CM Training AAAE Exam Study Questions and
Answers 2026 Graded A+
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
Correct Answer ✔-1. Checkpoint operations
2. Airport police response to checkpoints and incidents
3. Unattended bags
4. Unattended vehicles
What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? -Correct Answer ✔-Using federal
funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) -Correct Answer ✔-Provided 50% of needed
funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔-
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? -Correct Answer ✔-Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? -Correct Answer ✔-
2,500
,Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? -Correct Answer ✔-70%
or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
Correct Answer ✔-Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? -Correct Answer ✔-
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? -Correct Answer ✔-
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? -Correct Answer ✔-The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? -Correct
Answer ✔-30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? -
Correct Answer ✔-The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to
local government units? -Correct Answer ✔-Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement -Correct 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 -Correct 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? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔-The FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
Correct Answer ✔-The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small
aircraft? -Correct Answer ✔-Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? -Correct 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.
What document must always be up to date to receive FAA funds? -Correct Answer
✔-ALP
, The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future
development plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of
design standards and criteria.
According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero
or non-aero)? -Correct Answer ✔-Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? -Correct Answer ✔-
Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? -Correct Answer ✔-
Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? -Correct Answer ✔-
Concessions, parking lot charges, rental cars, advertising space, industrial park
Is a payment to a municipality in excess of the cost acceptable? (eg for police or
fire service) -Correct Answer ✔-No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
Correct Answer ✔-Landing fees.
Based on per operation and per weight basis; relatively small portion of an airline
operating costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure for aeronautical
services? -Correct Answer ✔-Rates and fees must be as self-sustaining as possible.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure of non-
aeronautical services? -Correct Answer ✔-Rates and fees should be Fair Market
Value.
What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at
the most risk? -Correct Answer ✔-Residual
Answers 2026 Graded A+
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
Correct Answer ✔-1. Checkpoint operations
2. Airport police response to checkpoints and incidents
3. Unattended bags
4. Unattended vehicles
What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? -Correct Answer ✔-Using federal
funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) -Correct Answer ✔-Provided 50% of needed
funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔-
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? -Correct Answer ✔-Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? -Correct Answer ✔-
2,500
,Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? -Correct Answer ✔-70%
or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
Correct Answer ✔-Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? -Correct Answer ✔-
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? -Correct Answer ✔-
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? -Correct Answer ✔-The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? -Correct
Answer ✔-30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? -
Correct Answer ✔-The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to
local government units? -Correct Answer ✔-Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement -Correct 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 -Correct 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? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔-The FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
Correct Answer ✔-The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small
aircraft? -Correct Answer ✔-Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? -Correct 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.
What document must always be up to date to receive FAA funds? -Correct Answer
✔-ALP
, The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future
development plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of
design standards and criteria.
According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero
or non-aero)? -Correct Answer ✔-Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? -Correct Answer ✔-
Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? -Correct Answer ✔-
Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? -Correct Answer ✔-
Concessions, parking lot charges, rental cars, advertising space, industrial park
Is a payment to a municipality in excess of the cost acceptable? (eg for police or
fire service) -Correct Answer ✔-No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
Correct Answer ✔-Landing fees.
Based on per operation and per weight basis; relatively small portion of an airline
operating costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure for aeronautical
services? -Correct Answer ✔-Rates and fees must be as self-sustaining as possible.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure of non-
aeronautical services? -Correct Answer ✔-Rates and fees should be Fair Market
Value.
What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at
the most risk? -Correct Answer ✔-Residual
