AOA: Ans- the portion, within the AOA fence, of the airport designed for the takeoff, landing or surface
maneuvering of aircraft.
Challenge: Ans- The procedure of contacting individual to ensure they are authorized to be in the area.
Piggy-backing: Ans- Gaining or allowing others to gain access to the AOA without utilizing proper access
control devices (card/combination).
Secure Area: Ans- display airport issued ID. Also, the area The area where personnel must continuously
around the terminals including the bag wells. The Secure Area is a part of the SIDA.
SIDA: Ans- The area where personnel must continuously display airport issued ID unless escorted
US CUSTOMS ACCESS: Ans- Access to customs zones requires a form CF3078 and a cover letter from
your enployer to be submitted to the customs border & Protection office.
TSA Ans-