10.1 Regulatory Framework Flashcards
What is the purpose of ICAO?
Harmonisation of civil aviation
What does ‘ICAO’ stand for?
International civil aviation organisation
When was ICAO created?
April 4th 1947
Where was ICAO created?
Chicago convention
Who are the members of ICAO?
Countries
What are SARPS
Standard and recommended practices
How does ICAO ensure its regulations are complied with?
As they have no enforcement power they insist members should enforce it in their countries by law - what the NAAs are for
Who created ECAC?
The council and ICAO
What are the strategic priorities of ECAC?
Safety
Security
Environment
What does EASA stand for?
European Aviation Safety Agency
What is a Competent Authority?
National Aviation Authority (NAA)
Which EASA document deals with the management of the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft?
Annex 1 Part-M in continuing airworthiness
Which EASA document is the regulation governing the airworthiness and certification of aircraft and aircraft products?
Annex part-21 Design/Manufacture
What is Legislation?
The creation and implementation of law
What year was the Chicago convention?
1944
What does PICAO stand for?
Provisional International civil aviation organisation
How many countries joined PICAO initially
21
How many countries are in ICAO now?
193
Where is ICAO headquarters?
Montreal
When was ICAO fully ratified?
1947
Who are the executives of the European Union
EU Commission
How many commissioners make up the commission for the EU?
27
Where is the EU headquarters?
Brussels
Who are Annex 1 aircraft regulated by?
Countries law (NAA not EASA) unless outside of EASA then regulated by EASA themselves
What are Member state’s responsible for?
Approving production
Maintenance organisations
Maintenance training organisations
What is a bi-lateral agreement?
A slight deviation of rules which is still agreed
What is the CAA?
Independent body controlling UK aviation
What does CAA stand for?
Civil Aviation Authority
When was CAA established?
1972
What does SARG stand for?
Safety and airspace regulations group
What is a product?
Aircraft engine or propeller
What are parts and appliances?
Instrument, equipment
What is CAP 747?
Mandatory requirements for air worthiness
Where is ECAC located
Paris
Where is EASA’s headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Who did EASA take over from?
JAA in 2009
How many countries and associates are in EASA
27 countries and 4 associates
Where is EASA headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Who produced basic regulations
European Parliament and council
Why was JAAs taken over by EASA
Because JAAs when recommendations so didn’t have any law enforcement
Who made JAA
ECAC European civil aviation conference
What is a hard law?
Set rule that has a consequences if not followd
Who established ECAC when was it founded
European council and ICAO 1955
What is a soft law
Guidance on how to Abide by hard laws 
Who does Initial airworthiness concern?
Manufacturers
What is a ‘large aircraft’ also known as?
Complex motor powered aircraft
What is a CAT
Licensed air carrier
Who has access to national databases
EASA and member states
Two types of reporting systems
Mandatory and voluntary
What is CAP 747
Mandatory requirements for air worthiness
What’s the difference between products, parts and appliances
Products - engines and propellers
Parts - everything else
What’s a BCAR
-British civil aviation requirements
-documents produced by CAA in terms of Caps
- Expand ANO requirements
-Lay down minimum standards of air worthiness
What’s an ANO
Air navigation order, a legal document
What does SARG stand for
Safety and regulation group
What does EASA stand for
European aviation safety authority
Role of EASA member
Provide expertise
Issue individual airworthiness certificates
What do the CAA release upon an incident
AD (airworthiness directive)
What do the CA release upon an incident
AD (airworthiness directive)
What do manufacturers have to release following a occurrence report
Service bulletin
Who issues approvals of part 145 business if they’re outside Europe
EASA