Aviation Regulations and Certifications

Questions and Answers

What is the minimum age requirement for certifying staff and category B1 and B2 support staff in a CAR 145 organisation?

21 years

No minimum age requirement as long as they hold the required valid license(s)

18 years (correct)

Who issues the certification authorisations to the certifying staff and category B1 and B2 support staff?

The Quality Manager

The GCAA

The Accountable Manager (correct)

When can appropriately authorized certifying staff issue a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)?

After base maintenance, before departing the hangar

Before flight at the completion of any maintenance

After the completion of each base maintenance task (correct)

Who must comply with the provisions of CAR M?

Organisations and personnel involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the validity of a certificate of airworthiness issued in accordance with CAR 21?

Unlimited duration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bodies was formed as a result of the Chicago Convention?

International Civil Aviation Organisation Signup and view all the answers

Under which Annex of ICAO can the recommendations for Personnel Licensing be found?

Annex 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statement is correct regarding EASA?

It has legal regulatory authority within the EU Signup and view all the answers

GCAA was established as a general authority for the execution of civil aviation law in the UAE having its own legal entity by the:

Federal Law No. 4 in 1996 Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Civil Aviation Regulations specifies the requirements for the UAE Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licensing?

Part V, Chapter 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following GCAA publication will be discontinued?

Airworthiness Notices (AWN) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done in case of loss or theft of any mandatory document required to be carried on board an aircraft?

No flight is permitted until a certified/authorized copy of the lost document is arranged Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum interval at which the operator must carry out weighing of the aeroplane to establish the mass and the center of gravity?

9 years for individual and 4 years for fleet masses Signup and view all the answers

How long should the flight data recorders be capable of retaining the data on large aircraft?

At least the last 25 hours of its operation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aircraft is required to have a door between the passenger compartment and the flight deck?

Aircraft having seating capacity of more than 19 passengers Signup and view all the answers

How should all the exits be marked on the aircraft registered in the UAE?

Both in English and Arabic script Signup and view all the answers

When is it required to carry life jackets for each person on board?

Large aircraft flying over water and at a distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the shore Signup and view all the answers

In which language must the operator prepare the Operations Manual?

Both English and Arabic languages Signup and view all the answers

What does the GCAA regulation CAR Part X address?

Aviation safety related processes and activities Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provides the guidance information regarding the SMS that operators and organizations are required to comply with?

CAAP 21 Signup and view all the answers

Who shall define and sign the safety policy statement?

The Accountable Manager Signup and view all the answers

The accountability for the Safety Management System lies with:

The Accountable Manager Signup and view all the answers

The phased SMS implementation plan model comprises of:

4 phases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statement is correct regarding safety training?

All employees must receive a uniform level of safety training (FALSE) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

GCAA Regulations

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) was formed as a result of the Chicago Convention.
Annex 1 of ICAO contains the recommendations for Personnel Licensing.
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) is an agency of the EU with legal regulatory authority.

GCAA Establishment

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was established in the UAE as a general authority for the execution of civil aviation law by Federal Law No. 4 in 1996.

UAE Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licensing

The requirements for the UAE Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licensing are specified in Part V, Chapter 3 of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
The basic knowledge requirements for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence are stated in Appendix I to CAR 66.
There are different categories of CAR 66 licenses, including Category A, Category B1, Category B2, and Category C.
Each category of license has different privileges and requirements.

CAR 66 AMEL

The CAR 66 AMEL is issued by the GCAA and is valid for 5 years.
The holder of a CAR 66 AMEL issues a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) for completion of maintenance, on behalf of a CAR 145 AMO.
The holder of a Category C license can exercise privileges of a Category A license for other aircraft type ratings in the same subcategory.

CAR 147 Approved Training Organisation

A CAR 147 approved training organisation is required to keep training records for an unlimited duration.
The maximum number of students allowed for a knowledge course in a CAR 147 approved training organisation is 15.
The maximum number of students allowed per supervisor or assessor for practical training is 15.

Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks

The nationality marking of aircraft registered in the UAE is A6.
The Nationality and Registration marks are painted on the left half of the lower surface of the wing.

Aircraft Noise

Annex 16 of ICAO states the requirements and standards for aircraft noise.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) issues a Noise Certificate within the United Arab Emirates.

Aircraft Airworthiness

A Flight Permit is required for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable Airworthiness Requirements but is safe to fly.
A Certificate of Airworthiness is issued by the GCAA and is valid for a specified period.
The Certificate of Airworthiness can be issued by a UAE AMEL holder, appropriately type rated and authorised.

CAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation

A CAR 145 approved maintenance organisation is required to have a Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
The MOE describes how the organisation complies with or intends to comply with the requirements of CAR 145.
The organisation must have a Quality System, which includes a Quality Manual, Procedures, and Records.

Certifying Staff

Certifying staff must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid CAR 66 license.
Certifying staff are required to issue a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) after the completion of each base maintenance task.
The CRS is a document that constitutes the release of an aircraft or component to service.

Continuing Airworthiness

CAR M of the GCAA regulations covers the continuing airworthiness requirements of aircraft.
The owner of an aircraft is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.
The owner of an aircraft may contract out the continuing airworthiness tasks to be carried out by an approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO).

Airworthiness Review

An Airworthiness Review is a review of the aircraft's airworthiness to ensure that the aircraft is in a safe condition for flight.
The Airworthiness Review Certificate is valid for 1 year.
The airworthiness review staff must have at least 5 years of experience in continuing airworthiness.### Certificates and Documents
A Supplemental Type Certificate is approval by the Authority for a major change in type design to an applicant who is not the Type Certificate or Restricted Type Certificate holder for the related product.
A part or appliance manufacturer issues a Statement of Conformity to show that the part or appliance conforms to the applicable design data and is in a condition for safe operation.
An aircraft manufacturer issues a Statement of Conformity to show that the complete aircraft conforms to the applicable type design and is in a condition for safe operation.
A Type Acceptance Certificate is required for an aircraft model imported to the UAE when importing an aircraft model that has a type certificate issued by an Authority other than the US FAA or EASA.
A Certificate of Airworthiness is valid for up to three years.

Approval and Maintenance

An appropriately approved design organisation or an appropriately approved maintenance organisation can approve a minor repair design for an aircraft or engine.
A Permit to Fly is required to fly an aircraft at a weight in excess of its maximum certificated take-off weight for flight beyond the normal range over water, or over land areas where adequate landing facilities or appropriate fuel is not available.
An Airworthiness Directive is a document issued by the Authority that mandates actions to be performed on an aircraft to restore an acceptable level of safety.

Operations and Regulations

CAR Part IV, CAR OPS 1 describes the requirements to operate any civilian aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transport.
The commander (pilot) decides whether or not to accept an aircraft with defects or un-serviceability’s allowed under CDL or MEL.
An operator's MEL must be approved by the GCAA and cannot be less restrictive than the MMEL.
Under a wet lease, the aeroplane is operated under the AOC or authorisation of the lessor.

On-Board Documents and Equipment

The aircraft log book must be present on board the aircraft.
In case of loss or theft of any mandatory document, no flight is permitted until a certified/authorised copy of the lost document is arranged.

Aircraft Maintenance and Safety

Weighing of an aeroplane to establish the mass and the centre of gravity must be carried out at least every 5 years.
Flight data recorders on large aircraft must be capable of retaining the data for at least the last 25 hours of its operation.
Life jackets must be carried for each person on board aircraft flying over water and at a distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the shore.

Safety Management System (SMS)

The GCAA regulation CAR Part X addresses aviation safety-related processes and activities.
The Operations Manual must be prepared in both English and Arabic languages.
The Accountable Manager defines and signs the safety policy statement, and is accountable for the Safety Management System.
The phased SMS implementation plan model comprises of 4 phases.

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Test your knowledge of aviation regulations, certifications, and personnel authorizations according to CAR (Civil Aviation Requirements).