Implementing Rules and Regulations

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Professional Regulation Commission

Board of Aeronautical Engineering

Rules and Regulations governing the Examination, the Registration, and the Practice of
Aeronautical Engineering in the Philippines

PRELIMINARY ARTICLE

Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 7 (g) and (h) of Presidential Decree No. 1570, otherwise
known as the “Philippine Aeronautical Engineering Decree” approved on June 11, 1978, the
following Rules & Regulations including the Code of Professionals Ethics are hereby adopted.

ARTICLE I Definition of Terms

Section 1 Definition of Terms. In the application and interpretation of PD 1570 and these
Rules and Regulations, the Board of Aeronautical engineering shall be guided by the following
definitions.

a. Commission – The Professional Regulation Commission created under DP 223 as amended

by PD 657.

b. Board – The Board of Aeronautical engineering created under PD 1570.

c. Aircraft – Any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used, or designed for
navigation of or flight in the air (Section 29 of PD 1570). Such contrivance or device can be
powered or non-powered flying machine that is lighter-than-air (Balloon, dirigible), or heavier-
than-air with fixed wing (airplane, glider), or heavier-than-air with rotary wing (Helicopter, auto
gyro). This contrivance can also be winged or finned weapon system (missile, bomb) or any
other device that is designed to operate fully or partly in air and whose motion and flight path is
influence or determined by the combined effects of forces and moments created by its mass, its
power system, and the air, or by its mass and the air if non powered. A spacecraft designed for
operation in the outer space, can be treated as an aircraft while operating in transit within the
limits of the earth‟s atmosphere.

d. Aircraft Structures – Those parts of an aircraft comprising of what is collectively known as

the airframe which is the framework of the aircraft supports all other components including the
forces acting on the aircraft. The landing gear assembly and the engine mount are considered
parts of the aircraft structures.

e. Powerplant – Sometimes referred to in these Rules as Engine or Power/Propulsion system.

That part of an aircraft which generates power mainly to produce the force or thrust necessary
to cause the aircraft to move horizontally, or to be lifted, or both a small fraction of the power
generated by the power plant is used to drive aircraft accessories and equipment, a propeller or
a rotary wing is not part of the powerplant.
f. Aircraft Components – All parts which comprise the basic aircraft. These consist of aircraft
structures, powerplant, instruments, control system, fuel system, accessories, equipment and
others.

g. Aerodynamics - The science that deals with the study of the air in motion and the forces
and moments created on bodies moving relative to the air in. Aerodynamic theories/principles
in general govern the flight of heavier-than-air aircraft which is vertically supported in flight by
an aerodynamic force „lift‟ created on its fixed or rotary wing. A light-than-air aircraft, whose
bulk consists mainly of one or more bags/compartments filled with gas that is lighter-than-air is
lifted by a „buoyant force” (not an aerodynamic force) equal to the weight of the displace air,
during horizontal and maneuvering flights of these two (2) types of aircraft, the resisting
aerodynamic force “drag” created on each aircraft is overcome by the propulsive force “thrust”
which may be generated by a power system discharging a high-velocity exhaust gas (jet) or
driving a propeller or a tilted rotary wing, or combination of a jet and a propeller.

h. Aeronautical engineering – The science and technology dealing with study of the
theories/principles of flight and basic engineering science and the application of these
theories/principles to the research and development, manufacture, operation, maintenance,
repair and modification of aircraft and its components.Aeronautical engineering Practice – The
act of rendering or offering to render professional services in aeronautical engineering in the
form of direct work participation, consultancy, supervision, or management, with or without fee,
salary or any other kind of compensation, the professionals services as enumerated in Section 27
and 28 (b) of PD 1570 can be grouped into four (4) major activity areas ;

1. Research and Development – Basic and applied research in fluid mechanics (study of
gases and liquids at rest and motion) particularly on data acquisition and analysis;
formulation of plants, specifications, standards, technique and procedures: preparation of
project feasibility study; design and construction of test equipment and aircraft tooling; and
other research activities leading to or resulting in the development of new or improved
aircraft and/or its components.

2. Manufacture of Aircraft – The planning design, analysis, construction/fabrication, sub-

assembly, test and evaluation of aircraft structures, powerplant, and other aircraft
components; final assembly of aircraft; pre-flight inspection and test; and aircraft
performance data collection/monitoring and evaluation during aircraft production
airworthiness flight test.
3. Aircraft Operation or Maintenance – The operation of aircraft or the maintenance, repair
and modification/alteration of aircraft structures, powerplant and other aircraft
components. Operation here is concerned with pre-flight and post-flight checks, and
functional test of aircraft and its components. Operation also includes the release of aircraft
for flight, monitoring of aircraft performance, and other activities performed on the group
and in flight to ensure aircraft airworthiness and flight safety, except piloting (directing and
controlling) aircraft in flight , which function strictly belongs to the pilot. Marketing or
selling of aircraft and/or its components, which require thorough technical knowledge of
aircraft /components specifications, performance, maintenance, repair and other pertinent
information shall likewise be considered professional aeronautical engineering service.

4. Education and training – The teaching of the theories/principles and/or application of any
one or more of the activities in the preceding items (1),(2) and (3) leading to a collegiate
course in aeronautical engineering in any education institution recognized by the
Government of the Philippines.

j. Aeronautical engineer – A person who is bonafide holder of a certificate of registration

issued by the board in accordance with PD 1570.

k. Other Aeronautical Terms – Aeronautical terms whose definitions are included in this
Section shall be understood to convey the meaning given to them by other local aviation laws,
rules and regulations or by international conventions adhered to by the government of the
Philippines if no definitions of such terms are locally available.

Section 2 Seal of the Board of Aeronautical Engineering. There shall be a seal to be used by
the Board authenticate its official documents. This seal which shall be circular in shape with
maximum diameter of 48 millimeters (1-7/8 inches) shall bear a design consisting of an airplane
wing section with shock waves attached to its leading and trailing edges (leading edge at the
right). Near the leading edge of the wing section is an atom having four (4) orbiting electrons
the airplane wing section here represents an aircraft. The atom as a whole symbolizes
engineering activity with its four (4) orbiting electrons signifying the four (4) major activity /
areas in the practice of aeronautical engineering, these shock waves, which are normally created
about a body moving in air speeds way above the speed of flight condition symbolic of the fact
that aeronautical engineering is a dynamic and progressive profession. Between the two (2)
concentric circles along the circumference of the seal shall be inscribed the words “Professional
Regulation Commission” and Board of Aeronautical Engineering” at the upper and the lower
portion of the circumference respectively.

Section 3 Seal of the Aeronautical Engineering. A seal shall likewise be used by a

registered aeronautical engineer to authenticate all official documents in the pursuit of his
profession. Except for the inscriptions on the seal in the preceding section, the seal of the
aeronautical engineer shall have the same basic design, meaning, and size as that of the Board.
The words “Aeronautical Engineer” shall be inscribed on the upper portion of the circumference
of the seal with the words “Philippines” on the lower portion of the circumference. Slight below
the center of the seal shall be printed horizontally the full name of the engineer. His
corresponding registration number shall also appear in a horizontal line above his name.

ARTICLE II Registration of Aeronautical Engineers

Section 1. Registration with Examination. Unless exempted from taking the licensure
examination under Section 20 of PD 1570, all applicants for registration for the practice of
aeronautical engineering shall be required to take and pass the said examination conducted
jointly by the Commission and the Board once a year at a date and place to be set by the
Commission.

Section 2. Proof of qualification for Examination. The application for examination shall be
supported by evidence showing that the applicant possesses all the qualifications prescribed in
Section 14 of PD 1570. Every applicant shall submit with his application the following supporting
papers:

a. Copy of the transcript of the scholastic records, duly authenticated, showing completion of
the prescribed curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical
Engineering from any local institution of learning recognized by the government of the
Philippines, or completion of an equivalent course offered in any institution of learning in a
foreign country. The Board shall deny admission to examination graduated of aeronautical
engineering courses found deficient of the essential subjects given in the licensure examination.

b. If the applicant is a foreigner, proof of reciprocity between the Republic of the Philippines
and the state or country of which he is a subject. Proof of reciprocity may be copy of pertinent
laws, rules and regulations of his country, duly authenticated and proved by any means
sanctioned by the Philippines laws or jurisprudence, or any other documentary evidence
confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, showing that his country‟s
existing laws, rules and regulations allows citizens of the Philippines to practice aeronautical
engineering on the same basis as, with the same privilege accorded to, and under the same
rules and regulations governing the subjects of citizens of the foreign state or country.

Section 3. Scope of Examination. The examination shall consist of written test which shall cover
the following subjects with their corresponding relative weights.

SUBJECT RELATIVE WEIGHT

a. Aerodynamics
Fundamentals of Low-speed and High-speed Aerodynamics; Application of
25%
Aerodynamics to Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft configurations, Performance,
Stability, and Control; Wind tunnels and applications
 b. Aircraft Structures and Design
Aircraft Design Fundamentals; Structural Loading Conditions; Structural
20%
Analysis and Design of Airframe Components; Landing Gears, Engine
mounts, and other Structural parts; Non-structural components design

c. Aircraft Powerplant
Thermodynamics & Powerplant Design & Operation Fundamentals with
Applications to Internal Combustion Engines, Reciprocating Engines, 20%
Aircraft Gas Turbines, Pulsejet and Ramjet, Rocket Propulsion Systems, and
other Aircraft Power Systems

d. Aircraft Construction, Repair and Modification

Aircraft Materials and Processes; Methods and Techniques in Repair and
15%
Modification in accordance with Civil Airworthiness Regulations;
Manufacturing/Production Processes and Quality Assurance

e. Engineering Economics & Management, Laws & Ethics

Principles of Economics and Management as applied to the Aviation
Industry; Laws; Rules and Regulations governing the Practice of
10%
Aeronautical Engineering to include PD 1570, Rules and Regulations with
Code of Professional Ethics of the Board of Aeronautical Engineering and
others

f. Mathematics
Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus and Different 10%
Equations with Aeronautical Applications

Section 4. Proof of Qualifications for Exemption from Examination. The application for
registration without examination shall be supported by evidence indicating that the applicant
possesses all the qualifications prescribed in Sections 14 and 20 of PD 1570. Every application
shall include the following supporting papers:

a. Supporting paper(s) in Section 2 of Article II of these Rules and Regulations.

b. Certification of Aeronautical Engineering Practice acquired by the applicant at least five (5)
years as of June 11, 1970, which shall be issued and signed under oath by the
employer/Department Head confirmed or by the Registrar/ any authorized official of an
educational institution from whom said practice was acquired. This certification shall include the
applicant‟s full name, position(s) during employment period, duties and responsibilities, actual
work performed, subjects taught by semester if teaching, and inclusive dates of employment,
and also the employer‟s full name, address and line of business. If self-employed, the applicant
shall submit a certification signed under oath by at least two (2) from among his client(s),
colleague(s), or partner(s) in business in which aeronautical engineering practice is being
attested. This certification shall contain the applicants full names, addresses, and the line of
business of the attesting persons.
c. Certification of Proficiency which shall be issued and signed under oath by his employer or
immediate superior, preferably member of good standing of the recognized professional
organization of aeronautical engineers of the Philippines, and shall indicate that the applicant
could be entrusted to perform or render professional aeronautical engineering service. If self-
employed, the applicant shall sign under oath and submit a documented report on a design,
device, or project of aeronautical engineering value which made, or a technical paper or report,
project of feasibility study, treaties, thesis on any aeronautical engineering subject which he
authored.

ARTICLE III Practice of Aeronautical Engineering

Section 1. Nature and Scope of Practice. The practice of Aeronautical Engineering shall be in
accordance with the definitions in Section 27 of PD 1570 and Article I of these Rules and
Regulations and the Code of Professional Ethics.

Section 2. Sevices of Aeronautical Engineers. All firms, corporations, offices, education,

institution and agencies, whether government or private, whose activities in part or in full
involve the operation of one (1) or more aircraft or the practice of aeronautical engineering shall
employ the services of aeronautical engineers. Planning, design, operation, management or
maintenance of airports and their related facilities, except those activities that belong to other
professions regulated by the Commission, shall require professional aeronautical engineering
services. Department/division/unit heads and deputy/assistant heads of organizations who are
directly involved in the decision-making or in the implementation of aeronautical engineering
matters shall be registered aeronautical engineers. Organizations referred to in the foregoing
statement shall include government civilian agencies, government owned/controlled
corporations, educational institutions, and private firms engage in activities fully or partly
involving the practice of aeronautical engineering.

ARTICLE IV Code of Professional Ethics

Section 1. Foreword. Honesty, justice, and courtesy form a moral philosophy which,
associated with mutual interest among men, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The engineer
should recognize such a standard not in passive observance but as a set of dynamic principles
guiding his conduct and way of life. It is his duty to practice his profession according to a Code
of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
The keystone of professional conduct is integrity. Hence, it behooves the engineer to discharge
his duties with fidelity to the public, his employers and clients, and to be ready to apply his
special knowledge for the benefit of mankind. He should uphold the honor and dignity of his
profession and avoid association with any enterprise or individual of questionable character. In
his dealings with fellow engineers, he should be fair and tolerant.
Section 2. Relations with the State.

a. Each and every engineer shall recognize and respect the supreme authority of the State
as expressed through its laws implemented by its agencies, whenever and wherever such laws
do not infringe upon the rights and privileges of citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution.

b. He shall recognize that the well-being of the public and the interest of the State are
above the well-being and interest of any individual.

c. In the interest of justice, he shall aid the State, if and when the technology he is involved
in is needed in the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust, criminal, or unlawful acts.

d. In the interest of good government, he shall extend cooperation to the State in the
accomplishment of its goals and objectives.

e. In the interest of social efficiency, he shall extend assistance, guidance and training to
subordinates under his jurisdiction in order to increase their skill and ability, knowledge and
experience for purposes of eventually increasing their responsibilities.

f. In the interest of national economy and well-being, he shall always strive in the execution
of his work for optimum efficiency, economy, and safety.

g. In the interest of national security, the State shall be given primary consideration in all
his inventions and/ or devices on aeronautical science and technology useful for national
security and defence.

h. In the event of any national emergency, he shall offer his technology, skill, ability, and
experience to the services of the State, even if it will involve personal sacrifices.

Section 3. Relations with the Public.

a. He shall interest himself in public welfare and be ready to apply his special knowledge for
the benefit of mankind.

b. He shall guard against conditions that are dangerous or threatening to life, limb, or
property on the work for which he is responsible, or if he is not responsible, he shall promptly
call such conditions to the attention of those responsible so that the conditions can immediately
and effectively be corrected.

c. He shall have due regard for the safety of life and health of the public who may be
affected by the work for which he is responsible.
d. He shall endeavor to extend public knowledge of aeronautical engineering and he shall
strive to win or maintain the public confidence by discouraging the spread of untrue, unfair, and
exaggerated statements regarding his profession.

e. As a witness before a court, commission, and/or other tribunal, he shall express an

opinion only when it is founded on adequate and honest conviction.

f. He shall not issue statements on matters connected with public policy, and ex-parte
statements, criticisms, or arguments which are inspired or paid for by private interest, unless he
identifies on whose behalf he is making the statements.

g. He shall refrain from expressing in public any opinion on an engineering subject unless
he is fully familiar and knowledgeable with all facts relating to the subject.
h. His integrity shall be unquestionable and he shall discharge his duties and
responsibilities with fidelity to the public, his employers, and clients and with fairness and
impartiality to all.

Section 4. Relations with the Clients and Employers.

a. He shall act in professional matters as a faithful agent or trustee, and treat as confidential
all matters and information concerning business affairs, technical processes, and others, of his
clients and/or employers.

b. He shall inform his client or employer of any financial interest on inventions, equipment,
and/or any other device, before undertaking any engagement in which he may be called upon
to decide on the use thereof.

c. He shall not accept any other compensation, financial or otherwise, except from an
interested party for a particular service or other services related therewith, without the consent
of all parties concerned.

d. He shall exercise fairness and justice when dealing with contracts between his clients or
employers and the contractors.

e. He shall not accept any commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from

contractors, suppliers, and all other parties dealing with his clients and/or employers in
connection with the work for which he is responsible.

f. He shall not be financially interested in the bid or bids of contractors, suppliers, and
other interested parties participating in a competitive work or job on which he has been
employed as engineer without full knowledge and consent of his clients or employers.
g. He shall promptly inform his clients or employers of any business in which he has any
interest, business connection, or affiliation which may compete with or affect the business of his
clients or employers.

h. He shall not allow any decision in connection with his work for which he has been
employed or on which he may be called to perform, to be affected by interest in any business.

i. He will present clearly the consequences to be expected from deviations proposed if his
engineering judgment is overruled
by non-technical authority in cases where he is responsible for the technical adequacy of
engineering work.

j. He shall undertake only those engineering assignments for which he is qualified. He shall
engage or advise his employer or client to engage specialists and shall cooperate with them
whenever his employer‟s or client‟s interests are served best by such an arrangement.

Section 5. Relations with the Engineers.

a. He shall individually or collectively with others in the profession protect the profession
from misunderstanding and/or misrepresentations.

b. He shall not directly or indirectly injure the professional reputation, prospects, and
advancement, and/or practice of other engineers. However, if he has proof or personal
knowledge that an engineer has been unethical and/or illegal in his practices he shall inform in
writing the proper authorities for appropriate action.

c. He shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those
engaged in the engineering profession, including those in the subordinate capabilities in the
interest of public service, and maintain the standards of the profession.

d. He shall not try to supplant another engineer in a particular employment after becoming
aware that definite steps have been taken towards the other‟s employment.

e. He shall not compete, by underbidding through reduction in his normal fees on the basis
of charges for work, after having been informed of the charges submitted by another engineer.

f. He shall be fair and tolerant in his dealings with fellow engineers and give credit to those
to whom credit is properly due.
g. He shall uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and avoid association in
responsibility for work with engineers who do not conform to ethical practices.

h. He shall exercise due restraint in criticizing another engineer‟s work in public,

recognizing the fact that the engineering societies and the engineering press provide the proper
forum for technical discussions and criticism.
Section 6. Relations with the Profession.

a. He shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering profession and

endeavor to be well-informed of the latest development in the profession by sharing or
exchanging information and experience with other engineers, other professionals, and students,
and by contributing to engineering publications and participating in the activities of engineering
societies.

b. He shall cooperate in upholding the integrity and honor of the profession by avoiding all
conduct and practices that will be discrediting and injurious to the profession.

c. He shall be dignified in explaining and discussing his work and shall refrain from self‟-
laudatory advertising or propaganda.

ARTICLE V Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 1. Records of the Board. All records of the Board to include resolutions, minutes of
meetings and deliberations, records or administrative proceedings and investigations,
examination papers, and other official documents shall be kept as part of the records of the
Commission.

Section 2. Annual Report. Within sixty (60) days following the end of each calendar year,
the Board shall submit to the Commission on Annual Report on its activities including
appropriate recommendations.

Section 3. Roster of Aeronautical Engineers. There shall be a roster of aeronautical

engineers showing their names, addresses, and places of practice. To keep the roster updated,
every registered aeronautical engineer will report to the Board any change in address and place
of practice, and the name(s) of person(s) authorized by him to receive notices, communications,
and other papers from the commission or the Board.

Section 4. Amendment. Any section of these Rules and Regulations may be amended by
the Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, as the need for such amendment arises.

Section 5. Effectivity. These Rules and Regulations including the Code of Professional
Ethics, when approved by the Commission, shall take shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Adopted by the Board of Aeronautical Engineering at the Metropolitan Manila, Philippines, this
23rd day of September, 1982.
 (Sgd.) Recaredo R. Albano
Acting Chairman

(Sgd.) Timoteo A. Cordova, Jr.

Acting Member

(Sgd.) Teofilo P. Alberto

Acting Member

Approved and promulgated as the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Aeronautical
Engineering this 12th day of October, 1982

(Sgd.) Eric C. Nubla

Commissioner

(Sgd.) Numeriano G. Tanopo, Jr.

Associate Commissioner

(Sgd.) Domiciano C. Natividad

Associate Commissioner