3.1b canadian aviation regulations (cars)

define **aeronautics act**

* made by parliament
* can only be changed by parliament
* makes the canadian aviation regulations law

\

canadian aviation regulations

* specifically govern aviation in canada
* may be changed by the governor-in-council (cabinet)
* industry consultation is required to amend the cars (CARAC process)

cars structure

* have 8 main parts
* numerous subparts
* also divided into **regulations** and **standards**

Parts of the CARs

* Pt 1 - General Provisions
* Pt 2 - A/C Registration
* Pt 3- Aerodromes
* Pt 4 - Licensing
* Pt 5 - Maintenance
* Pt 6 - General Operating Rules
* Pt 7 - Commercial
* Pt 8 - ATC

Part 1 - General Provisions

* “Interpretation” in legislation refers to how specific terms are to be defined
* Definitions used in the CARs are outlined when they may be different from a more general definition
* Also include “**admin” and “compliance”**
* Outlines responsibility for pilots and operators to comply

Part 2- Aircraft Registration and Leasing

* Contains the rules for registering and leasing aircraft operated in Canada

Part 3 - Aerodromes

* Outlines rules for licensing and operating an aerodrome
* EX: What are the lighting requirements for a runway used at night?

Part 4 - Personnel Licensing

* Rules for obtaining and maintaining Pilot and ATC licenses
* Rules pertaining to Medical Qualification

Part 5 - Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing

* Numbering system is different from the rest of the CARs
* EX: Elementary Maintenance Tasks that pilot/owner can do on certified aircraft

Part 6 - General Operating Rules

* Everyday “rules of the air” found here
* Most required knowledge here

Part 7 - Commercial Air Service Operations

* Everything to do for when operating an aircraft “for hire or rewrad”
* Need to know about commercial air service operations
* Emphasis is on CAR 702 (aerial work) and CAR 703 (air taxi operations)

Part 8 - Air Traffic Control

* Has rules just as we do

Define Advisory Material

* Give “best practices” advice
* Most is for Commercial Operators

Numbering System

* “0”: A Regulation
* “2”: A Standard
* “4”: Advisory Material

**EX:** 401.05 - Regulation

421\.05 - Standard

Linked to the same subject

Why do we need these distinctions?

* **Aeronautics act →** Requires vote by Parliament
* **Regulation** → Can be changed by Cabinet
* **Standard →** Can be changed by Minister