Runway Markings and Dimensions
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What is the distance from the runway designation number where the first stripe commences?

  • 18 m
  • 12 m (correct)
  • 10 m
  • 15 m

What is the width of the runway centerline marking on instrument non-precision approach runways where the code number is 3 or 4?

  • 0.6 m
  • 0.3 m
  • 0.9 m
  • 0.45 m (correct)

Where are runway designation markings typically provided?

  • At the end of the runway
  • At the midpoint of the runway and at the thresholds
  • At the midpoint of the runway
  • At the thresholds of all sealed, concrete or asphalt runways (correct)

What is the composition of a runway designation marking on a single runway?

<p>A two-digit number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are parallel runways numbered if there are four or more?

<p>One set of adjacent runways is numbered to the nearest one-tenth magnetic azimuth and the other set is numbered to the next nearest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction is considered when determining the two-digit number on a single runway?

<p>Direction of approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width required for the straight portion of the runway turn pad marking?

<p>15 cm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum nose wheel steering angle used in the design of the curve for a 180-degree turn?

<p>45º (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clearance distance required between any wheel of the aeroplane landing gear and the edge of the runway turn pad?

<p>According to MOS 6.2.5.5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a new system of visual cues required to be provided?

<p>When the threshold is temporarily displaced (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance from the end of the runway that a threshold can be temporarily displaced without requiring an additional survey for obstacles?

<p>300 m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consideration for codes E and F aeroplanes to facilitate ease of maneuvering?

<p>Providing a larger wheel-to-edge clearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a temporarily displaced threshold?

<p>To provide additional clearance for obstacle infringement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of taxiway markings?

<p>Yellow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration for which a temporarily displaced threshold can be marked, due to obstacle infringement of the approach surface?

<p>30 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following figures illustrates markings for a typical runway with the threshold at the runway end?

<p>Figure 8.3-11 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum displacement allowed for a temporarily displaced threshold due to obstacle infringement of the approach surface for a period of 5 days or less?

<p>450 m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are taxiway markings mandatory?

<p>On all paved taxiways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the clearances specified in Table 6.9-1?

<p>To ensure the aircraft nose wheel follows the stand marking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required element of an aircraft stand marking?

<p>Stand identification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the stand identification be located on the lead-in line?

<p>A short distance after the beginning of the lead-in line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is identification of the aircraft for which each set of markings is intended added to the stand identification?

<p>To avoid confusion when multiple sets of markings are superimposed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for determining the height of the stand identification?

<p>The readability of the identification from the cockpit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lead-in line?

<p>To guide the aircraft to the correct parking position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should taxi lead-in line designation markings be located?

<p>At the beginning of each diverging taxi guideline or lead-in line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the aircraft type limit designation?

<p>To indicate which aircraft types can park at a position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height of the characters used for taxi lead-in line designations?

<p>2 m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the spacing requirement between the lead-in line and the aircraft type limit designation?

<p>0.3 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What designation is required for a lead-in line leading to an apron parking position suitable only for helicopters?

<p>H ONLY (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the designation be formatted when a lead-in line leads to multiple parking positions?

<p>First and last numbers separated by a dash (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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