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REVISION QUESTIONS CHAPTERS 1 - 5

1.

What major advance in Air Transport during WWII led to the calling of the Chicago Convention
in 1944?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.

What is International Law based on?

a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

Sea areas outside of territorial waters of any state

Sea state 6 or above
Sea areas where there is more than one state bordering the sea
Sea areas more than 12 nm from the closest shore

Which of the following concerning aviation, applies in areas where international law is
applicable?
a.
b.
c.
d.

5.

Historic rights of passage

The ability of the strongest nation to impose its will
Mutual agreement
The law of the closest state to the place where the law needs to be imposed

What are the High Seas defined as?

a.
b.
c.
d.

4.

Bigger and faster aeroplanes

The ability to move men and material quickly by air
The establishment of an integrated Air Traffic Control system in Europe
More use of air power because of the massive loss of shipping during the war

ICAO Law applies

ICAN rules apply
The law of the state of registry of the aeroplane applies
Law as agreed by the Geneva Convention on Territorial Waters and Contiguous Zones
applies

In civil aviation, what does Suzerainty mean?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Where one state has control over the movement of traffic in the airspace of another
Where one state applies its law to high'seas areas
Where one state is granted rights to fly through the airspace of another
Where one state accepts internationally agreed regulation

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What was the outcome of the Chicago Convention?

a.
b.
c.
d.

7.

What does the International Air Transport Agreement provide for?

a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

Technical
Commercial
Temporary
Enforceable at Law

Which of the following correctly relates to scheduled flights?

a.
b.
c.
d.

10.

Free and unhindered transit of aeroplanes over the high seas

The freedom for aeroplanes to over fly the territory of any other state without landing
The freedom for aeroplanes of one state to land in the territory of another for the purpose
of refuelling
The freedom for aeroplanes registered in one state to land in another state and drop off
passengers

What are the 'freedoms' granted under the International Air Services Transit Agreement
considered to be?
a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

ICAO
PICAO
The Convention on International Civil Aviation
The 18 Annexes to the Chicago Convention

The schedule must be agreed between individual states

There must no duplication of services
Once agreed, as many flights as are required may be scheduled
The leg room between seats is greater than charter flights

What is Cabotage?
a.
b.
c.
d.

The deliberate destruction of an aeroplane by terrorists

The practice of an aeroplane registered in one state picking up passengers in another state
and then landing them at an aerodrome in third state
The right of a state to restrict 40mesfic scheduled air services to airline operators
registered in that state
A freedoIll p.ot enshfineq by leAO

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11.

What are the measures by which free movement of aeroplanes, crew, passengers and goods not
destined for the state in which the aeroplane has landed in, known as?
a.
b.
c.
d.

12.

Facilities for SAR operations to be undertaken in its airspace

Oceanic control facilities in oceanic areas adjacent to territorial airspace
Modem radio navigation facilities for aeroplanes transiting its airspace
Details of Aerodrome Operating Minima to each operator using its airspace

What is ICAO?
a.
b.
c.
d.

15.

There are no rules over the high seas

The rules applicable are the rules as defined by the state of registration
The rules as defined by ICAO (Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention) apply
Rules are only applied where Oceanic Control is applied (ie Shanwick OCA etc .. )

What is each contracting state of ICAO required to provide?

a.
b.
c.
d.

14.

Open skies policy

Duty free zoning
Green Channel operations
Facilitation

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Rules of the Air over the high seas?
a.
b.
c.
d.

13.

REVISION QUESTIONS

A specialised agency related to the United Nations

An organisation of civil aviation operators, limited to 33 members
An organisation only permitted to make recommendations which are not binding on
member states
An organisation constitutionally permitted to formulate and impose international law
over each contracting state

What does the structure of ICAO consists of?

a.
b.
c.
d.

A Council; a Secretariat and committees and commissions

An Assembly, Council, Secretariat, committees and commissions
A ruling council of a small number of permanent states (like the UN security council)
with committees and commissions reporting to the Council
An Assembly of all contracted states meeting once a year from which the Council of33
states is elected; a secretariat and committees and commissions.

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Where is the headquarters ofICAO?

a.
b.
c.
d.

17.

c.
d.

The Assembly
The Council
The Secretariat
The Regional Planning Groups

What does the acronym PANSOPS mean?

a.
b.
c.
d.

21.

To formulate local Standards and Recommended practices

To provide financial assistance to states which cannot afford to provide the necessary
navigation aids
To supply and pay for technical assistance with the implementation of programmes to
improve air navigation
To keep regional plans up to date

What/who is responsible for the adoption of international standards?

a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

Due to the different requirements for air navigation in different parts of the world
To reduce the work load on the HQ
To make the organisation more acceptable to local authorities
To provide local expertise to assist with the formulation of procedures for air navigation

What is the purpose of ICAO regional offices?

a.
b.

19.

Paris
London
New York
Montreal

ICAO has a regional structure. What is the reason for this?

a.
b.
c.
d.

18.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Distress traffic operations

Procedures for RNAV operations
Procedures for Air Navigation, Operations of aircraft
Procedural Air Navigation and Sector Operations

The International Air Services Transit Agreement embodies the 'technical freedoms'. Which of
the following is a technical freedom?
a.
b.
c.
d.

The freedom to
The freedom to
The freedom to
The freedom to

over-fly a contracting state

land at any aerodrome in a contracting state to drop off passengers
land in a contracting state and re-fuel and unload cargo
land in a contracting state for traffic purposes

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22.

What does the 'Second Freedom' permit?

a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

The International Air Transport Agreement embodied certain 'commercial freedoms'. What are
these freedoms concerned with?
a.
b.
c.
d.

24.

International Law
Multilateral International Agreements
ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices
Bilateral agreements between states

Why is the 8th freedom of the air particularly applicable to the European Union?
a.
b.
c.
d.

26.

The commercial implications (competition; profitability; market share etc .. ) of air

transport with respect to the carriage of passengers
Scheduled and non-scheduled operations for public transport
Regular air transport between contracting states
All international flying where fare paying passengers are carried

What is the basis of the International Air Services Transit and Transport Agreements?
a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

The freedom to overfly any state

The freedom to land at any aerodrome in a contracting state to drop off passengers
The freedom to land in a contracting state and re-fuel and unload cargo
The freedom to land in a contracting state for non-traffic purposes

To prevent non-JAA states operating domestic scheduled services in Europe

Because the EU is effectively one state as far as the internal movement of people is
concerned
Because the Chicago Convention allows a state to give exclusivity of internal air services
to another state
Because the EU is primarily a commercial arrangement and it is commercially sensible
to prevent non-EU carriers from profiting in Europe

If a state applied 'cabotage', what would be prevented?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Internal scheduled operations in state B by aircraft registered in and owned by an

operator in state A
International operations from state B by aircraft registered in and owned by an operator
in state A
Non-scheduled operations in state B by aircraft registered in and owned by an operator
in state A
Privately operated air taxi services

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27.

According to the Tokyo Convention of 1963, who is considered to be competent to exercise

jurisdiction over acts committed on board an aeroplane?
a.
b.
c.
d.

28.

d.

Set up an international civil aviation safety programme

Join the Civil Air Transport Security Protection Awareness Warning System
Co-ordinate activities with other national agencies (Police etc .. ) and the corresponding
agencies in other states.
Lock all aeroplanes when on the ground to prevent access

One of the flight attendants tells you that a passenger is making a nuisance of himself and is
upsetting other passengers and molesting the cabin staff. He is a big lad and has had a bit too
much to drink. You ask the First Officer to sort him out but he says he will need help. Can you,
as the Commander, order other passengers to help?
a.
b.
c.
d.

31.

Taking hostages in an airport

Blowing up a VOR beacon
Placing a bomb on board an aeroplane that does not go off
A drunk demanding more booze whilst the aeroplane is in flight

In order to combat terrorism and make access to aeroplanes more difficult, Annex 17 requires
each contracting state to adopt common measures and procedures. Among these procedures,
states are required to do which of the following?
a.
b.
c.

30.

The Commander
The State of Registration
The State of the Operator
The State over which the aeroplane was flying when the act took place

The Montreal Convention of 1971 covered acts against civil aviation other than hi-jacking.
Which of the following is not covered by this convention?
a.
b.
c.
d.

29.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Yes, but only to apply the minimum force necessary to restrain the offender
No, you have no authority to co-opt passengers to help
Yes, all persons on board are subject to your authority
No you can't order but you may request and authorise passengers to assist

In 1955 an intergovernmental organisation was founded in Europe to promote the continuing

development of a safe, efficient and sustainable European air transport system. What is the name
of this organisation?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Eurocontrol
ECAC
European Aviation Authority
Joint Aviation Authority

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32.

The commercial freedoms for scheduled operations are covered by the 'nine freedoms of the air'.
Non scheduled air services in Europe are covered by a separate agreement. Which of the
following falls into the category of non scheduled air services?
a.
b.
c.
d.

33.

d.

Eurocontrol
The JAA
The European Civil Aviation Organisation
ECAC

Which of the following is one of the objectives of the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)?
a.
b.
c.
d.

36.

Render valid the existing certificate or issue a new certificate

In all cases issue a new certificate in accordance with the EU regulations
Accept the validity ofthe original certificate ifit has been issued by an ICAO contracting
state
Ban all imports of aeroplanes from non EU states

What did the Conference of Cyprus in 1990 set up?

a.
b.
c.
d.

35.

Multi company charter flights

Regional airlines operating 'feeder' services
Air taxi services
Military flights

Another matter that was agreed multilaterally within Europe concerned the airworthiness of
imported aeroplanes. What is a European state required to do with regard to certificates of
airworthiness?
a.
b.
c.

34.

REVISION QUESTIONS

To establish the European Aviation Authority

To take over the responsibility for aviation regulation in Europe from ICAO
To ensure common high levels of aviation safety in JAA states
To ensure through regional legislation that European based aviation industry operations
have preference within Europe

Is the JAA membership restricted to the members of the European Union?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Yes, but non EU member states may apply for associate status
No, but only non EU states that have applied for membership of the EU may join
No, Switzerland is a member
Yes without exception

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37.

What is the relationship between the JAA and ECAC?

a.
b.
c.
d.

38.

d.

An international aviation legislator in Europe

The regulatory body for the member states
A Europe wide forum for the aviation authorities of the member states
The 'policing' authority for European aviation regulations

In which area of Air Traffic Control in Europe does Eurocontrol have a logical and operationally
essential role to play?
a.
b.
c.
d.

41.

To expand the JAA to cover the whole of the European region

To replace the JAA with the European Aviation Authority (EAA)
To unite the JAA with the FAA to create one regulatory body for world aviation
regulation
To replace ICAO in Europe

What is the status of the JAA at this time?

a.
b.
c.
d.

40.

The JAA is another name for ECAC

The JAA is part of ECAC
ECAC is a part of the JAA administration division
The JAA is an associate body of ECAC

What is the long term intention of the EU and the Council of Europe with regard to civil aviation
regulation?
a.
b.
c.

39.

REVISION QUESTIONS

National airspace management within Europe

Regulation of civil aviation in Europe
Air Traffic Flow Management in Europe
Regional air navigation planning in Europe

The Warsaw Convention of 1929 dealt with the liabilities of carriers and their agents. Specifically
what was agreed with regard to passengers?
a.
b.
c.
d.

That a passenger was carried at his/her own risk

That compensation would be payable only in the event of death in a crash
That a limit of liability be applied in all cases where a claim was made against the carrier
That claims for compensation, except claims involving gross negligence, be limited to
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42.

Does the liability of a carrier extend to the carriage of mail and cargo as well as passengers?
a.
b.
c.
d.

43.

If a passenger loses his/her ticket, is the carrier still liable for the safe carriage ofhimlher?
a.
b.
c.
d.

44.

45.

a.

It is a trade association of aviation operators and others involved with international

b.
c.
d.

aviation
It is an associate body oflCAO
It represents the air transport operators at ICAO
It is the international legislative arm of ICAO

Which of the following has been achieved to the benefit of international passengers by lATA?

b.
c.
d.

Provision of feeder services from remote aerodromes connecting with scheduled

international flights
Acceptance of multi-carrier 'through' ticketing
Regulated standards of cabin service in aeroplanes on international flights
Making aeroplane cabins 'no smoking' areas

The Paris Convention of 1919 defined the status of international airspace and gave the authority
to the Commander of the aeroplane to act in accordance with what law?
a.
b.
c.
d.

47.

Yes, the absence of a ticket does not affect the contract

Yes, there is no legal reason why a ticket should be issued
No, the ticket is the documentary evidence that the contract exists
No, without a ticket a passenger is not permitted to board an aeroplane

What is the status of lATA?

a.

46.

No
Yes, but only to scheduled flights (3 rd , 4th and 5th freedom flights)
Yes but only to internal, not international flights
Yes, but only mail and international cargo

International Law
The law of the state of registration
The law of the state of the operator
The law of the state of the aerodrome 'of departure

The Paris conference also addressed the status of aeroplanes. What was agreed with regard to
the registration of aeroplanes?
a.
b.
c.
d.

That all aircraft are to be registered

All aircraft carrying passengers and freight are to be registered
All aircraft over 5700Kg carrying passengers are to be registered
All aircraft with 2 or more engines and carrying passengers are to be registered

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48.

By whom is the commander of an aeroplane appointed?

a.
b.
c.
d.

49.

The Commander him/herself

The senior cabin attendant
The operator
The authority of the state of registration

Where would you, as the commander of an aeroplane ofMTM >5700Kg with 2 turbine engines,
flying for the carriage of passengers, find your terms of reference and authority to act as
commander?
a.
b.
c.
d.

53.

At touchdown
When the aeroplane first stops after landing to disembark passengers
At engine shut down when the aeroplane has stopped in the parking bay
When all the passengers have disembarked

Who is responsible for ensuring that all the passengers are aware of the authority of the
commander?
a.
b.
c.
d.

52.

A minimum of 1500 hours on type

Performance of duty to the satisfaction of the operator
A minimum of two years flying for the operator and 1500 hours on type
A pilot's licence

When does 'flight time' end?

a.
b.
c.
d.

51.

The authority of the state of registration

The authority of the state of the operator
The rest of the crew
The operator

What is the basic requirement for appointment as Commander?

a.
b.
c.
d.

50.

REVISION QUESTIONS

In the Aeronautical Information Publication for the state of regisrty

In Annex 1 of the Chicago Convention
In the addition to your licence given to you on appointment as Commander
In the Operations Manual

What is a JAA operator required to do before he is permitted to 'wet lease in' an aeroplane from
a non JAA operator?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Subject the aeroplane to a major overhaul in accordance with JAR 145

Check that the crew licences are valid
Obtain the permission of the JAA
Demonstrate that there is no JAA operator who has an aeroplane available for lease

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54.

What must you, as a passenger flying in a wet leased aeroplane, be made aware of?
a.
b.
c.
d.

55.

c.
d.

c.
d.

Panair - providing the functions and responsibilities of JAR OPS 2 are retained
Maypoleair - providing they absolve Panair of any responsibility in the manner in which
the aeroplane is operated
Panair - because it is their crew flying the aeroplane
Maypoleair - because they are charging the passengers for carriage

Who is responsible for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness?

a.
b.
c.
d.

58.

Yes, the rules of the state of registration have priority

Yes, providing the certificate of airworthiness states that the aeroplane is airworthy under
the authority of the state of registration
No, leasing is not meant to allow circumventing of rules and regulations
No, but only if the lease is for less than 21 days

If a JAA operator (Panair) provides an aeroplane and complete crew for lease to another JAA
operator (Maypoleair) (a wet lease-out situation), who is the operator of the aeroplane?
a.
b.

57.

Who the Commander of the aeroplane is

Who is the operator of the aeroplane
What the normal fare would be for that flight
How much the leasing operator was paying for the aeroplane

If the JAA imposes strict rules regarding the type of gas that can be used in fire extinguishers,
is it permitted to ignore those rules if the aeroplane is leased in?
a.
b.

56.

REVISION QUESTIONS

The authority of State of Registration

The JAA
ICAO
The Operator

To what types of aeroplanes are the standards of airworthiness detailed in Annex 8 part 3
applicable?
a.
b.
c.
d.

All aeroplane that can carry passengers

Only aeroplanes with 2 engines or more
Aeroplanes with a maximum certificated take-off mass of 5700kg or more flying for the
carriage of passengers, cargo or mail
Aeroplane ofMTM >5700Kg with 2 or more engines flying passengers, mail or cargo

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59.

An aeroplane has a registration mark G-BMYK. Must there always be an hyphen between the
nationality mark and the registration mark?
a.
b.
c.
d.

60.

JAROPS 3
JARFCL 3
JARFCL 1
JAR 145

Assuming that you are successful in your studies and eventually scrape through the exams and
get an ATPL, can you get a job flying in another country with that licence without any more
tests?
a.
b.
c.
d.

63.

In the registered office of the Operator/owner

By the authority of the state of registration
On the ground at the point of departure
In the aeroplane

Where would you look to find out about the requirement for a medical certificate for your
licence?
a.
b.
c.
d.

62.

Yes, annex 7 requires that format

Yes, because annex 7 contains standards only an no recommendations
It depends what the first character of the registration mark is. Ifit is a letter, the hyphen
is required; a number it is not
No the hyphen is an optional item ie N768Y; 6Y-HBT

Where must the certificate of registration for an aeroplane be kept whilst the aeroplane is flying?
a.
b.
c.
d.

61.

REVISION QUESTIONS

No, you will need to pass the local exams first

Yes, but only in another fully integrated JAA state
Yes, but only in a state that recognises a JAA licence and it has been validated for that
country in accordance with the JAR FCL requirements
Yes, all countries recognise JAA licences automatically

You are detailed to fly on your 60th birthday. What must your operator ensure?
a.
b.
c.
d.

That you are the only pilot who is 60 or over

That you are the only crew member over 60
That you have passed the extended age medical examination and your licence is correctly
endorsed
A birthday cake is part of the crew rations of for the flight

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64.

How long is a JAA ATPL(A) valid for?

a.
b.
c.
d.

65.

b.
c.
d.

The licence is only valid during the remaining period of validity in accordance with the
rules of the non-JAA issuing state
Only one year and must then be replaced by a full JAA licence
A JAA member state is not permitted to validate a non-JAA licence
A full period of five years just the same as any licence issue by a JAA state

How long is an instrument rating valid for?

a.
b.
c.
d.

68.

100 hours
200 hours
250 hours
500 hours

If a JAA member state validates a licence issued by a non-JAA state, how long is the period of
validation?

a.

67.

Life
10 years
5 years
Only as long as the type of aeroplane to which the licence relates remains in service

You are required to have a total of not less than 1500 hours to 'unfreeze' your ATPL(A). Of this
total, how much must be in multi-pilot operations?
a.
b.
c.
d.

66.

REVISION QUESTIONS

6 months
12 months
18 months
The IR is valid providing regular skill tests are completed at interval dictated by the
authority

If you have a type rating on a 737-200, are you permitted to hold a type rating on any other type
of aeroplane?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Yes, you can be rated on as many type~ as your operator requires

Yes, but it must not have more than 2 engines
No, the authority only permits one type rating to be held at any time
No, but you may fly other variants of the 737

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69.

What defines 'normal residency'?

a.
b.
c.
d.

70.

If your licence does not contain a photograph of you, what is required?

a.
b.
c.
d.

71.

To fly as Commander in all type rated aircraft in commercial air transport

To fly as co-pilot in any aircraft for commercial air transport
To pilot any type rated aircraft in commercial air transport
To pilot a balloon

What is the minimum requirement to pilot an aircraft with max take offmass greater than 5700
kg and seating for 20 passengers, in IMC?
a.
b.
c.
d.

74.

Fly as PIC in commercial air transport

Only to fly as co-pilot in commercial air transport
Fly as PIC of single engined aircraft for commercial air transport
Pilot a balloon

Once you have achieved 1500 hours as pilot of an aeroplane, your licence is upgraded to
ATPL(A). Which of the following is a privilege of that licence?
a.
b.
c.
d.

73.

Any other document with a photograph of you that confirms your identity
A driving licence
A crew member certificate issued by the state of licence issue
A certificate from your operator authenticating the licence

When you leave here you will hold a CPL(A)/IR. Which of the following is one of the privileges
of that licence?
a.
b.
c.
d.

72.

Where you live for six months of the year or more

Where you live for more than six months of the year
Where you live more than 185 days but not necessarily in one continuous spell
Where you usually live for not less than 185 days per calendar year

An ATPL(A)
Another pilot must be on board who also has an instrument rating
A licence with an IMC rating
A CPL(A)

How long is an instructor rating valid for?

a.
b.
c.
d.

3 years
4 years
5 years
Life

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75.

Which of the following is not one of the recognised examiners?

a.
b.
c.
d.

76.

a.
c.
d.

3 months
The same period as was remaining on 1st April
None as the injury occurred within 21 days of the due medical date
15 days

Under what circumstances can flight crew wear spectacles?

a.
b.
c.
d.

80.

No.
Yes, but only for a maximum of3 months
Yes, but only if the pilot was fully fit at the last medical examination
Yes, but only if the pilot has told the authority that he/she is unwell

If you break your leg on the 1st April, and your medical examination is booked for 15th April,
providing you have informed the authority immediately, how much longer will your medical
certificate have to run when you are pronounced fit by the doctor?
a.
b.
c.
d.

79.

50
60
45
40

Does JAR-FCL 3 permit deferments of medical examination due dates?

a.
b.
c.
d.

78.

Synthetic flight examiner

Command appointment examiner
Flight instructor examiner
Class rating examiner

The period between aircrew medical examinations for an ATPL(A) decreases to 6 months at what
age?

b.

77.

REVISION QUESTIONS

When permitted by company uniform regulations

For reading on the flight deck, but not the polychromatic (self darkening) type
Only when prescribed by a medical examiner
When the use of spectacles is advised the authority

What self medication is permitted by aircrew?

a.
b.
c.
d.

None
Only proprietary brands such as Disprin; Calpol; Advil etc .. for colds and flu.
Only drugs which do not have side effects incompatible with aircrew duty
Only drugs which enhance, not degrade, performance

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81.

Which of the following is a combination of letters not permitted as a registration mark?

a.
b.
c.
d.

82.

Can Jersey European (a UK operator) dry lease an aeroplane from Delta Airlines (a US operator)
on a short notice basis without prior permission of the UK authority?
a.
b.
c.
d.

83.

Paris 1919
Warsaw 1929
Brussels 1938
Chicago 1944

Which Annex to the Chicago Convention deals with Licensing of Aircrew?

a.
b.
c.
c.

86.

Cyprus 1990
Montego Bay 1982
Montreal 1978
Tokyo 1963

Which international convention required states to implement certificates of competence for

Aircrew?
a.
b.
c.
d.

85.

No, the short notice exemption only applies to wet leasing

Yes, but only for 5 days
Yes, but JE must have given notice to the authority
Yes, providing JE has given notice to the authority and the lease period does not exceed
5 days

Which international convention made air piracy an offence?

a.
b.
c.
d.

84.

Charlie Romeo Alfa Papa

Sierra Oscar Sierra
Juliet Alfa Alfa
Sierra Alfa Romeo

Annex 1
Annex 2
Annex 9
Annex 6

Which of the following documents is required to be carried in an aircraft engaged in commercial

air transport?
a.
b.
c.
d.

General Declarations
Load sheets
Interception tables
The technical instructions

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87.

Where are the duties and responsibilities of the Commander defined?

a.
b.
c.
d.

88.

Who is responsible when damage is caused by an aeroplane to persons or property on the

ground?
a.
b.
c.
d.

89.

ECAC
The JAA
The EEC
ICAO

Which of the following is a function of the ICAO regional structure?

a.
b.
c.
d.

92.

Paris
Guatemala City
Kuala Lumpur
Warsaw

Which organisation considers aviation issues relevant to all European states?

a.
b.
c.
d.

91.

The Commander is responsible providing that no other person can be held responsible
The pilot actually flying or at the controls when the incident happened
The Operator
The aerodrome manager/authority, if the incident happened inside the boundary of the
aerodrome

Which Convention defined the contract implicit in the issuance of a passenger ticket/cargo
consignment note/luggage ticket?
a.
b.
c.
d.

90.

In Annex I with additional responsibilities detailed in Annex 6

In the Air Navigation Order (or similar document in non UK countries)
In Annex 6 with additional JAR-OPS 1 requirements taking precedence
In the Ops Manual

Adoption of local SARPS

Arranging financial assistance for the provision of en-route navigation aids
Application of internationally agreed procedures
Formulation of the homprehensive Regional Airway .elan

For how long are members of the ICAO Council appointed to sit on the Council?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1 year
2 years
3 years
Members are elected to sit for the duration of the period between meetings of the
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93.

What is the ICAO publication that details the methods of carriage and safety implications of the
carriage of dangerous air cargo?
a.
b.
c.
d.

94.

If you fly from Washington DC to New Orleans on a scheduled service, the Operator will be an
FAA licenced (US) operator. Why is this?
a.
b.
c.
d.

95.

Cabotage
Facilitation
Application
Expedition

Britannia Airways fly four times a week during summer, carrying holiday makers for the holiday
company SuperSun from Luton to Fuerteventura. Is this a scheduled service?
a.
b.
c.
d.

97.

The FAA has determined that only US operators can navigate safely over the USA
US Employment Law prohibits foreign nationals from working in the USA
The USA applies cabotage
The FAA does not recognise and will not validate foreign licences, or the certification
of foreign operators

What does ICAO call the process of the handling of passengers and their baggage in international
commercial air transport?
a.
b.
c.
d.

96.

Annex 18 - Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods by air

Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft
ICAO Manual of Dangerous Operations
The Technical Instructions

No, because a person who is not a client of SuperSun could not buy a seat on the
Britannia flight
No, Britannia does not fly to this destination throughout the year, it is only a summer
service.
Yes, because it is international commercial air transport
Yes, because the flight would require agreement between the states concerned

Are all aircraft required to be registered and carry registration markings?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Yes, without exception

Yes, but the authority may temporarily exempt aircraft such as prototypes from
registration, and historic aircraft from the requirement to carry markings
No, aircraft with maximum take-off mass greater than 5 700kg may be exempt from
registration providing they are not flown outside the airspace of the state of the operator
No. Gliders and micro-lights (and model aircraft) do not need to be registered

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What is a 'common mark'?

a.
b.
c.
d.

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A registration mark shared by more than one aircraft

A marking on an aircraft indicating where it is safe cut into the airframe in an emergency
Where the registration mark of a state includes its flag (ie Switzerland) the marking of
the flag is known as a common mark
A 'nationality' mark for a multi-national operator, issued to ICAO by the International
Telecommunications Agency

What is wrong with this nationality and registration mark?

6TTTF8

a.
b.
c.
d.
100.

I need more information. What is the nationality marking of the state of registration?
TTT is a prohibited combination in marking
A hyphen (-) is needed between 6T and TTF
The mixing of letters and numbers is not permitted

The continuation of validity of a Certificate of Airworthiness is dependant upon what?

a.
b.
c.
d.

The continued registration of the aeroplane

The continued use of the aeroplane for the purpose stated on the certificate of registration
The continued airworthiness of the aeroplane as determined by periodic inspections
The establishment of a schedule for servicing and repair of the aeroplane in accordance
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76

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77

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79

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80

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56

81

32

57

82

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58

83

34

59

84

10

35

60

85

11

36

61

86

12

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62

87

13

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63

88

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64

89

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65

90

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66

91

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67

92

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68

93

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44

69

94

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95

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71

96

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47

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97

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73

98

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74

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