FREE AVOP Airside Rules and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

While driving on an apron service road, you discover a loose piece of metal that has likely fallen off another vehicle. What is the correct immediate action to take regarding this Foreign Object Debris (FOD)?

Accepted Answer

Stop safely, and if possible, remove the debris yourself.

Answer

All personnel operating airside are responsible for FOD prevention. If you encounter FOD, you are required to stop and remove it if it is safe to do so. This immediate action prevents potential damage to aircraft engines, tires, or injury to personnel. If it's not safe to remove, its location must be reported immediately.

Question 2

Which of the following has the highest right-of-way over all other traffic on the airside?

Accepted Answer

An aircraft being pushed back from a gate by a tow tractor.

Answer

Aircraft always have the ultimate right-of-way, whether they are taxiing under their own power, being towed, or being pushed back. All vehicles and pedestrians must yield to aircraft movements in all circumstances to ensure the highest level of safety.

Question 3

You are driving a vehicle on the maneuvering area and experience a complete two-way radio failure. After trying to re-establish communication, what is a primary visual action you should take to alert Air Traffic Control (ATC) to your situation?

Accepted Answer

Stop the vehicle, turn on the rotating beacon, and wait for light gun signals.

Answer

In the event of a radio failure on the maneuvering area, the standard procedure is to make your vehicle conspicuous and await instructions. Stopping the vehicle and keeping the rotating beacon on indicates you are not moving and are aware of a problem. You should then watch the control tower for light gun signals, which ATC will use to provide instructions. Continuing to drive without communication is extremely hazardous.

Question 4

When operating a vehicle airside, what is the general rule regarding the use of vehicle lights during both day and night?

Accepted Answer

The rotating amber beacon must be active at all times the vehicle is operating.

Answer

To ensure vehicles are visible to aircraft and other vehicles, the rotating amber beacon (or strobe light) must be turned on at all times when operating on the airside, including during daylight hours. Dipped headlights are also required at night and during periods of low visibility.

Question 5

You are approaching an aircraft stand where an aircraft is being prepared for departure. Its red anti-collision beacon is flashing. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Hold your position and remain clear of the aircraft's safety envelope.

Answer

A flashing red anti-collision beacon on an aircraft indicates that the engines are running or are about to be started, or that the aircraft is about to move. For safety, all vehicles must stay clear of the designated safety area around the aircraft until the beacon is turned off and the aircraft is safely parked or has departed the area.

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test

FREE AVOP Airside Rules and Procedures Questions and Answers