10.5 Flashcards

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What is part 21?

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Part 21 details the requirements for design organisations wishing to gain design organisation approval

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What does book one contain in part 21?

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Standard means of compliance

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What does book two contain in part 21?

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Acceptable means of compliance

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Under part 21, what is covered in subpart A?

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Failures, Malfunctions and Defects

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The holder of a type certificate or any relevant approval must have a means of what?

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Collecting data on failures, defects or other occurrences to update the operator

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What must a certificate holder do if a design failing is discovered?

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Must investigate the failing and report it to the NAA including the action to be taken

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When applying for a type certificate what must be included?

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A three-view drawing of that aircraft and

preliminary basic data, including the proposed operating characteristics and limitations

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Should a request for a type certificate be unusual and not fit into an airworthiness code, what will occur?

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A special airworthiness code will be created

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What will create the need for a special airworthiness code?

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the product has novel or unusual design features relative to the design practices on which the applicable airworthiness code (CS) is based; or
◦ the intended use of the product is unconventional; or
◦ experience from other similar products in service or products having similar design features, has shown that unsafe conditions may develop

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How long is an application valid for large aircraft and helicopters?

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Five years - three years for any other

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If a type certificate will not be issued in the stated time what will happen?

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The applicant can,
File a new application for a Type Certificate

File for an extension of the original application and comply with the applicable airworthiness codes that were effective on a date.

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12
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Where are noise requirements prescribed?

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Chapter 1 of Annex 16,

Volume I, Part II to the Chicago Convention

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Where are emission requirements for the issue of a Type Certificate for an aircraft and engine prescribed

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Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention

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When might a new type certificate application be required?

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If the agency finds that the change in design, power,
thrust, or mass is so extensive that a substantially complete investigation of compliance with the applicable Type Certification basis is required

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How does the applicant show compliance with the Type Certification Basis?

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Certification Programme detailing the means for compliance demonstration

The applicant shall record justification of compliance within compliance documents according to the Certification Programme

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What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet?

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This is a document which details the specification of the aircraft including the exact type and mark, the dimensions and weight of the aircraft, type of engines and equipment fitted etc

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17
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How many hours of flight testing for a new type with new engines require?

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At least 300 hours

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18
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How many hours of flight testing for a new type with previously certified engines require?

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150 hours

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What is required to maintain type certificate vaildity?

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The holder remaining in compliance with this Annex 1
(Part-21);
The certificate not being surrendered or revoked under the applicable administrative procedures established by the agency

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Which subpart does changes to type certificates by the type certificate holder fall under?

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subpart D other applicants for major changes fall under subpart E

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What is subpart G?

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Part-21 Subpart G details the requirements to be met by an organisation wishing to be granted Production Organisation approval

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In the applicants exposition what must be shown to meet the requirements of subpart G?

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A Quality System
An Occurrence Reporting System
Allowing the competent authority access at any time

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23
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What is a POA?

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Production Organisation Approval

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A POA is unlimited unless?

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unless:
The Production Organization fails to comply with the requirements

The competent authority is prevented from carrying out an investigation

There is evidence that the Production Organization cannot maintain satisfactory control of the manufacture of their items under the approval

The certificate has been surrendered or revoked

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When approval is granted PO may?

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once approval is granted, the Production Organisation may:

a. Perform production activities under Annex I (Part-21)
b. For aircraft, after presentation of a Statement of Conformity (EASA Form 52), obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and a Noise Certificate
c. For products, parts or appliances, issue a Certificate of Release to Service (EASA Form 1)
d. Maintain a new aircraft that it has produced and issue a Certificate of Release to Service (EASA Form 53) in respect of that maintenance
e. If agreed with the competent authority, issue a Permit to Fly including approval of the flight conditions

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What is subpart J?

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Design Organisation Approval

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What must DO have?

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A Design Assurance System

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What does the DAS allow the DO to do?

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Ensure that the design complies with the Type Certification basis and environmental requirements
◦ Ensure that its responsibilities are discharged with respect to:
i. The appropriate requirement of Annex I (Part-21)
ii. The terms of its Approval
◦ Independently monitor the compliance with, and adequacy of, the procedure in the DAS.
This monitoring shall include a feedback system to
the people with responsibility to ensure that corrective actions are taken.
b. The DAS shall include an independent checking function of the showings
of compliance. The organisation shall submit Compliance Statements and
associated documents to EASA

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What is subpart M?

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Subpart M establishes the requirements for approval of repair design

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What is subpart Q?

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Identification of Products and Parts

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31
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What must be included in a parts identification?

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Manufacturer name

Product designation

Manufacturer serial number

Any other information that EASA requires

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32
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What is subpart P?

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Permit to fly

33
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What are the elements of the permit to fly?

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  1. The application for approval of Flight Conditions
  2. The application for a Permit to Fly
  3. The approval of the Flight Conditions
  4. The issue of the EASA Permit to Fly
34
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What is subpart H?

A

Certificates of Airworthiness

35
Q

Who can apply for CofA?

A

The person or organisation who has registered the aircraft

36
Q

When an aircraft ownership changes but the aircraft remains on the same register, the CofA is?

A

Kept with the aircraft

37
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If the aircraft changes onto a new register the CofA is?

A

Replaced by a new one for that NAA

38
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How long is a CofA valid?

A

Has unlimited validity

39
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What must the operator ensure to keep the CofA valid?

A

Must comply with the type design and airworthiness requirements,
Must keep the aircraft on the same register,
The type certificate remains valid
The CofA not being surrendered or revoked

40
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What is also covered in the CofA to attain certification?

A

The flight manual

41
Q

In addition to the CofA what also must be done to ensure the certificate is valid?

A

The aircraft must have been maintained to the standards expected by the NAA

42
Q

EASA has an unlimited CofA, how does it revalidate?

A

An ARC survey is carried out once a year

43
Q

What is an orphan aircraft?

A

One which the TCH no longer exists and cannot fulfil their compliance responsibilities

44
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What is subpart O?

A

European Technical Standard Order

Authorisations

45
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What does subpart O cover?

A

Covers how to obtain design organisation approval and production organisation approval of parts and appliances fitted to aircraft

46
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For non commercial non complex aircraft, who can apply for a permit to fly?

A

Only the owner

47
Q

What must a request for a permit to fly include?

A

Purpose of the flight

Ways in which the aircraft does not comply with airworthiness requirements

The approved flight conditions

48
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What do flight conditions include?

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Flight conditions include:
a. the configuration(s) for which the permit to fly is requested
b. any condition or restriction necessary for safe operation of the aircraft
c. the substantiation that the aircraft is capable of safe flight under the
conditions or restrictions of point (b)
d. the method used for the control of the aircraft configuration, in order to
remain within the established conditions

49
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Which form is for a permit to fly issued by the competent authority?

A

Form EASA form 20a

50
Q

Which form is for a permit to fly issued by,
DO
PO
Continuing airworthiness organisation

A

Form EASAA form 20b

51
Q

What will a permit to fly stipulate?

A

The purpose of the flight as well as any approved restrictions

52
Q

Before a test flight what must be present?

A

A CRS must be raised showing that the aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the NAA requests and is safe for flight

53
Q

Is a permit to fly transferable?

A

No, unless the aircraft ownership has changed, but remains on the same register, but only after an agreement has been made by the competent authority

54
Q

How long is a permit to fly valid for?

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12 months, so long as the restrictions are complied with, it is not revoked, the aircraft remains on the same register

55
Q

What form is used for registering aircraft?

A

CA1

56
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How long is a CofR valid?

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Till the aircraft is re-registered, change of ownership or the aircraft is destroyed

57
Q

What is JAR 36?

A

The old noise regulation

58
Q

What is the new noise regualtion?

A

CS-36

59
Q

For a new aircraft what are the requirements to attain a noise certificate?

A

A statement of conformity no more than 60 days prior to application,
Noise data

60
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For used aircraft what are the requirements to attain a noise certificate?

A

For used aircraft:
◦ The noise data for the aircraft produce according to the applicable noise
requirements.
◦ Historical records showing the production, modification and maintenance
standard of the aircraft

61
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Where ownership of an aircraft changes in regards to a noise certificate?

A

The old certificate will remain if the aircraft stays on the same register,
If re registered then a new one will be made once the old one has been presented

62
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How long are noise certificates valid for?

A

unlimited duration, same as the CofA

63
Q

When is an aircraft weighed?

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Every 4 years if aircraft mass is used

Every 9 years if fleet mass is used

64
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Does a new aircraft weighed at the factory need re weighing before entering service?

A

No, as long as the mass and balance has been adjusted to any internal equipment the operator will be fitting

65
Q

What are the three ways you apply for a radio license?

A
  1. European Technical Standard Order Authorisation (ETSOA) applied through and granted by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
  2. A National Aviation Authority (NAA) approval through the CAA UK
  3. Approval at the aircraft level as part of the Type Certificate or change to it
    (Supplemental Type Certificate, major/minor change)
66
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Is a change of radio equipment considered a major or minor change?

A

Major

67
Q

Is the radio licence valid still if the aircraft ownership changes?

A

No, new owner must apply

68
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How long is a radio license valid for?

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36 months, and can be applied for 2 months in advance of expiry

69
Q

Which certification specification is Small Aeroplanes?

A

CS 23

70
Q

Which certification specification is Large Aeroplanes?

A

CS 25

71
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Which certification specification is Small Rotorcraft?

A

CS 27

72
Q

Which certification specification is Large Rotorcraft?

A

CS 29

73
Q

Which certification specification is Engines, both Piston and Gas Turbine?

A

CS-E

74
Q

Within the implementing regulation, which is soft law, what is typically in book one?

A

Standard means of compliance

75
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Within the implementing regulation, which is soft law, what is typically in book two?

A

Acceptable means of compliance

76
Q

When an investigation has been carried out by the type certificate holder, what must occur?

A

The agency must be reported too, along with any action it is taking or proposing to take

77
Q

What is included in the type design?

A

The drawings and specifications, and a listing of those drawings and specifications, necessary to define the configuration and the design features of the product,

Information on materials and processes and on methods of manufacture and assembly of the product necessary to ensure the conformity of the product,

An approved Airworthiness Limitations section of the instructions for continued airworthiness as defined by the applicable airworthiness code,

Any other data necessary to allow by comparison, the determination of the airworthiness, the characteristics of noise, fuel venting, and exhaust emissions (where applicable) of later products of the same type,

78
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What must the holder of a type certificate do?

A

Produce, maintain and update all manuals

79
Q

What are the obligations of a supplemental type certificate holder?

A
He must,
Have a method to collect defects
Sufficient record keeping 
Production of manuals
Continued airworthiness data