Law Flashcards
What are the functions of A.I.S.?
• To collect, collate, edit and disseminate Aeronautical Information, necessary for the safety
and efficiency of air navigation, or interested parties. This includes CAA, ANSPs, Aircraft
Operators, aircrew, flying clubs and other aviation related organisations;
• Receive post-flight information.
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What is AIS?
What are the three sections or main functions of A.I.S.?
• International NOTAM Office (INO) o The main functions of the INO are:
▪ Preparation and issue of UK civil and military NOTAM via AFTN;
▪ Receiving/transmitting information from/to international NOTAM offices.
▪ Dissemination of AIS data to enable the production of PIBs.
• Static Data Office o This office consists of two departments:
▪ UK AIP Publications Section.
▪ Foreign Library Section.
What is in the AIP? (6)
• National Documents
• SARPS transposed into national procedures
• AIP Supplements
• AIP and Amendment Service
• Aeronautical Information Circulars
Colours of the AICs?
• White – Administration
• Pink – Safety
• Green - Maps/Charts
• Mauve - UK Restriction Charts
• Yellow - Operations / ATS
What is an AIC?
Aeronautical Information Circular
• A notice containing information which does not qualify for a NOTAM or AIP inclusion
NOTAM Definition and types of NOTAM?
• Originated and issued promptly when information is of a temporary nature & short duration
or when significant permanent or temporary changes of long duration are made at short
notice.
NOTAM types:
• NOTAMN - New
• NOTAMC – Cancel
• NOTAMR - Replace
What is the definition of notified (UK)?
• Set out with the authority of the CAA in a document published by (or under agreement with) the CAA and entitled “UK NOTAM” or “Air Pilot” and for the time being in force.
Process of filing an MOR
• Made through ECCAIRS website within 72 hours Complies with EU Reg. 376/2014
What Legal Document shall be completed for an MOR?
• CA 939 (ABANL)
What is the ATCO licensing structure?
• Ratings: ADI / ADV / APP / APS / ACS / ACP
• Rating Endorsements: SRA / PAR / TCL / AIR / GMC / GMS / OCN
• Licence Endorsements: OJTI / ASR
Process of Suspension / Revocation of ATCO licences
• Suspension - to place a licence or its rating(s) in abeyance with set conditions (temporary)
• Revocation - the act of withdrawing a licence or its associated rating(s) (permanent)
What are the 3 reasons that may lead to action with regard to an ATCO’s licence or rating(s).
• Deficiency in, or doubts about, competence to provide an ATC service;
• Doubts about whether an individual is a fit person to hold a licence, in relation to their
character or behaviour, including their integrity, reliability and self-control;
• Inability to meet the appropriate medical standards.
What happens to an aircraft when NAV lights fail?
• An a/c shall not depart at night if there is failure of required lighting which cannot be
fixed/replaced
• If an a/c is in flight, they shall land as soon as safely able unless ATC authorise to continue
flight:
o Normally only within UK airspace (unless coordinated) o
Not authorised outside CAS or in class E airspace
What is “in flight”?
• In the case of a piloted flying machine, from the moment when, after the embarkation of its
crew for the purpose of taking off, it first moves under its own power, until the moment
when it next comes to rest after landing;
