Runway Designation Signs Quiz

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According to the Aerodrome Design Manual (Doc 9157), Part 4, what are the two types of signs?

General signs and specific signs

Frangible signs and rectangular signs

Mandatory instruction signs and information marking signs

Fixed message signs and variable message signs (correct)

When should a variable message sign be provided?

When there is a need for variable predetermined information to be displayed on the sign

When the sign is located near a runway or taxiway

When the instruction or information displayed on the sign is relevant only during a certain period of time (correct)

When the sign is rectangular in shape

What should be the color of the signs on the movement area other than mandatory instruction signs?

Green

Blue

Yellow (correct)

Red

Which signs should be retroreflective and/or illuminated at night in association with non-instrument runways where the code number is 1 or 2?

Mandatory instruction signs Signup and view all the answers

What should a variable message sign show when not in use?

A blank face Signup and view all the answers

What type of sign should be provided to identify a location beyond which an aircraft taxiing or vehicle shall not proceed unless authorized by the aerodrome control tower?

Mandatory instruction sign Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should a location sign be composed?

It should include the designation of the location taxiway, runway, or other pavement the aircraft is on or is entering. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a location sign and direction signs are used in combination?

Direction signs related to right turns should be placed on the left side of the location sign. Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when designating taxiways?

Using the letters I, O, or X. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sign should be provided to indicate the remaining take-off run available (TORA) for intersection take-offs?

Intersection take-off sign Signup and view all the answers

Where should a runway vacated sign be provided?

At a runway exit Signup and view all the answers

What should the inscription on a category I holding position sign consist of?

Runway designator followed by CAT I Signup and view all the answers

Where should a mandatory instruction sign be located?

At a taxiway/runway intersection Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should a location sign be provided?

In conjunction with a direction sign Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should an information sign be located at a taxiway intersection?

Prior to the intersection and in line with the intermediate holding position marking Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should a runway exit sign be located?

On the same side of the runway as the exit is located Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be the distance between an intersection take-off sign and the centre line of the runway?

Not less than 60 m where the code number is 3 or 4, and not less than 45 m where the code number is 1 or 2 Signup and view all the answers

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