PNG CASA ATPL Air Law study guide
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The PNG CASA ATPL Air Law examination is the air law component of the theoretical knowledge requirement for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea. It is aimed at commercial pilots progressing to ATPL, and at licence holders converting or validating overseas qualifications who must demonstrate knowledge of PNG law and practice. The PNG CASA ATPL Air Law study guide has 10 sections and about 3,159 words.
01PNG Civil Aviation Act and the Regulatory Framework
The Civil Aviation Act 2000 is the parent statute for aviation in PNG. It establishes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA PNG) and the office of the Director of Civil Aviation (DCA), and it is the instrument through which the Chicago Convention and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices are given domestic effect.
334 words, about 2 min02PNG Civil Aviation Rules - Parts 1, 11–19
Parts 1 and 11–19 do not tell you how to fly; they govern how the rule set itself operates. The exam tests whether you can find the right part quickly and whether you understand that a definition in Part 1 binds every other part.
344 words, about 2 min03Personnel Licensing and Flight Crew Qualifications (Part 61)
Part 61 sets the requirements for the student pilot, PPL, CPL, ATPL and the associated ratings. For each licence the exam expects the four gates: age, medical, knowledge and experience, then flight test .
327 words, about 2 min04Aircraft Operations and Air Operator Certification (Parts 91, 121, 125, 135)
Part 91 is the general operating and flight rules that apply to all aircraft. Parts 121, 125 and 135 build certification and additional operating requirements on top, scaled by aircraft size and operation: Part 121 for large aeroplanes and high-capacity operations, Part 125 for medium aeroplanes, Part 135 for small aeroplanes and helicopters.
307 words, about 2 min05Airworthiness, Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness (Parts 21, 39, 43, 45, 47, 91 Subpart E)
Part 21 - design and certification: type certificates, supplemental type certificates, approved parts, modifications and export certificates of airworthiness. Part 39 - airworthiness directives.
299 words, about 1 min06Rules of the Air, Airspace and Air Traffic Services
PNG airspace is classified in the ICAO manner, and the class determines whether a clearance, radio and transponder are required and what visibility and cloud separation apply. Controlled airspace entry without a clearance is a classic failure.
303 words, about 2 min07Aerodromes, Ground Operations and Airport Safety
Part 139 requires aerodromes used by regular public transport to hold a certificate supported by an aerodrome manual. The exam tests the physical standards: runway strips and clearways, obstacle limitation surfaces, declared distances (TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA), marking and lighting, and the rescue and firefighting category, which is set by the largest aircraft and frequency of operations.
270 words, about 1 min08Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
Investigation in PNG follows Annex 13 and is run by the Accident Investigation Commission, independent of CASA PNG. Its sole objective is the prevention of accidents and incidents; it is not a forum for apportioning blame or determining liability.
322 words, about 2 min09Aviation Security and Dangerous Goods
Aviation security in PNG is built on Annex 17 and the national civil aviation security programme, implemented through airport and operator security programmes. Core concepts: security restricted areas and sterile zones, access control and identity cards, screening of passengers, cabin and hold baggage, crew and staff screening, protection of aircraft on the ground, catering and stores security, and response to unlawful interference.
320 words, about 2 min10International Air Law and ICAO Standards
The 1944 Chicago Convention is the foundation. Article 1 confirms complete and exclusive sovereignty over national airspace; Article 5 addresses non-scheduled flights; Article 6 requires permission for scheduled services; Article 7 prohibits cabotage.
333 words, about 2 min