ACE Airport Operations 3

Question 1

What does ARFF stand for in airport operations?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

Answer

ARFF stands for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, the specialized emergency services required at certificated airports.

Question 2

Which document serves as the primary operational reference for an airport's compliance with FAA Part 139 requirements?

Accepted Answer

Airport Certification Manual (ACM)

Answer

The Airport Certification Manual (ACM) describes how the airport complies with Part 139 regulations and must be approved by the FAA.

Question 3

What is the purpose of runway end identifier lights (REILs)?

Accepted Answer

To provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a runway

Answer

REILs consist of two synchronized flashing lights at the runway threshold to help pilots quickly identify the runway end.

Question 4

An airport's SIFL (Scheduled Interstate Flying) index is used to determine:

Accepted Answer

Aircraft rescue and firefighting index category

Answer

The ARFF index (not SIFL) — but the largest aircraft type and frequency of operations determine an airport's ARFF index category under Part 139.

Question 5

What is a displaced threshold?

Accepted Answer

A threshold moved inward from the physical runway end, restricting landing use of the pavement before it

Answer

A displaced threshold is located at a point other than the physical beginning of the runway; the pavement before it may be used for takeoff but not landing.

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

ACE Airport Operations 3