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Deviations from part 139 are allowed in response to an emergency, but what reporting
requirements exist in this situation? - ✔✔✔-within 14 days notify the FAA Regional Airport
Division of the nature, duration and extent of the deviation (in writing if requested)
Does FAA restrict helicopter operations to helipads or heliports? - ✔✔✔-No
Does Part 139 apply to heliports? - ✔✔✔-No
General aviation airports can be included in the NPIAS under what circumstances? - ✔✔✔-If
they have at least 10 locally based aircraft and are at least 20 miles from a NPIAS airport
Ground delay is the primary procedural tool used to manage airport capacity problems, how is it
used? - ✔✔✔-Traffic is delayed on the ground at the departure airport when destination airport
capacity delays are expected.
Heliport design is based partly on helicopter weight as classified into what three categories? -
✔✔✔-Heavy (>12,000lbs); medium (>6,000 - 12,000lbs); small (<6,000lbs)
How are slot times used to manage delay? - ✔✔✔-A block of time is allocated to a limited
number and type of aircraft.
How are taxiway widths determined and what is the standard range of widths? - ✔✔✔-Based
on wingspan and wingtip clearance (ARC); 25 - 100'
How does the FAA ensure accurate data is collected and maintained about airports in the
National Airspace System? - ✔✔✔-The FAA uses four forms (FAA Form 5010-1, 2,3 and 5)
collectively known as the Airport Master Record to collect and maintain data on individual
airports
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How is a FATO marked and lighted? - ✔✔✔-Outline is marked by a dashed white line and green
lights.
How is a TLOF marked and lighted? - ✔✔✔-Outline is marked by a solid white 12" line and
green lights with a letter H centered in the area with a bar underneath designating the
preferred route
How is aircraft approach category determined and categorized? - ✔✔✔-Based on aircraft
approach speed; 5 categories, A thru E, where A is the slowest and E is the fastest
How is airplane design group determined and categorized? - ✔✔✔-Based on the aircraft's
wingspan and tail height whichever is most restrictive; 6 categories, I thru VI, where I is the
smallest/shortest and VI is the largest/tallest
How is an obstacle free zone defined? - ✔✔✔-the airspace below 150ft above the official
airport elevation along the runway and extended runway centerline; required to be clear of all
objects unless frangible and required by function (NAVAIDs, etc)
How is average daily departure calculated? - ✔✔✔-Based on the 3 busiest consecutive months
in the preceding 12 consecutive months or on planned activity calculated as authorized by the
Administrator
How is capacity defined at an airport? - ✔✔✔-The ability of an airport component to handle a
given volume or magnitude of traffic (demand) within a specified time period.
How is runway width determined and what is the range of standard widths? - ✔✔✔-ARC and
approach visibility minimums; 60 - 200'
How is safety oversight defined? - ✔✔✔-those means and activities by which airport
management ensures effective implementation of safety-related standards and procedures