AAAE ACE Operations Module 1
Deviations from element 139 are allowed in response to an emergency, but what reporting
requirements exist in this example? - ANS-inside 14 days notify the FAA Regional Airport
Division of the character, period and extent of the deviation (in writing if asked)
Does FAA restriction helicopter operations to helipads or heliports? - ANS-No
Does Part 139 observe to heliports? - ANS-No
General aviation airports may be covered in the NPIAS underneath what instances? - ANS-If
they have got at the least 10 locally based aircraft and are at least 20 miles from a NPIAS
airport
Ground postpone is the number one procedural device used to control airport ability
problems, how is it used? - ANS-Traffic is delayed at the ground on the departure airport
when vacation spot airport capacity delays are predicted.
Heliport layout is based totally in part on helicopter weight as classified into what three
categories? - ANS-Heavy (>12,000lbs); medium (>6,000 - 12,000lbs); small (<6,000lbs)
How are slot times used to manage delay? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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
How is a FATO marked and lighted? - ANS-Outline is marked by a dashed white line and
green lights.
How is a TLOF marked and lighted? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-ARC and
approach visibility minimums; 60 - 200'
How is safety oversight defined? - ANS-those means and activities by which airport
management ensures effective implementation of safety-related standards and procedures
How is unacceptable delay defined and what is the most effective remedy? -
ANS-Successive hourly demands exceeding the hourly capacity. Airfield improvements.
How long is an Airport Operating Certificate in effect? - ANS-Until the certificate holder
surrenders it or it is revoked or suspended by the Administrator.
How many airports are in the NPIAS and what three types are included? - ANS-3,380
airports; 1) commercial service, 2) reliever, 3) select GA
How many enplanements characterize a non-primary commercial service airport? -
ANS-between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year
How often must an airport submit an updated Airport Certification Manual to FAA? -
ANS-Class I - 6 months; Class II-IV 12 months
How soon before issuing an amendment to an Airport Certification Manual must the airport
notify FAA? - ANS-30 days
May construction material, equipment or personnel penetrate the obstacle free zone? -
ANS-No
Most records in connection with Part 139 must be kept for 12 months; which are required to
be kept for 24 months? - ANS-personnel training records (to include fire and rescue);
movement area and safety area training records
Deviations from element 139 are allowed in response to an emergency, but what reporting
requirements exist in this example? - ANS-inside 14 days notify the FAA Regional Airport
Division of the character, period and extent of the deviation (in writing if asked)
Does FAA restriction helicopter operations to helipads or heliports? - ANS-No
Does Part 139 observe to heliports? - ANS-No
General aviation airports may be covered in the NPIAS underneath what instances? - ANS-If
they have got at the least 10 locally based aircraft and are at least 20 miles from a NPIAS
airport
Ground postpone is the number one procedural device used to control airport ability
problems, how is it used? - ANS-Traffic is delayed at the ground on the departure airport
when vacation spot airport capacity delays are predicted.
Heliport layout is based totally in part on helicopter weight as classified into what three
categories? - ANS-Heavy (>12,000lbs); medium (>6,000 - 12,000lbs); small (<6,000lbs)
How are slot times used to manage delay? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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
How is a FATO marked and lighted? - ANS-Outline is marked by a dashed white line and
green lights.
How is a TLOF marked and lighted? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-ARC and
approach visibility minimums; 60 - 200'
How is safety oversight defined? - ANS-those means and activities by which airport
management ensures effective implementation of safety-related standards and procedures
How is unacceptable delay defined and what is the most effective remedy? -
ANS-Successive hourly demands exceeding the hourly capacity. Airfield improvements.
How long is an Airport Operating Certificate in effect? - ANS-Until the certificate holder
surrenders it or it is revoked or suspended by the Administrator.
How many airports are in the NPIAS and what three types are included? - ANS-3,380
airports; 1) commercial service, 2) reliever, 3) select GA
How many enplanements characterize a non-primary commercial service airport? -
ANS-between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year
How often must an airport submit an updated Airport Certification Manual to FAA? -
ANS-Class I - 6 months; Class II-IV 12 months
How soon before issuing an amendment to an Airport Certification Manual must the airport
notify FAA? - ANS-30 days
May construction material, equipment or personnel penetrate the obstacle free zone? -
ANS-No
Most records in connection with Part 139 must be kept for 12 months; which are required to
be kept for 24 months? - ANS-personnel training records (to include fire and rescue);
movement area and safety area training records
