ACE - Airport Certified Employee Airfield Operations and Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to 14 CFR Part 139, what is the minimum frequency for conducting a self-inspection of the airfield for a certificated airport?

Accepted Answer

Daily, and also at night if the airport serves air carriers during hours of darkness.

Answer

Weekly, with additional inspections after unusual weather events.

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Twice daily, once during the day and once at night.

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Only after an aircraft accident or incident has occurred.

Question 2

An airport operations officer conducting a runway inspection discovers a large pothole that could pose a hazard to aircraft. After closing the affected runway, what is the most appropriate immediate next step to ensure compliance and safety?

Accepted Answer

Issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) to alert pilots of the runway closure and hazard.

Answer

Wait for the next scheduled maintenance cycle to repair the pothole.

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Only inform the airport manager and wait for further instructions.

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Request the air traffic control tower to verbally advise all aircraft of the pothole.

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary component of an airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) as required by the FAA?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for identifying, assessing, and mitigating wildlife hazards.

Answer

A list of all pilots who have reported a wildlife strike.

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A plan for coordinating with local zoos to relocate all wildlife.

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An inventory of all aircraft based at the airport.

Question 4

A NOTAM that contains information of a regulatory nature, such as temporary flight restrictions or amendments to instrument approach procedures, is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

FDC NOTAM

Answer

NOTAM (D)

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Pointer NOTAM

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Military NOTAM

Question 5

An airport vehicle operator is approaching a runway holding position marking from the continuous-line side. What action is required before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Stop and obtain explicit clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Answer

Proceed without stopping as they have the right-of-way.

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Flash vehicle headlights to signal intent to cross.

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Yield only to aircraft that are visibly on final approach.

Question 6

Which document, specific to each certificated airport, details the procedures, equipment, and personnel responsibilities for complying with 14 CFR Part 139?

Accepted Answer

Airport Certification Manual (ACM)

Answer

Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

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Airport Layout Plan (ALP)

Answer

Airport Master Record (Form 5010)