CTO Runway Incursion Prevention 4

Question 1

What is the significance of painted runway holding position markings (two solid and two dashed yellow lines)?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft and vehicles must not cross without ATC clearance when operating from the taxiway side

Answer

Holding position markings at runway entrances require that no aircraft or vehicle cross from the taxiway side without explicit ATC clearance.

Question 2

What is a 'surface incident' as distinguished from a 'runway incursion'?

Accepted Answer

A surface incident includes any unauthorized or potentially unsafe movement on movement areas, including taxiways, ramps, and other areas beyond just runways

Answer

Surface incidents encompass a broader range of unauthorized or unsafe movements on all movement area surfaces, not just runways.

Question 3

During simultaneous parallel runway operations, which condition most increases the risk of a runway incursion on the closer runway?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft on one runway crossing over to the adjacent parallel taxiway that is between the two runways

Answer

A center taxiway between parallel runways requires careful management because crossing aircraft must pass through one runway's environment to reach the taxiway.

Question 4

What does the term 'land and hold short' (LAHSO) require of the pilot-in-command?

Accepted Answer

The PIC must assess their ability to stop within the available landing distance and explicitly accept the clearance

Answer

LAHSO places responsibility on the PIC to assess aircraft performance and explicitly accept or decline the clearance before it is valid.

Question 5

How does the FAA categorize the severity of runway incursions?

Accepted Answer

Categories A through D, with A being the most severe (near collision) and D being the least (little or no impact on safety)

Answer

The FAA uses a four-tier system (A–D) where Category A represents the closest calls and Category D represents events with minimal safety impact.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

CTO Runway Incursion Prevention 4