RA 776 (Civil Aeronautics Act)

RA 776 date approved

June 20, 1952.

RA 776 full title

Civil Aeronautics Act of the Philippines.

RA 776 sections

56 sections, 10 chapters.

CAB composition

DOTr Secretary (Chairman), Asst. Sec for Air Transportation (Vice-Chairman), PAF Commanding General, 2 Presidential appointees.

CAB quorum

3 members.

CPCN definition

Permit authorizing person to engage in air commerce.

CPCN citizenship

Only Filipino citizens for domestic air commerce.

CPCN issuance requirements

Applicant fit, willing, and able; service required by public convenience and necessity.

CPCN maximum duration

25 years.

CPCN inauguration period

90 days.

FACP requirement

Presidential approval.

Operating without permit penalty

P5,000 + 1 year imprisonment.

Violating terms penalty

P5,000 + P200

Appeals from CAB

Appeal to Supreme Court by certiorari within 15 days.

Administrator powers

Issue airman's certificate, issue airworthiness certificate, promulgate safety rules, investigate accidents, administer airports.

Registration eligibility

Owned by Filipino citizen, not registered in foreign country.

Registration of aircraft fee

Max P50.

Airman's certificate fee

Max P50.

Filing for air commerce fee

P250.