Canadian Aviation Regulations (Transport Canada)

Question 1

What is the definition and purpose of an Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR)?

Answer 1

The data in the AAIR is used to ensure accurate and
thorough distribution of airworthiness information to aircraft owners, monitor the activity of the
Canadian aircraft fleet and to facilitate planning and performance measurement of the National
Air Transportation System.

Question 2

How can a AAIR be filed to Transport Canada?

Answer 2

• Electronically via CAWIS

- Hardcopy sent by either fax or mail

Question 3

Which Part and Standard of the CAR’s include regulations on Maintenance?

Answer 3

Part V, Section 571

Question 4

Which person may sign a maintenance release according to CAR Part V, Section 571.11?

Answer 4

Any holder of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence with a rating appropriate to the product being maintained to sign any maintenance release.

Question 5

Does a major repair or modification must be reported to Transport Canada?

Answer 5

Yes, according to Part V, Section 571.12, any major repair or modification must be reported to the Ministry by a modification report.

Question 6

Which Part and Standard of the CAR’s include regulations on approved maintenance organisations (AMO)?

Answer 6

Part V, Section 573

Question 7

Name a few AMO category ratings that are defined by CAR Part V, Section 573.02

Answer 7

• Aircraft
• Avionics
• Instrument
• Engine
• Propeller
• Structure
• Component
• Welding
• NDT