What is a mandate in aviation?

The Agency derives its mandate from Article 92 of the EAC Treaty which in summary states that the Partner States shall undertake to make air transport services safe, efficient and profitable; adopt common policies for the development of civil air transport in the region; harmonise civil aviation rules and regulations …

Can you fly without transponder?

Yes, you can fly IFR without a transponder, or a clearance in Class G airspace which is not subject to ATC control.

What is the purpose of the Federal Aviation Regulations?

Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) are mandates for controlling all aspects of aviation in the United States. The regulations are established and enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and are part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

What is arrow in aviation?

If you ask any GA pilots what kind of aircraft paperwork the FAA requires them to have to have in the aircraft prior to flight, they will automatically respond with the acronym ARROW, which until just recently stood for airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, radio station license, operating manual, and …

What is the mandate of Civil Aviation Authority?

As an independent regulatory body with quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative powers, the CAAP is mandated to set comprehensive, clear and impartial rules and regulations for the Philippine aviation industry.

What two certificates must be in the aircraft at all times?

They are an airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, operating limitations, and weight and balance information. A current airworthiness certificate is required (by FAR 91.203) to be displayed in an airplane where it can be read by everyone aboard.

What are the responsibilities of the Federal Aviation Administration?

They are responsible for oversight of design, production, airworthiness certification, and continued airworthiness programs for nearly all U.S. civil aviation products: large and small airplanes, rotorcraft, engines, and propellers and foreign import products.

How does the FAA ensure the safety of its aircraft?

The FAA collaborates with the International Civil Aviation Organization and other civil aviation authorities to maintain and advance the safety of international air transportation. The FAA’s aircraft certification processes are well established and have consistently assured safe aircraft designs.

What is FAA delegation and how does it work?

With strict FAA oversight, delegation extends the rigor of the FAA certification process to other recognized professionals, thereby multiplying the technical expertise focused on assuring an aircraft meets FAA standards. The agency remains directly involved in the testing and certification of any new and novel features and technologies.

What is the definition of an aircraft overhaul?

The term “overhaul” is mentioned in only a few places in the rules, and is not really defined. Title 14 CFR part 43, § 43.2(a) essentially states that an overhaul consists of disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, reassembly, and testing. However, several FAA legal