AMTC2 MODULE 1 - DEFINITIONS

CAB (Civil Aeronautics Board)

sets rules and regulation in the economic aspect of aviation, e.g. pricing.

AD (Airworthiness Directives)

issued by the authorities to correct an unsafe condition

TSO (Technical Standard Order)

focuses more on the components of an aircraft

ACs (Advisory Circular)

assist aviation stakeholders that they’re complying with regulations

STC (Supplemental Type Certificate)

modifications to parts that affects TCDS

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

formed through Chicago Convention, established in 1944, and became specialized in 1947

AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual)

document on all maintenance and repair procedures on different aircrafts

SB (Service Bulletin)

from manufacturer, concerned with modifications and upgrades

Title 14 of the code of Federal Regulations

collection of laws governing all civil aviation in the U.S.

CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines)

aviation authority in the Philippines

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

aviation authority in the U.S.

EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)

aviation authority in Europe

FARs

aviation regulations in the U.S.

PCAR

aviation regulations in the Philippines

EASA Regulations

aviation regulations in Europe

AMO (Approved Maintenance Organization)

organization that may perform all kinds of maintenance and repair on aircrafts

ATO (Approved Training Organization)

training institution/organization for both pilot and maintenance school/organization