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Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Checkpoint operations 2. Airport police response to checkpoints and incidents 3. Unattended bags 4. Unattended vehicles What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? - CORRECT ANSWER-L Ising federal funds to build or improve airports. Works Progress Administration (WPA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provided 30% of needed funding. Built over 800 new airports. Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acronantics Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of Commerce. Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control, licensing for pilots, aircratt cerlificalion, oslablishing airways, and issue and cnforec air traffic mules What was the effec fe ginning of privatized space flight? - CORRECT ANSWER-Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle. What does a GA Reliever airport do? - CORRECT ANSWER Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic. ol What is the enplanement threshald for commercial service? - CORRECT ANSWER-2,500 ‘ Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - CORRECT ANSWER-70% or more of the enplanements a Y y What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? - CORRECT ¥ ANSWER-Clond ceiling: 1,000’ ¥ Visibility requirements: 3 miles oa "1000 and 3” ¥ What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Y Airporl Sponsor. wv \ What is the most common airport ownership Lype in the U.S.?- CORRECT ANSWER- v Municipalities (cities and counties) wt Who sets standards for security access control systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics v How many days are required for the Notice af Proposed Rule-Making? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 ¥ days ‘ What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - CORRECT ‘ ANSWER-The FAA Order What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - CORRECT ANSWER-The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land use outside airport property boundaries. Incompatible land is generally residential, schools, hospitals or public health ontilies, and concert halls. What document must always be up to date to reecive FAA funds? - CORRECT ANSWER-ALP The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future development plans. FAA approval represonts concurrence in the conformity of design sLandards and cri he FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permilled activil: ee aer onautical What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to?- CORRECT ANSWER-Rules and Regulations What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concessions, parking lot charge: Lising spaco, industrial park s, rental cars, adver' Is a payment to a municipality in excess of the cost acceptable? (eg for police or fire service) - CORRECT ANSWERNo. This is an example of a revenue diversion. $ (acro or non-acro)? - v What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? - CORRECT ‘, ANSWER-Landing fees. v Based on per operation and per weight basis: relatively small portion of an airline operating " costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations. 4 What is the FAA’s position on the airport fee and rental structure for aeronautical servic ¥ CORRECT ANSWER-Rates and fees must be as self-sustaining as possible. " What is the FAA’s position on the airport fee and rental structure of non-aeronautical services? - a CORRECT ANSWER-Rates and fees should be Fair Market Value. v What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at the most risk? - t CORRECT ANSWER Rosidual hi What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? - i CORRECT ANSWER. Authorized the Postmaster General to contract for domestic airmail with commercial air carriers " Only those who use aviation would pay for it ‘ Who began the first U.S. air freight service (between Detroit and Chicago)? - CORRECT ‘ ANSWER-Henry Ford Who carried out most of the commercial related aviation activities before the Air Mail Act? - wt CORRECT ANSWER-The US Army carried mail for the post office What was the Development of Landing Areas for National Defence (DLAND) appropriation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of War and Commerce & Secretary of the Navy could acquire land for airport development needed for the war effort. $86 airports built in the US. Post war, 500 airports were declared surplus and handed over to public cities and counties for civil use. Airport sponsor had to promise to AN make the airport available for public use without discrimination, and to allow the the government to use in the event of a national emergency. What did the Federal Air to Airports Program (FAAP) in 1946 do? - CORRECT ANSWER- is Provided grant funds for certain pro| ots, mostly RW and TW development. ° Airport had be in the National airport Plan (NAP) Airports held to previous promises to allow the public to use the airport without discrimination. Federal Aviation Act of 1958 - CORRECT ANSWER-Air Commerce Act was repealed, and the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) was created. The FAA was directed take over rule-making from the CAB, and was responsible for developing a common civilmilitary system of air navigation and air traffic control When was the FAA moved and renamed to the Federal Aviation Administration? - CORRECT ANSWER-Federal Aviation Agency renamed to Federal Aviation Administration in 1966, and put under the newly created Dept of Transportation. Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 - CORRECT ANSWER-Created the Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP) and the Planning Grant Program (PGP), expanded the list of h eligible projects, created the Part 139 Certification of Airports, created the Aviation Trust Fund. 4 What was the Aviation Trust Fund? - CORRECT ANSWER-Created under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 so that only those who nse aviation would pay for aviation, it collecied a passenger seal tax, a cargo wayDill lax, a fucl lax, and an aircrali rogistralion Lor. nN Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 - CORRECT ANSWER-Created the Airport Improvement Program where 75-90% of a project is covered by federal money. Reorganized the National Airport Plan as the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), establishing airport categories of commercial and GA. Why was the Transportation Security Administration started? - CORRECT ANSWER-In 4 response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Vision 100 - Contury of Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2003 - CORRECT ANSWER-Endorsed Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Multi-faceted series of initiatives designed to make air travel more efficient, secure, and safer. What are the new challenges in aviation? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (AVs) What is hub size dependent an? - CORRECT ANSWER-percentage of enplanements. A large hub accounts for 70% of passenger enplanements. snplanements are needed to be a Primary commercial service airport? - CORRECT a o.-: 10,000 What are the 5 types of airports in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER-Private - no federal funds Commercial service Cargo service General Aviation and General Aviation Reliever \ Military What are the four types of GA Airports? - CORRECT ANSWER-National (very high levels of h activity, approx 200 based aircraft) i Rogional (high levels of aclivily, approx 90 based aircraft) Local (moderate levels of activity, approx 33 based aircraft) - “backbone” of GA Basic (low levels of activily, approx 10 based aircrall) ’ What are the three types of military airports? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pure military - entirely owned by DOD, and is not regulated by the FAA or TSA. Joint-Use - owned by DOD, both military and civilian aircraft share the airfield, but space is leased for the commercial service airport. Shared-Use - US gavernment owned airport thal is co-located with a civil airport, and they share portions of the runways and taxiways. 14 CFR Part $1 General Aviation - CORRECT ANSWER-Private flight or general aviation 14 CFR Part 11¢- CORRECT ANSWER-Requirements for flying for hire 14 CFR Part 121 Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-Scheduled alr carriers Can only fly into Part 139 airports 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Requireme! Commuter and On Demand Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-Air charter or air taxi, certain commuter operations 14 CFR Part 125, Certification and Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-Airplanes having a seating capacity of 20+ or a max payload capacity of §,000 lbs or more 14 CFR Part 380, Public Charters - CORRECT ANSWER-One-way or round-trip flight performed by one or more direct air carriers and sponsored by a chartor operator. Does nol have to meet Part 121 standards. Pilot requirements before a flight - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Check the Airport Facilily Directory (aka Chart Supplement) 2. Check NOTAMS 3. Check weather at departure, en route, and forecasted arrival (plus alternate airports in some cases) 4. Flight planning including weights & balances and aircraft performance What is Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Procedures used to move aircraft into terminal airspace for transition to landing: STARs are used to simplify communication and understanding during approaches and allows air traffic control to bring aircraft in through arrival gales. when the ceiling is 1,000’ or greater, and the visibility is 3 statute miles or greater What are the three Lypes of runway approache: 2. Non-precision - uses one or more NAV AIDs thal. provide lateral positioning 3. Precision - uses NAV AIDs that provide lateral and vertical positioning What is an instrument approach plate? CORRECT ANSWER AKA approach chart. A published flight path thal cnsures clearance over obstacle: Is minimum di ml altitudes, and includes procedures for a missed approach. What are the two primary obligations of airport operators? - CORRECT ANSWER- . Responsibility to the FAA to operate the airport as an essential component of the national aviation system. 2. Responsibility to the local community to minimize negative impacts of the airport’s operation. What is an Enterprise Fund? - CORRECT ANSWER-A branch of government that operates Like a business. Advantages and disadvantages of a municipal airport. - CORRECT ANSWER-Advantai generally better access Lo municipal resources and finding, such as human resourecs, purchasing, General Obligation bonds; power Lo power of eminent domain. Disadvantages - policy makers have less time to spend on airport issues; conflict of interest in decision making: artificial fiscal and personnel constraints. Municipalities that seek to maintain control of the airport, but desire more guidance and expertise, may create an Advisory Board. CORRECT ANSWER -Created through enabling legislation by a municipality, level of authority through legislation (make deci Advantages and disadvantages of an Airport/Port Authority ions). Advantages - focused leadership and specialized attention; insulate the management and operation from political influcnecs; serve a metropolitan community better through shared representation or equitable taxation; more business focused; on-scene decision making. Disadvantages - resources and finances may not be readily available in the quantities or levels necessary to provide support. Port Authority opcralcs other forms of transportation or industry. Whal is privalizalion? - CORRECT ANSWER-The transfer of a typical government function to a private function. Airport Privatization Program - CORRECT ANSWER-Transfers the federal obligation, as well as the responsibility for the operation, management, and development of an airport from a public sponsor to a private sponsor. What are the responsibilities of the Airport Executi g?- CORRECT ANSWER-1. Charged with operating Lhe airport. 2. May report directly to the sponsor, a division or department head, or a municipal manager/administrator Y What are FAA’s major roles? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. regulating civil aviation to promote v safety. v 2. Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new technology. v 3. Developing and operating an air traffic control system and navigation for both civil and Y military aircraft. y 4. Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics. 4 3. Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental a effects of civil aviation. ¥ 6. Regulating the US commercial space transportation. , What are the 4 lines of FAA business? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. ARP: Office of Airports y (Airport District Office, AIP, Part 139, and Alternativ ispute Resolution) v 2. ATO: Air Traffic Organization (air traffic control and NAV AIDS) ¥ 3. AVS: Aviation Safety (pilot and aircraft certification, Flight Standards District Office) 4. AST: Office of Commercial Space Transportation ¥ What are Advisory Circulars? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain intent of a federal regulation " Provide guidance and information on a subject \) Show an acceplable method of competence y May be required if "incorporated by reference” . What is the Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)? - ocr reviewed rescarch on airport managemont Lopics, including safety, planning, and operations. What is the National Safe Skies Alliance Program for Applied Research in Airport Security (PARAS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Peer reviewed research on airport security topics What does the Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics regulate? - CORRECT ANSWER- Standards for security access control systems What two documents does the TSA put out? CORRECT ANSWER-Security Directives - “have to", provide direction to change security requirements Information Circulars - “don’t have to", provide best practices and other information What are Grant Assurances? - CORRECT ANSWER-Promises the sponsor makes when it accepts federal money. Trace back to the AP-4 agreements, the Surplus Property Act, commitments in environmental documents, or liligalion. Effecti e means for the FAA to extend federal policy to local governmental units. s: better manage local affairs, meet FAA requirements that money is 2s (eg DBE). Balance three public interes spent for public air transportation, and they promote social objecti Good for 20 years, life Gf property), or life of an asset. Managed through the Airport Compliance Manual. Risk losing federal finds by being placed on the Airport Noncomphance list if the airport doesn’t adhere to them. Grant Assurances essentially cover what? CORRECT ANSWER-1. Maintain the airport in good and serviceable condition. 2. Use specific lands for non-aero use to generate revenue to support aviation needs. 3. Operate the airport in the public interest Airports Council International (ACT - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents local, regional, and state represents common interests and to governing bodies that own or operate commercial airpo: promote cooperation with associates in the air transport industry. The airport is the member. Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network (ALEAN)- CORRECT ANSWER-Brings together airport police agencies International Air Transport Association (ATA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotes safe, reliable, secure, and economical air services for the benefit of the world’s consumers Airlines for America (A4A) - CORRECT ANSWER-Nation’s oldest and largest airline trade association that represents the nation’s leading airlines a Air Linc Pilots Association (ALPA)- CORRECT ANSWER-World’s large focus on airline safety, security, and pilot assistance, representation, and advocacy 1 airline pilot union: Regional Airline Association (RAA) - CORRECT ANSWER Represents regional airlines and supporting industries before Congress, DOT, FAA, and other federal agencies National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)- CORRECT ANSWER-Represents companies who rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive, and successful: 11,000 members. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) - CORRECT ANSWER Non-profit organizalion dedicated to GA pilots and aircraft owners. Notable programs are Airport Watch and Airport National Air Transportation Association (NATA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents aviation businesses such as FBOs, Specialized Aviation Service Operators (SASO}, and other provider Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, space stems, and aircraft engines, as well as provides sccurily detection technology al airpo: National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO} - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents employees of state government aviation agencies. National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents over 20,000 controllers, cnginecrs, and other salelyrclated professionals at FAA, DOD, and some privately-contracted air traffic control facilities Helicpoter Association International (HAD - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides support and advocacy to helicopter operators CORRECT ANSWER. They are running a vily regulated by the FAA, TSA, and EPA) Airport operators must remember what two concepts? public entity that is also a business entity (that is hea What are the two types of airport land? - CORRECT ANSWER-On-airport and off-airport. What are the two types of on-airport land? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acronautical and non- acronantical. The FAA must give permission to reclassify acro land as non-acro. Grant Assurance #20, Hazard Removal and Mitigation - CORRECT ANSWER-Requires the airport to protect the airspace around the airport, including approach paths