Chap 1: Conventions and Agreements in International Civil Aviation

These flashcards cover the key vocabulary and terms related to international civil aviation conventions, agreements, and regulatory institutions.

Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago)

An international agreement established to promote safe and orderly development of civil aviation; signed on December 7, 1944.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

A specialized agency of the United Nations created to manage the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Principle of Sovereignty

The principle stating that every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.

High seas

All parts of the sea that are not included in the territorial or internal waters of a State.

Scheduled flight

A regular flight operating on a published schedule, usually directly available for public purchase.

Non-scheduled flight (Charter)

A non-regular flight that is typically bought by tour operators and cannot be purchased directly from the airline by passengers.

Cabotage

The right of an airline to operate domestic flights within a foreign country’s territory.

Prohibited area (Article 9)

Certain areas of a state's territory where foreign aircraft are prohibited from flying due to military or public safety reasons.

EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)

An agency established to develop common safety and environmental rules in European civil aviation.

Montreal Convention (1999)

An international treaty that regulates liability for international air travel, replacing the earlier Warsaw Convention, with updated compensation limits.

EC 261/2004

A regulation in the European Union that establishes passengers' rights regarding flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding.

Freedom of the Air

The rights granted to airlines to fly across the airspace of other countries, which are defined in various international treaties.

Dual Registration (Article 18)

An aircraft cannot be registered in more than one State simultaneously, but can change registration from one State to another.

Search of Aircraft (Article 16)

The right of contracting States to search aircraft of other States on landing or departure without unreasonable delay.

SARPs (Standards and Recommended Practice)

International standards adopted by ICAO aimed at ensuring safety and efficiency in international civil aviation.

Air Services Transit Agreement

An agreement that permits technical freedoms of air navigation between contracting States.

Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness

A certificate allowing limited operations of an aircraft that does not meet all airworthiness requirements.

Certificate of Conformity

A certificate confirming the aircraft conforms to EASA regulations, required for new aircraft.

Airworthiness Review Certificate

A document certifying that the aircraft continues to meet airworthiness standards after periodic reviews.

Weight and Centre of Gravity Report

A document stating the aircraft's weight distribution and balance, required for safety compliance.

Flight Manual

A manual required by regulations that provides operational procedures and performance data.

Used Aircraft from Member State

Requires an Airworthiness Review Certificate for CofA issuance.

Used Aircraft from Non-Member State

Requires a statement on airworthiness status from previous authority and related records.

Language Requirement

All documents and markings must be in an official EU language recognized by the authority.

Damaged Aircraft

The State of registration determines whether the aircraft remains airworthy after damage.

Preventing Flight of Damaged Aircraft

Authorities can stop a damaged aircraft from flying if it’s in their territory.

Special Operating Limitations

Conditions under which a non-airworthy aircraft may be allowed a non-commercial ferry flight.

CofA Renewal

Performed by the State of Registry, ensuring maintenance is in an approved organization.

Unlimited CofA Validity

Which type of Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) requires inspections by an approved and regularly audited organization?

Limited CofA Validity

Requires periodical inspections by the State of Registry.

Qualified Personnel

Personnel approved and trained to perform maintenance and inspections.

Approved Maintenance Organization

A certified entity authorized to conduct inspections and repairs.

Design Compliance

Aircraft must comply with a design approved by EASA for CofA issuance.

Exporting Authority Statement

Confirms that the imported aircraft complies with EASA-approved design.

Application for CofA

A formal request made to the aviation authority to obtain permission for an aircraft to fly legally.

Manuals and Markings

Must be submitted in an official EU language for compliance.

Flight Permission after Damage

Granted with special conditions or denied based on airworthiness status.

Review of Damaged Aircraft

State of Registration evaluates if damage affects airworthiness.

Authority Notification

The State where damage occurs must inform the State of Registration.

Non-Member Transfer Documentation

Includes airworthiness status, weight report, and flight manual.

Periodic Inspection

Required for renewal of limited validity CofA.

State Authority

Has final say in granting, renewing, or restricting a CofA.

Flight Restrictions

Applied when an aircraft is deemed not fully airworthy.

CofA Recommendation

Must be submitted with an application for a used aircraft.

Approval of Repairs

Mandatory for CofA renewal or validity.

Noncommercial Ferry Flight

A damaged aircraft may be permitted one under strict conditions.

Certificate Category

Must be specified in each CofA application.

EASA Regulations

Regulation that defines the technical and legal requirements for airworthiness in europe

Application Process

A process that involves submission of several technical and regulatory documents.

Flight Manual Requirement

Mandatory for aircraft types where specified in the airworthiness code.

Statement from Exporting Authority

A declaration confirming compliance with EASA design standards for imported aircraft.

Production, Modification, and Maintenance Records

Documentation required to determine an aircraft’s current airworthiness and any CofA limitations.

Official EU Language Requirement

All documentation must be available in at least one official EU language recognized by the competent authority.

Damaged Aircraft Evaluation

The State of Registry decides whether the damage makes the aircraft unairworthy.

Detainment in Foreign State

If discovered in another State, authorities can prevent flight until the State of Registry is informed.

Ferry Flight Authorization

Permitted by the State of Registry under strict conditions for non-commercial repositioning.

CofA Renewal Responsibility

Managed by the State of Registry to ensure compliance through periodic inspections.

Time-Limited CofA

Requires periodic inspections by the competent authority for renewal.

Unlimited CofA

Relies on audits of approved organizations for continued airworthiness.

Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008

Main legal framework defining EASA responsibilities and regulatory scope.

Hard Law

Regulations published by the European Community and binding in all Member States.

Soft Law

Non-binding regulatory documents like AMC, GM, and CS providing guidance on how to comply with regulations.

Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)

Describes how to meet the Basic Regulation and Implementing Rules.

Guidance Material (GM)

Interpretative documents offering explanations to assist with compliance.

Certification Specifications (CS)

Technical requirements applicable to specific types of aircraft or equipment.

Implementing Rules (IR)

Detailed regulations supporting the Basic Regulation, ensuring uniformity and compliance.

Article 5 Airworthiness

Specifies the required compliance with continuing airworthiness rules.

Article 6 Pilot Licenses

Defines rules and conditions for pilot licensing in EASA States.

Article 7 Operations

Covers general operating requirements for commercial and private aircraft

Article 8 Aerodromes

Relates to the certification and regulation of airports.

Article 8b ATM/ANS

Refers to Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation Services.

Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)

Entities responsible for delivering safe and efficient air traffic services.

ATM Master Plan

Strategic plan for harmonizing and upgrading European airspace infrastructure.

EASA Stakeholder Collaboration

EASA works with ICAO, FAA, NAAs of other countries to promote safety and harmonization.

Member State Responsibility

States are responsible for implementing and monitoring EASA rules at the national level.

Rule Publication Structure

Composed of Basic Regulation, Implementing Rules, AMCs, GMs, and CSs, forming a complete regulatory framework.