M10 - Questions Flashcards
What is the purpose of ICAO?
To harmonise international standards in civil aviation to ensure safe and orderly growth
What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
When was and where was ICAO created?
PICAO - 1944
ICAO - 1947
Created at the Chicago convention but now headquarters are in Montreal Canada
Who are the members of ICAO?
Sovereign Countries - 26 at PICAO, 52 at ICAO, 191 now
What are SARPs?
Standard and Recommended Practices
How does ICAO ensure it’s regulations are complied with by its members?
ICAO states that members must implement recommendations as law
What document lays down the of the land with respect to civil aviation in the UK?
The Air Navigation Order and the Civil Aviation Act 1949
What expands on the on the Articles in the United Kingdom’s Air Navigation Order?
Schedules
Who must comply with the UKs Air Navigation Order?
All UK based organisations, personnel and foreign aircraft operating in/over the UK
What does BCAR stand for?
British Civil Airworthiness Requirements
What can be found in section B of BCARS?
Airworthiness procedures where the CAA does not have primary responsibility for type approval
What is contained in CAP 747?
Mandatory requirements for airworthiness of non-EASA aircraft
What are the strategic priorities of ECAC?
Promotes the continued development of a safe efficient and sustainable European air transport system
Who created ECAC?
IACO
What were the JARs based on?
The American FAA regulations
What were the membership categories for the JAA and what were the differences between them?
Full member - can vote/automatic recognition of approvals
Candidate member - can’t vote/no automatic recognition of approvals
What does EASA stand for?
European Aviation Safety Agency
What is a component authority?
A national aviation authority eg the CAA
Which EASA document deals with the management of the continuing airworthiness of aircraft?
1321/2014 Implement Regulation/rule
If a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation is located outside the European Union, who is the Competent Authority?
EASA/the Agency
What document does a maintenance organisation compile and send to the NAA to gain or amend its approval?
MOE - maintenance organisation exposition
How often must the man-hour plan be reviewed?
Every 3 months
What categories of licence holder MUST a Maintenance Organisation employ at line stations?
Cat B1 and B2
What are cat A, B1 and B2 licence holders known as at Base Maintenance?
Support
What category of licence holder may release an aircraft to service following scheduled base maintenance?
Cat C
What qualifications are needed by an individual to release a component of service?
None, just company approved training
What training is necessary for certifying staff employed in a part-145 maintenance organisation situated outside the European Union?
Human factors for that country and legislation training. Also a licence issued in that country
Which EASA document is the regulation governing the airworthiness and certification of aircraft and aircraft products?
Part-21
Which EASA document details the standards for the design and manufacture of large aircraft?
CS 25
What information would be found in any EASA regulation Section A?
What the operator must do
What information would be found in any EASA regulation Section B?
What the NAA must do
What information can be found in an EASA regulation supporting document “guidance material”?
It expands and further explains the requirements of the AMC.
