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The Airfield Operations Area (AOA) includes access to Runways and Taxiways controlled by ATCT.
The Airfield Operations Area (AOA) includes access to Runways and Taxiways controlled by ATCT.
True
Fishtailing refers to the straight movement of a vehicle or equipment, being towed.
Fishtailing refers to the straight movement of a vehicle or equipment, being towed.
False
A steady red light signal from the ATCT instructs vehicles or aircraft to proceed with caution.
A steady red light signal from the ATCT instructs vehicles or aircraft to proceed with caution.
False
The Security Area is enclosed by barriers and controlled through designated entry points.
The Security Area is enclosed by barriers and controlled through designated entry points.
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Mandatory Hold Position Marking is used to indicate an approved taxiway/service road crossing.
Mandatory Hold Position Marking is used to indicate an approved taxiway/service road crossing.
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Parking a vehicle is allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Parking a vehicle is allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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Fuel vehicles must be parked at least 50 feet away from buildings.
Fuel vehicles must be parked at least 50 feet away from buildings.
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All persons must remain at least 100 feet away in the event of a fuel spill.
All persons must remain at least 100 feet away in the event of a fuel spill.
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The speed limit in the ramp area is 25 mph.
The speed limit in the ramp area is 25 mph.
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Runway incursions only include the presence of vehicles on the protected area.
Runway incursions only include the presence of vehicles on the protected area.
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White lights indicate taxiway lights in airfield lighting.
White lights indicate taxiway lights in airfield lighting.
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Foreign Object Debris can cause damage to aircraft.
Foreign Object Debris can cause damage to aircraft.
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No person may park within 20 feet of a parked aircraft.
No person may park within 20 feet of a parked aircraft.
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Study Notes
Parking
- Vehicles must be parked at least 10 feet away from security fences.
- Vehicles must be parked at least 15 feet away from fire hydrants.
- Vehicles must be parked at least 20 feet away from a parked aircraft, unless servicing the aircraft.
- Vehicles must stay at least 150 feet away from a snow blower chute.
### Refueling
- Fuel vehicles must be 10 feet away from other vehicles.
- Fuel vehicles must be 50 feet away from buildings.
- In case of a fuel spill, all persons should stay 100 feet away.
- Do not drive through a fuel spill.
Airfield Lighting
- White Lights: Runway lights
- Blue Lights: Taxiway lights
- Amber Lights: Authorized service road/taxiway crossing
Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
- The Air Traffic Control Tower is located at O’Hare International Airport.
Depressed Roadway (ORD)
- The Baggage cart road (bag alley) is located between Terminals 1,2, and 3 and the aircraft gate area.
Runway Incursions
- Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
### Foreign Object Debris (F.O.D.)
- Litter, Trash, Rubbish found on the airport which could cause damage to aircraft.
Non-Movement Area
- An Area where aircraft, and ground vehicle movement is at the operator’s discretion without contacting the ATCT.
### Movement Area
- Area of the Airfield controlled by the ATCT.
### Security Perimeter/ Security Area
- The portion of the airport that is enclosed by fencing, walls, or other barriers and to which access is controlled through designated entry points by the Chicago Department of Aviation and authorized agencies.
### Fishtailing
- The excessive side-to-side movement of a vehicle or equipment, being towed.
### O’Hare Communications Center (OCC)
- Emergency: (773) 894-9111
- Operations: (773) 686-2255
### Air Traffic Control Light Gun Signal
- Used to communicate with vehicles or aircraft that have lost communications with the ATCT
- Steady Red Light= Stop DO NOT PROCEED, Wait for someone to come get you
### Zipper Roadway Markings
- Approved Taxiway/Service Road Crossing
### Movement/Non-Movement Marking
- Mandatory Hold Position Marking
### Mandatory Hold Position Sign
- Taxiway Guidance Signs
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Test your knowledge on airfield safety regulations concerning parking, refueling procedures, airfield lighting, and runway incursions. This quiz covers essential guidelines that ensure operational safety at airports. Understand the rules that maintain safety around aircraft and airport infrastructure.