Airfield Operations and Compliance Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of EMAS (Engineered Materials Arresting System) at an airport?
Answer: Provides a soft surface to stop overrunning aircraft safely
EMAS is a crushable concrete system installed at the end of a runway to decelerate and stop aircraft that overrun the runway.
Under Part 139, which of the following is NOT a required element of an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)?
Answer: Quarterly profit and loss reporting for emergency services
An AEP addresses emergency response procedures, not financial reporting, which is unrelated to emergency operations.
A contractor working on the AOA accidentally cuts through a buried cable and disrupts taxiway edge lighting. What is the first notification that must be made?
Answer: Immediately notify airport operations and issue a NOTAM
Any disruption to airfield lighting must be immediately reported to airport operations so a NOTAM can be issued to warn pilots.
What is the correct action when a vehicle operator on the movement area loses radio communication with ATC?
Answer: Stop the vehicle in a safe location off the movement area and await light gun signals
Loss of radio communication requires stopping in a safe area and watching for ATC light gun signals per established lost-comms procedures.
According to FAA AC 150/5210-5, which type of vehicle is required to display a flashing amber beacon light when operating on the movement area?
Answer: All vehicles operating on or near the movement area
AC 150/5210-5 requires all vehicles operating on or near the movement area to display a flashing amber rotating or strobe beacon for visibility.
What is a 'hot spot' as identified on an airport's airport diagram or taxi chart?
Answer: A location with a history or potential risk of runway incursions or collisions
Hot spots are marked locations on airport diagrams that have a documented history or increased potential for runway incursions or surface incidents.
Under 14 CFR Part 139.325, an airport's Snow and Ice Control Plan must include which of the following?
Answer: Identification of priority surfaces, equipment, materials, and personnel assignments
A compliant Snow and Ice Control Plan must identify priority order of surfaces, available equipment, materials, and personnel responsibilities.