Module 10 – Aviation Legislation

COURSE DESCRIPTION

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Role of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; Role of the European Commission; Role of EASA; Role of the Member States and National Aviation Authorities; Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules Regulations (EC) No 1702/2003 and (EC) No 2042/2003; Relationship between the various Annexes (Parts) such as Part-21, Part-M, Part-145, Part-66, Part-147 and EU-OPS.

CERTIFYING STAFF – MAINTENANCE

Detailed understanding of Part-66.

APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS

Detailed understanding of Part-145 and Part-M Subpart F.

AIR OPERATIONS

General understanding of EU-OPS. Air Operators Certificates; Operator’s responsibilities, in particular regarding continuing airworthiness and maintenance; Aircraft Maintenance Programme; MEL//CDL; Documents to be carried on board; Aircraft placarding (markings).

CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, PARTS AND APPLIANCES

(a) General

General understanding of Part-21 and EASA certification specifications CS-23, 25, 27, 29.

(b) Documents

Certificate of Airworthiness; restricted certificates of airworthiness and permit to fly; Certificate of Registration; Noise Certificate; Weight Schedule; Radio Station Licence and Approval.

CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

Detailed understanding of Part-21 provisions related to continuing airworthiness. Detailed understanding of Part-M.

APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR (IF NOT SUPERSEDED BY EU REQUIREMENTS)

(a) Maintenance Programmes, Maintenance checks and inspections; Airworthiness Directives; Service Bulletins, manufacturers service information; Modifications and repairs; Maintenance documentation: maintenance manuals, structural repair manual, illustrated parts catalogue, etc.; Only for A to B2 licenses: Master Minimum Equipment Lists, Minimum Equipment List, Dispatch Deviation Lists;

(b) Continuing airworthiness; Minimum equipment requirements — Test flights; Only for B1 and B2 licenses: ETOPS, maintenance and dispatch requirements; All Weather Operations, Category 2/3 operations.