CTO Aviation Safety & Emergency Response 3

Question 1

What is a 'runway incursion' as defined by the FAA?

Accepted Answer

Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area

Answer

Any unauthorized entry onto airport property

Answer

A pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during landing

Answer

An aircraft crossing a runway without clearance only

Question 2

Which transponder code should a controller assign to an aircraft experiencing a two-way radio communication failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

7500

Answer

7700

Answer

7000

Question 3

Under FAA Order 7110.65, what is a controller required to do when they observe a potential wake turbulence hazard for a trailing aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Apply required wake turbulence separation and issue an advisory

Answer

Issue a wake turbulence advisory only if the pilot requests it

Answer

Increase lateral separation but no advisory is needed

Answer

Transfer the aircraft to approach control immediately

Question 4

What is the minimum visibility required to conduct a land-and-hold-short operation (LAHSO) at a towered airport?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles

Answer

1 statute mile

Answer

5 statute miles

Answer

Half statute mile

Question 5

When a controller issues a traffic alert and a Safety Alert to a pilot, what is the preferred controller action sequence?

Accepted Answer

Issue the alert, then provide a recommended heading and altitude

Answer

Issue only the alert without providing recommendations to avoid interfering with pilot authority

Answer

Contact the airline dispatch first, then issue the alert

Answer

Advise the pilot to check TCAS and take no further action

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Pilot Deviation (PD) notification required by FAA Order 7110.65?

Accepted Answer

To inform the pilot so they may request an explanation of the situation from a supervisor

Answer

To immediately revoke the pilot's certificate

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To generate an automatic enforcement action

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To transfer responsibility for the incident to the pilot's airline

Question 7

During a ground emergency with an aircraft reporting a blown tire on landing rollout, what is the FIRST controller action?

Accepted Answer

Notify ARFF and keep other aircraft clear of the runway

Answer

Clear the runway for the next departure

Answer

Instruct the pilot to taxi to the gate immediately

Answer

Transfer frequency to ground control