Correct Answers 2023
NPIAS - Correct answer-Federal plan for airports, addresses development and planning
on projects eligible for AIP.
State Aviation System Plans - Correct answer-more detailed on how airports within a
state can meet states needs
Metropolitan or Regional System Plans - Correct answer-more specific indexable and
consider capacity, intermodal access and local travelers
Airport Areas - Correct answer-Airside, Landside
Landside - Correct answer-intermodal access,parking, rental cars ticketing, bag claims,
etc
Airside Areas - Correct answer-Runways, taxiways, fence, etc.
ALP-Grant Assurance 29 - Correct answer-requires ALP be updated at all times,
shows land, terminal and facilities. protection zones, approach areas, proposed
development and unusual design features
ALP Contents - Correct answer-Standard ALP contains following:
1 Cover sheet-signature blocks, and location maps
2 ALP Sheet-data of existing and fyture airfield layout
3 Airport Layout Drawing
4 Airport Airspace Drawing-intended to show imaginary surfaces
5 Inner Portion of Approach Drawing-profile view of runway approaches and
obstructions and surfaces associated with the Terminal Instrment Procedures (TERPS)
6
Terminal Area Drawing-and plan depicting terminal and surrounding facilities and
heights. lighting and obstructions, also highway routes to and from airport and main
business district
7 Land Use Drawing-on Airport and off airport depicting existing and recommended use
of all land with property line to at least the 65 DNL noise contours
8 Runway Departure Surfaces Drawing-depicts available departure surfaces
9 Airport Property Map-how tracts were acquired and easements, termed EXHIBIT A on
AIP grant applications
10 Data sheet-airport and runway data tables and wind rose(diagram showing
percentage of time wind blows from a direction and speed)
11. Facilities layout-exisisting and future facilities
12 Utilities drawing-location and capacity of utilities
,13 Airport access plan-major routes and modes of transportation that serve airport
ALP is signed by FAA making it a legal document,
drawings typically done with computer design software that link features on map with
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), FAA uses eALP which allows sharing ALP data
5 Primary Functions of ALP - Correct answer-1 FAA approved plan required to receive
AIP and PFC funding
2 blueprint for airport development
3 public document that serves as a record of aeronautical requirements
4 enables FAA and Sponsor to plan for future improvements
5 working tool for staff,
Notice of Propsed Construction or Alteration-FAA StNdard Form SF-7460-1 - Correct
answer-notification of construction or alteration has to be given 30 days in advance
Notice of Landing Area Proposal-Form SF-7480-1 - Correct answer-notification of
activation or alteration of a landing area
ALP - Correct answer-ALP should be Reviewed and Vaidated every 2-7 years.
Necessary when existing ALP cannot accommodate forecast needs or meet design
standards
Grant Assurance Requirements for ALP - Correct answer-1 Property lines
2 location and nature of existing and proposed facilities (ie. runways, taxiway, parking
lots)
3 existing and proposed non-aviation areas and improvements (ie. parking lots, access
roads, water retention ponds)
ALP Approval - Correct answer-FAA approves that ALP must be Safe, Useful and
Efficient. ALP must be submitted at Airports District Office (ADO)
Safe - Correct answer-safe operation of aircraft
Useful - Correct answer-make best use of airport land while minimizes impact of
offairport structures
Efficient - Correct answer-planned capacity is sufficient for forecast demand
FAA ALP 3 Levels of Approval - Correct answer-Unconditional (met environmental
processing), Conditional(environmental processing has not been completed for all
items) and Mixed (completed elements can proceed others cannot until approval is
received)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Correct answer-review for environmental
, FAAs Airport Data and Information Program - Correct answer-guides sponsors on
collection, submission and management or airpirt data ensuring airport users most
current information-achived through AIRPORT MASTER RECORD
Airport Master Record - Correct answer-describes basic operational and services data
of the airports
Airport Data Record- 5010 Form - Correct answer-Airport operator required to complete
annually, FAA uses to complete aeronautical charts and Airport Facility Directory (A/FD)
Airport Facility Directory (A/FD) - Correct answer-pilots use as reference (runway
lengths, Airport use, elevation and runway slope)
Form 7460 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration-Part 157 Requirement -
Correct answer-required whenever there is proposed development
Form 5010 and NOTAMS - Correct answer-Pilits rely on information internet A/FD
(provided on Form 5010). Temporary changes are issued as NOTAMS. NOTAMS can
be cancelled when the information becomes part of the A/FD
Planning Levels - Correct answer-1 NPIAS
2 Statewide integrated airport systems
3 Regional/metropolitan integrated airport systems
4 Airport Master Plans
Basic Guiding Principle of Planning Process - Correct answer-development of a safe
efficient airport system with uniform design and operational standards
NPIAS Project Categories - Correct answer-1 Purpose-safety, rehabilitation, capacity,
standards
2 Physical Component-runway, taxiway, apron, equipment acquisition
3 Type of work-construct, expand, improve
Metropolitan (or Regional) Airport System Plan (MASP) & State Aviation System
Planning (SASP) - Correct answer-plan that asses how to integrate within the area,
identifies role of each airport in the area and forecasts proposed future activities
Airport Sysrem Planning 4 elements - Correct answer-1 system needs identification
2 system-wide development cost estimate
3 studies,surveys and other planning actions to decide which aeronautical needs will be
met.
4 standards prescribed by state for development on non-primary public use airports
Airport Master Plan - Correct answer-primary document for long range planning. sets
direction of development for an.