DGCA CPL Air Regulations study guide
DGCA CPL Air Regulations · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Air Regulations paper is one of the knowledge examinations a candidate must clear before a commercial pilot licence is issued in India. Regulatory oversight of licensing, examinations and standards rests with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), an agency of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, and the DGCA site describes examinations for AMEs and flight crew as being conducted by the Central Examination Organisation. The DGCA CPL Air Regulations study guide has 7 sections and about 2,334 words.
01Air Regulations: National Legislation, Rules and CARs
In India the legal chain runs from the Aircraft Act 1934 and the Aircraft Rules 1937 , through the Airports Authority of India Act 1994 , up to the Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) issued under Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules. Candidates must be able to place a given requirement at the correct level: an Act needs Parliament, Rules are notified by the Central Government, and CARs are issued by the Director General as subordinate technical requirements.
368 words, about 2 min02International Law and ICAO Annexes/Conventions
The Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago, 1944) created ICAO and the 19 Annexes . Article 1 confirms complete and exclusive sovereignty of a State over its airspace; Article 5 covers non-scheduled flights; Article 6 requires special permission for scheduled services; Article 8 deals with pilotless aircraft; Article 12 requires rules of the air to conform to the Convention; Article 32 covers licensing of personnel; Article 33 covers recognition of certificates; Article 37 requires each State to keep its rules and practices in line with Annexes; Article 38 covers differences notified to ICAO.
345 words, about 2 min03Licensing of Flight Crew and Personnel
Under CAR Section 7 Series B, a licence carries an issue, validity, privileges, conditions and endorsement structure. A CPL holder may act as PIC of aircraft engaged in non-scheduled operations and as co-pilot of scheduled operations, and may exercise the privileges of a PPL.
325 words, about 2 min04Aircraft Operations, Services and Air Operator Certification
CAR Section 3 Series C governs Air Operator Certification . An AOC is issued to an operator after demonstrating compliance with the applicable operational requirements; it specifies the types of aircraft , the nature of operations and the areas of operation .
340 words, about 2 min05Airworthiness, Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness
A Certificate of Registration identifies the aircraft; a Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) certifies that the aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation. Know the type certificate , supplemental type certificate , modification approval and the role of the design and production organisations .
343 words, about 2 min06Aerodromes and Air Navigation Services
Annex 14 and CAR Section 4 set aerodrome reference code (based on reference field length and wingspan/outer main gear wheel span), runway strip , RESA , clearway , stopway , declared distances (TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA) and obstacle limitation surfaces . Know the difference between precision and non-precision approaches, and the standards for runway markings and lighting .
300 words, about 2 min07Aviation Safety, Security and Accident/Incident Investigation
Annex 19 and CAR Section 1 Series C establish the State Safety Programme (SSP) and require operators to run a Safety Management System (SMS) with four pillars: policy and objectives, risk management, assurance, and promotion . Know the just culture concept and the difference between safety and security .
313 words, about 2 min