16 Questions
What is the primary goal of a safety oversight system in an airport?
To identify and quickly resolve safety issues
What should airport operations personnel do when they identify unsatisfactory conditions during inspections?
Bring the condition to the attention of supervisory personnel
What is the continuous circle in airport safety oversight?
Identification, reporting, corrective action, and re-inspection
Why is it essential to maintain thorough documentation of safety issues and resolutions?
To demonstrate compliance to regulators
What is a potential consequence of long periods without accidents or severe incidents?
Complacency among employees
What is a key purpose of a safety self-inspection checklist?
To create a written record of conditions noted and check on follow-up actions
Why is it essential to have a work order system in place?
To ensure deficiencies are corrected in an expeditious manner
What should the airport operator do for deficient conditions that could have an immediate and critical impact on the safety of aircraft operations?
Issue a NOTAM to report the deficient conditions
What is the purpose of NOTAMs?
To provide an official method of communicating deficient conditions to users of the National Airspace System
Who is responsible for the overall supervision and responsibility of safety self-inspections in certificated areas?
Airport management
How many key components does a successful safety self-inspection program have?
Four
What is the primary purpose of clearing and grading safety areas?
To support the weight of an aircraft in case of an overshoot or undershoot
What is required for necessary items in safety areas, such as airfield lights?
They must have frangible breakaway points no higher than three inches above grade
Why is it essential to conduct a special inspection before reopening a runway or taxiway?
To ensure the safety area is clear of debris after construction or maintenance
What should be checked after an aircraft has left the pavement and entered a safety area?
The area for ruts or holes made by the aircraft tires or personnel and equipment
What is the primary purpose of removing objects in safety areas?
To ensure the area is clear of obstacles
This quiz assesses your knowledge of airport safety oversight systems, including hazard elimination, record maintenance, and corrective actions. It covers the importance of identifying and resolving safety issues and preventing complacency in airport operations.
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