ICAO Annexes and International Standards in PNG
What this domain tests
This section tests your understanding of how ICAO standards interact with PNG law. ICAO Annexes are adopted under the Chicago Convention and are implemented through national legislation and rules; they are not automatically enforceable in PNG courts. PNG files differences where its rules differ. The exam focuses on the Annexes most relevant to maintenance and operations: Annex 1 licensing, Annex 6 operations, Annex 8 airworthiness, Annex 13 investigation, Annex 14 aerodromes, Annex 18 dangerous goods and Annex 19 safety management.
How the Annexes apply
- Annex 1 sets licensing standards; PNG Part 66 implements AME licensing.
- Annex 8 sets airworthiness standards; PNG Part 21 and Part 43 implement certification and maintenance.
- Annex 6 sets operator responsibilities; PNG Parts 91, 121 and 135 implement them.
- Annex 13 sets accident investigation standards; PNG uses its own investigation legislation and agency.
- Annex 18 and the Technical Instructions govern dangerous goods; PNG Part 92 implements them.
- Annex 19 supports State safety programmes and SMS; PNG implements through its safety rules and guidance.
Worked example
A foreign licence holder seeks to certify maintenance in PNG. Annex 1 provides international licensing standards, but it does not automatically validate the foreign licence in PNG. The engineer must satisfy PNG Part 66 recognition or validation requirements and any employer authorisation. The Annex is evidence of the international standard, not a PNG licence.
Traps that cost marks
Assuming an ICAO Annex is directly enforceable; treating a foreign licence or approval as automatically valid; ignoring filed differences; and confusing Annex 13 investigation with CASA PNG enforcement.