AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Emergency Response and Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What action should a ramp employee take if they see fuel spilling near an aircraft?
- Stop fueling immediately, move ignition sources away, and notify the fueling supervisor and operations (Correct answer)
- Continue working but keep the area clear
- Pour absorbent material on it and resume work
- Wait for the fueling crew to handle it
Correct answer: Stop fueling immediately, move ignition sources away, and notify the fueling supervisor and operations
A fuel spill near an aircraft is a fire hazard requiring immediate cessation of fueling, removal of ignition sources, and notification to the fueling supervisor and operations.
Question 2: What is the color of the warning lights used to mark runway hold short positions on an airfield?
- Yellow (Correct answer)
- Red
- White
- Green
Correct answer: Yellow
Yellow in-pavement lights and yellow painted hold bars mark runway hold short positions where vehicles and aircraft must stop without ATC clearance.
Question 3: What is the recommended action if an employee witnesses a bird strike on an aircraft?
- Report it immediately to airline crew, airport operations, and log it for FAA wildlife strike database submission (Correct answer)
- Only notify the ground crew after the aircraft parks
- File a report within 48 hours
- Notify the airline only if the bird caused visible damage
Correct answer: Report it immediately to airline crew, airport operations, and log it for FAA wildlife strike database submission
Bird strikes must be reported immediately to operations and logged in the FAA National Wildlife Strike Database to support aviation safety research.
Question 4: What should an employee do if they observe smoke coming from an aircraft wheel well after landing?
- Alert ARFF and Airport Operations immediately and keep the area clear (Correct answer)
- Spray water on the wheel to cool it
- Inform the gate agent and wait for the crew to handle it
- Only report it if the smoke continues for more than 5 minutes
Correct answer: Alert ARFF and Airport Operations immediately and keep the area clear
Smoke from an aircraft wheel well indicates potential brake overheat or fire requiring immediate ARFF notification and area clearance.
Question 5: What is the safe speed limit for ground vehicles operating in most US airport ramp areas?
- 15 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 10 mph
- 5 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
Most US airport ramp areas enforce a 15 mph speed limit for ground service vehicles to prevent collisions with aircraft and personnel.
Question 6: What is the meaning of a red X painted on a runway?
- The runway is closed and must not be used for landing or takeoff (Correct answer)
- The runway threshold has been displaced
- The runway has construction underway nearby
- The runway has reduced weight limits
Correct answer: The runway is closed and must not be used for landing or takeoff
A red X displayed on a runway means it is officially closed to all aircraft operations and must not be used regardless of conditions.
AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Emergency Response and Safety 2
What action should a ramp employee take if they see fuel spilling near an aircraft?