CM Training – AAAE QUESTION WITH
ANSWERS WELL DOCUMENTED 2023
2024
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? - 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? - ANSWER Using federal funds to build or improve
airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - ANSWER Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - 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? - ANSWER Final flight of the U.S. space
shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - ANSWER Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic.
,What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - ANSWER 2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - ANSWER 70% or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? - ANSWER Cloud ceiling:
1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - ANSWER The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - ANSWER Municipalities (cities and
counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? - ANSWER The Radio Technical Commission on
Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - ANSWER 30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - ANSWER The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local government
units? - ANSWER Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - 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 -
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? - 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? - ANSWER The
FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? - ANSWER The
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? - ANSWER Aircraft
Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - 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? - 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)? -
ANSWER Non-aeronautical
, What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - ANSWER Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - ANSWER Ensures adequate level of safe
and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - 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) - ANSWER
No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? - 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? - 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? -
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? -
ANSWER Residual
What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? - ANSWER
Authorized the Postmaster General to contract for domestic airmail service with commercial air carriers
Only those who use aviation would pay for it
Who began the first U.S. air freight service (between Detroit and Chicago)? - ANSWER Henry Ford
ANSWERS WELL DOCUMENTED 2023
2024
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? - 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? - ANSWER Using federal funds to build or improve
airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - ANSWER Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - 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? - ANSWER Final flight of the U.S. space
shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - ANSWER Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic.
,What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - ANSWER 2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - ANSWER 70% or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? - ANSWER Cloud ceiling:
1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - ANSWER The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - ANSWER Municipalities (cities and
counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? - ANSWER The Radio Technical Commission on
Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - ANSWER 30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - ANSWER The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local government
units? - ANSWER Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - 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 -
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? - 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? - ANSWER The
FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? - ANSWER The
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? - ANSWER Aircraft
Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - 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? - 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)? -
ANSWER Non-aeronautical
, What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - ANSWER Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - ANSWER Ensures adequate level of safe
and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - 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) - ANSWER
No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? - 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? - 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? -
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? -
ANSWER Residual
What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? - ANSWER
Authorized the Postmaster General to contract for domestic airmail service with commercial air carriers
Only those who use aviation would pay for it
Who began the first U.S. air freight service (between Detroit and Chicago)? - ANSWER Henry Ford
