for an AOC?

Answer 8

Where they have their principle place of business in the UK

Question 9

When must an air operator allow the CAA access to their operation?

Answer 9

Whenever the CAA want to visit to ensure compliance

Question 10

Continued airworthiness of aircraft is whose responsibility?

Answer 10

Air operator unless started otherwise in the lease contract

Question 11

What is, and who creates, an aircraft maintenance programme?

Answer 11

Details maintenance actions to be carried out and when to do them
Created by the operator and CAA approved

Question 12

What documents must an aircraft have to record the maintenance actions, and other relevant information, and who creates it?

Answer 12

Technical Log created by the Air Operator (Approved by the CAA)

Question 13

What is the function of the maintenance planning document?

Answer 13

Provided by the manufacturer allowing the operator to compile his own maintenance programme based on its contents

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

The must have a contract with a part 145 approved organisation that is acceptable to the CAA and how the contract to the CAA

Question 15

What are structure significant items (SSI)?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What is maintenance steering groups?

Answer 16

Methodology used by the manufacturer to help develop a maintenance programme

Question 17

What is the MEL and describe its contents?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What is an MMEL and who creates it?

Answer 18

Master Minimum Equipment List
Manufacturer creates it

Question 19

When can a MEL be less restrictive than an MMEL?

Answer 19

It cannot, it can be more restrictive

Question 20

What is a CDL?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Of the documents to be carried in an aircraft, which is only a copy of the original?

Answer 21

Air Operators Certificate (certified true copy)

Question 22

If the certificate of airworthiness, a required document for flight, is lost or stolen what must happen?

Answer 22

The operation may continue until the flight reaches its destination or a place where replacement documents can be provided

Question 23

What aircraft must have a flight deck door?

Answer 23

Aircraft with 19 passengers or more and used in CAT category

Question 24

Emergency break in points are what colour?

Answer 24

Red or yellow

Question 25

If a passenger door is inoperative, what action must be taken?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

If a passenger door is inoperative, what action must be taken?

Answer 26

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