10:6 Flashcards

1
Q

What should an application of a type Certificate be accompanied with

A

A three view drawing
Operating characteristics
Basic data
Limitations

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2
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What categories fall under emission requirements for the issue of type certificate for aircraft engine

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  • Prevention of internal fuel venting
  • Emissions of turbo jet and turbo fan engines intended for propulsion only at subsonic speeds
  • ”” supersonic speeds
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3
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What do type designs consist of

A

Drawings and specifications

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4
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What must an applicant of a type Certificate allow EASA to do during the testing and inspections stage

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EASA must be allowed to review any report, make any inspection and perform or witness any flight

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5
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What is a TCDS and what does it consist of

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A Type Certificate Data Sheet

Comes with a type Certificate and details specification of the aircraft including specific type Marc, dimensions, weight, type of engines and equipment fitted

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6
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How long must an aircraft be flight tested for before applying for a type Certificate

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  • For turbine engines not previously used in certified aircraft 300 hours
  • All other aircraft 150 hours of operation
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7
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How long are type Certificates valid for

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Indefinitely as long as the holder stays in compliance with part 21 or unless the Certificate is revoked or surrendered

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8
Q

Who is responsible for creating and updating manuals

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The type Certificate holder

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9
Q

What would be considered to be a minor change in type design

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A change not affecting mass, balance, structural strength,reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emissions or any other characteristics affecting Airworthiness

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10
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Who would classify and approve minor changes in type design

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  • The agency (EASA)

- An appropriately approved design organisation under a procedure agreed by the agency

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11
Q

Why would happen if an organisation which is not the manufacturer would like to make a major modification on an aircraft product

A

They would have to apply and become a Supplementary Type Certificate Holder

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12
Q

Can a Supplementary type Certificate be transferred?

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Only as long as the organisation the Certificate can show evidence that they qualify for Design Organisation Approval (DOA) or agreed by EASA

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13
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When does a Supplementary Type Certificate need to be renewed

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The validity is unlimited as long as the organisation remains in compliance with part-21 or the Certificate is surrendered or revoked

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14
Q

Apart from CofA what other things need to be in order to deem an aircraft fit to fly

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That it has been maintained in accordance with an authorised maintenance schedule, and any action deemed essential by the NAA is carried out

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15
Q

Can ‘orphan’ aircraft be issued with Type Certificates

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No, they can only apply for Restricted Type Certificates

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16
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When does an aircraft become ‘Orphan’

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  • The legal person that holds the TC no longer exists

- TC holder no longer complies with regulatory obligations

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17
Q

When does the Subpart P - Permit to Fly not affect

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Military or police organisations

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18
Q

When would a Permit to Fly be issued

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A Permit to Fly would be issued to an aircraft that doesn’t meet applicable Airworthiness requirements but are capable of safe flight under defined conditions

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19
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What details would be included in an application of a Permit to Fly

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  • Purpose of the flight
  • Ways in which the aircraft does not comply with Airworthiness requirements
  • The approved flight conditions
20
Q

Is a Permit to Fly transferable

A

Not unless it changes ownership and the aircraft remains on the same register and under agreement with the CAA

21
Q

How long is a Permit to Fly valid for and what must be adhered to in this time

A

12 months:

  • Compliance with any restrictions associated with Permit to Fly
  • Not being revoked or surrendered
  • Aircraft remaining on the same register
22
Q

Along with being registered what must be displayed before an aircraft can fly

A

The aircraft registration must be displayed on the airframe

23
Q

What form must be used for a registration application

A

CAA form CA1

24
Q

What will be issued when a successful application has gone through and what information will be on this document

A
  • A Certificate of Registration (C of R)

- Aircraft registration, owners name and details of aircraft

25
Q

When is the Certificate of Registration valid until

A

No expiration date but is valid until there is a change of ownership or until the aircraft is destroyed or removed from service

26
Q

When can an aircraft fly with out being registered

A

Any non-EASA aircraft may fly with out being registered on any flight that begins and ends in the U.K. And doesn’t pass any boarders

27
Q

What is the national mark of a U.K. registered aircraft

A

A capital G followed by 4 letters

28
Q

What type of requirement is to comply with noise restrictions

A

ICAO

29
Q

All operators must produce a weight and balance schedule, what would it include

A

Information that would be used to prepare a load sheet for the next flight

  • Would contain basic weight of A/C and added items for each flight and datum points. Each load sheet is unique
30
Q

Who must inspect and approve radios before they are put into service

A

The NAA

31
Q

What type of modification is the change of a radio system

A

A major modification

32
Q

Who does the CAA issue licences on behalf of

A

OFCOM (Office of Communications)

33
Q

Would a change in owner invalidate a live radio licence

A

Yes, the new owner would have to apply for a new one

34
Q

How long is a radio licence valid for?

A

36 months and can be applied for 2 months in advance

35
Q

What is Continuing Airworthiness

A

All actions that must be taken to keep an aircraft in an airworthy condition

36
Q

When referring to part M what would section A and section B be for

A
  • Section A is describes the actions in which the organisation must do to ensure continuing Airworthiness
  • Section B is for the CAA to ensure the operators are keeping in compliance
37
Q

What are the two most important sub parts of Part M

A

Subpart F - For small organisations operating non complex aircraft and how to apply for PartF approval

Subpart G - For an organisation wishing to gain approval as Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) and performing Airworthiness reviews

38
Q

Who is responsible for the Continuing Airworthiness of an aircraft

A

The owner

They are responsible for

  • Making sure aircraft never flies in an unairworthy condition
  • All operational and emergency equipment is fitted
  • The Certificate of Airworthiness is valid and required maintenance has been carried out
39
Q

What is the only exception to who is responsible for the Continuing Airworthiness of an aircraft

A

It would shift to the operator (individual or organisation leasing the aircraft) as long as it clearly states so in the lease contract

40
Q

With regards to occurrence reporting, how quickly must a report be made to the CAA upon discovery of an unairworthy condition

A

72 hours

41
Q

What 2 organisations must a maintenance programme comply with

A

The NAA and the Manufacturer

42
Q

Who must approve all repair data

A

EASA or a Part-21 with the correct authority

43
Q

For what items must an aircraft have a logbook for

A
  • Structure
  • Each engine
  • Propeller
  • Aircraft Tech log
  • Any other lifed components
44
Q

How long must aircraft records be kept

A
  • Until next scheduled maintenance
  • Aircraft Airworthiness directive (AD)
  • 12 months after aircraft or life limited components is permanently removed from service
45
Q

In the case of a CAT an operator should use a technical log containing what information for each aircraft

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1 - Information of each flight 
2 - Current CRS
3 - The current maintenance statement 
4 - All outstanding deferred defects
5 - Any necessary instructions on maintenance support arrangements
46
Q

Tech logs can take many forms but are usually split into 5 sections what are they

A

Section 1 - Name and operator or aircraft and registration
Section 2 - Details which scheduled maintenance is due next
Section 3 - Contains all information relating to safely operate a/c
Section 4 - If DDs have been differed IAW the MEL
Section 5 - Maintenance information for pilot

47
Q

What is important to remember regarding Continuing airworthiness documentation when transferring an a/c from one operator to another

A

Records must also be transferred with the a/c