CALR RA 9497, 776 Flashcards
What is the title of RA 9497
Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008
How many chapters and sections are there in RA 9497
12 chapters, 94 sections
Chapter 1
General Provisions
Chapter 2
Organization of Authority
Chapter 3
General Policies
Chapter 4
Powers of the Authority
Chapter 5
Powers and Functions of the Board
Chapter 6
Authority Proper
Chapter 7
The Director General
Chapter 8
Nationality and Ownership of Aircraft
Chapter 9
Aviation Safety Powers and Functions
Chapter 10
Other Powers
Chapter 11
Penalties
Chapter 12
Transitory Provisions
“This Act shall be known as the Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008”
Section 1
“It is hereby declared the policy of the State to provide safe and efficient air transport and regulatory services in the Philippines by providing for the creation of a civil aviation authority with jurisdiction over the restructuring of the civil aviation system, the promotion, development and regulation of the technical, operational, safety, and aviation security functions under the civil aviation authority.”
Declaration of Policy, Section 2
It refers to an airport, a defined area on land or water (including any building, installation and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft
aerodrome
It refers to a person who undertakes, whether directly or indirectly, or by a lease or any other arrangements, to engage in air transportation services or air commerce
Air carrier or operator
It refers to a certificate authorizing an operator to carry out specified commercial air transport operations
Air Operator Certificate
refers to any individual who engages, as the person in command or as pilot, mechanic, aeronautical engineer, flight radio operator or member of the crew, in the navigation of aircraft while under way and any individual who is directly in charge of inspection, maintenance, overhauling, or repair of aircraft, aircraft engine, propellers, or appliances; and individual who serves in the capacity of aircraft dispatcher or air traffic control operator.
Airman
refers to an aircraft used exclusively in the service of any government or of any political jurisdiction thereof, including the Government of the Philippines, but not including any government-owned aircraft engaged in operations which meet the definition of commercial air transport operations.
Public Aircraft
refers to any aircraft other than a State or public aircraft.
Civil Aircraft
refers to the operation of any civil aircraft for the purpose of general aviation operations, aerial work or commercial air transport operations.
Civil Aviation
refers to an aircraft operation of a civil aircraft for other than a commercial air transport operation or aerial work operation.
General Aviation Operation
The __________ shall be responsible for the exercise of all powers and the discharge of all duties of the Authority and shall have control over all personnel and activities of the Authority.
Director General (Section 4 - Creation of the Authority)
The Director General shall be appointed based on the qualifications herein provided and shall have a tenure of office for a period of _________ His appointment may be extended for another non-extendible term of __________ and shall only be removed for cause in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Civil Service Commission.
4 years, 4 years (Section 4 - Creation of the Authority)
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has how many Members
7
7 members of the board in CAAP
The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
The Secretary of Finance;
The Secretary of Foreign Affairs;
The Secretary of Justice;
The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government; and
The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.
No member of the Board or any employee of the Authority shall accept employment or enter into a contract of service with an entity regulated by the Authority until the expiry of _________ from the termination of his appointment, whether by resignation or revocation or otherwise.
one (1) year (Section 7 - Limitation of Subsequent Employement)
The presence of at least ____ members of the Board shall constitute a quorum and the majority vote of ______ members in a meeting where a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any rule, ruling, order, resolution, decision or other act of the Board in the exercise of its functions.
4, 3 (Section 8 - Quorum)
Qualifications of a DG
a Filipino citizen, at least thirty-five (35) years of age, of good moral character, unquestionable integrity, recognized competence and a degree holder with at least five (5) years supervisory or management experience in the field of aviation.
The Board shall meet regularly _________ and may hold special meetings to consider urgent matters upon call of the Chairman or upon the initiative of four (4) members. Internal rules of procedure in the conduct of Board meetings shall be as prescribed by the Board.
once a month
The Authority shall have its principal office in _______ and may hold hearings on any proceedings at such time and places within the Philippines, as it may provide by order in writing.
Metro Manila
The Authority shall have an authorized capital stock of _______ which shall be fully subscribed by the Republic of the Philippines
Fifty billion pesos (Php50,000,000,000.00)
The Authority shall adopt and publish its schedule of fees and charges. The Authority shall hold such public hearings or consultative meetings with stakeholders in the industry before adopting its schedule of fees and charges. The Authority shall not revise its schedule of fees and fines more often than once every ________.
three (3) years
In no case that the Director General shall participate in the hearing and adjudication of an appealed case before the Board where the subject of appeal is a judgment or decision rendered by his office. In such case, it requires __________ concurring votes of the members of the Board who actively participated in the deliberation of the appealed case before the judgment or decision of the Director General can be modified or reversed.
four (4)
Within fifteen (15) days from the appointment of and acceptance by all members of the Board and the Director General of their respective appointments, the Board, in consultation with the Director General, shall meet to draw up the Authority’s organizational structure. The Board shall agree on the Authority’s final organizational structure not later than __________ from the date of the effectivity of this Act.
six (6) months
Current CAAP DG
Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo