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Terms in this set (469)

These are known as the "Hidden Regulations" of airport management

Grant or Sponsor Assurances

Air charter operations are regulated under this federal aviation regulation

This is the highest priority of an airport executive

Safe, Secure, efficient operation

Pilots operating above this specific altitude must file a flight plan

This is the term for an aeronautical user that provides aviation services excluding air carrier and fuel

Specialized Aviation Service Operator (SASO)

In order to receive federal money this document must always be up to date

The airport layout plan (ALP)

They have the "power of the parking break"

The pilot in command

This airport type accounts for more than 70 percent of annual passenger enplanement

Under this type of rate setting, the airlines pay for costs not covered by airport revnue

Civil penalties for violating the airport revenue grant assurances can go as high as this

This act waives governmental immunity when there is a violation involving a federal contract

The airport has better access to city or county resources under this ownership structure

This type of airport is owned by the Dept of Defense but they lease space to a civil entity to conduct civilian activity

To be eligible to be a general aviation reliever airport, the airport must receive at least this many annual GA operations

This type of aeronautical chart identifies the light pattern of a city at night

Sectional chart

Off airport land use addresses in this grant assuance

compatible land use

Under this type of agreement, the local government covers part of the costs of the operation of an airport

These provide guidance and instruction to FAA personnel on airport compliance and safety issues

The airport executive's primary point of contact with the FAA is this office

Airport District Office (ADO)

Making a good faith effort to resolve a dispute is a requirement of this type of complaint

Part 16 formal complaint

Passenger facility charges are classified as this type of revenue

These documents most directly protect an aeronautical user from devaluing of their lease

minimum standards

The FAA believes that this type of agreement threatens the grant assurance relating to preserving rights and powers

Through the fence

Any activity that makes possible or is required for the operation of an airport is called this

aeronautical use

This is the term that reflects a government entity that acts like a business

Enterprise fund

An airport that has a federally funded airport improvement project, is obligated to grant assurances for this may years

Using airport revenue for a non airport purpose is know as this

revenue diversion

To be cleared for a visual approach, the cloud height must be at least this high

This entity is legally responsible for the management and operation of the airport

airport sponsor

50% - 60% of data breaches are caused by this type of hacker

malicious outsider

The FAA will periodically issue these to add or revise guidance related to the airport improvement program

Program guidance letter (PGL)

In lieu of landing fees, many general aviation airports collect these from airport users

fuel flowage fees

GIS enables this technology to better collaborate with the FAA, related to airport design

Electronic Airport Layout Plans (eALP)

This promotes the substitution of material with less expensive alternatives

value engineering

Pilots operating under visual flying rules (VFR) use this technique to prevent mid air collisions

This is the phase of airport development where an airport operator determines how much to charge for leasing the space

These are the charges specific to the use of rental car operations, but are not regulated by the FAA

customer facility charges

If the airport is considering awarding more than this amount, the FAA requires the airport implement a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

This is a fee assessed by an airport operator to a passenger flying out of their airport

passenger facility charge (PFC)

These types of bonds are secured by the revenue of the indebted facility

Special facility bonds

This type of airport improvement program money is based on an airports' enplanements or operations

This organization represents entities that own and use aircraft for business purposes

National Business Aviation Association

This is the name of the term that gives signatory carriers certain rights to influence airport decisions

majority in interest

This is a strategy used by airports in concession leasing, to keep the costs of products within reason

In federal contracting, under this method contracts for construction must go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder

Sealed bid method

This type of insurance requires the airport to invest and budget for large amounts of liquid capital

This is an information technology system that directly relates to safe airport operations at night

airfield lighting system

A corporate hangar tenant desires to hold a banquet at their facility. This activity is addressed in this section of the lease

The passage of this act effectively ended the civil aeronautics board

the deregulation act of 1978

The FAA does not require disadvantaged business enterprise participation for the purchase of these 2 items

snow plows and fire trucks

This term represents an amount paid to the airport on an annual basis by a concessionaire

minimum annual guarantee

The airport and airway development act of 1970 established this, to help fund airport improvments

aviation trust fund

This type of bond has the lowest interest rates and is issued by a government entity

general obligations bonds

A large hub airport that collects the full amount of passenger facility charge money, has their entitlement reduced by this amount

This type of insurance provides coverage of injury to a person while on airport property

premises liability

Under the national priority system, these types of projects afforded the highest priority

safety and security

Which of the following is meant to be available for an aircraft to stop on if the plane experiences an emergency and the pilot has to abort the takeoff

The Runway Design Code (RDC) for runway 35R, is B-III. What does the B, and the III indicate

"B" identifies the Aircraft Approach Category (AAC) and "III" identifies the Aircraft Design Group (ADG), which is the Wingspan or Tail Height (whichever is greater).

The focus of the master plan is

doing the right thing related to the environment

The Airport Facility Directory (i.e. chart supplements is

The link between the airport operator and the condition of the airport

A tenant attempted to prop start their Cessna 172, but failed to chock the tires. The plane's engine started and immediately crashed through another hangar and into the plane within the hangar. Damages to both aircraft are covered under which policy?

According to the FAA, what is the fundamental purpose of the Aeronautical Use Agreement

Grant operating right to the airlines

What document is used to update the Airport Improvement Program Handbook

Program Guidance Letter

In which approach to leasing space, does the airport operator take the most risk

When the airport operator directly markets and leases concession space

How much Discretionary Airport Improvement Program money is considered "pure" discreionary

Which category has the highest priority for Airport Improvement Funding priority

Safety & Security

The taxiway Design Group is based on

The wheel base and main gear width

Select the true statement about taxiways that are set at a 90-angle to the runway

90- angle turnoffs decrease airfield capacity

The heliport design advisory circular, identifies the location helicopters are intended to land as the

Touchdown and Lift Off Area (TLOF)

Which entity has final responsibility over the safety of construction on the airport

the airport operator

What type of imaginary surface is centered on the runway centerline and extends 200 feet past the runway end

Primary surface

What type of imaginary surface begins at the sides of the primary surface, or the sides of the approach slope surface and extends outward and upward at a ratio of 7:1

Transitional surfaces

The conical surface starts at the perimeter of he horizontal surface and continues upward at a slope of 20:1 for a horizontal distance of how many feet

Which of the following is an element of the passenger processing system

the screening checkpoint

Related to the location of the terminal building(s), which airport entity is most concerned about short aircraft taxiing distances and minimal runway crossings

Which of the following includes an estimate of future passenger activity and aircraft operation levels

Demand forecast

According to the FAA's guidance on planning airport terminal space, approximately __ of the terminal is available for rent

The FAA says that an airport should plan for ______ parking spaces per every 1 million originating passengers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of common use facilities and equipement

"Oriented to be read from viewers perspective and knowledge" reflects which element of airport way finding?

Which type of Federal Inspection Service process is the slowest

Custom Accelerated Passenger Inspection Service

Which Act raised awareness of the environmental impacts of airports

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

What does it mean when a project is categorically excluded

No environmental impact is expected from this particular project

All of the following projects require no more environmental consideration other than the submission to the FAA of a Simple Written Record, except for

Land acquisition

What does it mean when an ALP has been approved "conditionally"

That the FAA's Office of Airports has not yet completed its environmental review

What is the core purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980 (aka Superfund)

Pay for unfunded environmental cleanup sites and identify potentially responsible parties

What is often the most prolific source of water pollution at an airport

stormwater run off

Which of the following, is an example of a "Formal" response to an environmental violation

Administrative responses carrying the weight of legal orders to comply

Which type of airspace is located over the busiest airports in the U.S.?

Civil aircraft may not fly in

Prohibited airspace

Which position in the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) provides guidance information to pilots on the taxiways

The Ground controller

A common radio frequency used at uncontrolled airports, often monitored by a Fixed-Base Operator employee

Which type of short-range radar (60 nautical mile range), is used primarily for identifying and separating traffic in and around airports

Airport Surveillance Radar

What type of radar is used by the Air Route Traffic Control Center

Air Route Surveillance Radar

Which type of navigational aid broadcasts navigation information along compass headings

Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR)

Which component of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) provides lateral location information

The Localizer antenna

Does the Airport Surface Observation Station provide Observation of a distant weather phenomena

Which category of Airport Surface Observation Station are located at major hub airports

Which element of NextGen is replacing radar

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast

What is the platform that shares up-to-date and identical information among pilots, air traffic controllers, airline dispatchers, the military, government agencies and other users of the National Airspace System

System Wide Information Management

Which entity uses the Airport Acceptance Rate (AAR) to calculate the desired interval between arrival aircraft?

Air Route Traffic Control Centers (the FAA)

What is the minimum threshold, beyond which, delays increase exponentially

4-6 minutes of delay

What specifies the exact order in which aircraft are to take off and land

This is published by the federal government every 2 years and provides a 5 year look into airport development into the future

This type of environmental action is described as a "hard look" at the expected environmental effects of a project

environmental assessment

Being placed on the list of violating facilities, means this

the airport is no longer elegible for grant money

This type of airspace surrounds the airports with a tower but without radar approach capability

In a master plan forecast, the population, educational level and occupational distribution relates to this demand factor

This is the slowest type of federal inspection service

Custom Accelerated Passenger Inspection Service (CAPIS)

The list of future projects with narrative descriptions is found in this section of the master plan

Facility Requirements (or recommendations)

This GPS enables element of NextGen will allow air traffic controllers to "text" clearances and instructions to pilots

The inability to observe a distant phenomena is a weakness of this weather reporting system

This airport master plan deliverable, provides facts conclusions and recommendations, and is meant to public review

The summary report

This runway configuration is best for airports with strong crosswinds, but is less safe for flight operations

This is the range of an airport surveillance radar

60 nautical miles

This environmental item relates to projects that will cause a disproportionate impact on minorities or low income communities

environmental justice

This is the least disruptive but also the least accurate traffic management inititative

Mile in trail or minute in trail

These are visual aids on the side of the terminal building, viewable by the pilot, that provide guidance when the aircraft is parking

Stand guidance systems

In the terminal, this function separates the passenger processing system from the flight interface system

Screening or screening checkpoint

This is the term for an entity that may be responsible for hazardous waste disposal, transport or storage

Potentially responsible party

Objects allowed to be located in the safety area must be these two things

fixed by function and frangible

Related to terminal design, this entity is most concerned with on-time performance, airport operation costs, and profitability

This document within the airport layout plan, identifies how, when and how much land was purchased

exhibit A or the property map

During an FAA review of he airport layout plan, the FAA determines that the airport is "safe", which means this

the airport design meets the FAA airfield design standards

This is the name of the set of documents that are used to depict current and future airport facilities

Airport Layout Plan

Passenger forecasts by this entity are considered to be more accurate in terms of future passenger enplanements

The airlines or A4A

This has become an expected convenience for meeters and greeters

cell phone lots

The airspace drawing depicts these areas around the airport

imaginary surfaces

This is the baseline forecast in an airport master plan

the terminal area forecast

This is the term for an environmental project that has no expected environmental impact

categorical exclusion

Besides itinerant, this is the other type of aircraft operational category that measures arrivals and departures

The normal (and FAA preferred) consultant fee structure is this

This term relates to an aircraft's ability to navigate using performance standards

Performance based navigation

Close parallel runways are less than this distance apart

less than 2,500 feet

This type of airspace borders the United States and was also established over Washington DC after 9/11

Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taxiways that are designed for aircraft using cockpit-over-centerline taxiing requires fillets to maintain this

taxiway edge safety margin

This is the approach slope ratio for a runway with a visual approach

This runway element provides additional stopping distance for aircraft that experience an emergency takeoff

this GPS enabled system will eventually replace radar

This term means that not all environmental actions have been completed for the projects depicted on an airport layout plan

conditional approval

The addition of these on airplanes, made the FAA add tail height to it's airport design group

66% of air traffic delays are caused by this

This forecasting technique uses the historical pattern of aviation activity to project future trends

Trend analysis or extrapolation

this operator stands to benefit the most from NextGen through the addition of better obstruction data and vehicle transponder abilities

The airport operator

The president of the local homeowners association desires to be involved with the master plan update. He should be placed on this committee

citizens advisory

The "light emissions" environmental category relates to whether a project will produce significant light emissions that will affect schools, hospitals, or these areas

residential areas

This type of airspace represents corridors identified as federal airways

this is a statistical technique used in forecasting to address they influence of local conditions

This position in the air traffic control tower controls traffic on the runway and in the vicinity of the airport

"Tower" controller or "Local" controller

This is the section of the master plan that outlines how the airport will afford the projects depicted in the plan

financial feasibility analysis

For a navigational aid, the ability to monitor itself and provide timely warnings to users, and shut itself down when it should not be in use for navigation, is know as this

The second component of the aircraft reference code is base on this

wingspan or tail height aka the aircraft design group

In general, it is difficult to prosecute an individual if the have made this, related to compliance with environmental law

good faith effort

The results of an environmental assessment determine no further environmental action is needed which is called this

Finding of no significant impact (FONSI)

Taxiways should be designed so that the nose gear steering angle is no greater than how many degrees?

This term refers to the ability of a portion of airspace or an airport to handle a volume of traffic within a specified period

Airspace capacity, or capacity

These are areas of land saturated by surface or ground water, in amounts sufficient to support vegetation adapted for life in saturated soil conditions

This is a business management practice that serves as a strategic plan for addressing environmental matters

environmental management system

The passage of this act kicked off environmental management in the United States

the national environmental policy act

The NPIAS category related to the airport being affordable, means the airport should rely on these as a method of revenue

This is the term that represents the total number of paying passengers on a flight

enplaned passengers or enplanements

The NPIAS category related to the airport supporting national objectives includes national defense, natural disasters, and this

postal delivery

Airports should have enough snow removal equipment to remove at least this much snow from the priority 1 areas

This is the term for when an airport vehicle operator drives into the protected area of a runway without permission

runway incursion

The aircraft rescue and fire fighting index is base on this

the longest air carrier aircraft serving the airport an average of 5 or more daily departures

The national incident management system consists of three main areas, the incident command system, joint public information systems, and this

multi-agency coordination

Wildlife management has two approaches, habitat management and this

Unless located on the last 2,000 feet of a precision instrument runway, runway edge lights are this color

This position within the incident command structure is tasked with coordinating with other agencies

liaison officer

Rezoning the property along the approach path of the airport, from residential to commercial, is an element of this phase of comprehensive emergency management

This airfield marking includes a single solid yellow line, parallel to a single dashed yellow line

movement area boundary (or non-movement area boundary)

Having standard procedures in place relates to this component of incident command effectiveness

A sign located adjacent to the runway, with a number in white lettering, against a black background tells the pilot this

distance remaining

This type of airfield marking is yellow in color, looks like a ladder

instrument landing system or critical area marking

The ongoing monitoring of construction activity at the airport is most closely related to this type of insprection

Yellow lettering on a black background is this type of airfield sign

this occurs when water seeps beneath pavement then shoots out of the pavement when an aircraft goes over the top

Individuals trained to conduct the airport self-inspection must be retrained every this many months

12 consecutive calendar months

Under part 139, the definition of a small aircraft is this specific seat range

This is used to report runway friction and breaking action

runway condition assessment matrix (RCAM)

An airport had to continue flight operations after falling below their ARFF index due to an emergency - this is called a

During an alert 2, response personnel are required to do this

proceed to assigned stating areas near the intended point of landing

Pavement lips must not exceed three inches and must allow for this to take place

An airport safety inspector discovers a problem that cannot be immediately corrected - the should do these 2 things

issue a NOTAM and create a work order

This type of pavement is less susceptible to oil and fuel spills

This type of inspection occurs after the airport experiences a weather event

a special inspection

Audits and anonymous reporting is part of this element of safety management systems

safety assurance

They type of cracking is worse than transverse

Airport training records for movement area driver training are required to be kept this long

24 consecutive calendar months

This type of apparatus is best used for dry snow

sweeper or broom

Management's commitment to safety is this component of safety management systems

This TSA employee works with screeners and local law enforcement on the reconciliation of suspect baggage or items

transportation security specialist explosive

ARFF is required to be available within this window

15 minutes before and after an air carrier operation

This security area is protected by the screening checkpoint

A public unmanned aerial vehicle is operated b this type of entity

Unmanned aerial vehicles used in civil use, below 55-pounds, requires the operator to have this

remote pilot airman certificate

Avgas is flammable, which means is flash point is this

below 100-degrees

Individuals who conduct criminal history records checks and security threat assessments are required to be this

In this program, the airport requests private screeners, which if approved, results in TSA hiring contract replacements for their screener workforce

Screening Partnership Program (opt-out)

It takes about this long for a fire to burn through the fuselage of an aircraft

A UAV certificate of authorization requires that the operator have this type of program

safety management system

This is the title of the FBI special agent who is assigned to handle airport issues

airport liaison agent

Attempts to enter the restricted areas of an airport or triggering alarms related to this sign of terrorism

testing security

These entities are becoming "first preventers" of terrorism

This individual oversees cargo and baggage acceptance procedures for the airline

ground security coordinator

This type of runway is required to have touchdown zone marking, an aiming point, and side stripes

precision approach runway

This is a TSA employee that is authorized to conduct inspections of the airport security program

Transportation Security Inspector

The daily inspection of ARFF capabilities is to ensure that emergency notification systems are functional, that the number of trucks (and personnel) to meet the index are available, and this

that they have enough extinguishing agents to meet the ARFF index

At least one ARFF person on duty must be trained in this

basic medical care or emergency responder training

Airport watch is a general aviation security awareness program sponsored by this organization

The aircraft owners and pilots association (AOPA)

This entity is charged with protecting the ports of entry to the United States

Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Construction activity that may penetrate an imaginary surface requires that filing of this form with the FAA

7460 notice of proposed contract or alteration

Drone operators that are categorized as model aircraft operators must stay below this altitude

Upon alert, the first ARFF truck must be to this location within three minutes

midpoint of the furthest runway

All drills and tabletop exercises should follow the guidance contained in this FEMA program

HSEEP - homeland security exercise and evaluation program

These are strobe lights located on the approach end of a visual approach runway, to identify the beginning of the runway

runway end identifier lights (REIL)

This individual is required to write and seek approval of the airport security program

Airport Security Coordinator

Airport websites relate to this passenger touchpoint

For any incident of unlawful interference at the airport the airport operator must do these three things in proper sequence

Evaluate, initiate response, and notify TSA

An unmanned aerial vehicle certificate of authorization is good for this many years

This certification program for a security office is call this

certified protection professional

The jet exhaust velocities of most turbofan engines can exceed 100 mph for distances up to this many feet, behind an aircraft beginning its taxi roll

Discussion of personnel issues is handles in this phase of a meeting

Executive session

This is the airlines top priority in their decision to enter a market

This entity is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport

airport sponsor (elected or appointed officials)

When an incident occurs at the airport, airport staff should be instructed to do this, in regards to social media

don't talk about the incident on their personal social media sites

This entity has the regulatory responsibility to immediately provide assistance to family members of victims of an airline crash

the airline operator

This phrase represents the goal of a public information officer when the airport is about to get bad press

one day local only

This part 150 document is designed to show the incompatible land uses around an airport

Noise exposure map

The national incident management system requires this individual to approve the release of any incident related information

the incident commander

This term means to present your airport in a way that stands out from the competition

The concept of "air and surface connectivity" is used in this unique off airport development concept

an individual who wants to become on expert in airport operations under part 139 should warn this AAAE certification

ACE-Operatioins

If you want to change the contents of the CM, then you need to get on this AAAE board

The Board of Examiners

Noise mitigation measures can be found in this airport document

noise compatibility program (or plan)

If you want to become the chair of AAAE someday, you need to work your way to this board

Board of Directors

this term represents how much the airline pays the airport to move a passenger

cost per enplanement (CPE)

This social media tool is used to monitor passenger issues in real time

Questions from these types of reports are typically more comprehensive and include an analysis of the events

print reporters

To achieve noise abatement related access restrictions on stage 3 aircraft, the airport must conduct a study under this regulation

an airport executive who is twice removed from the elected officials on the org chart, has more of this and less of this

job security and flexibility

In order to earn your AAE, you need to pass the CM, meet the written paper requirement, pass the oral board and be this

working at an airport at the time

This is the true goal of citizen participation in public policy making

consensus or informed consent

This act requires the NTSB to coordinate response to disasters for federal, state and local agencies, and non-governmental organizations

Aviation disasters family assistance act

this is the threshold in decibels to be eligible for noise mitigation measures

The average number of airline sears filled with paying passengers is the definition of this term

This factor least influences and airline to enter a market

elected officials

After an aircraft accident the media will always want to speak to a member of this government agency

These people make great investigative reports

This AAAE entity assists airport operators having trouble with FAA issues

regulatory affairs

According to the module airport executives have more job security when work for this entity

airport authority

A part 150 study provides the airport the opportunity to tell this

Under the national priority system, this airport component, is afforded the highest number of points

This category of runway incursion has no immediate safety consequences

Runway incursions are more likely to take place during this airfield activity

airport construction

25% of airport improvement discretionary funds are considered this

pure discretionary

An individual crashed an airport on the runway and the NTSB said that the pilot was conducting a private flight operation under this regulation

The approach slope for a precision instrument runway extends to this distance

Being aware of the effects of noise on their quality of life is the responsibility of these entities

residents around the airport

This term describes a situation that would normally be categorically excluded but may cause an environmental affect

extraordinary circumstances

In an airfield construction project these are typically the last items to be changed or updated

signs and markings

The airport improvement program can provide grant money to airport master planning projects, airport development projects, and these

noise abatement projects

An individual cannot recover damages for airport noise if they had this prior to acquiring the land

constructive knowledge

This is the name of the landing surface for a helicopter (where the "H" is)

TLOF - touchdown and lift off area

Providing an guaranteed amount of money to an airline for meeting performance objectives is known as this type of insentive

minimum revenue guarantee

The disadvantages of a part 150 noise study are unrealistic expectations, heightened controversary and this

uncooperative participants (CAVE)

This event triggered all US airports to conduct a wildlife hazard assessment

landing of US Airways in the Hudson River or "Sully"

When delays at an airport exceed 9 minutes per operation, the airport is considered to be this

severely congested

This is a protected area that vehicles and aircraft can move through

object free area

After the physical danger of incident has passed, part of recovery is explaining to the public what happened, for this reason

regain and repair the trust of the public

Planning and implementing actions designed to reduce the effects of airport noise is the responsibility of the entity

the airport operator

Municipalities that seek to maintain control over an airport but desire more expert guidance may create this

an advisory board

These are placed at 500-foot intervals on a precision instrument runway

touchdown zone markers

The US Coast Guard has modified NIMS to better fit their operations - their incident commander is called this

Incident coordinator

Deregulation crated this airline passenger movement model

This is the certification program for emergency managers

certified emergency manager

Related to noise abatement, airlines are responsible for this

The aviation trust fund was created on this premise

that only those that use aviation should pay for it

Through airports typically have a high percentage of this, and a low percentage of this

originating passengers, low % of originating flights

An airport desires to purchase a snowplow with federal money from an environmental perspective, this must be provided to the FAA

Simple written record

The beginning of the runway that is available for landing is called this

While not specifically addressed in Part 139, airport inspectors should watch for the use of lasers around the airport and these

This FAA upgrade is increasing noise complaints in some areas, from those that have not previously been noise complainers

To achieve noise abatement related access restrictions on stage 3 aircraft, the airport must conduct a study under this regualtion

This type of technology is replacing tranmissometers, which are used to measure the runway visual range

Scatter effect runway visual range

Under which department was Aeronautics in the US first organized

Department of Commerce

Which precedent is the Works Progress Admin (WPA) responsible for setting

Government subsidies for certain airport projects

Which act created the FAA

Federal Aviation Act

What signified the effective beginning of privatized space flight

The final flight of the US space shuttle

What is the minimum number of enplanements your airport must receive to qualify for commercial service status

Which classification of airports enplanes 70% (or more) of the annual passenger traffic in the US

What is the correct classification for an airport that is designated by the FAA to relieve General Aviation aircraft from a commercial service airport

General Aviation Reliever

An individual calls a charter operator to arrange a flight from Austin to Aspen. This flight operation will come under

Part 135 Operating requirements: commuter and On-Demand operations and rules governing persons onboard such aircraft

Who has the final authority for a flight operation

the pilot in command

What type of aircraft charts show obstacles, terrain height, the light pattern of a city at night, federal airways under 18,000 feet, locations of airports, control towers, navigational aids, and comm frequencies

Sectional Charts

What is the baseline cloud ceiling and visibility requirement for a pilot to operate under Visual Flight Rules

1,000 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility

Which type of approach (to a runway) provides lateral navigational information only

Non-precision approach

What is the FAA term for the entity that is responsible for governance of the airport

The airport sponsor

true or false:
the FAA encourages airport to be self-sustainable

Which is the most common type of airport ownership in the US

Which of the following duties is more likely to be performed by the airport executive/manager

implements policy

What is the minimum amount of time the federal government must keep a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking out for public notice

An FAA employee is conducting inspections of aircraft and pilot certification on the airport. This employee works for the FAA's ______.

Flight Standards District Office

Which of the following documents is a directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs

The federal government has found the use of ____ to be the most effective means for extending federal government policy to local government units

grant assurances

Which grant assurance attempts to prevent the airport from taking actions or making decisions that would preclude it from maintaining compliance with grant assurances

#5 preserving rights and powers

Which act waives immunity over claims arising out of contracts with the federal government

Which entity has the power to make safety related regulations after an aircraft accident

What is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) equivalent of a regulation

Which Grant Assurance addresses the construction of a cell phone tower on the approach end of the runway?

#20 hazard removal and mitigation

The airport operator desires the reclassify land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use to build a go-cart track. What is the FAA's position on this action

The FAA requires the airport operator to obtain permission of the FAA in order to take this action

What is the benefit of minimum standards to the airport user

ensure that an adequate level of safe and efficient service is available to the public

What is the rule regarding airport fuel

an aircraft owner can fuel their own plane using their own personal fuel and equipment

What is the FAA's position on through the fence agreements

the FAA does not like through the fence agreements but does not prohibit them

What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport

Which type of revenue is incidental to aircraft operations and classified as non-aeronautical revenue

Loans or investment of airport money at less than the prevailing interest rate is an example of

revenue diversion

payments in excess of the cost for police services to the airport is an example of what?

revenue diversion

What is the FAA's position on the airport's fee and rental structure

The airport must set rates and charges in a manner to be as self-sustaining as possible

Which of the following shows the expenses and revenues of and airport, ie the bottom line, and uses accrual accounting

The statement of net activities/income statement

In what type of agreement between the airport and the airlines does the airline take the majority of the risk

What is the FAA's position on non-aeronautical property?

the airport must attempt to get fair market value for the use of non-aeronautical property

Federal procurement policies don't apply to what type of projects?

passenger facility charge funded projects

In which circumstance does one entity work under a single contract to provide design and construction services

The airport's automated vehicle identification system has gone offline due to a cyberattack, this is most likely a _______ type of attack.

denial of service

A tenant attempted to prop start their Cessna but failed to chock the tires. the plane crashed through the hangar wall and damaged the neighboring plane. The damage to the 2 aircraft are covered under which policy

"Zaklina Aviation" is the name of a new fbo at your airport. Their lease requires a periodic valuation of the property to set new rate. What type of lease is this

revaluation lease

In which approach to leasing space does the airport operator take the most risk

when the airport operator directly markets and leases concession space

According to the FAA, what is the fundamental purpose of the Aeronautical Use Agreement?

grant operating rights to the airlines

What document is used to update the Airport Improvement Program Handbook

program guidance letter

Which type of airport improvement program money is disbursed on a formula, determined by your enplanements, operations, and cargo

How much discretionary airport improvement program money is considered pure discrestionary

which category has the highest priority for AIP funding

safety and security

Which item are typically eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding

perimeter fencing, fire truck, runway extension

A large or medium hub airport that collects $4.5 in passenger facility charges has its airport improvement program passenger entitlements reduced by

What types of bonds require voter approval and are closely associated with being issued by states or municipalities

general obligations

What are the characteristics of the industrial development bond

it is tax exempt and includes a capital investment in the airport

These are charges from the airport sponsor that go to landside improvement projects

customer facility charges

Approval of the ALP does which of the following

represents the FAA approval of the use of the property

The airport executive needs to find out the airport's plan for leasing revenue-producing areas on the airport, and for providing guidance in determining allowable compatible uses such as farming, recreational, commercial, or industrial. Which specific ALP sheet should be reviewed

the airport use land drawings

On which Airport Layout Plan sheet can I find information on when and how specific parcels of airport property was aquired

The term "useful" related to the approval of the Airport Layout Plan means

the airport is making the best use of airport land while minimizing the impact of off-airport structures

The Airport Facility Directory (ie chart supplements) is

a link between the airport operator and the condition of the airport

Approximately how many airports are in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems

When the FAA says airports should be affordable and expandable, it means

accommodating new types of aircraft

Which master plan product provides a detailed analysis including the inventory, forecasts, and facility requirements

the technical report

To keep the public informed about the status of the master plan project, the FAA recommends these types of meetings

The focus of the master plan is

doing the right thing related to the environment

During the forecast phase of the master plan update, the consultant desires to get the most accurate information about the future of the charter industry. That information can most likely be obtained from

the charter companies and charter tenants

Which forecast sources takes into account the purchasing power of the community

Which part of the master plan includes a list of potential projects to meet the facility requirements

facilities implementation plan

The Air Traffic Control Tower controls aircraft and vehicle traffic on the

aircraft movement area

How many aircraft operations are necessary to be considered "substantial use" and this change the design aircraft for the airport (elect the lowest minimum threshold)

500 annual itinerant flight operations

The runway design code (RDC) for runway 35R, is B-III. What does the B and III indicate

B identifies the aircraft approach category and III identifies the aircraft design group (ADG) which is the wingspan or tail height (whichever is greater)

Which runway configuration requires precision approach radar to perform simultaneous instrument approaches

intermediate parallel

What function is not allowed to perform on a displaced threshold

Which area must be graded and available for the runoff of an aircraft

In which area are aircraft allowed to taxi, when the associated runway is in use

object free area

this is the airspace above the runway elevation at any point, but below 150-foot floor of the horizontal surface area under part 77

obstacle free zone

Which of the following is meant to be available or an aircraft to stop on if he plane experiences an emergency and the pilot has to abort takeoff

The Taxiway Design Group is based on

the wheel base and main gear width

Select the true statement about taxiways that are set at a 90-angle to the runway

90-angle turnoffs decrease airfield capacity

the helicopter design advisory circular identifies the location helicopters are intended to land as the

Which entity has final responsibility over the safe of construction on the airport

the airport operator

What type of imaginary surface is centered on the runway and extends 200feet past rnway end

primary surface

What type of imaginary surface begins at the sides of the primary surface, or the sides of the approach slope surface and extends outward and upward at a ratio of 7:1

Transitional surfaces

The conical surface start at the perimeter of the horizontal surface and continues upward at a slope of 20:1 for a horizontal distance of ___ feet

Which of the following is an element of the passenger processing system

the screening checkpoint

Related to the location of the terminal building(s) which airport entity is most concerned about short aircraft taxiing distances and minimal runway crossings

Which of the following include an estimate of future passenger activity and aircraft operation levels

demand forecast

According to the FAA's guidance on planning airport terminal space, approximately ---- of the terminal is available for rent

The FAA says that an airport should plan for ____ parking spaces for every 1 million originating passengers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of common use facilities and equipment

"Oriented to be read from viewers perspective and knowledge" relates to which element of airport wayfinding

Which type of federal inspection service process is the slowest

custom accelerated passenger inspection services

Which act raised awareness of the environmental impacts of the airport

the national environmental policy act of 1969

What does it mean when a project is categorically excluded

no environmental impact is expected from this particular project

all of the following projects require no more environmental consideration other than the submission to the FAA of a simple written record except for

land acquisition

What does it mean when an ALP as been approved conditionally

that the FAA's office of airports has not yet completed its environmental review

What is the core purpose of the comprehensive environmental response, compensation and liability act (CERCLA) in 1980 (aka supefund)

pay for unfunded environmental cleanup sites and identify potentially responsible parties

What is often the most prolific source of water pollution at an airport

storm water runoff

Which of the following is an example of a "Formal" response to an environmental violation

administrative responses carrying the weight of lefal orders to comply

Which type of airspace is located over the busiest airports in the US

Class B (for busy?)

Which type of airspace is less busy than B, but still radar controlled

Civil aircraft may not fly in

prohibited airspace

Which position in the ATCT provides guidance to pilots on the taxiways

the ground controller

is a common radio frequency used a t uncontrolled airports, often monitored by FBO employees

Which type of short-range radar (60 nautical mile range) is used primarily for identifying and separating traffic in and around airports

airport surveillance radar

What type of radar is used by the air route traffic control center

air route surveillance radar

Which type of navigational aid broadcast navigation information along compass headings

very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR)

Which component of the instrument landing system (ILS) provides lateral location information

the localizer antenna

An airport surface observation station provides all of the following except

observation of a distant weather phenomena

Which category of airport surface observation station are located at major hub airports

Which element of NextGen is replacing radar

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast

What is the platform that shares up to date and identical weather and radar information among pilots, air traffic controllers, airline dispatchers, the military, government agencies, and other users of the national airspace system

system wide information management

Which entity uses the Airport Acceptance Rate to calculate the desired interval between arrival aircraft?

Air route traffic control centers (the FAA)

What is the minimum threshold beyond which delays increase exponentially

4-6 minutes of delays

_______ specifies he exact order in which aircraft are to take off or land

which component of safety management systems includes audits and anonymous reporting systems

What is the primary objective of Part 139; airport certification

Ensure safety in air transportation by regulating the operation and maintenance of airports serving air carrier operations

General aviation airports are NOT required to be regulated under Part 139

You have 2 runways at your airport, but only one of those has been certified for air carrier operations under Part 139. the other is for general aviation use. This would be list as a ______ in your airport certification manual

The Part 139 daily inspection process is conducted by

the airport operator

Airport personnel who are authorized to conduct self-inspection process must be trained in the self-inspection process, and all of the following areas except:

Airport Security Program enforcement

You have been trained as an airfield inspector on June 15, 2020. When must you be retrained? How long must your training record be retained?

June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022

Which of the following types of pavement are laid without expansion joints or seams

_______ occurs when water has built up in the pavement base and pressure from an aircraft load or contracting soils causes the pavement to suddenly blow out

pavement ruts, depressions, and swelling is an example of

pavement distortion

Select the true statement - prior to the development of the runway condition assessment matrix (RCAM)

pilots used braking action and airport operators used friction (Mu readings) to describe runway conditions

In part 139, inspection of the "unpaved areas" means

inspecting an unpaved runway used for air carrier use

The edge lights on the last 2000-feet of a precision instrument runway are:

The airport beacon at a civilian airport is characterized by

rotating green and white lights

What part of the approach lighting system is comprised of a series of lights positioned perpendicular to the approach lights, and are used to help a pilot level their wings?

the crossbar lights

The lights denote the beginning of a runway with only a visual approach

runway end identifier lights

You are driving on a taxiway and see a sign with the letter "A" in black letters on a yellow background with and arrow pointing to the right. What information does this sign provide to you

you are approaching taxiway alpha

While driving on the airfield you approach a single solid yellow line parallel to a single dashed yellow line. This signifies

you are approaching the movement area

On an airfield inspection, you notice that an FAA Navigational Aid has been damaged by high winds. You should notify _____ and ensure a NOTAM has been issued

FAA Technical Services Division

Which navigational aid tells the pilot the direction of the air traffic control pattern in the air

the segmented circle

A _______ NOTAM would be issued to describe snow on the runway

field condition NOTAM

To what level should airport operators remove snow on a runway

no worse than wet

The ARFF Index is based on

the longest air carrier aircraft that serves the airport with five or more average daily departures

According to part 139, at least one ARFF person on duty at a Part 139 airport must be trained in

basic medical care

the primary preferred extinguishing agent is

aqueous film forming foam mixed with water

Which entity is required to establish and implement procedures for access to, and operation in, movement and safety areas by both pedestrians and vehicles at an airport

the airport operator

Relating to airport wildlife management, which of the following is a method of habitat modification?

eliminating fruit bearing trees and bushes from the airport

To the extent practicable, the airport operator must provide for an emergency response for

the largest air carrier aircraft in the ARFF index group

In what stage of Comprehensive Emergency Management would rezoning take place

Within the Airport Emergency Plan, the ______ addresses plans organized around the performance of broad tasks or wide-scale operations

functional annexes

What document most assists off airport responders when responding to an emergency on your airport

an airport grid map

In the incident command system, which function tracks expenditures and employee overtime

Which of the following alerts means an airplane has crashed

Select the true statement regarding irregular operations

for a domestic flight, after waiting 3 hours on the ramp, passengers must be afforded the opportunity to deplane

Which of the following methods has not worked in helping to reduce passenger stress

TSA videos, informational signs and posters featuring TSA personnel in "baseball card" format

Which passenger touchpoint related to the emotional feeling the passengers get when they are in the airport

Operating a drone under 55 pounds for commercial purposes requires

A FAA remote pilot certificate

Which type of attack has yet to be successful

surface to air missile attack on a US aircraft over US territory

Prior to 9/11, which entity conducted screening at US airports

airline contractors

Under the screening partnership program, the contract screening company __________.

Must offer positions to the current TSA personnel

Under Part 1544 (Aircraft Operator) who is required to be the primary point of contact with TSA for all airline related security issues and ensures the airlines compliance with the Aircraft Operators Standard Security Program

The aircraft operator security coordinator

Which of these signs of terrorism relates to attempts at gathering information about security capabilities from talking to other people

Which security program is required for a Category III airport

complete security program

The highest level of security on the airfield exists in the

Secured Area/Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)

Which 3 General Aviation Airports have security regulations under CFR Part 1562?

College Park MD, Potomac Airfield, VA, Washington/Executive, VA

Which entity is responsible for the strategic direction of the airport

the elected officials who hired the airport director

Characteristic of an airport whose director is appointed by the mayor is

the airport director may find him or herself campaigning for the Mayor during re-election in order to keep their job

True of false:
Items on the regular agenda means that the elected officials will discuss the issue in a public forum

your airport recently lost air service due to the new law, which raided pilot hiring requirements. Your board does not want to be uninformed in the future on legislation that cold affect the airport. Which AAAE dept can best help you in this regard

airport legislative alliance

Which will keep you up to date on FAA rulemaking actions

regulatory alerts

What one requirement must be met in order to earn the AAE

you must be working at an airport throughout the accreditation process

Which act raised public awareness and response to aircraft noise, and required the airports assessed a noise impacts of major projects

the national environmental policy act on 1969

A homeowner desires to identify whether their property is eligible for noise mitigation measures, under a Part 150 study. The document that best provides this information is

the noise exposure map

Constructive knowledge is presumed if notice of the existence of the Noise Exposure Map

was published at least 3 times in a local newspaper

Which process/plan qualifies an airport for the Airport Improvement Program Noise Abatement Set-Aside

an approved noise compatibility map

What is the most common noise abatement measrure

The FAA believe airport should own on all property within the ____ DNL contour

_______ is a strategy that attempts to distinguish your airport from the competition

Which activity most increases our chances of landing air service

local corporations and business leaders becoming a part of the air service development team

the total of all charges paid by the airline, divided by the number of enplanements is the definition of

cost per enplanement

The percentage of seats that are filled by paying passengers on an airliner

The FAA believes these are the simplest types of fee waivers

Landing fee waivers

Which of the following does the FAA consider a subsidy

dictating ticket prices

What is the airport's primary goal in developing an industrial park

achieve economic gain for the community through increased employment

A spaceport certification requires a review that relates to the tragedy of a space plane breaking apart upon re-entry and the debris scattering for miles - his is researched as part of which process

Which of the following is in the "direct impact" category of a economic impact study

airport employee salaries

Reporters often rely on _____ for in-depth and sometimes elicit information on a specific topic or issue

A major catastrophe has happened at the airport. Family members of the passengers are arriving and the airline is not yet ready to receive them. The airport operator should

Do their best to take care of the passengers until the airlines are ready to take over

The number one goal of public relations in a crisis is

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which entity does not have the authority to provide a notification of the health status of an individual in an airline accident

the airport manager

In which of the following situations should the airport have a minimal or no response

a negative comment left on a message board related to an airport news story

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