Initial Airworthiness Flashcards
What is an A.D.?
A document issued or adopted by the agency which mandates actions to be performed to restore an aircraft to an acceptable level of safety.
How should an organisation applying for a type certificate demonstrate it’s capability?
By holding a DOA IAW subpart J
What two things should accompany an application for a type certificate?
A three-view drawing, and preliminary basic data.
How long is an application for a type certificate valid?
5 years for large aircraft or rotorcraft
3 years for everything else
Where are noise requirements for the Issue of a type certificate prescribed?
In the Chicago convention.
What are the minimum number of test flying hours an aircraft should have, if the engines have not been used on a previously type certificated aircraft?
300hrs min
How many test flight hours should an aircraft have if the engines have been used on a previously type certificated aircraft?
150hrs minimum
For how long is a type certificate or restricted type certificate valid?
Unlimited duration
What is classed as a minor change to type design?
One that has no appreciable effect on the mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emissions, or any other characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product.
What is the definition of a major change to type design?
Anything which has an appreciable effect on mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emissions, or other characteristics which affect airworthiness.
What is an STC?
A supplemental type certificate, or the approval of a major change to the type design
Can you make a major change to an STC?
Major changes have to be approved as a separate STC.
Upon surrender or revocation of an STC, where should it be sent?
Back to The Agency
What is Part 21 subpart F?
Production without POA
When might a Production approval without POA be necessary?
Pending the issuance of a POA
After receipt of a level 1 finding, a POA has how long to demonstrate corrective action?
No more than 21 days.
Upon receipt of a level 2 finding, the POA has how long to demonstrate corrective action?
No more that three months.
How long is a production without Production Organisation Approval agreement letter valid?
No longer that 1 year
Who is an application for a POA made to?
The Competent Authority
What is 748/2012 annex 1 subpart G?
Production Organisation Approval
Is a POA transferable?
Except as a result of change in ownership a POA is non-transferable.
What is the Certificate of conformity of a complete aircraft called?
EASA form 52
What is EASA FORM 52?
Production organisation certificate of conformity.
What is EASA form 53?
Production organisation release to service after maintenance
What is Part 21 subpart H?
C of A’s
Who can amend a CofA?
The competent authority of the member state of registration
Where ownership of an aircraft has changed, can a CofA be transferred?
If it remains on the same register.
If it was registered in another member state, a new CofA will be issued upon presentation of the former CofA, and a valid ARC
For how long is an airworthiness certificate issued?
Unlimited duration, as long as it remains valid
Can a noise certificate be transferred to a new owner?
When registered in the same member state, if it’s being registered
What is 748/2012 annex 1 subpart J?
Design Organisation Approval
What is EASA form 21a?
A permit to fly
How long do permit to fly records have to be kept after the permit ceases to be valid?
6 years
What is EASA form 25?
Certificate of Airworthiness
What is EASA form 45?
Noise Certificate
What is written in box 12 on a form 1?
Remarks: a description of the work carried out, and any other information which is relevant.
What is in box 1 on an EASA FORM 1?
The approving competent authority/ county.
What is CS23?
Normal, utility, aerobatic and commuter aeroplanes
What is CS-25?
Large aeroplanes
What is CS-27?
Small rotorcraft
What is CS-29?
Large rotorcraft
What is Cs-34
Engine emissions and fuel venting
What is CS-36?
Aircraft noise
Where are mandatory markings for flight instruments annotated?
The Flight manual
How long is a noise certificate valid?
Until a change of ownership to an operator based in another member state.
When a major defect occurs, what happens to the validity of the CofA?
The CofA immediately becomes invalid.
Who must approve modifications to aircraft cabin configuration?
The NAA
When can an aircraft manufacturer approved to EASA Part-21 may maintain aircraft, and issue CRS?
Only for the aircraft that it has produced
Limitations on the use of the aircraft will be found where?
On the Certificate of Airworthiness
What could invalidate a noise certificate?
A modification
What is the period of validity of a certificate of registration?
Until change of ownership
What is the period of validity of a CofA for an aircraft in the special category, below 2730kg?
1 year
Who raises a certificate of design?
The manufacturer
What does the certificate of design certify?
That the aircraft meets current stated design requirements BCARs/EASA as specified
