GCAA Air Law Flashcards
- If the pilot deviates from a rule or clearance in thbe interest of safety, the pilot shall…
Deviation from Regulations The pilot in command may depart from a Civil Aviation Regulation in circumstances that render such departure absolutely necessary in the interests of safety. The pilot in command shall submit a written report to the GCAA within 24 hours. (CARS III 1.3.2)
Each pilot in command who deviates from an ATC clearance or instruction, or any rule of this Part, shall upon the request of ATC or the GCAA, submit a detailed written report of that emergancy deviation whithin 48 hours to the GCAA, PO Box 6558, Abu Dhabi, (CARS III 2.23.1.7)
- What is the minimum time permitted between the consumption of an alcoholic beverage and the operation of an aircraft?
8 hours from comencement of duty or stand by / 0.2 promille
Part IV CAR ops 1 CAR - OPS 1.085 (1-B-5)
- What documents are required to be onboard prior to flight?
Where is this list for UAE and non-UAE aircraft?
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Ariworthiness
- Origianl copy of the noise certificate
- Origianl or Copy or Air Operator Certificate
- Aircraft Radio license
- Original or copy of Insurance Certificate
- Each crew members valid crew licenses with appropriate ratings
Found in: UAE Part IV CAR Ops 1 CAR-OPS 1.123 (1-B-8)
NON-UAE CARS III 6.2
- How often must a VOR be checked an to what limits?
In the UAE within the preceeding 30 days and +/- 4 degrees.
- UAE registered aircraft will comply with the convention in ICAO annex 2 when _____.
- In an un-pressurised aircraft, above what altitude mus you take into consideration the oxygen requirements of part IV?
An operator shall not operate a non pressurized airplane above 10,000 ft unless supplemental O2 is provided. (Part IV CAR Ops 1 - OPS 1.775 (1-K-18))
Pilots: Entire time abvove 10,000 ft
Cabin Crew & 10% of the passnegers: 30 minutes between 10,000ft and 13,000ft.
100% of passengers: entire time above 13,000ft
- In Pressurized aircraft what are the supplemental O2 requirements?
Pilots and Cabin crew: 30 minutes between 10,000 and 13,000ft and entire time above 13,000ft,
Passengers:
10% of passengers entire time between 10,000 and 14,000ft after the first 30 minutes.
30% of passengers entire time between 14,000 and 15,000ft.
100% of passengers entire tiem above 15,000ft.
02 masks for use by flight crew memebers in pressurised aircraft operating at pressurixed altitudes above 25,000ft shall be quick donning type of mask.
(Part iV CAR Ops 1 CAR-OPS 1.770 (1-K-17)
- What quanitity of first air O2 is requried onboard an aircraft?
Following dpressurization, sufficinet for the remainder of the flight for at least 2% of passengers carried, but no less than 1 person at cabin levels between 8000 and 15,000ft.
- How long is a foreign pilot validation valid for?
Maximum of 90 days or expiry of the foreign licence or medical.
- An airfield with no suitable airport, isolated aerodrome, what fuel is required for aircraft with turbine engines?
2 hours fuel a tnormal cruise on reaching overhead destination
- What is the number of fire extinguishers required for 250 passengers?
4
7-30 pax = 1
31-60 pax = 2
61-200 pax = 3
201-300 pax =4
- Instrument flight levels begin at?
- On take off an aircraft with 2 or more angines which has an engine failure should be able to…
Stop the aircraft within the available ASDA
or
Continue to take off and clear all obstacles along the net take off path by a vertical distance of 35ft.
(Part IV Car Ops 1 CAR - OPS 1.495 (1-G-2)
- When is a mandatory dingi test required?
On revocation of a licence.
- What is the minimum safe altitude?
The minimum safe height in the event of an engine failure (level off)
Part IV Car Ops 1 CAR - OPS 1.495 (1-G-2)
- At what height must the localizer be disregarded?
150ft. (AIP Enroute)
- How many cabin crew are required for 163 passengers?
4
1 per 50 or part there of passenger seats installed on thesame deck or the number that activeley participated in the evacuation demonstration.
Aircraft must operate with atleast 1 cabin crew on aircraft with more than 19 passenger seats.
- On intercept, what actions would you expect from the intercepting aircraft?
Rocking the wings (AIP Enroute)
- What transponder code would you use in the above event?
- Aural speed warning must be fitted to what category or aircraft?
Turbine powered aircraft and air transport
- When can a pilot conduct a CAT II approach?
- Aircraft is certified for operations with a DH below 200ft.
- A suitable system for recording approach and or landing success and or failure is established.
- Operation is approved by the authority.
- Flight crew consists of at least 2 qualified pilots.
- DH is determined by the means of a radio altimeter
(Part IV Car Ops 1 CAR - OPS 1.440 (1-E-2)
- What is the higest level VFR traffic can cruise at in the UAE?
Below 12,500ft MSL (CARS III 3.5.1)
- When must life rafts be carried?
Lesser of 120 minutes at cruising speed or 400nm for aircraft that can continue flying OEI.
or
Lesser of 30 minutes or 100nm for all other aircraft.
- Which aircraft have to be equipped with an Altitude alert system?
Turbine powered aircraft >5700kg MTOW
or
Aircraft with >9 passenger seats,
or
Turbojet aircraft
- How much time may be credited for the upgrade ot a higher license?
50% of Co-pilot time
100% of ICUS time
- When is a Takeoff alternate required? What are the requirements?
If unable to return to land due to weather or performance limitation.
For two engine aircraft 1 hour at OEI cruise speed.
- Can a pilot be authorized to act as PIC in VFR night ops witout a instrument rating?
Yes
With ATC clearance to opperate VFR in controlled airspace
if the operation involves a bona fied casualty evacuation the flight crew must be instrument rated and current
For night currency training
- what is the validity of a UAE pilot’s licence?
8 years
- How long is a instrument rating valid after completion and IPC with not further flights being made?
6 months
- what are the recency requirements to act as PIC at night?
3 Take offs and landings in past 90 days in same category and class or type.
- How many IF hours is required for a UAE instrument rating?
- When may a pilot on an IFR fligt plan descent below MEA?
Within 22NM
If both MEA and MOCA are available for a route or segment descent below MEA is allowed with 22NM of the VOR concerned.
- How many First Aid kits are required for the number of passengers?
0-99 pax = 1
100-199 pax = 2
200-299 pax = 3
300 or more = 4
- On an IFR approach when may a pilot descend below DH or MDA?
Runway or runway environment is in sight
and
Visibility is not less than that prescribed for the approach
and
Aircraft is in a position where an normal approahc and landing can take place.
- What are the four basic components of the ILS system?
Localiser,
Glide slope,
Middle Marker,
Outer Marker.
- What is the miximum FDP for single and two crew?
Single crew = 11 hours
Two Crew = 14 hours
- What is the maximum flight times for one or two crew?
Single crew 8 hours
Two crew 10 hours
- Is a second in command requried to carry passengers at night?
- What is the total number of seats allowed before a co-pilot is required?
15
- Under part IV what is the minimum height an aircraft may fly over a congested area?
During the day 1000ft above the highest obstacle within 2000ft either side of the flight path.
- Under part IV what are the minimum requriements to act as SIC?
To operate in Category II/III operation hold the appropriate instrument rating or and ATPL.
For foreign aircraft authorized by the country of registry to act as SIC in Cat II/III operation
- How many crew members are required to hold a valid radio licence?
At least 1
- How can the operational experience for PIC under part IV be reduced?
By not less than 50% of he required hours by the substitution of one additional take off and landing for each hour of flight.
- What is the minimum licence requried for PIC of an aircraft with 15 seats?
- What is the lowest classification of airspace within the UAE FIR?
- What are the Cat I approach minimum limits in meters?
DH of 200ft and RVR 550m
- The operation of what type of aircraft requires the pilot to hold a type rating in that aircraft?
- Aircraft requiring a minimum of two crew,
- Each type of helicopter
- All turbojet aircraft
- Each group of baloons
- Whenever requried by the GCAA
- If an aircraft is involved in an accident that results in substantial damage to the aircraft, notificaiton to the GCAA should…
- During illness when is your licence deemed suspended?
Suffer a personal injury or illness resulting in incapacity to undertake the functions to which the licence relates for a continous period of 20 days shall be deemed to have his/her licence suspended upon the elapse of such period of injury or illness.
- Unlawful interference with an aircraft can result in….
20 year prison
- What is SARP?
Standar and recommended practices
- What is a runway with a surface water of more than 3 mm deep over more than 25% of its surface?
Contaminated
- What dangerous goods require the approval of the GCAA?
- Infectious substances and infected live animals,
- Explosives, weapons and ammunitions of war.
- Where can regs and procedures on accident and incident procedures be found?
CARS VI
- What are the Class 1 Medical renewals requirements under 40 and 40 and over?
1 year for both.
