Question & AnswerQ&A (CAAP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 36-14)
Critical engine(s) refers to any engine whose failure gives the most adverse effect on the aircraft characteristics relative to the case under consideration.
Owners or operators of airplanes over 5,700 kg and helicopters over 3,175 kg maximum take-off weight must report any failure, malfunction, or defect.
They must report to the Authority and to the aircraft's Type Certificate Holder.
The Authority must transmit to the State of Design all mandatory continuing airworthiness information regarding a product or modification originated as the State of Registry.
Powerplant includes all engines, drive system components (if applicable), propellers (if installed), their accessories, ancillary parts, and fuel and oil systems installed on an aircraft but excludes the rotors for a helicopter.
These amendments took effect immediately after compliance with the requisite single newspaper publication and filing with the UP Law Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.
They supersede any other memoranda, regulations, and directives that are in conflict with these regulations.
These Board Resolutions pertain to the amendment procedures for the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations cited in the memorandum.
CAAP issues, adopts, and enforces the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations, including amendments such as those in Memorandum Circular No. 36-14.
Airplanes with maximum take-off weight over 5,700 kg and helicopters over 3,175 kg are subject to mandatory reporting of failures, malfunctions, and defects.