10.4 Air Operations

Question 1

What is the regulation for air operations?

Answer 1

Regulation (EU) 965/2012

Question 2

What does the air operations regulation concern?

Answer 2

The operations of commercial aeroplanes and helicopters.

It also details the rules for ramp inspections under the safety oversight of another state, when at aerodromes located in the territories within the treaty.

Question 3

How many articles and annexes does the air operations regulation have?

Answer 3

10 articles and 8 annexes.

Question 4

What is air operations annex I?

Answer 4

Definitions of terms used in annexes II - VIII.

Question 5

What is the definition of an aeroplane?

Answer 5

An engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft, heavier than air, that is supported in flight by the dynamic action of air against its wings.

Question 6

What is the definition of a cabin crew member?

Answer 6

A qualified crewmember, other than fight crew or technical crew, who is assigned by an operator to perform duties related to safety of passengers and flight

Question 7

What is the definition of contingency Fuel?

Answer 7

Fuel required to compensate for unforeseen factors that could influence fuel consumption to a destination.

Question 8

What is the definition of the ‘final approach and takeoff area’?

Answer 8

The defined area for helicopter operation, where the final phase of approach to hover or land is completed, and where takeoff is commenced.

(Includes rejected takeoff area for class 1 helicopters)

Question 9

What is the definition of a ‘performance class A aeroplane?

Answer 9

Multi-engine aeroplanes with turboprops that have an MOPSC of more than 9,

or a MTOM over 5700kg,

and all turbojet aircraft.

Question 10

What is annex II of air operations?

Answer 10

Part-ARO: authority requirements for air ops.

Question 11

What does Annex II Part-ARO cover?

Answer 11

Establishes requirements for the admin and management system to be fulfilled by the CAA for implementation and enforcement of regulation 216/2008 and its IRs.

Question 12

What is Annex III of Air ops?

Answer 12

Part-ORO: organisation requirements for air ops.

Question 13

What does Annex III Part-ORO cover?

Answer 13

Establishes requirements to be followed by an air operator, conducting;

• Commercial air transport ops (CAT).
• Commercial specialised ops.
• Non-commercial ops with CMPA.
• Non-commercial specialised ops with CMPA.

Question 14

What is Annex IV of Air Ops?

Answer 14

Part-CAT: Commercial air transport ops.

Question 15

What does Annex IV Part-CAT cover?

Answer 15

Establishes additional operational requirements to be followed, and procedures to be established, by an air operator conducting CAT ops.

Question 16

What is Annex V of air ops?

Answer 16

Part-SPA: ops requiring specific approvals.

Question 17

What does Annex V Part-SPA cover?

Answer 17

Establishes requirements to be followed by an air operator for specific operational approvals.

Question 18

What is Annex VI of Air Ops?

Answer 18

Part-NCC: non-commercial ops with CMPA.

Question 19

What is Annex VII of Air Ops?

Answer 19

Part-NCO: non-commercial ops with other than CMPA.

Question 20

What is Annex VIII of Air Ops?

Answer 20

Part-SPO: Specialised ops.

Question 21

What does Annex VIII Part-SPO cover?

Answer 21

Covers the requirements for commercial specialised ops and non-commercial specialised ops.

Question 22

What type of operations are classed as ‘commercial special ops’ and ‘non-commercial special ops’?

Answer 22

• Agriculture .
• Construction.
• Photography.
• Surveying.
• Patrol.
• Advertisement.
• Check flights.

Question 23

Prior to commencing commercial air ops, what must the operator apply for and obtain?

Answer 23

an Air Operators Certificate, issued by the CAA (AOC).

Question 24

What certificate must an operator have in order to be granted an AOC?

Answer 24

A valid Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A)

Question 25

What else must an Operator demonstrate before they can be issued an AOC?

Answer 25

- CAA must be allowed access at all times. - Can’t already have an AOC issued by another state. - Can show all aircraft satisfy Part M. (Includes having an integral CAMO).

Question 26

What must an Operator produce, similar to an MOE, to gain an AOC?

Answer 26

An Operator’s Manual (OM)

Question 27

What are examples of special approvals?

Answer 27

- CAT II / CAT III. - Min. Nav. Perf. Spec. - ETOPS. - RNAV. - RVSM. - Special goods transportation.

Question 28

As a whole, who has the responsibility of Continuing Airworthiness?

Answer 28

The operator, unless stated in a third party lease contract.

Question 29

What planning document must the operator produce, to ensure Continued Airworthiness?

Answer 29

An Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP). Approved by the CAA.

Question 30

What is an AMP based on?

Answer 30

- The Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) from the manufacturer. - The Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) from the manufacturer. - Chapter 5 of the AMM.

Question 31

When it comes to information within an AMP, what must not be assumed?

Answer 31

That a programme approved for one operator of the same aircraft, will be suitable for another operator of the same aircraft.

Question 32

What other maintenance recording document must the Operator produce for the aircraft?

Answer 32

A tech log, with CAA approval.

Question 33

Who provides the part 145 maintenance?

Answer 33

Either the operator with their in-house 145, or a contract with another 145 organisation. (Summit to Avalon)

Question 34

Who must grant approval for a 145 maintenance contract?

Answer 34

The CAA

Question 35

Who creates the MEL and MMEL for the aircraft?

Answer 35

MMEL is created by the Manufacturer. The MEL is created by the operator, based on the MMEL.

Question 36

In exceptional circumstances, what may the CAA allow in regards to MEL?

Answer 36

Operation outside the MEL, but never outside the MMEL.

Question 37

What is the AMP devised from?

Answer 37

The manufacturer’s MPD.

Question 38

What is the MPD derived from?

Answer 38

- The MRB. - The CS and operational demands of the aircraft Type. - Feedback from previous operations of the aircraft.

Question 39

What method was devised collectively by manufacturers to help develop AMPs?

Answer 39

MSG-3 (Maintenance Steering Group)

Question 40

What does an MRB report contain?

Answer 40

Information for minimum and initial maintenance and their frequencies.

Question 41

What does the MPD use to build a basis for the MRB?

Answer 41

The MRB report, and ADs, SBs, and SILs.

Question 42

What are structural significant items?

Answer 42

Contribute significantly to the loads during flight, where a failure threatens structural integrity or safety.

Question 43

What two factors are structural significant items, dependent on?

Answer 43

1) The consequences of failures in critical areas. 2) The failure probability.

Question 44

What’s included in an MMEL?

Answer 44

Systems and equipment that be unserviceable at time of departure, under specific stipulated conditions

Question 45

Who approves the MMEL?

Answer 45

The state of design.

Question 46

Who approves the MEL?

Answer 46

The national authority. (CAA).

Question 47

What one sentence describes the conditions of the MMEL and MEL?

Answer 47

The MEL can be more restrictive than the MMEL, but not less restrictive.

Question 48

What’s a CDL?

Answer 48

Configuration deviation list

Question 49

What does a CDL include?

Answer 49

Identifies any external parts which may be missing at the time of departure, under specified conditions.

Question 50

Who produces and approves a CDL?

Answer 50

Produced by the manufacturer, approved by state of design.

Question 51

What does the CDL form a part of?

Answer 51

The Flight Manual.

Question 52

Of all the documents that must be carried during a flight, which one is the only document allowed to be a certified copy?

Answer 52

The AOC (air operators certificate).

Question 53

How must areas for emergency break-in on the fuselage, be marked?

Answer 53

Hashed-line rectangles, in Red or Yellow.

Question 54

What must the emergency power lighting source be?

Answer 54

Independent from the main lighting system.

Question 55

What configuration requires the need for a lockable flight deck door?

Answer 55

If over 19 passengers.

Question 56

What placard do doors located on the passenger escape routes require?

Answer 56

‘Secure during take-off and landing’

Question 57

What must every entry/exit door be placarded with?

Answer 57

- Either ‘EXIT’ or ‘Emergency Exit’. - Operating instructions. - ‘No Entry’ if Inop.

Question 58

If an aircraft doesn’t have the national registration markings, painted in the required way, what must not happen?

Answer 58

The aircraft cannot fly.