CERTIFICATION OF
AIR CARRIERS
1. PURPOSE
a. This advisory
circular (AC) describes the process of applying for and obtaining an Air
Carrier Certificate to conduct air carrier operations under Egyptian Civil Aviation Regulations
(ECAR) Part 121 Air Carriers and Air Taxi. The certification process may appear
to be a complex undertaking, particularly to a "first time"
applicant. This advisory circular provides basic information the certification
process.
b. Because of the
wide variety of acceptable methods for preparing manuals, training programs,
etc., a detailed discussion of acceptable methods for preparing these documents
is not in this AC. Applicants will be briefed in as much detail as necessary
during meetings with Egyptian Civil Aviation Supervisory Authority (ECAA)
personnel. The information in this AC and the reading material referenced in
this AC will assist the applicant in completing the process with minimal delays
and complications.
2. RELATED REGULATIONS.
Egyptian Civil Aviation
law No, 28 1981. As Amended And its Legislation Egyptian Civil
Aviation Regulations (ECAR) Parts 1, 11,13, 21, 23, 36, 39, 43, 45 , 61, 63, 65, 65F 56-2, 67, 91, 91-1,91-2 ,91
-3 ,91 -4 ,91 -5 ,91 -6, 91 -7,
121,129 ;137 , 141 ,145,
145-1 , 145-2 , 147 , 175 , (hazardous materials ) , and 183.
3. RELATED READING MATERIAL.
a. The ECAA
publishes the "Advisory Circular " and "Guide to Egyptian Civil
Aviation Regulations (ECAR)." These documents provide more complete
information on advisory circulars and other ECAR publications and how they may
be obtained, and similar ECAR safety related publications. along with those ACs
shown without an asterisk in appendix 3 of this AC.
(2) Booklet ECAA-FSSS, Guide to Federal Aviation Administration
Publications. This booklet is revised annually. It has complete information
on how to order Egyptian Civil Aviation Regulations, ECAA handbooks, the AIM,
and other publications of interest to air carrier operations.
b. A list of advisory circulars appropriate to various types of air
carrier operations is in appendix 3. This list provides a guide to safety
related information for ECAR Parts 121 Air Carrier and Air Taxi operators.
c. Air carrier economic
regulatory functions are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation,
(1) "How To Become A Certificated Air Carrier"
(2) "How To Become An Air Taxi Air Carrier"
(3) "How To Become An All Cargo Air Carrier"
4. BACKGROUND.
a. To conduct air
carrier operations under ECAR Part 121 Air Carrier and Air Taxi, an applicant
must be a citizen of the A.R.E. as defined by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Law
No. 28 1981, as amended. The ECAA, recognizes the responsibility of air
carriers to provide air transportation with the highest degree of safety possible
in the public interest. The certification process is designed to ensure that
prospective air carrier certificate holders understand and are capable of
fulfilling this duty. When satisfactorily completed, the certification process
should ensure that the applicant is able to comply with the ECAA and the
ECAR's.
b. There are five
phases in the certification process. Each phase is described in sufficient
detail to provide a general understanding of the entire certification process.
The five phases are:
Phase (1) Pre-application
Phase (2) Formal Application
Phase (3)
Document Compliance
Phase (4)
Demonstration and Inspection
Phase (5)
Certification
c. In some cases,
the guidance and suggested sequence of events in this AC may not be entirely
appropriate. In such situations, the ECAR and the applicant should proceed in a
manner which considers existing conditions and circumstances. The applicant,
however, should not expect to be certificated until the ECAA is assured that
the Egyptian Civil Aviation Law, No. 28 1981 and the ECAR will be complied with
in an appropriate and continuing manner.
5.
Phase One - PRE-APPLICATION PHASE.
a. As far in
advance as possible of an anticipated start of operations, a prospective
applicant should contact the nearest ECAA
Flight Safety Standards
Sectors (FSSS) and inform the ECAA of an intent to apply for an Air Carrier
Certificate. The applicant will be invited to view an air carrier orientation
appropriate to the particular type of operation being planned and to meet
briefly with ECAA personnel. During this initial meeting, only basic
information and general certification requirements will be discussed. If the
applicant intends to proceed with certification, ECAA Form 8400-6,
Pre-application Statement of Intent, will be furnished. A sample of this form
with instructions for completing it are in appendix 1. The Pre-application
Statement of Intent (PASI) should be completed, signed by the applicant, and
returned to the FSSS.
b. FSSS personnel
will review the PASI. If the information is incomplete or erroneous, the PASI
will be returned to the applicant with the reasons for its return noted in
section 2. If the information is complete and acceptable, the ECAR will
determine which FSSS office will be assigned to the certification project.,
arrangements for a pre-application meeting will be made by the FSSS.
(1) Geographic area of the applicant's operation or the geographic centers of its route structure.
(2) Location of the applicant's key management personnel and other
persons who have authority to make decisions on ECAA matters.
(3) Qualifications of district office inspectors with respect to the
proposed type of operation and aircraft.
c. The district
office will designate an inspector as the certification project manager (CPM).
The CPM is the ECAA spokesperson throughout the certification project.
d. The purpose of
the pre-application meeting or any meetings conducted before the formal
application phase is to ensure the applicant fully understands the
certification process and to provide detailed explanations of specific
requirements. It is recommended that the applicant's key management personnel
attend these pre-application meetings and be prepared to discuss in general
terms the plans and specific aspects of the proposed operation. Many problems
can be avoided by discussing all aspects of the proposed operation and the
specific requirements which must be met to be certificated as an air carrier.
e. It is important
to establish good working relationships and clear understandings between the
ECAA and the applicant's representatives. The ECAA recognizes that a wide range
of capabilities and expertise exists among applicants. This background
experience will be considered and adjusted to during these initial meetings.
f. To help promote understanding throughout the certification process,
a pre-certification package will be provided during the pre-application meeting.
This pre-certification package includes the following:
(1) Applicable certification job aids to be used by ECAA inspectors
during the certification project.
(2) A schedule of events which must be completed and submitted with the
formal application.
(3) A sample of standard operations specifications applicable to the
proposed operation.
(4) Other publications or documents the CPM believes will be useful to
the applicant.
g. Egyptian Civil
Aviation Regulations specify that an application for an air carrier certificate
shall be made in a form and manner acceptable to the ECAA. It is important to
understand the minimum documentation necessary to be considered acceptable for
a formal application. Formal application must be made by a letter which
includes a request to be certificated as an air carrier. The letter must be
signed by the owner when applying as an individual, all partners when applying
as a partnership, except that a managing or general partner may sign for the
partnership, or an authorized officer when applying as an organization such as
a company or a corporation. The letter should include a mailing address if
different from the letterhead and indicate the full name, title, and address of
the designated agent for service. The designated agent for service is required
by the ECAA,. Certain documents must be submitted with the formal application
letter. These documents (attachments) are briefly described in paragraphs 5h
through 5m and will be discussed in detail during the pre-application meeting.
h. Schedule of
Events Attachment. The schedule of events is a key document which lists items,
activities, programs, and aircraft and/or facility acquisitions which must be
accomplished or made ready for ECAA inspection before certification. It must
include the applicant's best estimate of the date each item will be acquired or
event accomplished. These estimated dates must be logical in terms of sequence.
For example, the estimated date for crewmember ground training to begin should
be after the date that sections of the company manuals pertinent to crewmember
performance will be completed and submitted. Reasonable time for the ECAA to
review, inspect, and approve each item or event should also be provided when
approval is required before beginning a subsequent event or item. Failure to
accomplish an item or event in a satisfactory manner or in accordance with the
schedule of events could delay the certification. If at any time during the
certification process the applicant finds it necessary to revise the schedule
of events, the CPM should be notified as soon as practical.
i. Company General
Manuals Attachment. These manuals or sections of manuals contain information
about the applicant's general policies, duties, responsibilities of personnel,
operational control policy, and procedures. These are commonly referred to as
the General Operations Manual and the General Maintenance Manual. ECAR Part 121
Air Carriers And Air Taxi require these manuals to include instructions and
information necessary to permit concerned personnel to perform
their duties and responsibilities with a high degree of safety. ECAR
Part 121, Subpart G, prescribe the content of manuals. The entire manual does
not need to be completely developed at the tire of formal application; however,
the applicant is encouraged to provide a draft outline of the major parts of
all required manuals. This draft outline will help to ensure that all required
material is accounted for and that the major parts of any uncompleted manual
are listed in the schedule of events with proposed dates for submission to the
ECAA.
j. Initial Company
Training Curriculum Attachment. It is recognized that aircraft acquisition,
facility arrangements, and certain training program elements may not be fully
developed at the time of formal application. The company initial training
curriculum (completed to the extent possible) must be attached to the formal
application letter. Initial training curriculums must include at least the
following curriculum segments for each crewmember position:
(1) Basic Indoctrination Training
(2) Emergency Training
(3) Initial Aircraft Ground Training
(4) Initial Aircraft Flight Training
k. Management
Qualification Resumes Attachment
(1) ECAR Part 121 Air Carriers and Air Taxi establish basic management
positions and minimum qualifications for air carrier applicants proposing to
conduct, air taxi operations. It is possible to obtain a deviation from these
required basic management positions and qualifications, depending on the
complexity of the planned operation. Individuals assigned to the required basic
management positions are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the
applicant's company manuals, operations specifications, the ECAR and the
planned operations relevant to the position. This attachment must contain
resumes of the qualifications, certificates (including certificate numbers),
ratings, and aviation experience for each of the following positions, or
equivalent:
(i) General
Manager (when applicable)
(ii) Director of
Operations
(iii) Director of Safety
(iv) Director of
maintenance
(v) Chief Pilot
(vi) Chief
Inspector (when applicable)
(2) If a deviation from the management requirements is anticipated, it
should be noted in the formal application letter. The actual request for
deviation, however, must be made in a separate letter which presents specific
justification. This request for a deviation should be made to the FSSS as soon
as practical to enable the individual who will hold the position to be involved
early in the certification process.
l. Documents of
Purchase, Leases, Contracts, and/or Letters of Intent Attachments. These
attachments should provide evidence that the applicant is in the process of
actively procuring aircraft, facilities, and services to the type of operation
proposed. If formal arrangements are not completed, letters
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or other documents showing
preliminary agreements or intent will suffice until formal contracts or
agreements are available. Examples of the types of equipment, facilities, and
services which should be addressed in these documents are as follows:
(i) Aircraft.
(ii) Station
facilities and services.
(iii) Weather and
Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) gathering facilities and services .
(iv)
Communications facilities and services.
(v) Maintenance
facilities and services.
(vi) Maintenance
contractual arrangements.
(vii) Aeronautical
charts and related publications.
(viii) Airport
analysis and obstruction data (if applicable).
(ix) Contract
training and training facilities (if applicable).
m. Initial
Compliance Statement Attachment. This attachment should be a complete
listing of all ECAR Part 121 Air
Carriers And Air Taxi regulations applicable to the proposed operation.
Applicable subparts and each relevant section of the should be identified and
accompanied by a brief description, or preferably a specific reference, to a
manual or other document. The brief description or reference must describe the
method of compliance for each regulation listed. If the precise method of
compliance has not been developed at the time of formal application, an
indication that this information will be included in the final compliance
statement when submitted, will suffice. The following illustrations are samples
of how relevant sections of the regulations should be presented in an initial
compliance statement and/or a final compliance statement as appropriate.
EXAMPLE 1. Initial compliance
statement - method of compliance not developed at time of formal application.
121.97 Airports: Required data.
To be supplied.
EXAMPLE 2. Initial or final
compliance statement - method of compliance fully developed - preferred presentation.
121.563 Reporting mechanical irregularities.
GOM p. 129, para. 243; GMM p. 45, para. 12.5.
EXAMPLE 3. Initial or final
compliance statement - method of compliance fully developed - acceptable presentation.
21.563 Reporting mechanical
irregularities. The General Operations Manual (GOM) instructs the pilot in
command (PIC) on the requirements for and methods of completing the aircraft
maintenance log. The PIC is required to review the log before each flight and
to the status of each previous entry. The General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
instructs maintenance personnel on the requirement to record discrepancies
discovered during preflight checks and other types of checks.
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n. A thorough
understanding of pertinent regulations and advisory materials is critical to
the success of the entire certification process. The applicant and key management
personnel must understand which regulations apply to the intended operation. A
list of regulations by subpart and section as they apply to various kinds and
types of operations is in appendix 2.
o. During the
pre-application phase and throughout the certification process, the applicant
will have to prepare documents and manuals for ECAA evaluation and approval
or acceptance. The applicant is encouraged to informally coordinate
drafts of these documents with the CPM and other ECAA inspectors assigned to
the certification project. Time spent on this informal coordination can
significantly reduce the workload for the applicant and ECAA inspectors after
the formal application is submitted. ECAA inspectors will give advice and
guidance; however, the production of approvable, acceptable documents and
manuals is the responsibility of the applicant.
6. Phase Two - FORMAL APPLICATION PHASE.
a. It is
recommended that the formal application should be submitted at least 90 days
before revenue operations are expected to begin, although the application
should be submitted to the ECAA as ECAR in advance of the proposed start up
date as possible. When the formal application is fully developed, it should be
forwarded to the assigned FSSS.
b. The FSSS will review
the application to determine that it contains the required information and
attachments. If there are omissions or errors, the formal application and all
attachments will be returned with a letter outlining the reasons for its
return. If the applicant has a good understanding of the requirements, the
formal application should be of sufficient quality to allow any omission,
deficiency, or open question to be resolved during a formal application
meeting.
c. The formal
application meeting should be attended by all of the applicant's key management
personnel. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the formal application and
resolve any omission, deficiency, or open question. is will be placed on the
practicality of the schedule of events. Subsequent phases of the certification
process will be fully discussed. The applicant should seek clarification of any
item or event that is not clearly. The CPM will not formally accept the
application during the meeting. This delay allows the applicant time to resolve
any omissions or deficiencies discussed during the meeting.
d. The applicant
will be notified by letter whether the formal application is accepted or
rejected. ECAA acceptance of a formal application does not constitute approval
or acceptance of individual attachments. These documents will be evaluated
thoroughly during subsequent phases of the certification process. If, the
formal application is not accepted, it will be returned with a written
explanation of the reasons for its return.
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7. Phase Three - DOCUMENT
COMPLIANCE PHASE.
a. After the formal
application has been accepted, ECAA inspectors will begin a thorough evaluation
of all the manuals and documents that are required by regulation to be
submitted to the ECAA. The ECAA will endeavor to complete these evaluations in
accordance with the applicant's schedule of events. However, if a manual or
document is incomplete or deficient, or if noncompliance with the regulations
or safe operating practices is detected, the manual or document will be
returned for corrective action. If the manuals and documents are satisfactory,
they will be approved or accepted. Approvals will be indicated by letter
or by approval of operations specifications. Acceptance of information
which does not require formal approval will be indicated by letter or by the
lack of any ECAA objections to the information.
b. The complexity
of the information which must be addressed in the applicant's manuals and other
documents depends on the complexity of the planned operation. The following
list provides examples of information which must be provided by the applicant
and evaluated by the ECAA during this phase:
(1) Management personnel resumes outlining proposed management
qualifications and compliance histories (not required
for ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi single pilot operators).
(2) General Operations
(3) General Maintenance Manual. This manual may be combined with the
General Operations Manual for
ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi operators.
(4)
Aircraft maintenance manuals/programs (optional for ECAR Section
121.411(a)(1)).Air Taxi operators.
(5) Weight and balance procedures/program (not applicable to operators
of single engine aircraft).
(6) Training program (not required for ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi single
pilot operators).
(7) Aircraft Flight Manual.
(8) Aircraft Operations Manual (not required for ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi
or for an operator who chooses to use the manufacturer's approved Aircraft
Flight Manual).
(9)
Minimum Equipment List (MEL) (if applicable).
(10) Configuration Deviation List (CDL) (if applicable).
(11) Cockpit checklist.
(12) Passenger briefing cards.
(13) Noise and emission plan (if applicable).
(14) Airport Runway Analysis (not required for nontransport category
aircraft operations).
(15) Deviation requests.
(16) Hazardous Materials/Security Program.
(17) Flight Attendant Manual (required only for aircraft certificated to
carry more than 20 passengers).
(18) Dispatch/flight following/flight locating procedures.
(19) Operations Specifications (operations and airworthiness).
(20) Maintenance reliability program (optional).
(21) Proving test plan (if required).
(22) Emergency evacuation demonstration plan (if required).
(23) Ditching demonstration plan (if required).
(24) Continuous analysis and surveillance system (for aircraft
maintained under a continuous airworthiness maintenance program).
(25) Final compliance statement.
c. The final
compliance statement is the completed initial compliance statement attachment
which was required to be submitted with the formal application. The final
compliance statement ensures each applicable regulatory requirement has been
adequately addressed in the appropriate manuals, programs, and/or procedures.
8.Phase
Four - DEMONSTRATION AND
INSPECTION PHASE.
a. ECAR Part 121 Air Carriers And Air Taxi require
an applicant to demonstrate the ability to comply with regulations and safe
operating practices before beginning actual revenue operations. These
demonstrations include actual performance of activities and/or operations while
being observed by ECAA inspectors. This includes on-site evaluations of
aircraft maintenance equipment and support facilities. During these
demonstrations and inspections, the ECAA evaluates the effectiveness of the
policies, methods, procedures, and instructions as described in the applicant's
manuals and other documents. Emphasis is placed on the applicant's management
effectiveness during this phase. Deficiencies will be brought to the attention
of the applicant and corrective action must be taken before a certificate is
issued.
b. Although the document
compliance and the demonstration and inspection phases have been discussed
separately in this AC, these phases overlap or are accomplished simultaneously
in actual practice. The following list provides examples of the types of items,
equipment, facilities, and activities evaluated during the demonstration and
inspection phase.
(1) Conduct of training programs (classroom, simulators, aircraft, and
maintenance personnel training).
(2) Airmen testing and certification (airmen, crewmembers, and
dispatchers, as applicable).
(3) Station facilities (equipment, procedures, and personnel).
(4) Recordkeeping procedures (documentation of training, flight and duty
times, flight papers).
(5) Flight control (dispatch or flight following or flight locating
capabilities).
(6)
Maintenance and inspection programs (procedures, recordkeeping).
(7) Maintenance facilities (personnel, procedures, technical
information, spare parts, equipment, fueling, etc.).
(8) Aircraft (conformity inspection, aircraft maintenance records,
etc.).
(9) MELs and CDLs (compliance with operating and maintenance procedures,
etc., if applicable).
(10) Weight and balance program (procedures, accuracy, and document
control).
(11) Passenger emergency evacuation demonstration, not applicable to
ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi (aborted takeoff demonstration and ditching
demonstration).
(12) Aircraft proving tests. Includes full-scale simulation of revenue
operations to demonstrate the ability to operate independently, safely, and in compliance
with the applicable ECAR (not applicable to some ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi
operations).
9. Phase Five - CERTIFICATION PHASE.
a. After the
document compliance and demonstration and inspection phases have been completed
satisfactorily, the CPM will prepare an air carrier certificate and approve the
operations specifications. The operations specifications contain
authorizations, limitations, and provisions specific to an applicant's
operation. The applicant must acknowledge receipt of these documents. The
applicant is required to provide the CPM with a copy of the written economic
authority. This may be in the form
of a certificate, a registration, or other appropriate form. After receiving a
copy of the economic authority, the CPM will issue the certificate and
operations specifications to the applicant, who is thereafter referred to as
the certificate holder. The Air Carrier Certificate, the operations
specifications, and the economic
authority enable the certificate holder to begin revenue operations. The economic authority is not effective
until after ECAA issues both the Air Carrier Certificate and the appropriate
operations specifications.
b. The certificate
holder is responsible for continued compliance with the ECAR and the
authorizations, limitations, and provisions of its certificate and operations
specifications. As a certificate holder's operation changes, the operations
specifications will be amended accordingly. The process for amending operations
specifications is similar to the certification process, but may be a less
complex procedure depending on the subject of the amendment. The ECAA is
responsible for conducting periodic inspections of the certificate holder's
operation to ensure continued compliance with the ECAR and safe operating
practices.
10. SINGLE PILOT, SINGLE PILOT IN COMMAND, AND BASIC ECAR PART 121 Air
Taxi OPERATOR.
a. Single Pilot,
Single Pilot in Command, and Basic ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi Operator air carriers
are defined in appendix 4 of this AC. Because these air carriers are usually
limited in size and scope, they may not be required to comply with all
regulatory requirements for manuals, training programs, and management
positions. These air carriers will normally need less extensive manual and
training program material and fewer management positions. However, these types
of air carriers will not be permitted a reduction in safety standards due to
the limited size and scope of operations.
b. Single Pilot
ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi Operator.
ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi does not require
a Single Pilot Operator to develop or maintain manuals, training programs, or
identify specific management positions. Therefore, Company General Manuals and
initial training curriculum attachments are not required to be submitted with the
formal application. However, a resume of qualifications and experience of the
principal owner and/or company officer who will exercise operational and
maintenance/inspection control must be submitted with the formal application.
c. Single Pilot in
Command and Basic ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi Operators.
ECAR
Part 121 Air Taxi allows for a deviation from the manual, training program, and
management requirements. A deviation from these requirements may be granted to
an applicant who intends to operate as a Single Pilot in Command or a Basic
ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi Operator. The applicant should attach a letter to the
ECAA Form 8400-6 identifying the regulations from which deviation is requested.
The letter should provide justification for the proposed deviations and the
number of pilots, both pilot in command and second in command, which will be
used. If the deviation is to be granted, totally or in part, the applicant will
be notified early in the pre-application phase. In this situation, FSSS
personnel will specify for the applicant the documents and attachments which
must accompany the formal application.
11. EXPLANATION OF APPENDIXES IN THIS ADVISORY CIRCULAR.
a. Appendix 1
provides instructions on how ECAA Form 8400-6, Pre-application Statement of Intent
(PASI), should be completed. Section 1, items 1 through 11, should be completed
and signed by the applicant and returned to the appropriate ECAA FSSS. Sections
2 and 3 are reserved for ECAA use.
b. Appendix 2
provides a list of regulatory and other types of documents, which may be
applicable to a particular type of operation an applicant for an Air Carrier
Certificate proposes to conduct. Sections 5 and 6 of this appendix outline
specific sections of ECAR Part 121 Air Carriers and Air Taxi, which must be
addressed in the required compliance statements as appropriate.
c. Appendix 3
is a list of ECAA advisory circulars, which may be applicable to a particular
type of operation an applicant for an Air Carrier Certificate proposes to
conduct.
d. Appendix 4
provides definitions of terms as they are used in the certification process.
APPENDIX 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR
COMPLETING PRE-APPLICATION STATEMENT OF INTENT
(PASI)
SECTION 1A. This section shall be completed by all
applicants.
1. Enter the company's
official name and mailing address.
2. This address
shall be the physical location where primary operating activities are based. It
is where the offices of management required by regulation are located. If the
address is the same as item 1, enter "same."
3. Enter the
estimated date when operations or services will begin.
4. This information
will be used to assign a company identification number. You may indicate up to
three, three-letter identifiers, such as ABC, XYZ, etc. If all choices have been
assigned to other operators or agencies, a randomly selected number will be
assigned.
5. Enter the names,
titles, and telephone numbers of required management personnel. This shall
include the general manager, director of operations, director of maintenance,
chief pilot, and chief inspector, as applicable. Management personnel
qualification requirements are specified in ECAR Part 121 Air Carrier And Air Taxi.
SECTION 1B. This section shall be completed by all air operator
applicants applying under ECAR Parts 121 or 135.
6. The proposed
type of operation shall be indicated. Check as many boxes as apply.
SECTION 1C. This section shall be completed by all air agency
applicants applying under ECAR Parts 145, 145-1, 145-2 or 147
7. The proposed type
of agency shall be indicated. Check as many boxes as apply.
SECTION 1D. This section shall be completed by all air operator
applicants applying under ECAR Part s 121 Air Carriers And Air Taxi.
8. Indicate the
proposed number and types of aircraft to be operated, as well as the number of
passenger seats or, for all cargo aircraft, payload capacity.
9. Enter the
geographic areas in which operations are to be conducted. For example, if
operations are to be conducted in , list those Airports . For overseas or
international operations, enter each area, country, or geographical area, such
as AFRICA , ASIA , EUROPE , USA , CANADA and SOUTH AFRICA.
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SECTION 1E. This section shall be completed by all applicants.
10. Show any
information which would assist ECAA personnel in understanding the type and
scope of operation or services to be performed by the applicant.
11. The
Pre-application Statement of Intent (PASI) denotes an intent to seek ECAA
certification as an air operator or air agency. It must be signed as follows:
Type of Organization
Authorized Signature
Individual
Owner
Partnership
At least one partner
Company, corporation,
At least one authorized officer
association, etc.
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SECTIONS 2 and 3. For ECAA Use.
FIGURE 1. ECAA FORM PRE-APPLICATION STATEMENT OF INTENT (PASI) (FRONT)
FIGURE 2. ECAA FORM 8400-6, PRE-APPLICATION STATEMENT OF INTENT (PASI)
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APPENDIX 2. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations.
Part 11 General rulemaking procedures (exemption
provisions).
Part 13
Investigate and Enforcement Procedures
Part 21 Certification
Of Airplane Design And Manufacture Organization And Type Certification.
Part 23 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Very Light
Airplanes (VLA).
Part 45 Nationality and registration
marking.
Part 61 Certification: Pilots and
flight instructors.
Part 63 Certification: Flight
crewmembers other than pilots.
Part 65 Certification: Airmen other
than flight crewmembers
Part 65-F Aircraft , Missile and Aircraft
Welding.
Part 65-2 Aircraft , Dispatcher Courses.
Part 67 Medical standards and
certification.
Part 91 Air traffic And general
operating rules.
Part 91-1 Aircraft Weight And Balance
control.
Part 91-2 Civil Aviation Clubs.
Part 91-3 Aircraft Sign Towing.
Part 91-4 Foreign Aircraft Lease
Part 91-5 Abroad Operation Of Aircraft With
Egyptian Registration.
Part 91-6 Air Ambulance
Operations.
Part 91-7 Aircraft Taxing.
Part 97 Standard instrument
approach procedures.
Part 101 Hot Air
Balloons.
Part 105 Parachute Jumping.
Part 121 Certification and operations Air
Carriers And Air Taxi Operators.
Part 129 Operations : Foreign Air Carriers
And Foreign Operators Of Egyptian
Registered Aircraft Engaged in Common Carriage.
Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operations
Part 141 Pilot Schools
Part 145 Maintenance
Organizations Or Repair Stations Approval.
Part 145-1 Nondestructive testing Agencies And Quality Control.
Part 145-2 Requirements
For Welding Workshops And Quality Control
Part 147 Aviation
Maintenance Training Schools
Part 175 Transport of
Dangerous Goods
Part 183 Representatives
of the ECAA
SECTION 3 . RESERVED.
SECTION 4 - APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL RULES AND DOCUMENTS
INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS OPERATIONS ICAO ANNEXES
Annex 2 to the ICAO Convention ... Rules of
the Air
Annex 6 to the ICAO Convention ... Operation
of Aircraft
Annex 8 to the ICAO Convention ...
Airworthiness of Aircraft
Annex 11 to the
ICAO Convention ... Air Traffic Services
Annex 10 to the
ICAO Convention ... Telecommunications
Annex 12 to the
ICAO Convention ... Search and Rescue
OTHER ICAO DOCUMENTS
Document 4444-RAC-
Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Service
Document 7030
- Regional Supplementary
Document
8168-1 -
Aircraft Operations
Document 8335 - Manual of Procedures for
operations inspection, certification
and continued surveillance.
ICAO information may be
obtained From:
International Civil
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OCEANIC OPERATIONS
North Atlantic
Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (MNPS) Airspace Operations Manual
North Pacific
(NOPAC) Operations Manual
SECTION 5 - REGULATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN PART 121 COMPLIANCE
STATEMENTS AS APPLICABLE( Reserved)
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LEGEND:
A = ALL OPERATORS
F = FLAG
C = COMMERCIAL OPERATORS S = SUPPLEMENTAL
D = DOMESTIC
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The following
appendix defines terms used in this advisory circular and/or the certification
process. Other definitions may be found in ECAR Part 1, Definitions and
Abbreviations, and Special Federal Aviation Regulation 38-2, Certification and
Operating Requirements.
"Agent for
Service." The person upon whom service of all notices and processes and
all orders, decisions, and requirements of the Department of Transportation,
the Federal Aviation Administration, and/or the National Transportation Safety
Board shall be made.
"Basic ECAR
Part 121 Air Taxi Operator." A Basic ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi Operator is a
certificate holder who will use more than one pilot in command and will be
authorized, because of the operator's limited size and scope, certain
deviations from the manual content, management personnel, and training program
curriculum requirements of ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi. Normally, a deviation will
not be granted to operators intending to use more than five pilots, including
seconds in command; or more than five aircraft; or more than three different
types of aircraft; or who intend to use check airmen; or aircraft type
certificated for more than nine passenger seats; conduct Category II or III
approach operations; or conduct operations outside A.R.E..
"Certificate
office" means the Flight Safety Standards Sector Office which has
responsibility for administering the certificate and is charged with the
overall inspection of the certificate holder's operations.
"Direct air carrier" means a person who provides, or offers
to provide, air transportation and who has control over the operational
functions performed in providing that transportation.
"Domestic
operation" means any scheduled passenger carrying operation conducted
between any points within the A.R E..
"Nonscheduled operation" means any passenger carrying
operation that is other than a scheduled operation or any all-cargo operation,
"Passenger
carrying operation" any aircraft operation carrying any person other than
a crewmember, company employee, authorized government representative, or person
accompanying a shipment.
"Principal
base of operations" means the primary operating location of a certificate
holder as designated by the Administrator.
"Single Pilot Operator." A Single Pilot ECAR Part 121 Air
Taxi Operator is a certificate holder who will use only one pilot in ECAR Part
121 Air Taxi operations. The single pilot shall be identified by name on the
certificate holder's operations specifications. Using "freelance"
pilots, or temporary pilot employees in place of the pilot named on the
operations specifications, is not authorized. ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi does not
require Single Pilot ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi Operators to maintain manuals,
training programs, or management positions (no deviation required).
"Single Pilot
in Command Operator." A Single Pilot in Command ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi
Operator is a certificate holder who will use only one pilot in command in ECAR
Part 121 Air Taxi operations. The single pilot in command shall be identified
by name on the certificate holder's operations specifications. Using
"freelance" pilots, or temporary pilot employees in place of the
pilot in command named on the operations specifications, is not authorized. The
certificate holder may be authorized to use no more than three individuals as
second in command pilots. These individuals will be identified by name on the
certificate holder's operations specifications and shall meet all the
requirements of ECAR Part 121 Air Taxi to serve as second in Single Pilot in
Command Operators are not authorized to operate aircraft type certificated to
conduct Category II or III approach operations, or conduct operations outside
the A.R.E.