International Aviation Law Practice Exam

A Comprehensive set of flashcards covering International Aviation Law, Rules of the Air, ATS, Aerodromes, and Accident Investigation based on the provided practice exam transcript.

If a state finds it impracticable to comply with an International Standard, how many days' notice must it give to ICAO?

60 days' notice of the differences between its own practices and the International Standard.

Where may the aircraft commander disembark an unruly passenger who endangers the safety of the aircraft?

In the territory of any State.

Under the Montreal Convention of 1999, the carrier is liable for baggage damage if the event occurred during which period?

On board the aircraft or during any period within which the checked baggage was in the charge of the carrier.

Which ICAO body finalizes the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) for submission for adoption?

The Council.

Which international convention established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

The Chicago Convention.

What is the mission of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?

To represent, lead and serve the airline industry.

Under the Chicago Convention, what does 'Cabotage' refer to?

Domestic air service.

Which international convention allows an aircraft commander to impose measures upon a person committing a crime or offence on board?

The Tokyo Convention.

What is the 'Second Freedom of the Air'?

The right to land for technical reasons (non-traffic purposes).

Which State is responsible for issuing an aircraft's Certificate of Airworthiness?

The State of Registration.

According to ICAO Annex 8, a continuing structural integrity program for corrosion prevention is required for aeroplanes with a maximum certificated take-off mass over what value?

$$5700\,kg$$

According to Part-FCL, 'Solo flight time' is defined as flight time during which a student pilot is:

The sole occupant of an aircraft.

What is the age limit for a pilot acting in commercial air transport?

$65$ years.

What is the validity period of a Class 1 medical assessment for a pilot aged $62$ years?

$6$ months.

Above $3050\,m$ ($10000\,ft$) AMSL, what are the VMC minima for visibility and distance from clouds?

Visibility of $8\,km$ and distance from clouds of $1500\,m$ horizontal and $1000\,ft$ vertical.

Which SSR code should an intercepted aircraft select unless otherwise instructed?

Mode A Code $7700$.

What does a series of green flashes from aerodrome control directed to an aircraft in flight mean?

Return for landing.

What is the minimum level for IFR flights over non-mountainous terrain when no minimum flight altitude is established?

At least $1000\,ft$ above the highest obstacle located within $8\,km$ of the estimated position of the aircraft.

When two or more aircraft are approaching an aerodrome for landing, which aircraft has the right of way?

The lower aircraft.

By how much must the True Airspeed (TAS) vary from the flight plan before a pilot is required to inform ATC?

$5\% \text{ or } 10\,kt$ (Transcript specifies $10\,kt$ in selection A).

By what amount is ATC permitted to adjust aircraft speed during radar control on intermediate or final approach?

Plus or minus $10\,kt$ IAS.

What is the minimum wake turbulence separation for landing between a MEDIUM aircraft following a HEAVY aircraft?

$2\,minutes$.

What does the term 'AIRPROX' signify in aviation?

Aircraft Proximity.

What is the requirement for rounding altimeter settings (QNH) provided to aircraft?

Rounded down to the nearest lower whole hectopascal ($hPa$).

What are the three basic types of Air Traffic Services according to ICAO Annex 11?

Air traffic control service, flight information service, and alerting service.

What weight category is assigned to an aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass of $7000\,kg$ or less for wake turbulence?

LIGHT (L).

What are the four declared distances for a runway?

TORA (Take-Off Run Available), TODA (Take-Off Distance Available), ASDA (Accelerate-Stop Distance Available), and LDA (Landing Distance Available).

What is the color of fixed, unidirectional runway end lights?

Red.

In the ACN-PCN system, what does ACN stand for?

Aircraft Classification Number.

What is the definition of a 'Stopway'?

A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the take-off run available, prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off.

What is the ground-air visual signal code for survivors to indicate 'require assistance'?

V

During daylight hours, how does an aircraft signal that ground signals from survivors have been understood?

By rocking the aircraft's wings.

What is the primary objective of States regarding AVSEC (Aviation Security)?

The safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel, and the general public.

According to ICAO Annex 13, what is the sole objective of an accident or incident investigation?

The prevention of accidents and incidents.

According to ICAO Annex 13, what is considered the 'Maximum Mass' of an aircraft?

Maximum Certificated Take-Off Mass.