DGCA Air Regulations: Facilitation Questions

18 exam-style Facilitation questions for the DGCA Air Regulationspaper (CPL & ATPL). The first 12 are free below with answers and explanations — sign up free to practise all of them with progress tracking.

  1. Q1

    Carriage of animals on an aircraft requires:

    • APermission of DGCA
    • BPermission of PIC
    • CPermission of Director of Operator
    • DN/A
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    Correct answer: C. Permission of Director of Operator

    Carriage of animals on an aircraft requires permission from the Director of the Operator the airline or operator management). The DGCA sets the regulations, but the operator's director approves individual cases. The PIC controls the aircraft but does not g rant permission for animal carriage.

  2. Q2

    A list of dangerous goods which may not be transported by air can be found in:

    • AAnnex 18 to the Chicago Convention
    • BAnnex 6 to the Chicago Convention
    • CThe technical instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air
    • DThe shipper's declaration for dangerous goods
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    Correct answer: C. The technical instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air

    The detailed list of what dangerous goods are forbidden or restricted on aircraft is in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Annex 18 sets the general framework and rules, but the specific lists and detailed instructions are in the Technical Instructions document. Think of Annex 18 as the law, and the Technical Instructions as the detailed rulebook.

  3. Q3

    The dangerous goods transport document, if required, shall be drawn up by:

    • AThe shipper
    • BThe operator
    • CThe captain
    • DThe handling agent
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    Correct answer: A. The shipper

    The SHIPPER the person or company sending the dangerous goods) is responsible for preparing the dangerous goods transport document. Think of it like the sender of a parcel — it is their job to correctly label and document what they are sending. The airline operator) accepts it, but the shipper declares it.

  4. Q4

    The dangerous goods transport document, if required, shall be drawn up by:

    • AThe shipper
    • BThe operator
    • CThe captain
    • DThe handling agent
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    Correct answer: A. The shipper

    The SHIPPER — the person or company sending the dangerous goods — must prepare the dangerous goods transport document. It is their responsibility to declare what they are sending, correctly classify it, and fill out the required paperwork. The airline accepts it, but the shipper is responsible for the declaration. Think: sender fills the form, not the delivery company.

  5. Q5

    Which ICAO Annex addresses the entry and departure of individuals along with their baggage, cargo, and other items on international flights?

    • AAnnex 9
    • BAnnex 15
    • CAnnex 8
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    Correct answer: A. Annex 9

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  6. Q6

    In the case of aircraft registered in other Contracting States that are not involved in scheduled international services and are flying over or stopping in a Contracting State for non-traffic reasons, what is the required advance notification time for the information in a flight plan?

    • AAt least 2 hours in advance of arrival
    • BAt least 4 hours in advance of arrival
    • CAt least 1 hours in advance of arrival
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    Correct answer: A. At least 2 hours in advance of arrival

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  7. Q7

    What additional information may a contracting state require when a cargo manifest is still needed, aside from what is specified in the manifest's heading?

    • AThe airway bill number and the number of packages related to the airway bill number
    • BThe airway bill number; the number of packages related to each airway bill number and the nature of the goods
    • CThe airway bill number and the nature of goods
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    Correct answer: B. The airway bill number; the number of packages related to each airway bill number and the nature of the goods

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  8. Q8

    An aircraft not involved in scheduled international air services that makes a flight to or through a designated airport of a Contracting State and is temporarily admitted free of duty may remain in the State without customs duty security for a specified duration.

    • AFor a period of 12 hours
    • BFor a period of 48 hours
    • CFor a period to be established by that State
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    Correct answer: C. For a period to be established by that State

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  9. Q9

    Which of the following statements is accurate?

    • AContracting states may not accept oral declaration of baggages
    • BContracting states shall accept an oral declaration of baggage from passengers and crew
    • CContracting states shall accept an oral declaration of baggage only from passengers
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    Correct answer: B. Contracting states shall accept an oral declaration of baggage from passengers and crew

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  10. Q10

    An aircraft traveling to another contracting state:

    • Ais liable to pay customers duty on all unused fuel and oil carried
    • Bis admitted to that state temporarily free of customs duty in regard to oil and fuel remaining only
    • Cis admitted to that state temporarily free of customs duty
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    Correct answer: C. is admitted to that state temporarily free of customs duty

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  11. Q11

    Contracting states must not mandate the authorized agent or pilot-in-command to provide public authorities with more than a specified number of copies of the General Declaration, Cargo Manifest, and stores list before the aircraft's departure. What are the required numbers of copies?

    • A2 copies of General Declaration and Cargo Manifest and one copie of a simple stores list.
    • B2 copies of General Declaration and of Cargo Manifest and of a stores list
    • C2 of each
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    Correct answer: C. 2 of each

    The correct answer is **C: 2 of each** because, according to the standards set out in Annex 9 (Facilitation) of the Chicago Convention, contracting states cannot require more than two copies of the General Declaration, Cargo Manifest, and Stores List to be submitted to public authorities before an aircraft's departure. This ensures uniformity, prevents unnecessary administrative burden on airlines, and facilitates efficient processing. Option **A** is incorrect because it specifies only one copy of the Stores List, which does not align with the requirement for two copies of each document. Option **B** is incorrect because it redundantly repeats "2 copies of each" unnecessarily, making it less clear. Option **D** is incorrect because it is incomplete and provides no information. Thus, **C** directly and concisely matches the regulatory requirement.

  12. Q12

    In situations where an air traveler possesses a valid passport and does not need a visa, contracting states

    • AShall not require him to obtain any other identity document from their consultates or operators prior to initiate the flight
    • BNone of the answers are applicable
    • CIn certain cases any other identify may be required
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    Correct answer: A. Shall not require him to obtain any other identity document from their consultates or operators prior to initiate the flight

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