Civil Aviation Requirements Module 10

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What is the full meaning of ICAO?

International Civil Aviation Organization

What year was the Chicago Convention signed?

1944

Which of the ICAO's governing bodies meets every 3 years?

The Assembly

What is the name of the current secretary-general of ICAO?

Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary role of ICAO?

Regulate domestic air transport within each member state Signup and view all the answers

What are the technical specifications adopted by the Council of ICAO called?

Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the full form of DGCA?

Directorate General of Civil Aviation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the DGCA?

Regulating international air transport services outside of India Signup and view all the answers

The DGCA is headquartered in New Delhi.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary regulations enacted to govern the civil aviation industry in India?

Aircraft Act, 1934 and Aircraft Rules, 1937 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of sections in the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)?

11 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following CAR types is used for maintenance organizations that are approved to maintain aircraft?

CAR 145 Signup and view all the answers

What does AIC stand for?

Aeronautical Information Circular Signup and view all the answers

AICs are considered to be as important as NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) or information found in the Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs).

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary subject covered in PART 1 of Series A of the CAR?

Issuance of the Civil Aviation Requirements and revisions Signup and view all the answers

The first page of a CAR should always include the Section, Series, Part, and date of issue, as well as the date of applicability.

True Signup and view all the answers

Exemptions from the CAR are highly encouraged and are granted on a case-by-case basis.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which rule in the Aircraft Rules, 1937, allows the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to grant exemptions from the CAR?

Rule 133A Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PART 1 of series B in the CAR?

Units of Measurements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module 10 - Civil Aviation Requirements, Topic 10.1 - Regulatory Framework

ICAO is the International Civil Aviation Organisation. It's a specialized agency of the United Nations.
ICAO sets principles and techniques for international air navigation, promoting the planning and development of international air transport for safe and orderly growth.
The Chicago Convention, establishing ICAO, was signed on 7 December 1944 by 52 states. Provisional ICAO existed from 6 June 1947 until 4 April 1947. ICAO became a specialized agency of the UN on 4 April 1947.
ICAO currently has 193 member states.

Role of ICAO

Encourage the development of airways, airports, and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation.
Meet the needs for safe, regular, efficient, and economical air transport globally.
Prevent economic waste caused by unreasonable competition.
Fully respect and ensure fair opportunity for all contracting states to operate international airlines.
Promote flight safety in air navigation and develop all aspects of international civil aeronautics.

Structure of ICAO

Assembly: Composed of representatives from all contracting states. It's the supreme body, meeting every 3 years.
Council: An elected governing body, comprised of 36 states that guide and direct the work of ICAO.
Secretariat: Headed by the secretary general. Responsible for day-to-day administration.

DGCA and Role of DGCA

The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India, primarily addressing safety issues.
The DGCA investigates aviation accidents and incidents. Maintains aviation regulations and issues licenses.
DGCA regulates air transport services to/from/within India, enforcing civil air regulations and safety standards, coordinating with ICAO.
DGCA headquarters are located in New Delhi.

Functions of DGCA

Register civil aircraft
Certify airports
License pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, and flight engineers
Amend Aircraft Act, Aircraft Rules, and Civil Aviation Requirements.
Grant certificates of airworthiness
Grant Air Operator Certificates to Indian carriers.
Regulate air transport services.
Approve aviation training institutes.
Ensure oversight of aircraft maintenance, design and manufacturing.
Manage environmental impact of aircraft.
Ensure safety oversight of all approved/certified/licensed entities under Aircraft Rules 1937.

Departments of DGCA

Air Transport
Legal Affairs

ICAO Annexes

Annexes are wide-ranging documents reflecting ICAO's focus on international civil aviation.
SARPs (Standards and Recommended Practices) are contained in 19 Annexes outlining technical specifications adopted by ICAO’s Council.

Aircraft Acts (1934) and Aircraft Rules (1937)

Aircraft Act of 1934 and Aircraft Rules of 1937 for regulating civil aviation in India.
These acts manage the regulation, safety, and operation of aircraft in India.

Aircraft Rules 2011, 2017, 2021

Various rules relate to security, investigations of accidents and incidents, and drone operation.

Sections of CAR

CAR has 11 sections covering general information, airworthiness and transport, aerodrome standards and licensing, air safety, design, flight crews, aircraft operations, airspace and air navigation standards, aviation environment protection, and transport of dangerous goods.

Relation between CAR 145, CARM, 21, 147, 66

CAR 145, CARM, 21, 147, and 66 specify roles and procedures for maintenance organizations, certifying bodies, training organisations, and managing airworthiness requirements.

AIC - Aeronautical Information Circular

AIC are notices relevant to flight safety, air navigation, technical, administrative, or legislative matters but don't meet criteria for Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).

Additional Information

Presented information covers regulatory framework, roles, functions, and related acts and codes within civil aviation.

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This quiz covers Module 10 of Civil Aviation Requirements, focusing on the regulatory framework established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It includes historical aspects like the Chicago Convention and ICAO's role in promoting safe and efficient international air transport. Test your knowledge of ICAO's principles and member states.