AAAE CM MODULE 1-4, FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
GRADED A+ LATEST 2023-2024
AAAE CM MODULE 1
Air Commerce Act of 1926 - ANSWER- Created a new Aeronautics Branch
known as the CAA (the precursor of the FAA)
Function of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) - ANSWER- Make safety
rules and economic regulation of the airlines
Deregulation of the airlines created this airline design - ANSWER- Hub and
spoke system
What act created the FAA? - ANSWER- Federal Aviation Act (FAA)
What act created the TSA? - ANSWER- Transportation Safety Act (TSA)
Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 - ANSWER- Created gov't
subsidies programs to expand the list of eligible projects for Federal
Funding
Growth of the FAAP to the AIP - ANSWER- Will be discussed later
Future challenges facing the industry - ANSWER- 1. UAVs
2. Commercial Space
3. Cybersecurity
,Big dog of a Commercial Service Airport? - ANSWER- Airlines
Big dog of a GA Airport? - ANSWER- FBO
What is an FBO? - ANSWER- Fixed Base Operator that provides fuel
What is a SASO? - ANSWER- Aeronautical Service that doesn't provide
fuel
How many airports in the US? - ANSWER- 19,000 ish
How many airports are Commercial Service Airports? - ANSWER- Just
over 5,000
How many GA airports are there? - ANSWER- Roughly 2,500
What are the significance of these numbers: 2500, 10000 and 3345? -
ANSWER- 2,500 - Commercial Service Airport
10,000 - Primary Commercial Service Airport
3,345 - Number of public use airports in NPIAS
Purpose of a GA Reliever Airport? - ANSWER- To relieve the GA traffic
from a Commercial Service Airport
Joint-Use Airport vs. Shared-Use Airport - ANSWER- Joint-Use - military
owns the joint and leases space for commercial travel
Shared-Use - owned by govt and military and civil Airport share runways
and taxiways
What is the importance of Part 91, Part 121 and Part 135? - ANSWER-
Part 91 - General Aviation Safety Standards
Part 121 - Scheduled Airlines Safety Standards (highest)
Part 135 - Charter Airlines Safety Standards
What is a public charter? - ANSWER- Similar to renting a limo but with a
plane
,What do pilots check before flying? - ANSWER- Airport Facility Directory
Weather
Notices to Airman
Weight and Balance
Performance Check
Above what altitude must an aircraft file an IFR flight plan? - ANSWER-
18,000 ft
Rule for keeping aircraft separated in VFR conditions? - ANSWER- See
and Avoid
What chart does a pilot use for VFR? - ANSWER- Sectional Chart
What charts does a pilot use for IFR? - ANSWER- IFR Low altitude/IFR
High Altitude
3 types of aircraft approaches? - ANSWER- 1. Visual - no aids
2. Non-precision - lateral navigation aid
3. Precision - lateral and vertical aid
Difference between Airport Sponsor and Airport Director? - ANSWER-
Airport Sponsor establishes policy while an Airport Director implements
those policies
Who does the FAA consider responsible for the airport? - ANSWER-
Airport Director
Why is Airport Management challenging? - ANSWER- Inexperienced
managers or political appointees with no aviation background
Two prominent forms of airport ownership? - ANSWER- Municipality and
Airport Authority
Key regulations:
Part 77
Part 107
Part 150
Part 1542
, Part 1544
Part 36 - ANSWER- Part 77 - Obstructions
Part 107 - UAVs
Part 150 - Airport Noise
Part 1542 - Airport Security
Part 1544 - Airline Security
Part 36 - Plane noise
What are the primary FAA offices that an airport manager would likely
engage with? - ANSWER- Airport District Office (ADO)
What do the ACRP and PARAS projects show? - ANSWER- Peer reviewed
research to provide best practice suggestions
Two primary docs issued by the TSA? - ANSWER- Security Directive -
provide direction to change security requirements
Information Circulars - provide best practices
Grant assurances are: - ANSWER- Promises made to the govt in exchange
for land or money
What three competing interests to Grant Assurances balance? - ANSWER-
1. Allow the Executive to better manage local affairs
2. Federal funds are used for public air transportation
3. Promote social objectives (DBE/ADA)
How long are assurances in effect? - ANSWER- 20 years to life
If you don't adhere to Grant Assurances: - ANSWER- You risk losing
federal funding and can be placed on the Airport Noncompliance List
Who is most likely to file a Part 13 or Part 16? - ANSWER- Tenant
Difference between a Part 13 and a Part 16? - ANSWER- Part 13 is an
informal complaint while a Part 16 is formal complaint that can lead to
consequences for the airport
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
GRADED A+ LATEST 2023-2024
AAAE CM MODULE 1
Air Commerce Act of 1926 - ANSWER- Created a new Aeronautics Branch
known as the CAA (the precursor of the FAA)
Function of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) - ANSWER- Make safety
rules and economic regulation of the airlines
Deregulation of the airlines created this airline design - ANSWER- Hub and
spoke system
What act created the FAA? - ANSWER- Federal Aviation Act (FAA)
What act created the TSA? - ANSWER- Transportation Safety Act (TSA)
Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 - ANSWER- Created gov't
subsidies programs to expand the list of eligible projects for Federal
Funding
Growth of the FAAP to the AIP - ANSWER- Will be discussed later
Future challenges facing the industry - ANSWER- 1. UAVs
2. Commercial Space
3. Cybersecurity
,Big dog of a Commercial Service Airport? - ANSWER- Airlines
Big dog of a GA Airport? - ANSWER- FBO
What is an FBO? - ANSWER- Fixed Base Operator that provides fuel
What is a SASO? - ANSWER- Aeronautical Service that doesn't provide
fuel
How many airports in the US? - ANSWER- 19,000 ish
How many airports are Commercial Service Airports? - ANSWER- Just
over 5,000
How many GA airports are there? - ANSWER- Roughly 2,500
What are the significance of these numbers: 2500, 10000 and 3345? -
ANSWER- 2,500 - Commercial Service Airport
10,000 - Primary Commercial Service Airport
3,345 - Number of public use airports in NPIAS
Purpose of a GA Reliever Airport? - ANSWER- To relieve the GA traffic
from a Commercial Service Airport
Joint-Use Airport vs. Shared-Use Airport - ANSWER- Joint-Use - military
owns the joint and leases space for commercial travel
Shared-Use - owned by govt and military and civil Airport share runways
and taxiways
What is the importance of Part 91, Part 121 and Part 135? - ANSWER-
Part 91 - General Aviation Safety Standards
Part 121 - Scheduled Airlines Safety Standards (highest)
Part 135 - Charter Airlines Safety Standards
What is a public charter? - ANSWER- Similar to renting a limo but with a
plane
,What do pilots check before flying? - ANSWER- Airport Facility Directory
Weather
Notices to Airman
Weight and Balance
Performance Check
Above what altitude must an aircraft file an IFR flight plan? - ANSWER-
18,000 ft
Rule for keeping aircraft separated in VFR conditions? - ANSWER- See
and Avoid
What chart does a pilot use for VFR? - ANSWER- Sectional Chart
What charts does a pilot use for IFR? - ANSWER- IFR Low altitude/IFR
High Altitude
3 types of aircraft approaches? - ANSWER- 1. Visual - no aids
2. Non-precision - lateral navigation aid
3. Precision - lateral and vertical aid
Difference between Airport Sponsor and Airport Director? - ANSWER-
Airport Sponsor establishes policy while an Airport Director implements
those policies
Who does the FAA consider responsible for the airport? - ANSWER-
Airport Director
Why is Airport Management challenging? - ANSWER- Inexperienced
managers or political appointees with no aviation background
Two prominent forms of airport ownership? - ANSWER- Municipality and
Airport Authority
Key regulations:
Part 77
Part 107
Part 150
Part 1542
, Part 1544
Part 36 - ANSWER- Part 77 - Obstructions
Part 107 - UAVs
Part 150 - Airport Noise
Part 1542 - Airport Security
Part 1544 - Airline Security
Part 36 - Plane noise
What are the primary FAA offices that an airport manager would likely
engage with? - ANSWER- Airport District Office (ADO)
What do the ACRP and PARAS projects show? - ANSWER- Peer reviewed
research to provide best practice suggestions
Two primary docs issued by the TSA? - ANSWER- Security Directive -
provide direction to change security requirements
Information Circulars - provide best practices
Grant assurances are: - ANSWER- Promises made to the govt in exchange
for land or money
What three competing interests to Grant Assurances balance? - ANSWER-
1. Allow the Executive to better manage local affairs
2. Federal funds are used for public air transportation
3. Promote social objectives (DBE/ADA)
How long are assurances in effect? - ANSWER- 20 years to life
If you don't adhere to Grant Assurances: - ANSWER- You risk losing
federal funding and can be placed on the Airport Noncompliance List
Who is most likely to file a Part 13 or Part 16? - ANSWER- Tenant
Difference between a Part 13 and a Part 16? - ANSWER- Part 13 is an
informal complaint while a Part 16 is formal complaint that can lead to
consequences for the airport
