CM TRAINING AAAE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◍ What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? Answer:Using
federal funds to build or improve airports.
◍ Works Progress Administration (WPA) Answer:Provided 50% of
needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
◍ Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? Answer:Aeronautics
Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of
Commerce.
Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control,
licensing for pilots, aircraft certification, establishing airways, and issue
and enforce air traffic rules
◍ What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight?
Answer:Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
,◍ What does a GA Reliever airport do? Answer:Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
◍ What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service?
Answer:2,500
◍ Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements?
Answer:70% or more of the enplanements
◍ What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual
Flight Rules? Answer:Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
◍ What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance?
Answer:The Airport Sponsor.
◍ What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.?
Answer:Municipalities (cities and counties)
◍ Who sets standards for security access control systems? Answer:The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
,◍ How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-
Making? Answer:30 days
◍ What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and
programs? Answer:The FAA Order
◍ What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal
policy to local government units? Answer:Grant Assurances
◍ What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement Answer:The
informal complaint system that is filed with the Airport District Office.
FAA will investigate and offer to help resolve. If the sponsor is in
violation, the FAA provides the opportunity to comply.
A Notice of Noncompliance may be issued if the FAA believes the
airport is non-compliant. The letter will identify the apparent
violation(s), specifies corrective action(s), and gives a deadline.
◍ What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted
Airport Enforcement Proceedings Answer:The formal complaint system
that is filed in Washington DC. It involves financial compliance and
reasonable and nondiscriminatory access, but includes all obligations in
the Grant Assurances and property deeds.
Formal agency finding regarding the compliance status of an airport.
Prior to a Part 16 complaint, a person must have initiated and engaged in
good faith efforts to resolve informally (Part 13 will work).
, Deadline driven, including pleadings, investigations, and lawyers
If airport is non-compliant, FAA may withhold new grants, withhold
payment on existing grants, terminate eligibility for future grants and
passenger facility charges; cease and desist orders; civil penalties; or
judicial enforcement.
◍ What does the Tucker Act do? Answer:Waives immunity over claims
arising out of contracts with the federal government.
◍ What agency has the power to make safety related regulations after an
aircraft accident? Answer:The FAA
◍ Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation
worldwide? Answer:The International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO)
◍ What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of
small aircraft? Answer:Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
◍ What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure?
Answer:The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land
use outside airport property boundaries. Incompatible land is generally
residential, schools, hospitals or public health entities, and concert halls.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? Answer:Using
federal funds to build or improve airports.
◍ Works Progress Administration (WPA) Answer:Provided 50% of
needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
◍ Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? Answer:Aeronautics
Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of
Commerce.
Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control,
licensing for pilots, aircraft certification, establishing airways, and issue
and enforce air traffic rules
◍ What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight?
Answer:Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
,◍ What does a GA Reliever airport do? Answer:Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
◍ What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service?
Answer:2,500
◍ Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements?
Answer:70% or more of the enplanements
◍ What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual
Flight Rules? Answer:Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
◍ What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance?
Answer:The Airport Sponsor.
◍ What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.?
Answer:Municipalities (cities and counties)
◍ Who sets standards for security access control systems? Answer:The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
,◍ How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-
Making? Answer:30 days
◍ What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and
programs? Answer:The FAA Order
◍ What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal
policy to local government units? Answer:Grant Assurances
◍ What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement Answer:The
informal complaint system that is filed with the Airport District Office.
FAA will investigate and offer to help resolve. If the sponsor is in
violation, the FAA provides the opportunity to comply.
A Notice of Noncompliance may be issued if the FAA believes the
airport is non-compliant. The letter will identify the apparent
violation(s), specifies corrective action(s), and gives a deadline.
◍ What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted
Airport Enforcement Proceedings Answer:The formal complaint system
that is filed in Washington DC. It involves financial compliance and
reasonable and nondiscriminatory access, but includes all obligations in
the Grant Assurances and property deeds.
Formal agency finding regarding the compliance status of an airport.
Prior to a Part 16 complaint, a person must have initiated and engaged in
good faith efforts to resolve informally (Part 13 will work).
, Deadline driven, including pleadings, investigations, and lawyers
If airport is non-compliant, FAA may withhold new grants, withhold
payment on existing grants, terminate eligibility for future grants and
passenger facility charges; cease and desist orders; civil penalties; or
judicial enforcement.
◍ What does the Tucker Act do? Answer:Waives immunity over claims
arising out of contracts with the federal government.
◍ What agency has the power to make safety related regulations after an
aircraft accident? Answer:The FAA
◍ Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation
worldwide? Answer:The International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO)
◍ What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of
small aircraft? Answer:Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
◍ What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure?
Answer:The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land
use outside airport property boundaries. Incompatible land is generally
residential, schools, hospitals or public health entities, and concert halls.
