Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) Lecture Review

Comprehensive flashcards covering the history of Philippine aviation, CAAP organizational structure, and specific regulations from the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) Parts 1 through 10.

C.F. Marquez

A Portuguese acrobat who became the first man to take to the air in the Philippines on April 4, 1909, using a hot air balloon.

Philippine Air Service (PAS)

The first government airline established on June 7, 1920, to fly passengers and mail.

Valeriano School of Aviation

The first Filipino aviation school founded in 1924 in Pasig, Rizal.

Act 3909

The Air Commerce Act passed on November 20, 1931, which created a division to regulate air commerce and manage licensing for civilian pilots.

Iloilo Negros Air Express Company (INAEC)

Incorporated in April 1932 as the first real Filipino-owned airline.

Philippine Airlines (PAL)

The 8th certificated airline of the Philippines which took off on March 15, 1941, flying from Makati to Baguio City.

Republic Act No. 9497

The Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008, which created the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and abolished the Air Transportation Office (ATO).

CAAP Vision

To become an institution providing good service to its clientele that is better than the best provider in the South East Asia region.

CAAP Core Values

Commitment, Accountability, Adaptability, and Professionalism.

PCAR Part 1

General Policies, Procedures, and Definitions.

PCAR Part 2

Personnel Licensing.

PCAR Part 5

Airworthiness.

PCAR Part 6

Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO).

PCAR Part 8

Operations.

PCAR Part 9

Air Operator Certification and Administration.

Shall

A word usage in the regulations indicating a mandatory requirement.

May

A word usage in the regulations indicating that discretion can be used when performing an act.

Will

A word usage in the regulations indicating an action incumbent upon the Authority.

Approved

Means the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and issued a formal written approval.

Acceptable

Means the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and has neither objected to nor approved its proposed use or implementation.

Warning Notice

An administrative action that recites available facts about an incident and indicates it may have been a violation.

Letter of Correction

An administrative action confirming the Authority's decision and stating the necessary corrective action the alleged violator has agreed to take.

1 Year

The period a person must wait to reapply for a license, certificate, rating, or authorization after it has been revoked.

Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)

A licensed person authorized to perform airframe and/or power-plant maintenance with a license duration of $2$ years.

Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS)

A licensed person specially qualified for maintenance on specific components or jobs within an AMO, with a license duration of $3$ years.

AMT Practical Experience Requirements

$30$ months for a single rating (Airframe or Power-plant) or $60$ months for both (A&P).

RP

The nationality mark for Philippine registered aircraft.

RP-C

The classification marking for aircraft (except gliders) complying with airworthiness requirements for carrying persons or property.

50 centimeters

The minimum height requirement for character marks on the wings of heavier-than-air aircraft.

Standard Certificate of Airworthiness

Issued for aircraft in the specific category and model designated by the State of Design in the type certificate.

Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)

Required for any person producing a modification or replacement part for sale or installation on a type certificated product.

Return to Service (RTS)

A document signed by an authorized representative of an AMO certifying that maintenance has been completed according to the continuous maintenance program.

12 consecutive hours

The maximum duty limit for persons performing maintenance functions for aircraft.

Maintenance Control Manual (MCM)

A document that describes the operator's procedures to ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed on time.

Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

An approved list that provides for the operation of an aircraft with certain instruments or equipment in an inoperative condition.

60th Birthday Rule

A pilot-in-command of a Philippine-registered civil aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport in single-pilot operations must not have reached this age.

90 days

The minimum period for which registered owners or operators must retain records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, and required inspections.

Operations Specifications

A document issued to a foreign air operator by the Authority that allows them to operate an aircraft in the Republic of the Philippines without a local AOC.