ACE Airfield Operations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2, what is the minimum required distance for equipment exclusion zones around active runway object free areas during construction?

Accepted Answer

Varies based on aircraft wingspan and approach category

Answer

25 feet from the runway edge

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50 feet from the runway centerline

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100 feet from the runway threshold

Question 2

A runway incursion is officially classified by the FAA using which categorization system?

Accepted Answer

Severity categories A through D based on collision potential

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Categories 1 through 5 based on aircraft type

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Risk levels Low, Medium, and High based on pilot error

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Types I, II, and III based on airport certification class

Question 3

When a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) is issued for a runway closure, what is the required method for physically marking the closed runway threshold?

Accepted Answer

Large white X markings placed at each end of the closed runway

Answer

Orange traffic cones placed every 50 feet

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Yellow X markings placed at each end of the closed runway

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Red and white barricades placed at the centerline

Question 4

What does the term 'runway visual range' (RVR) measure?

Accepted Answer

The horizontal distance a pilot can see down the runway using specified lights

Answer

Pilot's unaided visibility from the cockpit during approach

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Total distance from runway threshold to touchdown zone

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Visibility measured from the control tower looking toward the approach end

Question 5

Which FAA regulation requires airports to have a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 139

Answer

14 CFR Part 77

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49 CFR Part 1542

Answer

14 CFR Part 91

Question 6

During low-visibility operations (LVO), Category III ILS approaches require which special airfield staffing measure?

Accepted Answer

Runway guard lights activated and increased runway inspection frequency

Answer

All non-essential personnel evacuated from the AOA

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Tower personnel stationed at each runway hold-short position

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Enhanced ground radar monitoring and increased controller staffing

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the Runway Safety Area (RSA) as defined in FAA AC 150/5300-13?

Accepted Answer

Area free of hazards to reduce risk of injury if an aircraft overruns or undershoots

Answer

Buffer zone for airfield maintenance vehicle staging

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Designated zone for emergency response vehicle positioning

Answer

Clear area required for obstacle limitation surface compliance