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

The FAA defines a runway incursion as any occurrence involving incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person in the protected area of a surface designated for aircraft landings and takeoffs.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Squawk 7600 indicates loss of communications (NORDO), alerting ATC and other facilities that the pilot is following lost-communications procedures.

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

Controllers must apply prescribed wake turbulence separation minima and issue advisories so pilots are aware of the potential hazard.

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

FAA Order 7110.65 requires at least 3 statute miles visibility for LAHSO operations to ensure pilots can see the hold-short point in time to stop.

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

FAA Order 7110.65 directs controllers to issue the Safety Alert immediately and then suggest a course of action when practical to help the pilot resolve the conflict.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

CTO Aviation Safety & Emergency Response 3