ASI ASI Airport & Ground Safety Operations

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 139, which airports are required to hold an Airport Operating Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Airports serving scheduled air carrier operations in aircraft with 30 or more passenger seats

Answer

Part 139 certification is required for airports serving scheduled passenger-carrying operations conducted in aircraft certificated for 30 or more seats.

Question 2

What is a Runway Safety Area (RSA) and what standard governs its design?

Accepted Answer

A graded, cleared area surrounding a runway to reduce damage from undershoot or excursion; governed by AC 150/5300-13

Answer

The RSA is a prepared area surrounding runways designed to reduce aircraft damage in the event of an excursion, with dimensions specified in AC 150/5300-13.

Question 3

What does a NOTAMthat includes the phrase 'CLSD' for a runway indicate, and who is responsible for filing it?

Accepted Answer

Runway is closed; filed by the airport operator or controlling ATC facility

Answer

A NOTAM with 'CLSD' indicates the runway is closed, and the airport operator must file this NOTAM to alert pilots before the closure takes effect.

Question 4

What does 14 CFR Part 139.325 require of certificated airports regarding emergency preparedness?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance of an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) tested by a full-scale exercise at least every three years

Answer

Part 139.325 mandates an Airport Emergency Plan coordinating multi-agency response procedures, which must be validated through full-scale exercises at least once every three years.

Question 5

Which FAA program provides real-time surveillance of aircraft and vehicles on airport surfaces to prevent runway incursions?

Accepted Answer

ASDE-X (Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X)

Answer

ASDE-X fuses radar and transponder data to give controllers a real-time picture of all traffic on airport surfaces, enabling early detection of potential runway conflicts.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI ASI Airport & Ground Safety Operations