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What is the primary consequence of failing to maintain regulatory requirements for commercial service airports?
What is the primary consequence of failing to maintain regulatory requirements for commercial service airports?
- Increased insurance premiums
- Revocation of the airport operator's ability to conduct commercial air operations (correct)
- Downgrade to general aviation airport status
- Loss of insurance coverage to the airport operator
What is the purpose of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM)?
What is the purpose of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM)?
- To outline the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)
- To regulate general aviation airports
- To provide best practices for general aviation airports
- To establish safety standards and inspection requirements for commercial service airports (correct)
Why does the FAA encourage general aviation airports to meet Part 139 standards?
Why does the FAA encourage general aviation airports to meet Part 139 standards?
- To avoid fines and penalties
- To upgrade to commercial service airport status
- To obtain additional funding
- To adhere to Grant Assurance 19, Operations and Maintenance (correct)
What is the primary focus of airport safety maintenance standards and requirements?
What is the primary focus of airport safety maintenance standards and requirements?
What is the core document outlining airport emergency procedures?
What is the core document outlining airport emergency procedures?
What is the top priority for an airport operator?
What is the top priority for an airport operator?
What is the primary role of the airport sponsor?
What is the primary role of the airport sponsor?
What is required by Title 14 CFR Part 139 Airport Certification?
What is required by Title 14 CFR Part 139 Airport Certification?
Why may saying 'We need this for safety reasons' not be enough to get an item approved?
Why may saying 'We need this for safety reasons' not be enough to get an item approved?
Why is it important for an airport operator to be safety-focused?
Why is it important for an airport operator to be safety-focused?
What is the outcome of the industry's focus on learning from tragedy and becoming proactive in safety?
What is the outcome of the industry's focus on learning from tragedy and becoming proactive in safety?
What is the primary responsibility of an airport operator?
What is the primary responsibility of an airport operator?
What is the central purpose of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM)?
What is the central purpose of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM)?
What is the relationship between Part 139 and the ACM?
What is the relationship between Part 139 and the ACM?
What is the significance of FAA approval of the ACM?
What is the significance of FAA approval of the ACM?
Why does the FAA require airport operators to develop an ACM?
Why does the FAA require airport operators to develop an ACM?
