Week 1

Question 1

ICAO stands for _______. The is the international aviation regulatory branch of the United Nations. All member states must have their own regulatory body which acts in compliance with ICAO regulations.

Answer 1

International Civil Aviation Organization

Question 2

C.A.A means ________. In Canada, this is Transport Canada.

Answer 2

Civil Aviation Authority

Question 3

T.C.C.A is divided into ___ ‘branches’.

Answer 3

8 branches

Question 4

The _______ authorizes the creation of the Canadian Aviation Regulation (CARs) and grants the minister of transportation the power they hold.

Answer 4

Aeronautics Act

Question 5

Issue on Canada Gazette that notifies the public of proposed laws.

Answer 5

1st issue

Question 6

Issue on Canada Gazette that tells the public what is now currently a law

Answer 6

2nd issue

Question 7

(Type of regulation) _______ Uses mandatory words such as “shall”, “will” and “must”. This type of legislation states a person has no choice but to do something, or conversely, a provision which forbids a person from doing something.

Answer 7

Offence Creating Provisions

Question 8

(Type of Regulation) ________ Identify an obligation on part of the minister or designated representatives to the performance of a task. In other words, this states WHAT ACTIONS TC is responsible for once a specific objective has been reached.

Answer 8

Administrative Provisions

Question 9

A regulation is a rule that must be followed, meanwhile a ______ publication COMPLEMENTS a regulation by outlining the means of compliance. This publication can also set out criteria and conditions to be met for the issuance and maintenance of Canadian Aviation Document (C.A.D)

Answer 9

standards publication

Question 10

_______ publications GIVE INFORMATION relating to procedures which aid with the compliance of a regulation or standard. May come as FYI documents relating to industry trends or findings.

Answer 10

Advisory Publications

Question 11

______ notes are found within the text of CARs and are in the form of advisory information. They are used to EXPLAIN a specific statement but are not enforceable as a regulation. These notes are identified and printed in ITALICS to prevent confusion.

Answer 11

Information Notes

Question 12

Regulatory structure pyramid

Answer 12

From top to bottom of pyramid:

Aeronautics ACT
Regulations
Standards
Advisory Materials
Policies and procedures