ACE Airfield Lighting and Maintenance 2

Question 1

What is the standard color of taxiway centerline lights at a US airport?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Blue

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Yellow

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White

Question 2

Which FAA advisory circular governs the design of airport lighting systems?

Accepted Answer

AC 150/5340-30

Answer

AC 150/5300-13

Answer

AC 150/5370-10

Answer

AC 150/5200-18

Question 3

A series circuit airport lighting system fails completely when one lamp burns out. What component prevents this?

Accepted Answer

Series isolation transformer

Answer

Voltage regulator

Answer

Ground fault interrupter

Answer

Constant current regulator

Question 4

What is the primary function of a Constant Current Regulator (CCR) in airfield lighting?

Accepted Answer

Maintain steady current through the series circuit

Answer

Regulate voltage to each fixture

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Provide backup power during outages

Answer

Control light intensity based on visibility

Question 5

Which lighting system marks the boundary between a runway and a displaced threshold?

Accepted Answer

Threshold lights (green)

Answer

Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL)

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Runway edge lights (yellow)

Answer

Touchdown zone lights

Question 6

How often must airfield lighting circuits be inspected per FAA requirements under a standard Airport Certification Manual?

Accepted Answer

Daily

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Weekly

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Monthly

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Annually

Question 7

What does a flashing yellow light at a runway hold short position typically indicate to ground vehicle operators?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait for ATC clearance before crossing

Answer

Cleared to cross the runway

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Runway is closed

Answer

Taxiway construction ahead