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
under DP 223 as amended by PD 657.
b.

Regulation

Commission

created

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 PD1570). 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
earths 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
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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 27and 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
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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 PD1570.
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
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in shape with maximum diameter of 48 millimeters (17/8 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
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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 countrys
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 Aerodynamics to
Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft configurations, Performance,
Stability, and Control; Wind tunnels and applications

25%

b. Aircraft Structures and Design

Aircraft Design Fundamentals; Structural Loading
Conditions; Structural Analysis and Design of Airframe
Components; Landing Gears, Engine mounts, and other
Structural parts; Non-structural components design

20%

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

20%

d. Aircraft Construction, Repair and Modification

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

15%

e. Engineering Economics & Management, Laws & Ethics

Principles of Economics and Management as applied to the

10%

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Aviation Industry; Laws; Rules and Regulations governing

the Practice of 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 Equations with Aeronautical Applications

10%

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 applicants 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 employers 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.

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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 Section27 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.

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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.
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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.
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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 employers or clients 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 others
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.
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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 engineers 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.
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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

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