PNG CASA ATPL Air Law flashcards

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CASA PNG

The PNG Civil Aviation Safety Authority, established by the Civil Aviation Act 2000, is the safety regulator responsible for rule development, licensing, certification, and surveillance.

Accident Investigation Commission

An independent PNG body that investigates aircraft accidents and serious incidents; it is separate from CASA PNG and reports findings and safety recommendations.

Gazette notice rule-making

The Minister makes Civil Aviation Rules by notice in the National Gazette; the rules are disallowable instruments and take effect on the date stated.

Director of Civil Aviation

The head of CASA PNG who holds delegated statutory powers to issue, suspend, vary, and revoke aviation documents and to grant written exemptions.

Part 1 definitions

CASR Part 1 contains legally binding definitions such as 'aircraft', 'commercial transport operation', and 'serious incident' that control the meaning of all later Parts.

Part 11 aviation documents

CASR Part 11 governs the issue, suspension, revocation, and renewal of aviation documents including certificates of airworthiness, operator certificates, and licences.

Part 19 exemptions

CASR Part 19 provides the framework for exemptions and transition; the Director may grant a written exemption from a rule subject to conditions.

ATPL flight time requirement

An applicant for an airline transport pilot licence must normally hold a CPL and have logged at least 1,500 hours total flight time for aeroplanes before the ATPL check.

90-day recency rule

A pilot may not carry passengers unless they have completed at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90 days in the same type or class.

Class 1 medical certificate

The medical certificate required for commercial operations; Class 2 applies to private operations and Class 3 to air traffic controllers under Part 14.

Instrument rating proficiency check

An instrument rating holder must complete a proficiency check within the preceding 12 months to retain the privileges of the rating.

Part 121 applicability

CASR Part 121 applies to commercial transport operations in aeroplanes with more than 30 passenger seats or a maximum take-off weight above 15,000 kg.

Air operator certificate

An AOC issued under the certification rules requires an exposition, a safety management system, and demonstrated compliance with the applicable operating Part.

Minimum equipment list

An MEL approved by CASA PNG lists equipment that may be inoperative for dispatch; flight crew must comply with it before departure.

Final reserve fuel

The fuel that must remain at landing under the operator's approved fuel policy, calculated to account for weather, traffic, and diversion requirements.

Airworthiness directive

A mandatory directive issued under Part 39 that must be complied with within the stated time unless an alternative means of compliance is approved.

Part 43 maintenance

CASR Part 43 governs maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations; work must be performed by rated persons or approved organisations and recorded.

Certificate of airworthiness validity

A certificate of airworthiness remains valid only while the aircraft is maintained under its approved programme and all applicable airworthiness directives are complied with.

Continuing airworthiness Subpart E

Part 91 Subpart E sets continuing airworthiness requirements for Part 91 aircraft, including maintenance programmes, MEL, and defect reporting obligations.

Right-of-way converging aircraft

When two aircraft of the same category converge, the aircraft on the right has right-of-way; an aircraft landing or on final approach has priority.

Semi-circular rule

IFR tracks 000 to 179 degrees use odd flight levels and tracks 180 to 359 use even levels; separation is 1,000 ft below FL290 and 2,000 ft above.

Class G airspace

Uncontrolled airspace in which VMC minima apply; below 3,000 ft AMSL, 5 km visibility and clear of cloud apply at or below 140 kt.

Lost communication procedure

The published procedure in the AIP that a pilot must follow when radio communication with ATC fails, including squawk and routing requirements.

Aerodrome certification Part 16

CASR Part 16 requires an aerodrome operator to hold a certificate supported by an aerodrome manual, a safety management system, and obstacle surface compliance.

Declared distances

Take-off run available, take-off distance available, accelerate-stop distance available, and landing distance available, published in the AIP for each runway direction.

Airside driving permit

A permit required for vehicle drivers on the manoeuvring area; holders must comply with radio, escort, and aerodrome operator requirements.

Accident notification duty

The pilot in command must notify the nearest ATS unit and CASA PNG as soon as practicable after an accident or serious incident.

Preservation of evidence

The operator must preserve wreckage, flight recorders, and documents after an accident and may move wreckage only to save lives or prevent further damage.

ICAO Annex 13

The Annex governing aircraft accident and incident investigation; its sole objective is prevention, not apportionment of blame or liability.

Aviation security programme

An operator programme approved by CASA PNG implementing ICAO Annex 17 requirements for screening, access control, and background checks at certified aerodromes.

Dangerous goods transport document

A document provided by the shipper describing the dangerous goods, their UN number, class, and packing, required before the operator accepts the consignment.

Chicago Convention Article 1

Article 1 recognises the complete and exclusive sovereignty of each contracting state over the airspace above its territory, a foundational principle of international air law.