Air Law Flashcards
What is the purpose of ICAO?
To internationally promote aviation standards and agreed certain principles, standardise operational procedures and navigation practices.
The principles can be found in DOC 7300.
What significant event took place on 13th October 1919?
The Paris Convention took place, leading to an official agreement on air law principles among 27 countries.
Dr. Albert Jean Francois Roper became Air Expert in the French Cabinet of Aeronautics.
When was the Chicago Convention signed?
7th December 1944.
It was an agreed obligation of 52 nations.
What does Article 1 of the Chicago Convention state?
Each contracting State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
Fill in the blank: The nationality of an aircraft is determined by the ________.
State in which it is registered.
What is the role of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)?
To ensure the highest common level of safety protection for EU citizens, facilitate the internal aviation single market, and create a level playing field among Member States.
What is a NOTAM?
Notification of temporary or permanent changes of information to the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).
Categories include NOTAMN (New information), NOTAMR (Replacing previous information), and NOTAMC (Cancelling a previous NOTAM).
What information must every aircraft engaged in International Navigation carry?
Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Airworthiness, Crew licences, Journey logbook, Radio licence, List of passenger names, Cargo manifest.
True or False: Article 4 of the Chicago Convention allows states to use civil aviation for any purpose.
False.
Each State agrees not to use civil aviation for purposes contrary to the aims of the convention.
What does the Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) indicate?
The suitability of an aircraft for safe flight.
What is the significance of Article 24 of the Chicago Convention?
It exempts aircraft and its fuel, oil, spare parts, and equipment from customs duty when flying to, from, or over a contracting State’s airspace.
What is a Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)?
It states speed limitations, load factors, and procedures for the safe operation of the aircraft.
What is a Weight Schedule used for?
To calculate weight and centre of gravity of an aircraft.
Fill in the blank: The Chicago Convention contains ________ articles.
96.
What is the function of a Certificate of Maintenance Review (C of MR)?
To confirm that a transport or aerial work category aircraft is maintained in accordance with an approved maintenance schedule.
What does the term ‘airworthiness’ mean?
The measure of an aircraft’s suitability for safe flight.
Who is responsible for communicating rules and regulations about UK aviation Law?
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
What is CAP 393?
The Air Navigation Order 2016, which forms the basis of UK civil aviation regulations.
What is a Civil Aviation Publication (CAP)?
A simpler form of legislation for private pilots, collecting important information from the UK AIP and ANO.
What does Article 17 of the Chicago Convention state about aircraft nationality?
Aircraft have the nationality of the State in which they are registered.
What must be displayed on a fireproof metal identification plate of an aircraft?
The aircraft’s nationality and registration.
What happens when an aircraft changes ownership?
The former owner must notify the CAA immediately and the new owner within 28 days.
What is the significance of the prefix X- in aircraft registration?
It is used for experimental aircraft.
True or False: All UK registered aircraft require a noise certificate.
True.
