NCAA PPL Operational Procedures key terms

The section of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations that sets out who may hold licences and ratings, the conditions for issue and renewal, and the privileges and limits attached to each licence.

An advisory circular issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority that explains the knowledge test syllabi and examination requirements applicants must satisfy before a licence or rating is issued.

The published list of subject areas and sub-topics from which examination questions are drawn for a given licence or rating, telling the candidate exactly what scope of material must be studied.

The minimum percentage score a candidate must achieve in a licensing knowledge examination to be credited with a pass, below which the attempt is recorded as a failure and retraining or waiting rules apply.

A single scheduled attempt at a licensing knowledge test, conducted under invigilation at an approved centre, with a fixed start time, duration and set of papers.

A further attempt at a licensing knowledge test after a failed sitting, permitted only after any prescribed waiting period and, where required, evidence of additional ground instruction.

Supervision of an examination by an approved person who verifies candidate identity, enforces rules on materials and conduct, and reports any irregularity that could invalidate the sitting.

Any breach of examination rules such as impersonation, unauthorised material, or communication during a sitting, which can lead to cancellation of results and further disciplinary action by the authority.

An entry made on a licence by the issuing authority recording a rating, limitation, or privilege, which is only valid when properly signed, dated, and stamped by an authorised officer.

The period during which a rating on a licence remains effective before renewal is required, commonly tied to recent experience, a proficiency check, or a medical standard being maintained.

An authorisation on a licence permitting flight of a category of aircraft sharing common characteristics (class) or of one specific aircraft type requiring type-specific training and checking.

The rule that a pilot must have performed specified flight activity within a defined preceding period to exercise licence privileges, failing which a check or refresher training is required.

The body of rules made under Nigerian aviation law governing licensing, aircraft airworthiness and registration, air operator certification, and consumer protection, binding on all operators and licence holders.

The statutory regulator responsible for safety oversight of civil aviation in Nigeria, including issuing licences, certificates and approvals, conducting inspections, and enforcing the civil aviation regulations.

The part of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations dealing with air operator certification and administration, setting out the requirements an applicant must meet to hold and keep an air operator certificate.

The part of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations addressing consumer protection, including airline obligations on delays, cancellations, denied boarding, baggage, and complaint handling and compensation.

A certificate issued by the authority authorising an operator to conduct specified commercial air transport operations, defining the aircraft types, routes, and kinds of operation permitted under it.

The operator's controlled document containing procedures, limitations and instructions for flight and ground staff, which must be approved or accepted by the authority and complied with by personnel.

A certificate confirming that an aircraft conforms to its approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation, issued after survey and kept valid through continuing maintenance.

The document recording the nationality and registration marks of an aircraft and the identity of its registered owner, which the aircraft must carry on board during flight.

The formal entry of an aircraft on the national register after proof of ownership, eligibility and airworthiness documentation, conferring Nigerian nationality and the associated marks.

Removal of an aircraft from the national register, required before export or transfer to another state's register, and subject to confirmation that no outstanding liens or authority holds remain.

An approval recognising that an aircraft type design meets the applicable airworthiness requirements, allowing individual aircraft of that type to be registered and issued certificates of airworthiness.

The authorisation process by which an aircraft entering the country is inspected and its documentation, modification status and maintenance history accepted before registration and certification are completed.

A document issued by the exporting state confirming that the aircraft conformed to its approved design at export and noting any exceptions, used to support import acceptance by the receiving authority.

The organised process of keeping an aircraft compliant with airworthiness requirements through scheduled maintenance, defect control, modifications, and records, usually overseen by a nominated postholder.

A certification signed by authorised maintenance personnel confirming that specified work has been completed satisfactorily and the aircraft or component is fit for return to service.

An approved document listing items of equipment that may be inoperative while the aircraft is dispatched under stated conditions, limitations and rectification intervals.

A certificate confirming that the aircraft meets the applicable noise standards for its type, required alongside airworthiness and registration documents for operations into and within regulated airports.

The operation of aircraft for the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration, which requires an air operator certificate and compliance with the applicable operating rules.

The total time from when a crew member reports for duty, including any positioning, until the crew member is free of duty, subject to maximum limits and rest requirements.

The operator's systematic approach to identifying and controlling fatigue hazards through duty limits, rest planning, reporting and review, integrated with the safety management system.

A formal framework of policies, hazard identification, risk assessment, assurance and promotion that an operator uses to manage safety performance and meet regulatory obligations.

The responsibilities of cabin crew for passenger safety during normal and emergency operations, including briefing, securing the cabin, evacuating, and administering first aid as set out in the operations manual.

A record of the names and details of passengers carried on a flight, required for operational control, emergency response and regulatory oversight purposes.

The entitlements of travellers under the consumer protection rules, covering information, assistance during disruption, compensation, refunds, baggage handling and fair treatment by airlines and agents.

Refusal to carry a passenger holding a confirmed reservation on a flight, usually because of overbooking, triggering obligations to seek volunteers, provide assistance and pay compensation where applicable.

The payment and assistance owed to passengers when a flight is cancelled, subject to exemptions for extraordinary circumstances and to notification timing and rerouting alternatives.

The prescribed route for a passenger to raise a grievance with the airline first and then escalate to the regulator, including time limits and the records each party must keep.