A: Safety - The state in which risks associated with aviation activities, related to, or in direct support of the operation of aircraft, are reduced and controlled to an acceptable level

A: A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.

A: An audit is a methodical, planned, review used to determine how activities are being conducted, and compares results with how the activities should have been conducted according to established procedures.

A: Yes, they can do so on Form CAASI005

A: It is a system of entry, participation and exit cycle where participants remain within the system for 5 years and exit. Participants then re-enter the system as a new participant upon satisfying the entry requirements.

A: The CARs are the minimum standards of safety and operators are expected to raise their level of compliance beyond these baseline requirements.