Air Law Flashcards
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Define aircraft category
MCAR 1
Classification of aircraft according to specified basic characteristics.
(Eg. Aero plane, helicopter, glider, free balloon)
What type of operations are required to establish a dangerous goods training program?
All operations
Where would you find a list of basic equipment legally required to be carried by an airplane flying commercial air transport?
MCAR - Air Operations
MMEL
What is a dangerous goods incident?
MCAR 18 Ch. 1
An occurrence, other than a dg accident, associated with and related to the transport of dg by air, not necessarily occurring on board and a/c, which results in injury to person, property damage, fire, breakage, spillage leakage of fluid or radiation or other evidence that the integrity of the packaging has not been maintained. Any occurrence relating to the transport of dg which seriously jeopardizes the a/c or it’s occupants is also deemed to constitute a dg incident.
Define special VFR
MCAR 2 Ch 1
A VFR flight cleared by air traffic control to operate within a control zone in meteorological conditions below VMC.
How do you log flight time (block time) in your log book?
MCAR 1 Ref 2.2
The total time from the time the aeroplane first moves for the purpose of taking off to the time that it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.
Dangerous goods packages
MCAR 18 Ch 1 Ref 2.2
The complete product of the packing operation consisting of the packing and its contents prepared for transport.
If in an airplane some instruments are unserviceable, who can allow the airplane to fly?
The commander and the MEL
The window of circadian low is?
MCAR 1 Ref 2.2
The period between 0200 and 0559 in the time zone in which the crew member is acclimatized.
Who can taxi an aircraft?
MCAR - Air Operations Ref 5.5
Appropriately qualified pilot; or anyone authorized by the operator and competent to taxi an aeroplane, use the radio and receive instructions in respect of aerodrome layout, routes, signs, markings, lights, air traffic control signals and instructions.
What is an aerodrome?
MCAR 1 Ref 2.2
A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations, and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.
Height above open air assembly (about 1000 people)
MCAR 2 or AIP Ref 3.4.2 and 3.6.2
VFR 300 metres or 1000’ above highest obstacle
IFR 600 metres or 2000’ above highest obstacle within 8 km of the estimated position of aircraft
English language proficiency
MCAR Aircrew Part FCL Refer 6.1.6
Level 4 every 3 years
Level 5 every 6 years
Bend extended arms at elbows and move wands up and down from chest height to head
Straight ahead
Which word must the pilot repeat three times to alert the need for ground assistance?
Pan Pan
Visual signals used to warn an unauthorized aircraft flying in, or about to enter a restricted, prohibited or danger area
MCAR 2 Appendix 1 Signals Ref 3.10.3
By day and by night a series of projectiles discharged from the ground in intervals of 10 seconds, each showing, on bursting, red and green stars will indicate to an unauthorized aircraft that they are about to enter a restricted, prohibited or danger area and the aircraft is to take such remedial action as may e necessary.
What is a UN number?
Ref 2.2
The 4 digit number assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods to identify a substance or particular group of substances.
Who is responsible to ensure that all passengers are briefed on the exits and the location and the use of relevant safety and emergency equipment?
Ref 5.6
The commander
The weighting of the aircraft must be accomplished by
MCAR Air Ops Part CAT Ref 5.4.4
The manufacturer or by approved maintenance organization.
What does performance class A mean? Ref 2.2
Multi-engined aeroplanes powered by turbo-propeller engines with a max operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of more than nine, or a max take-off mass exceeding 5700 KG (12566 LBS), and all multi engine turbojet powered aeroplanes.
What is the meaning of a flashing white light directed toward an aircraft on the ground by an aerodrome traffic control unit?
MCAR 2 Appendix 1 Ref 3.10.4
Return to the starting point on the aerodrome
Define “Medical Assessor”
MCAR 1 Ref 2.2
A physician qualified and experienced in aviation medicine who evaluates medical reports submitted to MCAA by medical examiners.
The use of Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air (doc 9248) is?
The document used for detailed specification and procedures for transport of dangerous goods by air.
What is UTC time conversion for Maldives?
UTC is 5 hours behind Male (UTC + 5 = MLE)