AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Emergency Response and Safety 2

Question 1

What action should a ramp employee take if they see fuel spilling near an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Stop fueling immediately, move ignition sources away, and notify the fueling supervisor and operations

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to airline crew, airport operations, and log it for FAA wildlife strike database submission

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Alert ARFF and Airport Operations immediately and keep the area clear

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

Most US airport ramp areas enforce a 15 mph speed limit for ground service vehicles to prevent collisions with aircraft and personnel.

AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Practice Test

AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Practice Test

AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Emergency Response and Safety 2