Air Laws and Ethics - Local Laws of the Philippines

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key agencies, legal definitions, decrees, and ethical standards for aeronautical engineering in the Philippines based on PD 1570 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP)

Formed in 1950 by graduates headed by Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara to professionalize and advance the aeronautical engineering profession in the Philippines.

Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)

The government agency mandated to regulate the economic aspect of air transportation, having supervision over air carriers and freight forwarders.

Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)

An authorization issued by the CAB to domestic carriers to operate services required by public convenience.

Foreign Air Carrier's Permit (FACP)

An authorization issued by the CAB to foreign carriers to operate in the Philippines.

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

Created by Republic Act No. 9497 on March 4, 2008, it is an independent regulatory body with jurisdiction over technical, operational, safety, and security functions.

PD 1570

The Philippine Aeronautical Engineering Decree, enacted on July 11, 1978, which regulates the practice and licensure of aeronautical engineers.

Board of Aeronautical Engineering

The body created under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) composed of a Chairman and two members appointed by the President of the Philippines.

Subpoena duces tecum

An order issued by the Board compelling a witness to produce legally required documents or items as evidence during an investigation.

En banc

A term meaning 'on court, all judges present,' referring to how the Board must make its official decisions.

Passing Average for Licensure

A general average of at least $75\%$ in all subjects, with no rating below $50\%$ in any individual subject.

Aircraft (Legal Definition per PD 1570)

Any contrivance used, invented, or designated for navigation of or flight in the air, including powered and non-powered machines, lighter-than-air, or heavier-than-air.

Aircraft Structures

Parts of an aircraft comprising the airframe, which is the framework supporting all components; includes the landing gear assembly and engine mount.

Powerplant

The part of an aircraft that generates power to produce thrust for horizontal movement or lift; it does not include the propeller or rotary wing.

Aerodynamics

The science dealing with air in motion and the forces/moments created on bodies moving relative to the air.

Aeronautical Engineering Practice

Professional services involving Research and Development, Manufacture of Aircraft, Aircraft Operation or Maintenance, and Education/Training.

Board Seal Design

A circular seal with a maximum diameter of $48\,mm$ featuring an airplane wing section with shock waves and an atom with four orbiting electrons.

Symbolism of the Atom on the Seal

Represents engineering activity, with its four orbiting electrons signifying the four major activity areas in aeronautical engineering practice.

Integrity

Defined in the Code of Professional Ethics as the 'keystone of professional conduct,' described as doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Registration without Examination (Section 20)

Granted to specific applicants with at least five years of active practice in aeronautical engineering as of June 11, 1970.

Scope of Examination

Includes Mathematics, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures and Design, Powerplant Theory and Practice, and Air Laws and Regulations.