Aviation Safety and Transitional Surfaces

The transitional surface extends outwards and upwards at a ___ to ___ ratio from the edge of the primary surface.

The primary surface is a rectangular area like the runway safety area, only shorter and wider.

If the aircraft is 625 feet from the centerline, is it outside of the primary surface?

An __________ is an object that penetrates the transitional surface.

Anytime you have to estimate the height of an object, err on the side of caution and always round up.

For each foot in height, the object must move ___ feet from the edge of the primary surface.

Using 42 feet for the tail height, how far must the aircraft be moved to prevent it from being an obstruction?

Does the disabled aircraft pose a hazard that you need to take action on?

How many feet is the tail end of the aircraft from the edge of the primary surface if it is 625 feet from the runway centerline?

The quantity and variety of airport NAVAIDs depend on the type of aircraft and aircraft operations being hosted.

Who has the statutory authority to establish, operate, and maintain NAVAIDs?

NAVAIDs that are outside the perimeter fence but still on airport property should be fenced, locked, and signed.

According to the video, the primary components of an ILS system include a localizer and glide slope.

Airport personnel must prevent any interruption of visual and electronic signals.

Which of the following is required for contractors to do for construction projects? (Select all that apply)

If a line is cut and involves the operation of a NAVAID, you must issue a ______.

Airport personnel are not responsible for monitoring the equipment's condition.

ILS systems have critical areas that are defined by the electronic beams emitted by the equipment.

One way to keep construction activity from interfering with NAVAID operations is to require contractors to follow a permit process.

Movement area includes the loading ramps and aircraft parking areas.

________ means any passenger carrying operation conducted by an air carrier.

FAA Airport Certification Safety Inspectors conduct regular inspections. These typically happen _______ a year.

___________ means an area of land that is used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

_____________ means the type of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment that must be provided.

Which subpart specifies the minimum operations standards required for every Part 139 certificated airport?

Subpart A provides general information about airport operations.

Select the correct airport class for certificated operations of large air carrier aircraft with at least 31 passenger seats.

The restricted military areas on your AOA are marked with a solid ______ line.

________ are paved surfaces used by aircraft to transition between runways and parking positions.

The exception to the rule that aircraft have the right of way at all times is when a controller has approved a vehicle onto a specified portion of the Movement Area.

________ markings are single dashed white lines painted down the center of the runway.

The first marking you will come upon at the runway end is the ________ _________.

Runway markings are all ________.

Runway incursions are the most dangerous type of deviation.

Taxiways have ______ edge lights or blue reflectors that are positioned a maximum of _____ feet from the defined edge of usable pavement.

Runway edge lights change to yellow marking the caution zone that indicates the aircraft is nearing the end of usable surface after __________ feet.

_______________ have yellow lettering on a black background. These signs identify the taxiway you are currently traveling.

The Movement Area includes _______ and ________ and their associated safety areas.

The Non-Movement Area covers loading ramps, maintenance ramps, terminal areas, parking areas, cargo ramps, FBO, and general aviation ramps.

_____________ has a red background with white numbers outlined in black. This sign indicates you are on the edge of a runway safety area.

The solid yellow line of the boundary marking is on the _________________ area side, while the dashed yellow line is on the ____________ area side.

While responding to an emergency situation, an emergency vehicle has the right to cut off an aircraft or cross an active runway or taxiway without clearance from ATC.

Vehicles and aircraft exiting from the runway are not required to stop when crossing from the dashed side of the marking.

__________________ is a system designed to guide and control aircraft, ground vehicle operations, and personnel on the airfield during low visibility conditions.

If the runway or taxiway must be opened before excavations are backfilled, you must ________.

_____ are required for any closures or hazardous conditions that might impact airport operations.

Open trenches or excavations are not permitted within a Runway Safety Area or Taxiway Safety Area while they are open.

Before beginning construction that could impact navigable airspace, which form or document must your airport file with the FAA?

Which of the following will the airport NOT do if proper clearances and restrictions cannot be maintained during construction?

All construction on the Movement Area must be approved by _________.

Runways and taxiways also have a ground area that is designated to be free of objects, known as _______.

The three-dimensional airspace protecting aircraft transitions to and from the runway are ________.

Who is responsible for issuing a NOTAM if an airport tenant or the Air Traffic Control Tower undergoes construction or alterations?

Open trenches and excavations at construction sites should be prominently marked with _______ and ________ during hours of restricted visibility and/or darkness.

Locations where setback lines will be placed are determined by the airport's largest predominant aircraft.

No construction may occur within the existing Runway Safety Area or Taxiway Safety Area while they are open for aircraft operations.

Which of the following is NOT a threat to safety during construction?

NOTAMs must be issued for the: