The Air Operator Flashcards
Gaining an AOC
PREP
Premises
Records
Equipments
Personnel
Inspection by CAA
Reinspection Period
Every 24 months, or 36-48 months if exemplary.
Operations Manual
Written in English unless authorised.
Well defined compliant operating procedures in place. Descrbies in OPS Manual
Company Structure
Flight Operations
Maintenance
Crew Training
Ground Operations
Accountable Manager
Must be nominated
What does an AOC Specify?
Name & Place of business
Date of Issue and Validity
Description of type of operations
Every individual acft registration
Authorised areas of operation
SPA - ETOPS, LVP, Dangerous Goods
Maintenence
Part 145 Approval by authority.
Operations Manual Structure
PART A - General Policy - compliance monitoring
PART B - Type Specific aeroplane matters
PART C - Aerodrome / Route information
PART D - Training
Which parts must flight crew members have personal copies of?
PART A, B, C
Flight Safety Programme
For aeroplanes >27000kg MTOM. Flight Data Monitoring is used
Define “incident”
An occurrence other than an accident which affects safety of operation
Define “serious incident”
An occurrence other than an accident which involved circumstances that an accident nearly occured
Define “Accident”
Occurrence where a person is seriously, or fatally injured by direct exposure / detached parts.
Aircraft is missing / inaccessible.
Accident and Incident Reporting
Within 72 hours of the event.
Defect Reporting
Inform Manufacturer, Supplier, Authority.