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