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10.5a/10.5b Flashcards

1
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What is an aircraft “product”?

A

An aircraft, engine or propeller

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2
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Before an aircraft gains a type certificate, what must the engines or propellers get?

A

A type certificate also

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Once an aircraft has gained a type certificate, what is it eligible for?

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A certificate of airworthiness

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4
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When an organisation has gained a type certificate of an aircraft they have successfully designed, what do they become?

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The type certificate holder

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5
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What are airworthiness codes also known as?

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Certification Specifications

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6
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What should be included in the application of a type certificate?

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  • a three-view directional drawing
  • preliminary data
  • operating characteristics
  • limitations
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7
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Why can some type certifications require special conditions from EASA?

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  • the product has an unusual design
  • the intended use of the product is unconventional
  • unsafe conditions could develop (from previous similar products)
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How long is a type certificate APPLICATION of a Large Aircraft effective for?

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5 years

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9
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How long is a type certificate APPLICATION for a small aircraft effective for?

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3 years (unless at time of application it is shown that it requires longer)

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10
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When would it be deemed necessary to propose a change to the type certificate of a product?

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When any agency finds a;

  • change in design
  • change in power
  • change in mass
  • change in thrust
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11
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What does DOA stand for?

A

Design Organisation Approval

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Who is eligible to apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness? (C of A)

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Any person or organisation that the aircraft is registered to.

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13
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What language must the C of A be printed in?

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One or more of the official languages of the EU

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How long is the C of A valid for?

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Remains valid indefinitely, as long as:

  • it’s in compliance with type design and airworthiness requirements
  • it remains on the same register
  • the type certificate remains valid
  • type certificate has not being surrendered or revoked
  • requires validating with the Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)
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15
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What is the purpose of a C of A?

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It is the internationally recognised document certifying an aircrafts sustainability to enter service

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Does the C of A constitute an aircraft is serviceable?

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No - it is only valid if it has received maintenance in accordance with the maintenance schedule

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17
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How often should the C of A be reviewed and re-validated?

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Annually (ARC - Airworthiness Review Certificate)

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18
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Previously, BCAR’s were reviewed at what interval?

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Every 3 years

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19
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What is an orphan aircraft?

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  • the legal person holding the TC ceases to exist
  • the TC holder no longer complies with regulatory obligations
  • the TC holder loses his DOA
  • the TC holder has surrendered the TC

A restricted certificate of airworthiness is needed to continue to operate

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20
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Who can issue permits to fly?

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  • NAA
  • EASA
  • Part-21 company that has approval
  • Approved CAMO’s
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What is the purpose of a permit to fly?

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An aircraft that does not meet airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight.
E.g. Development of a new aircraft

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What is an ARC?

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Airworthiness Review Certificate

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23
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If an organisation does not have approval to issue a permit to fly certificate they are to apply to their competent authority. What information should be presented?

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  • purpose of the flight
  • the ways in which the aircraft does not comply with airworthiness requirements
  • the approved flight conditions
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24
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The period of validity of a flight release certificate should not exceed what timescale?

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14 days

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25
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If flight conditions are not approved at the time of application of a permit to fly, who should the approval be sent to?

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  • Agency = if the approval of flight conditions is related to the safety of design
  • Competent Authority = if the approval of flight conditions is NOT related to the safety of design
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26
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If an EASA permit to fly is issued by an organisation other than the competent authority, what must be done?

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Copies of the permits must be sent to the competent authority as soon as possible but no later than 3 days

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27
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How long is an EASA permit to fly valid for?

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12 months

28
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Is a permit to fly transferable?

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No - unless it’s for an aircraft that is changing ownership but is remaining on the same register and under agreement of the competent authority.

29
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Aircraft are required to have a Certificate of Registration. What is the one exception for this?

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Non-EASA Aircraft

  • Flight begins and ends in the U.K. without flying over any borders
  • not used for public transport or aerial work
30
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What is the national mark for a U.K. registered aircraft?

A

“G” followed by 4 letters

31
Q

The ICAO requirement for noise applies to?

A

All aircraft

32
Q

JAR-36 was replaced by what IR and CS?

A

IR = Part-21 and CS-36

Initial airworthiness and noise requirements

33
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Who can modify or amend a noise certificate of an aircraft?

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The issuing competent authority

34
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When applying for a noise certificate, what must be issued no more than 60 days prior to the application?

A

A statement of conformity

35
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How long are noise certificates valid for?

A

Unlimited duration

36
Q

What is included in a Weight Schedule?

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  • Basic weight

- All items loaded to the aircraft per specific flight

37
Q

An aircraft mass and CofG should be obtained in what intervals?

A

4-years for individual aircraft

9-years for fleet masses

38
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What is the aircraft “dry” operating mass?

A

The aircraft without any added mass (traffic mass) on board (including fuel, cargo etc)

39
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What is “traffic load”?

A

The amount of baggage, crew, PAX on the aircraft.

40
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In what scenario would an aircraft not require weighing before operation?

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If the aircraft is new into service, weighed at the factory and records of all modifications have been included.

41
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When should the mass and centre of gravity of an aircraft be reviewed?

A

Whenever the cumulative changes to the dry operating mass and C of G alter by +/- 0.5%

42
Q

A change to a radio is classed as what type of modification?

A

A major modification as it may interfere with other systems

43
Q

How long is an Aircraft Radio installation licence valid for?

A

36 months - applied within 2-months in advance of renewal

44
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What happens to the radio installation licence if an aircraft changes ownership?

A

It becomes invalidated

45
Q

What is awarded when radio equipment is approved?

A

A certificate of approval of radio installation

46
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What is a restricted type certificate used for?

A

An aircraft that doesn’t meet the provisions of a type certificate basis and/or environmental practices

47
Q

Each type design of an aircraft must be…?

A

Adequately identified

48
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What is a TCDS?

A

Type Certificate Data Sheet

49
Q

When completing flight tests for the purpose of gaining a type certificate, how long must a new aircraft engine be tested for?

A

A minimum of 300 hours

50
Q

What must a holder of a type certificate for an aircraft produce?

A

Manuals that are updated and maintained

51
Q

What can be delayed before an aircraft has entered into service?

A

Some portions of the manuals/instructions

52
Q

What is classified as a minor change in type design?

A

Any change that does not affect:

  • Structural strength
  • Mass
  • Balance
  • Reliability
  • Operational characteristics
  • Noise
  • Fuel venting
  • Exhaust emissions
  • Any other characteristic affecting airworthiness
53
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What is a supplemental type certificate used for?

A

Organisations who aren’t the type certificate holder that are wanting to make modifications to an aircraft. Issued by the NAA.

54
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When is a supplemental type certificate able to be transferred?

A

When the natural or legal person is able to demonstrate its ability to qualify for design organisation approval (DOA)

55
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If the supplemental type certificate is revoked or surrendered, what must be done?

A

It must be returned to EASA.

56
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Who can apply for a permit to fly?

A

Any authorised person

57
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What is included under “Flight Conditions” when applying for a permit to fly?

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  • configuration
  • conditions or restriction necessary
  • substantiation that the aircraft is capable of safe flight
  • method used for the control
58
Q

What form is used for the U.K. registration of an aircraft?

A

The CAA - CA1 form

59
Q

How many certificates of registration (CofR) can an aircraft have?

A

1 CofR

60
Q

Where are the legal requirements set out for aircraft registration?

A

Article 4 of the ANO

61
Q

How must an operator determine the mass of the fuel on board?

A

Using the actual density or if not known, the density calculated in in accordance with a method specified in the operations manual.

62
Q

The interval between two fleet mass/CofG evaluations should not exceed what?

A

48 months

63
Q

Before radio equipment is installed, what must be done?

A

It must be approved by the NAA prior to being put into service

64
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What is an ETSOA?

A

European Technical Standard Order Authorisation (ETSOA)

65
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Who can install radio equipment?

A

A person who is duly licensed or otherwise permitted

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