Annexes Flashcards
How many metres are in a Nautical Mile?
1852
Are there any Non-SI units that are being temporary used in International Flight?
yes
Is there a termination date set for the NonSI units by ICAO?
There is no date set by ICAO
What unit is used to measure temperature according to ICAO?
Celsius
The weight of fuel according to ICAO is measure in?
kilograms
What unit is used to report wind speed according to ICAO?
metres per second
The FAA measure runway length in feet, where as the ICAO measure runway length in?
Metres
How is visibility measured according to ICAO?
Kilometre
The unit hectopascal is used for what?
To measure pressure for altimeter setting
How many countries are still using the imperial system for measurement?
3
What is the objective of Annex 13?
Prevent accidents and incidents from occurring in the future
Who must the State of Occurrence notify if an accident occurs?
ICAO
What language should the notification of an accident be in?
Working language of ICAO
If an accident occurs in a participating ICAO state who must conduct the investigation?
State of Occurrence
f an accident occurs in the middle of the ocean who must conduct the investigation?
State of Registry
US AIP 5.12 specifies the US generally supports measures intended produce and share information, however laws in the US require determination and public reporting of:
Facts
Circumstances
Probable cause of every civil aviation accident
ALL OF THESE ABOVE
Which of the following constitutes a serious injury as defined by Annex 13?
An injury requiring hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within seven days from the date the injury was received
State of Operator is defined as?
State in which the operator’s principal place of business is located, or if there is no such place of business, the
operator’s permanent residence
A state that receives a safety recommendation must inform the proposing state of either the preventative actions taken under consideration or executed, or the reason why no action was taken in what timeframe?
90 days
The US government requires which of the following to release information to the public?
No consent is required or considered from other states regarding information related to an aircraft accident
What is considered an act of unlawful interference?
Unlawful seizure of aircraft
Destruction of an aircraft while in service Hostage Taking onboard of an aircraft
ALL OF THESE ARE CORRECT
What should the development of new security equipment consider?
Human Factors
What should all commercial air transport operators have established and maintained?
A written operator security program
What do you need to have done before entering a security restricted area?
Proper ID and background check
When do aircraft operator / PIC need to be notified about certain passengers on their flight for security purposes?
People subject to judicial or administrative proceedings
Where are passengers not authorized to go and must be prevented from entering to during flight?
The flight crew compartment
can your aircraft be searched?
when reliable information exists that the aircraft may be subjected to an act of unlawful interference
If you are going to carry a firearm from one country to another, what countries laws apply to you?
Both the departure and arrival countries
Are you required to submit a report of any acts of unlawful interference?
yes, immediately
What should the PIC be notified of?
Armed passengers and their seat numbers
The supplemented reference noted in the ICAO Annex 12 is called:
FAR AIM
What is a Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC)?
Unit responsible for promoting efficient organization of search and rescue services and for coordinating the conduct of search and rescue operations within a search and rescue region
If there are two Rescue Coordination Centres (RCC) serving the same area of rescue, who shall perform the rescue?
The closest center the distress signal.
When must each Rescue coordination centre (RCC) be available?
Ready to respond and Available 24/7
Who is responsible for discontinuing the search?
The responsible Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC).
When a pilot-in-command observes that either another aircraft or a surface craft is in distress, if possible:
Keep the craft in distress in sight until compelled to leave the scene or advised by the rescue coordination centre that it is no longer necessary.
Which frequency are pilots encouraged to monitor during their flight?
International distress frequency 121.5/ 243.0 MHz.
What does a yellow cross over a crash site indicate?
The crash site has already been reported and identified.
Which symbol tells air crews that you “require Medical assistance”?
X
What following maneuver should be performed to indicate to surface craft that you wish to direct them to the crash?
Rocking your wings
Opening and closing the throttle
Changing propeller pitch
All of the above
Recommended Practice. Contracting States, in cooperation with aircraft operators and airport management, should establish as a goal a total time period of _________minutes in aggregate for the completion of required departure formalities for all passengers requiring not more than normal processing.
60 minutes
Under US AIP, who is responsible for aircraft disinfection?
Air Carriers
Contracting States and aircraft operators should, where practicable, exchange information as to the appropriate ________ point(s) of contact(s) to whom deportee inquiries should be directed.
24 Hours
According to the US, when is aircraft disinfection required?
Whenever the aircraft departed from an area infected with diseases
For flights into the United States, what form must a nonresident alien/ US citizen (respectively) fill out?
Form I94/ I151
The ______________________ available shall cause the landing to be reported as soon as practicable to the public authorities concerned.
pilot in command
Where can an inadmissible person be moved to?
Where they began their journey
In establishing a national air transport facilitation programme, States should use the guidance material outlined in __________.
Appendix 12
When a Contracting State has determined that a person for whom a travel document has been requested is one of its nationals but cannot issue a passport within _______ of the request, the State shall issue an emergency travel document that attests to the nationality of the person concerned and that is valid for readmission to that State.
30 Days
Contracting States, with the cooperation of aircraft operators and airport operators, should establish as a goal the clearance within _______ of disembarkation from the aircraft of all passengers requiring not more than the normal inspection.
45 minutes
What does Annex 16 Cover?
Environmental Protection
What does Volume I cover?
Aircraft noise regulations
How are the categories of aircraft separated for regulation?
Type, weight, and year certified
How could you get violated for excessive aircraft noise
Flying off course, directly over a microphone
What does Volume II cover?
Aircraft emissions
Can aircraft intentionally dump fuel during normal operations?
No
What did the latest Amendment(11-B) cover?
New regulations to cover aircraft that will be certified after 2017
What happens if an engine fails emissions testing?
This only means that the certification authority is 90% sure that the engine does not meet standards, the
manufacturer can bring other evidence to change their mind
Are documents attesting noise certification required to be carried on the aircraft?
Yes
What unit is aircraft noise measured in?
EPNdB
What is a SMS?
A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities,
policies, and procedures
What are the four components of SMS?
Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion.
As a Part 135 company, what do you need to operate internationally?
A SMS that is accepted by the FAA
The SMS of a service provider shall:
Be established in accordance with the framework elements contained in Appendix 2
Be commensurate with the size and complexity of the provider
Be acceptable to the State of the operator
All the above
States shall:
Establish safety data collection and processing systems Establish a mandatory safety reporting system
Establish a voluntary safety reporting system
All the above
Which of the following are critical elements to the State Safety Oversight?
Primary aviation legislation
Specific operating regulations
State system and functions
All the above
Which of the following are elements of the Safety Policy and Objectives Pillar?
Management commitment
Appointment of key safety personnel
SMS documentation
All the above
If you wanted to start a SMS for a 91/135 operator, what chapter/appendix of Annex 19 should you reference?
Chapter 4
Appendix 2
Both A & B
If a State discovers a safety matter considered to be pertinent to other States, they shall:
Forward the information to the affected State(s) as soon as possible
Responsibilities of an aviation service provider or operator can be transferred to the State:
Under no provision of Annex 19
An ICAO Commercial Pilot, during single pilot operations, is carrying passengers. How long is a 44 year old’s medical certificate valid for?
12 months
IF you wanted more information about the requirements and issuance of a Flight Dispatcher License, you would reference:
Chapter 4
A MultiCrew License allows you to do what?
Act as copilot (SIC) on aircraft requiring two crew members
A MultiCrew pilot would need which class medical to exercise their privileges?
Class 1
A 62 yearold ICAO Commercial pilot is carrying passengers in a multi crew operation, how long is his medical certificate valid for?
Six months
Privileges of a MultiCrew Pilot License (MCL) include:
To exercise all the privileges of the holder of a private pilot license in the airplane
To exercise the privileges of the instrument rating in a multi crew operation
To act as copilot of an airplane required to be operated with a copilot
All of the above
Where can I find information about how to obtain a U.S. MultiCrew Pilot License?
There is no MultiCrew License in the U.S.
You are flying a Piper Seminole in a country that adheres strictly to ICAO Annex 1. Your company requires two pilots to operate the aircraft. Are you able to log SIC time as copilot?
Only 50% of the total time
What Medical Certificate is a commercial pilot required to carry in a country that adheres strictly to ICAO Annex 1?
ICAO Class 1 Medical
How do I obtain an ICAO Class 1 Medical?
Your FAA First Class Medical will suffice for an ICAO Class 1 Medical provided you are flying a US Registered Aircraft in a country that will accept the ICAO Requirements
What is ICAO Annex 3 about?
Meteorological Services for International Aerial Navigation
What is International Standard Pressure?
1013.2 hPa
What is the abbreviation “SG” mean in a meterological report?
Snow Grains
What height is an unmanned RVR observation taken from?
2m (7.5 feet)
A Contracting State accepting the responsibilities of a WAFC must establish a center that is capable of reporting:
UpperAir Winds, Temperature and Humidity
The location of the tropopause
Cumulonimbus Clouds and other in-flight hazards
All of the above
What is a MWO?
Meteorological Watch Office
What must a State Volcano Observatory report?
Significant PreEruption Activity (or Cessation thereof)
A Volcanic Eruption (or Cessation thereof)
Volcanic Ash within the atmosphere
All of the above
When must aerodromes publish routine meteorological reports?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (unless otherwise agreed upon)
Why does the United States differ from ICAO standards in the field of LLWS alerts/warnings?
The United States believes that a LLWS alert are timelier than a textual warning
ICAO forecasts are given in what format?
Latitude and Longitude readings
What terms does ICAO Annex 4 use instead of Decision Altitude and Decision Height?
Obstacle Clearance Altitude and Obstacle Clearance Height
What chapter(s) in Annex 4 can you look under for information on Aerodrome Obstacle Charts?
Chapter 3, 4, and 5
How are obstacle heights recommended to be depicted by ICAO on visual approach charts?
Above the Aerodrome elevation
According to ICAO, how should SID’s and STAR’s be named?
After the city or town or area which the aerodrome serves
What airports have an instrument approach chart in the U.S.?
Only those specifically requested for charting
What does ICAO recommend to help depict relief areas on SIDs and STARs?
The chart should be drawn to scale
Showing obstacles on charts
Have Contours in areas exceeding 1000 ft above the aerodrome elevation
All of the Above
What does ICAO have on their non precision approach charts that the US does not?
Descent Gradient
Which of the following do ICAO Ground movement Charts Depict?
Boundaries of ATC services
On an ICAO 1:500,000 chart obstacles above what height are shown?
300 ft
What Units are used for Linear Dimensions of Aerodromes on ICAO charts?
Metres
What is the correct order for common and registration marks?
Assigned common mark followed by the registration mark
If the registration mark starts with a letter, what is used to separate the common and registration marks?
A hyphen
Excluding “1” and “I” what shall the width of the letters be?
2/3rds height of the character
Where on the wings must the marks be located?
Lower surface on the left side
What type of characters must be used for the marks?
Uppercase Roman characters
How should these marks be fixed on the aircraft?
painted on
taped on
welded on
any of these will do
Who is responsible for keeping a record of registered aircraft?
the contracting state
Where must the identification plate be located on an aircraft?
near the entrance
What is a common mark?
an ICAO assigned letter
Which of the following is true in the United States AIP?
Marks on wing surfaces aren’t required
A registry of unmanned free balloons isn’t maintained
Identification plates don’t need to have nationality and registration marks
All of the above
According to ICAO ruling, If an emergency situation which endangers the safety of the airplane, necessitates the taking of action which involves a violation of local regulations, the pilot-in-command shall notify the appropriate local authority without delay and submit a formal report within ___ days.
10 days
What is the maximum certificated takeoff mass to maintain a flight data analysis program in a safety management system?
27,000kg
According ICAO(4.2.10), how long does the fuel and oil records shall be retained by the operator?
3 months
Relating to ICAO(4.2.11.2), what’s the altitude does the equipment required to measure radiation?
Above 49,000 feet and display must be visible to a flight crew member
According ICAO(4.3.9.1), what is the oxygen requirement for occupants after above 13,000feet?
Available for all occupants
How many pilot proficiency checks are required?
2 within one year, but not both within 4 months
All passenger-carrying aeroplanes in excess of 45,500 kg or with a passenger seating capacity greater than 60 shall be equipped with an approved flight crew compartment door that is designed to resist penetration from?
Small arms and grenade shrapnel
The operator shall establish and maintain an approved security training programme which ensures crew members act in the most appropriate manner to minimize the consequences of acts of unlawful interference. As a minimum, this programme shall include the following elements except:
How to pour the perfect glass of coke
An operator cannot act as PIC on a route or within an area specified by the operator and approved by the State of the Operator unless, within the preceding 12 months that pilot has made at least one trip as a:
pilot member of the flight crew
check pilot
or as an observer in the flight crew compartment
all the above
To be current as a cruise relief pilot, you must have acted as a crewmember on that airplane or completed proficiency training within the preceding _____.
90 days
What does FATO stand for?
Final Approach and Takeoff Area Definitions
What does TLOF mean?
Touchdown and Lift Off Area Definitions
In Annex 14, heliport dimensions are based on what type of helicopter?
Single- Main- Rotor helicopters
In regards to heliport elevation, what must the accuracy be?
one-half metre or foot
Which of the following distances shall be declared for a heliport?
Take-off distance available (TODAH)
Rejected take-off distance available (RTODAH)
Landing Distance Available (LDAH)
All of the above
A surface-level heliport shall be provided with what?
At least one final approach and take off area (FATO)
In regards to transitional surface, the approach/ take-off climb surface slopes upwards and outwards to a predetermined height of what?
45m/150ft
A heliport shall be equipped with how many wind direction indicators?
One
Where should the Aiming Point Marking be?
In the FATO
According to ICAO, what color and frequency should the heliport beacon be?
White flashes in short duration
What is an aerodrome
A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft
What is class F airspace
Alert Area Airspace which IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all participating IFR flights receive an air traffic advisory service and all flights receive flight information service if requested
What are you required to read back to air traffic controllers
All safety related clearances to include, ATC route clearances, all runway clearances ( land, take off, backtrack) , runway in use, altimeter settings, level instructions, heading and speed instructions and, whether issued by the controller or ATIS broadcasts, transition levels.
What is a Downstream clearance?
A clearance issued to an aircraft by an air traffic control unit that is not the current controlling
authority of that aircraft
what are they 3 phases that a controlling facility considers an aircraft to be during an emergency ?
Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
what is the Distress Phase
Follows alert phase if no communication has been reestablished or, Fuel on board indicates exhausted/ insufficient amount to reach safety, or Information received indicates a forced landing was likely.
How long is the ICAO community going to keep your recordings for AT LEAST
30 days
What requirements are air to ground facilities requirements
airground communication facilities shall enable DIRECT, RAPID, CONTINUOUS, & STATIC FREE two way communication
What does ACAS stand for?
Airborne Collision Avoidance System
According to ICAO, what kinds of aircraft are required to have a GPWS with a forward looking terrain avoidance system?
All aircraft with a MTOW greater than 5,700 kg (12,500lbs) or authorized to carry more than nine passengers
Per ICAO Annex 6 Part II 2.2.3.5, when is an alternate not needed?
Forecast that allows for landing under VMC
What minimum circumstances will the GPWS provide?
Excessive descent rate, Unsafe terrain, and excessive altitude loss
When flying as controlled VFR in ICAO, the aeroplane should be equipped with:
magnetic compass, barometric altitude, indicated airspeed, clock, and other additional equipment needed for the appropriate authority.
When flying IFR or VFR at night, we must ensure that the aeroplane is equipped with:
IFR equipped .
Two way radio communication.
Both A and B
In regards to a large turbojet, if there is no need for an alternate how much fuel do you have to bring?
Enough to fly 15 min in a hold 450m above the destination airport
What does section 3 in ICAO Annex 6 apply too?
Aircraft with a max certified takeoff weight exceeding 5700 kg
Can we refuel with passengers onboard according to ICAO?
Yes As long as a qualified person is onboard ready to initiate evacuation and two way communications with ground crew
For oxygen supply, what pressure must all crew members and 10% of passengers be supplied with oxygen?
Period in excess of 30 min that the pressure is between 700 hPa and 620 hPa
An Isolated Aerodrome is?
A destination aerodrome for which there is no destination alternate aerodrome suitable for a given aeroplane type
Name the purpose of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC)?
States that the operator is certified to perform commercial air operations
Define flight time helicopter per ICAO Annex 6 Part 3
The total time from the moment a helicopter’s rotor blades start turning until the moment the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, and the rotor blades are stopped
What type of helicopter operation does Annex 6 Part 3 not apply to?
Aerial Work
Who is responsible for ensuring their employees comply with laws, regulations and procedures in which those states are conducted?
Operator
What type of essential information is required to be on the helicopter pertaining to the area that the helicopter will be flying over?
Search and Rescue Services
Per ICAO, fuel and oil records shall be retained by the operator for a period of what?
Three Months
A helicopter shall be operated in compliance with what?
the terms of its certificate of airworthiness
approved operating limitations in its flight manual
both A and B
Night flights need to have what for each crew member?
A flashlight
Helicopters must have how many lifesaving rafts?
Enough to carry all persons on board
Who must ensure that the licenses and currency of the crew is up to date?
PIC
How many categories of helicopters are there according to ICAO?
2
Category B Helicopters can only be what class of performance?
Class 3
ICAO categorizes helicopter categories by what?
Engine Failures
What operations does Annex 8 Part IVA and IVB apply to?
Ones carrying passengers, cargo or mail in International Air Navigation
At what altitude must be means provided for an engine restart?
Up to a declared maximum altitude
All Altitudes
None
Per state policy
Up to a declared maximum altitude
For helicopters other than category A, what is the recommended autorotation speed?
Maximum Range
Minimum Rate of Descent
BOTH . A AND B
Engines should go under tests to ensure that it will operate how?
Satisfactorily and Reliably
Lights shall be installed in helicopters so as to minimize the possibility that they will what?
adversely affect the flight crews’ duties
subject an outside viewer to harmful dazzle
Both A and B
The operation limitations come together with any other information necessary to the what of the helicopter?
Safe Operation
Part IVA and Part IVB certification is separated by what?
Date
Who is responsible for determining the continuous airworthiness of an aircraft (who is in the regulatory power for that aircraft’s airworthiness)
State of registry
Where is the safest place to put a bomb on an aircraft?
The Least Risk Bomb Location
What limitations do lights have on the aircraft while in flight or on the ground?
Subject an outside observer to harmful dazzle
Adversely affect the performance of the flight crew’s duties
Both A and C
Which security regulations must you follow under ICAO’s rules?
The rules of the State that you are currently in
Why would a pilot want to know the Least Risk Bomb Location?
This identifies the location inside the aircraft where the crew will place a bomb to limit the effects of an
explosion
What FAR is Annex 8 closest to?
FAR Part 25
What is ICAO’s definition of airworthy?
The status of an aircraft, engine, propeller, or part as it conforms to its approved design, and is in condition for safe operation
What is the definition of the State of Manufacturer?
The State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the final assembly
How many parts are in Annex 8?
4
What is part 1 of Annex 8?
Definitions
What are the five volumes of Annex 10?
Radio Navigation Aids, Communication Procedures, Communication Systems, Surveillance and Collision
Avoidance Systems, Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization
What best describes a fan marker beacon?
A type of radio beacon, the emissions of which radiate in a vertical fan shaped pattern.
What is the ICAO requirement for VOR signal strength?
107 dBW/m2
How long must a pilot wait before calling ATC a second time, according to ICAO?
10 seconds
What language should always be available from ground stations when they are being talked to by international air services.
English
What does ACAS stand for?
Airborne Collision Avoidance System
What is the international emergency frequency?
121.500 MHz
What is a blind transmission?
A transmission from one station to another station in circumstances where two way communication cannot
be established but where it is believed that the called station is able to receive the transmission.
What does a SelectiveCalling Radio (SelCal) system do?
It will alert an aircraft’s crew that a ground radio station wishes to communicate with the aircraft.
Who is in charge of certifying aerodromes and provides regulations in the United States?
The local government
At least how many signaling devices must an aerodrome be equipped with?
one
According to the ICAO threshold crossing height is reported as?
Top of the red signal of the downwind bar
If a runways magnetic heading was 050 degrees, the ICAO would label it runway?
05
When must an aerodrome be equipped with a signaling lamp?
When the aerodrome is controlled
Under ICAO, which unpaved surfaces should be provided, so far as practicable, with the markings prescribed for that surface?
Both unpaved runways and taxiways should be marked
Under ICAO, what conditions shall a VASI system be provided to serve the approach to a runway?
When the runway is used by turbojet
Under ICAO, what color shall the marking of a closed runway be?
Black
Under ICAO, when shall a secondary power source be provided for a precision approach runway?
A secondary power source is required for all precision approach runways
Which of the following is true about the aiming point marking on runways meeting ICAO standards?
Aiming point varies from 150 meters to 400 meters
For all countries, which language is required for AIS data to be made available in?
English
What is an ‘aerodrome’?
A defined area on land or water intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and
surface movement of aircraft
Concerning Aeronautical Information Services, what is a State responsible for?
Providing aeronautical data collection and distribution in one’s own state
Which of these are not required preflight information for preflight by ICAO?
Uncleared snow on a ramp
Which of the following ICAO recommendations is not followed by the FAA?
Horizontal dimensions of obstacles
Which of the following requires a NOTAM to be issued?
establishment, closure, or significant changes in operation of aerodrome(s)/heliport(s)/ or runways
establishment, withdrawal and significant changes in operation of aeronautical services
Establishment, withdrawal and significant changes in operational capability or radio navigation and air
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following NOTAM’s does the FAA not issue?
trigger NOTAM’s
release of radioactive material or harmful chemicals ASHTAMS and SNOWTAMS
All of the above
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the state?
assign altitudes in AGL
Under which of the following criteria must an AIC be initiated?
Forecasted major change in legislation
Forecasted major change in regulations
Forecasted major change in anything that may affect flight safety
All of the above
What is ICAO’s definition of a moving area?
Part of an airport used for the takeoff, landing and taxiing aircraft
How many classifications of hazardous goods are there?
9
Where would you look to find out the hazard classification according to chapter 3?
Technical Instructions
When would dangerous goods not be allowed air transport?
Specifically identified by name or under general description per the technical instructions
Packaging dangerous material must be done IAW _______ and _______?
Technical Instructions / free of leaks and damage
Packaging labels should be completed in what language?
English
Who is responsible for ensuring goods are authorized for air transport?
Shipper
Who is responsible for inspecting goods for leaks or damage?
Operator
Who is responsible for ensuring the PIC has access to emergency instructions for packages?
Operator
hapter 10 suggests dangerous goods training program be established and updated provided by the ____________?
Technical Instructions
Who is responsible for ensuring the security of dangerous goods?
Contracting State
