PNG CASA IR Air Law flashcards

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Civil Aviation Act 2000

PNG's principal statute establishing CASA PNG, the Director of Civil Aviation, and the power to make Civil Aviation Rules governing aviation safety and security in Papua New Guinea.

CASA PNG

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea, the regulatory body that issues licences, certificates and approvals and enforces the Civil Aviation Act and Rules.

Director of Civil Aviation

The official appointed by the Minister to head CASA PNG and exercise delegated regulatory powers, including issuing, suspending and cancelling aviation documents.

Civil Aviation Rules (CAR)

Subordinate legislation made under the Civil Aviation Act 2000, organised into Parts (e.g. 61, 91, 121, 135, 145), that prescribe detailed operating, licensing and maintenance requirements.

ICAO Annexes in PNG

International Standards and Recommended Practices given effect through PNG law; where the Act and Rules are silent, they serve as the default regulatory reference for operators.

Accident Investigation Commission

The PNG body, separate from CASA PNG, responsible for investigating accidents and serious incidents and publishing safety reports and recommendations.

Certificate of registration

The document proving an aircraft's nationality and registration in PNG; it must be carried on board and kept valid for lawful flight.

Certificate of airworthiness

The document certifying that an aircraft conforms to its type design and is safe for flight; it must be current and carried on board.

Maintenance release

A certification by authorised maintenance personnel that work has been completed and the aircraft is airworthy and released to service before flight.

Pilot in command responsibility

The PIC is responsible for the safety of the flight, compliance with the Rules, pre-flight planning, and for the conduct of the aircraft from start to shutdown.

Medical certificate validity

A pilot licence is valid only with a current medical certificate; the validity period depends on the medical class and the holder's age.

Class and type ratings

Endorsements on a licence authorising the holder to exercise privileges on a specified class or type of aircraft; they must be current and valid.

Recency requirement

The prescribed recent flight experience (e.g. take-offs, landings, instrument approaches) a pilot must have completed before carrying passengers or exercising privileges.

Alcohol limit for crew

A crew member must not act with a blood alcohol concentration above the prescribed limit (0.02%) or while under the influence of an impairing substance.

Flight and duty time limits

Prescribed maximum flight and duty periods and minimum rest periods that operators and pilots must observe to manage fatigue.

Controlled airspace

Airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC service is provided and in which IFR and, where prescribed, VFR flights require an ATC clearance.

Uncontrolled airspace

Airspace in which no ATC clearance is required; pilots must still comply with VFR minima, right-of-way rules and radio procedures where prescribed.

VFR minima in controlled airspace

Generally 5 km flight visibility with 1,000 ft vertical and 1,500 m horizontal clearance from cloud in Class C/D airspace, per the PNG AIP.

Right-of-way rule

Converging aircraft at the same level give way to the one on the right; landing aircraft have right-of-way over aircraft on the ground or in the pattern.

ATC clearance compliance

A pilot must comply with ATC clearances; if unable, the pilot must advise ATC immediately and obtain an amended clearance before proceeding.

Lost communication (NORDO)

Prescribed procedures in the AIP for a pilot who cannot establish radio contact, including squawking the appropriate code and following the published route and timing.

Emergency deviation authority

The PIC may deviate from the Rules to the extent necessary to meet an emergency, and must report the deviation to CASA PNG if requested.

Aerodrome operating minima

Take-off, approach and landing minima established by the operator and approved by CASA PNG; they may not be lower than those published for the aerodrome.

Runway incursion

Any unauthorised presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on a protected runway area; it is a reportable occurrence under the mandatory reporting scheme.

Mandatory occurrence reporting

The requirement for operators and pilots to report accidents, serious incidents and specified occurrences to the AIC and CASA PNG within prescribed timeframes.

Preservation of evidence

After an accident or serious incident, the PIC must preserve the wreckage, records and data and not disturb the site except to save lives or prevent further damage.

Ramp inspection

An inspection by CASA PNG of an aircraft, crew documents and records on the ground to verify compliance with the Act and Rules.

Enforcement action

CASA PNG measures for non-compliance, ranging from corrective action requests to suspension, variation or cancellation of certificates and licences.

Review and appeal

The process under the Civil Aviation Act by which a person affected by a CASA PNG decision may seek review or appeal of that decision.

Dangerous goods carriage

Carriage governed by the ICAO Technical Instructions as adopted in PNG; the operator needs an approval and trained personnel, and must follow loading and documentation rules.

National Civil Aviation Security Programme

PNG's framework of security measures to protect civil aviation from unlawful interference; operators must comply with its requirements and report security incidents.

Unlawful interference reporting

Acts such as hijacking, sabotage or threats to aviation must be reported promptly to the appropriate authority under the security programme.