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Airport Operations Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the role of the Airport Operations Center (AOC) during an emergency?

    Answer: It coordinates response activities among airport stakeholders, agencies, and tenants

    During emergencies, the AOC (or EOC) serves as the central command and coordination point for all airport and responding agency activities.

  2. What is the significance of a red 'X' painted or placed on a runway?

    Answer: It indicates the runway is closed to all aircraft operations

    A red X, whether painted or displayed with lighted signal units, is the universal signal that a runway or taxiway is closed and must not be used.

  3. Under Part 139, what must an airport operator do within 24 hours of an aircraft accident on the airport?

    Answer: Conduct a full airport self-inspection

    Following an aircraft accident, the airport operator must inspect the affected areas to ensure the airport remains safe for continued operations, though accident reporting goes to NTSB.

  4. What information is typically included in a Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) for a runway closure?

    Answer: Runway identifier, reason for closure, and effective start and end times

    A runway closure NOTAM includes the specific runway designation, cause of closure, and the period during which the closure is in effect.

  5. What is the primary hazard that Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) programs aim to reduce?

    Answer: Wildlife strikes causing aircraft damage or loss of control

    BASH programs focus on reducing wildlife strikes that can cause significant aircraft damage, engine failure, or loss of control during flight operations.

  6. What is a 'hot spot' on an airport surface chart?

    Answer: A location on the movement area with a history of or potential for runway incursions or surface incidents

    Hot spots are locations on the airport movement area with a heightened risk of runway incursions or surface incidents, identified for pilot awareness on airport diagrams.

  7. Which federal agency is responsible for investigating aircraft accidents at US airports?

    Answer: NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)

    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has exclusive authority to investigate civil aviation accidents in the United States.