Air Law Flashcards
CAR 82
An aircraft engaged in RPT shall be equipped with radio-communication systems as approved by CASA
CAR 233
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.
CAR 234
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.
CAR 235
Take off and landing must not exceed weight, COG or runway width limitations
CAR 239
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
CAR 242
Before taxiing for take-off, ensure radio apparatus for use in flight is functioning correctly
CAR 243
where voice communication is available with ATC the PIC and pilots operating controls must maintain a listening watch
CAR 244
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
CAR 249
Aircraft may not carry passengers without a GFPT during; flying training, low flying practice, practice emergency procedures, testing aircraft components
CAR 251
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
CAR 252
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
CAR 255
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.
CAR 256
Operating crew, acting or carried, may not have consumed alcohol within 8 hours prior to departure nor be intoxicated.
CAR 256A
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.
CAR 257
Aerodrome Meteorological Minima must be exceeded to take off or land at an aerodrome unless an emergency exists for landing.
CAR 258
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.
CAR 262
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.
CAO 20.2
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
CAO 20.4
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
