Air Law

Question 1

CAR 82

Answer 1

An aircraft engaged in RPT shall be equipped with radio-communication systems as approved by CASA

Question 2

CAR 233

Answer 2

Responsibilities of PIC before flight:

instruments and equipment required for type of operation are installed and functioning properly;

gross weight does not exceed limitation

aircraft is loaded under CAR 235

fuel supplies are sufficient

required operating crew are on board and fit for duty

ATC instructions have been complied with

aircraft is safe for flight in all respects

latest editions of aeronautical maps, charts, information and instructions, published or written, for route to destination and alternate are carried and accessible to flight crew.

Question 3

CAR 234

Answer 3

must not commence a flight if PIC hasn’t taken reasonable steps to ensure aircraft carries sufficient fuel and oil to safely undertake the flight.

Question 4

CAR 235

Answer 4

Take off and landing must not exceed weight, COG or runway width limitations

Question 5

CAR 239

Answer 5

Planning of Flight by PIC

PIC must study all available information appropriate to intended operation away from the vicinity of the aerodrome and IFR flights in regards to;
weather reports and forecasts en-route, 
airway facilities, 
condition of aerodromes, 
ATC rules and procedures

Question 6

CAR 242

Answer 6

Before taxiing for take-off, ensure radio apparatus for use in flight is functioning correctly

Question 7

CAR 243

Answer 7

where voice communication is available with ATC the PIC and pilots operating controls must maintain a listening watch

Question 8

CAR 244

Answer 8

immediately before take-off PIC must ensure aircraft;
flight controls are free and correct,
locking and safety devices are removed,
hatches and caps are secure,
external surfaces are free of frost and ice

Question 9

CAR 249

Answer 9

Aircraft may not carry passengers without a GFPT during;
flying training,
low flying practice,
practice emergency procedures,
testing aircraft components

Question 10

CAR 251

Answer 10

Seat belts must be worn by all crew and passengers;
during take off and landing,
during an instrument approach,
when flying below 1000' AGL
in turbulent conditions

Question 11

CAR 252

Answer 11

an aircraft must carry an ELT unless;
withing 50nm of ARP of departure,
agriculture operations,
CASA said so, 
flying for the purpose of having an ELT fitted, or
is an exempt aircraft:
high capacity RPT and Charter,
single seat,
turbo-jet powered,
balloon,
airship
glider

ELT must operate on 406-406.1 MHz and 121.5 MHz

Question 12

CAR 255

Answer 12

No smoking on an aircraft where placarded
anywhere during take off, landing or refuelling or in the berth of an aircraft or a toilet.

Placards are to be displayed as per the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness and flight manual.

Question 13

CAR 256

Answer 13

Operating crew, acting or carried, may not have consumed alcohol within 8 hours prior to departure nor be intoxicated.

Question 14

CAR 256A

Answer 14

Animals must be carried in a cage not in the passenger compartment unless it is a seeing eye dog in the cabin, an a mat and restrained.

Question 15

CAR 257

Answer 15

Aerodrome Meteorological Minima must be exceeded to take off or land at an aerodrome unless an emergency exists for landing.

Question 16

CAR 258

Answer 16

Flights over water.
An aircraft may not fly over water greater than a distance from which it could reach land in the event of a critical engine failure.

Question 17

CAR 262

Answer 17

Carriage of Examiners on aircraft

Officers of CASA must provide 7 days notice; or
immediate demand if no items need to be offloaded; or
immediate demand if Officer deems circumstances of the case warrant.

Question 18

CAO 20.2

Answer 18

Safety precautions before flight.

Remove safety and locking devices
Secure doors and hatches before take off
Check fuel for water before the first flight and after each refuelling
Check fuel tank vents are clear
Ops manual fuel instructions for ops above 5700kg

Question 19

CAO 20.4

Answer 19

Prevision and use of oxygen

Unpressurised
Carry and use for operating Crew at all times above 10,000

Other crew
Carry for time >30mins 10,000-12000 and all time above 12,000
Use above 14,000

Passengers
Carry 10% for 30 mins or 20% for 15 mins
When >30mins between 10,000 - 14,000
Carry for each passenger at all times above 14,000

Pressurised below FL250

Crew
Carry 15 minute supply when above 10,000
Use when cabin altitude is above 10,000

Other crew
Carry for time when cabin altitude is above 10,000
Use when cabin altitude is above 14,000

Passengers
Carry 10% for 30 mins or 20% for 15 mins plus all passengers for time taken to reach FL140 when greater than 4 minutes.

Ops above FL250

Crew

Other crew
Carry for time when cabin altitude is above 10,000
Use when cabin altitude is above 14,000

Cabin crew
Carry 15 minute for each attendant

Passengers
Carry for the greater of
A) 10% of passengers for time cabin altitude is above is between 10,000 - 14,000
& each passenger for time cabin altitude is above FL140
Or
B) All passengers for 10 minutes