CARS Final Flashcards
what is ICAO? why was it created
International Civil Aviation Organization. it was created to enhance civil aviation safety by creating regulations and standards
what governing body does ICAO belong to
UN
What is IATA?
the International air transport association was created to give commercial a voice in the making of rules and regulations
what is EASA and why was it formed?
the European aviation safety agency was created to provide safety standards for countries within Europe and worldwide
What is the FAA and which governing body does it belong to?
Federal aviation Administration regulates aviation in the US
Which aviation organization carried out the certification of the airbus A380
EASA
to find information about the FAA’s 8130-3 Form, Where would you look
Under regulations and policies on the FAA website
the Aeronautics act is administered by
the department of transport
new regulations are published where
the Canada Gazette
the Aeronautics act is under the control of which department of the government
Department of Justice
the Canadian Aircraft Regulations Website contains what informations
Standards incorporated by reference
the second digit in CARs 223.03 represents
That it is the number for a standard
what information in the CARS tells you how to compete tasks
Standards
what information in the cars tells you that something must be done
Regulations
where are the Standards for AME licensing and training located
Airworthiness Manual(AWM) 566
where are Regulations found
Department of Justice Website
what information is located in Standard 573.02
AMO Certificates
which parts of the cars specifically apply to AME’s
Parts 1,2,4,5,6 and 7
What is CAN-TSO
Canadian Technical Standard Order
What is an SMS? who is required to have one?
a Safety management system is required by AMO’s and air operators
who issues Airworthiness directives in Canada
Transport canada
Who issues Service bulletins in Canada
Aircraft manufacturers
what is the difference between continued and continuing airworthiness
Continued - maintenance require or preformed on an aircraft or product
Continuing - correction of design problems
What are ICAs
Instructions for continued airworthiness. provided by the manufacturer in the for of an operators manual or maintenance manual
What is an SDR?
A Service difficulty Report. used to document and report design problems discovered on an aircraft
What is the Difference between a Service bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive
Service bulletin’s are issued by the manufacturer in response to an SDR. they are recommended fixes for the problem but are not mandatory
Airworthiness directives (AD) are issued by TC for the same reasons but are mandatory by law. will often be linked to manufacturers Service bulletin
what is a certificate of airworthiness? when will one be issued
a Certificate of airworthiness states that a new aircraft conforms with its original type design and is certified as safe and airworthy by the minister (Transport Canada). it will be issued after the aircraft’s submitted type design has been reviewed by transport Canada and receives a type Certificate
what is a type certificate?
documentation certifying the overall design of the aircraft or aeronautical product
what are the different aircraft categories that require a type certificate
normal utility aerobatic commuter transport restricted
what are the different types of flight authorities
certificate of airworthiness (CofA)
Special certificate of airworthiness
flight permit
when will a special CofA be issued
For aircrafts that do not fall within normal categories such as armature built and owner maintained
when is a flight permit issued
for aircrafts that are experimental or need temporary permission to fly under specific circumstances
what are some examples for specific purpose flight permits
ferry flights
exportation
test flights
low long will a flight permit be valid
12 months or less
what is required when changing an aircrafts type design
changes must be similar to original type design and the changes must not affect safety in a negative way
who can preform specialized work
an AMO with an appropriate rating
what are the categories of specialized maintenance
airframe engine propeller avionics instruments component welding NDT
patching a bladder type fuel tank is what kind of specialized maintenance
component
replacement of an antenna with equivalent part is specialized maintenance
false
liquid penetrant inspection is considered specialized maintenance
true
repairing an engine mount is specialized maintenance
true
changing a tire is specialized maintenance
false
who can sign a maintenance release
an AME with an appropriate rating unless the aircraft; is home built has special CofA is foreign is an ultralight
is a submitted SDR public or private information
public
after a defect is discovered, whoever made the discovery has how long to report it
3 working days
the most current information on SDRs can be found where
Advisory circular
if the same defect is discovered by the same person on different aircrafts, are multiple SDRs required
yes. SDRs are specific to aircrafts not defects
is corrosion a reportable service difficulty
no
how long must a defective part be kept after submission of an SDR
21 days minimum
who will transport canada issue ADs to
registered owner of the aircraft
what will an AD include
information identifying the problem, how to fix the problem, effective date of the AD and when the correction must be completed
who is responsible for compliance with ADs
aircraft owners
the minister will only approve an alternate means of compliance to an AD if
the aircraft retains the same level of safety
in case of conflict between transport canada and a Foreign AD, which takes priority
Transport canada
what are the 9 AMO categories
aircraft avionics instruments engine propeller structure component welding NDT
what is a PRM
Person responsible for maintenance
who appoints the PRM
the AMO or air operator certificate holder
what are the requirements to maintain Recency on an AME license
holder must have been active in industry for at least 6 months in the past 2 years
what are the 5 AME license ratings
M1 - non - turbojet aircraft and helicopters
M2 - all aircraft not included in M1 rating
E - electronics
S - structures
Balloons
what is a type course
a lisence qualification for a specific airframe, engine or component
can a person who did not do the work sign the maintenance release
yes as long as the person signing the release personally observed the work being done
what are the requirements for an AME lisence
must be 21 years of age
must complete basic training for applicable rating
must pass knowledge exams
must serve 48 months practical experience
complete at least 70% of all tasks outlined in appendix B of CARs 566
who is considered the operator of an aircraft
the person in possession of the aircraft as owner, lessee or otherwise
what are the three classes of registered aircraft
private
commercial
state
what are the basic requirements to operate an aircraft in canada
aircraft must have a valid flight authority
aircraft must have correct markings
all equipment on the aircraft must be serviceable
what is a MEL
Minimum equipment list
what is IFR
instrument Flight rules
What is IMC
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
where are the Regulations for commercial operators
CARs Part 7
what is an AOC
Air operator certificate
what is an MCM and what is it used for
Maintenance control manual. it is used to outline an air operator’s policy for conducting maintenance
