Aviation Regulatory Framework and Continuing Airworthiness Flashcards

Flashcards covering key aviation regulatory concepts including ICAO, EASA, Part-66, Part-145, Part-M, Part-ML, Certification Specifications (CS-23, CS-25), and air operations requirements.

What international organization publishes standards and recommended practices in 19 annexes to the Chicago Convention?

International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

Where is the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) headquartered?

Montreal, Canada.

What is the minimum age required to apply for a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)?

$18$ years of age.

What category of Part-66 licence holder is permitted to issue certificates of release to service following minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification?

Category A.

How long does a Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence remain valid after its last issue or change before requiring verification?

$5$ years.

How long must competent authorities retain Part-66 maintenance licence records following the end of licence validity?

At least $5$ years.

What is the minimum age requirement for certifying staff and support staff under Part-145?

$21$ years.

Under Part-145, how many months of actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance experience are required in any consecutive 2-year period?

At least $6$ months.

Within what timeframe must an organisation without its principal place of business in an EU Member State submit initial mandatory occurrence reports under 145.A.60?

As soon as practicable, but in any case within $72$ hours after becoming aware of the occurrence.

What document specifies the scope of work and details how an approved maintenance organisation intends to comply with Part-145?

Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).

Who is responsible for the maintenance tasks performed on an aircraft according to M.A.201?

Any person or organisation performing maintenance.

Under Part-M privileges, who must directly and continuously control persons assisting certifying staff during maintenance tasks?

The certifying staff.

How long must a Combined Airworthiness Organisation (CAO) retain copies of maintenance records and associated maintenance data?

For a period of $3$ years from the date the aircraft or component is released to service.

How is 'owner' defined in relation to aircraft continuing airworthiness under Part-ML (ML.1)?

The person responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, including alternatively the lessee in the case of a leasing contract.

What is the maximum time limit for entering a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) into the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system under ML.A.305?

As soon as possible but not later than $30$ days after the day of completion of the maintenance task.

Which regulation specifies that it shall not apply to air operations with airships?

CR (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations Regulation).

Which original document must be carried on each flight according to Air Operator Certificate (AOC) requirements?

The original certificate of airworthiness (CofA).

What is the period of validity for a design organisation approval under Part-21 (21.A.259)?

An unlimited period of time.

Under Part-21 Subpart B (21.A.701), what is purpose 6 for issuing a permit to fly?

Flying the aircraft for customer acceptance.

Under CS 23.2005, what maximum seating configuration defines Level 4 normal category aeroplanes?

A maximum seating configuration of $10$ to $19$ passengers.

Under CS 23.2005, what airspeed criteria defines low speed aeroplane performance?

Aeroplanes with a $V_{NO}$ or $V_{MO} \le 250\,\text{KCAS}$ (knots calibrated airspeed) or an $M_{MO} \le 0.6$.

What type of aircraft is CS-25 applicable to according to CS.25.1?

Turbine powered Large Aeroplanes.

Which subpart of CS-25 must electrical wiring interconnections systems meet under CS.25.1301?

Subpart H of CS-25.

According to AMC1 M.A.504, where should unsalvageable components be retained?

In a secure location.

Under M.A.901, which EASA form is issued for an airworthiness review certificate and which for a recommendation?

EASA Form 15b for the airworthiness review certificate and EASA Form 15a for the recommendation.

Who must approve the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) and any subsequent amendments according to M.A.302?

The competent authority.

What body consists of representatives from each EDA pMS National Military Airworthiness Authorities (NMAAs) and is chaired by the EDA?

The Military Airworthiness Authorities (MAWA) Forum.

What is the legal status of European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMAR)?

They are approved MAWA documents containing MAWA harmonised requirements only, and are not regulations.

What defines a Performance Class B aeroplane?

Aeroplanes powered by propeller engines with a maximum take-off mass of $5,700\,kg$ or less.

What is an air taxi operation defined as for flight time and duty time limitations?

An unscheduled, on-demand commercial air transport operation with an aeroplane with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration of $19$ or less.

What capability defines a helicopter operation in Performance Class 1?

In the event of failure of the critical engine within the rejected take-off distance, the helicopter can land.

What category of operation covers aircraft used for agricultural activities or observation and patrol (other than commercial air transport)?

Specialised operation.