CAA NZ PPL Air Law flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Civil Aviation Act 1990

The primary New Zealand statute that establishes the CAA, empowers the making of civil aviation rules, and provides for enforcement and offences.

Advisory Circular

Non-binding CAA guidance that describes an acceptable means of complying with a rule; it does not itself impose legal requirements.

Part 91

The Civil Aviation Rule part containing general operating rules applicable to all aircraft operating in New Zealand airspace.

Class C airspace

Controlled airspace where both IFR and VFR require ATC clearance and ATC provides separation between all aircraft.

Class D airspace

Controlled airspace where IFR and VFR require clearance, but ATC provides separation only between IFR flights; VFR receives traffic information.

CTR (control zone)

Controlled airspace extending from the surface to a specified upper limit around a controlled aerodrome.

AIP NZ

The Aeronautical Information Publication containing permanent aeronautical information, published in GEN, ENR and AD volumes plus charts.

NOTAM

A notice distributed by the aeronautical information service containing temporary or permanent changes to facilities, services or hazards.

TORA

Take-off run available: the length of runway declared available for the ground run of an aircraft taking off.

PPL(A) minimum hours

A minimum of 50 hours total flight time, including 10 hours solo and 5 hours instrument time, is required for a PPL(A).

Class 2 medical

The medical certificate required for PPL privileges, renewed at intervals set by the CAA based on the pilot's age.

Biennial Flight Review

A proficiency check or review required within the preceding 24 months to exercise PPL privileges.

Type rating

An authorisation required to act as pilot of a multi-engine, turbine or other specified aircraft type, issued under Part 61.

Recent experience

Three take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days in the same type are required before carrying passengers.

PIC responsibility

The pilot-in-command is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, pre-flight planning, and compliance with all rules.

TAIC

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission, which independently investigates accidents and serious incidents in New Zealand.

Occurrence report

A report submitted to the CAA for accidents, serious incidents and specified reportable occurrences, using the prescribed form.

Just culture

A safety approach that protects reporters of errors from enforcement action except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

VMC minima Class G

Below 10,000 ft: 5 km visibility, clear of cloud and in sight of surface.

Semi-circular rule

VFR flights above 3,000 ft AMSL use odd/even thousands plus 500 ft based on magnetic track to select cruising altitude.

Right-of-way

Aircraft on final approach have priority; when converging, the aircraft on the right has right-of-way; less manoeuvrable aircraft have priority.

Minimum safe altitude

1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within 600 m in congested areas; 500 ft elsewhere, except for take-off and landing.

Certificate of Airworthiness

A document issued under Part 21 confirming the aircraft meets the applicable airworthiness requirements and is safe to operate.

Airworthiness Directive

A mandatory instruction issued by the CAA or state of design that must be complied with within the specified time to maintain airworthiness.

Maintenance release

A certification by an appropriately rated engineer or Part 145 organisation that maintenance has been completed and the aircraft is released to service.

Squawk 7700

The transponder code used to indicate an emergency; it alerts ATC to the aircraft's situation.

Read-back

The mandatory repetition of ATC clearances involving route, altitude, heading, speed or runway to confirm correct understanding.

MAYDAY

The international distress call used to indicate a grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Runway incursion

Any unauthorised presence on a runway, which is a major safety risk requiring clearance and read-back of hold-short instructions.

Aerodrome operating minima

The minimum visibility and cloud ceiling conditions required for take-off and landing at a specified aerodrome, published in the AIP.

Flight plan

A document filed with ATC specifying the intended route, altitude, speed and time of flight, required for IFR and some VFR flights.

Weight and balance

The calculation ensuring the aircraft is loaded within its maximum weight and centre of gravity limits for safe operation.