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

14 CFR Part 139.327 requires certificate holders to inspect the airport daily to ensure compliance. FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-18D further clarifies that if the airport serves air carriers during hours of darkness, a nighttime inspection is also required.

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

When an unsafe condition is identified that could affect the safety of aircraft operations, the airport operator must issue a NOTAM. This ensures the information is formally and widely disseminated to all flight crews and relevant personnel until the condition is corrected and the NOTAM is cancelled.

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 WHMP, as mandated by the FAA for certificated airports, must include procedures for assessing wildlife populations, identifying attractants, and outlining specific actions to mitigate the risk of wildlife strikes. This involves both passive and active management techniques.

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

Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs are issued by the National Flight Data Center and contain regulatory information. NOTAM (D)s cover information about airports and navigation facilities, Pointer NOTAMs highlight other NOTAMs, and Military NOTAMs are for military facilities.

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

The runway holding position marking (two solid yellow lines and two dashed yellow lines) indicates the boundary of the runway safety area. Vehicles and aircraft must stop on the solid-line side and get explicit permission from ATC before crossing into the movement area/runway.

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

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