ACE - Airport Certified Employee Emergency Planning and Response Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to 14 CFR Part 139, a Class I airport must conduct a full-scale airport emergency plan exercise at least once every:

Accepted Answer

36 consecutive months.

Answer

14 CFR Part 139.325(h) specifically mandates that each holder of a Class I Airport Operating Certificate must hold a full-scale airport emergency plan exercise at least once every 36 consecutive calendar months to test and validate the airport's emergency response capabilities.

Question 2

During an aircraft incident, the on-scene command and control function is managed from a designated location known as the:

Accepted Answer

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Answer

The Incident Command Post (ICP) is the field location established by the Incident Commander where the primary tactical-level, on-scene incident command functions are performed. The EOC is a separate, larger facility for overall coordination, while the AOC handles normal airport operations and the JIC manages public information.

Question 3

An airport's emergency plan (AEP) must, to the extent practicable, provide for the medical services and transportation for the maximum number of people that can be carried on what type of aircraft?

Accepted Answer

The largest air carrier aircraft in the airport's Index group.

Answer

14 CFR § 139.325(c)(1) requires that the AEP must provide for medical services for the maximum number of persons that can be carried on the largest air carrier aircraft that the airport can reasonably be expected to serve, which is determined by its ARFF Index group.

Question 4

A fuel farm fire breaks out at a Part 139 certificated airport. Which section of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) would provide the most specific guidance for this type of event?

Accepted Answer

The Specific Hazards Section

Answer

While other sections are involved, the AEP is required by 14 CFR 139.325(b) to contain instructions for response to specific emergencies, including 'Fires at fuel farms or fuel storage areas'. This would be detailed in a specific hazards section or annex dedicated to that type of incident.

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary function of the Logistics Section within the Incident Command System (ICS) during an airport emergency?

Accepted Answer

Arranging for personnel, supplies, and equipment.

Answer

The Logistics Section is responsible for providing all services and support needs for the incident, which includes arranging for personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies to support the achievement of the incident objectives.

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ACE - Airport Certified Employee Emergency Planning and Response Questions and Answers