AAAe ACE Ops Module 2 Questions and
Answers Graded A
Accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA) ✔✔The runway plus stopway length declared
available and suitable for the acceleration and deceleration of an airplane aborting a takeoff.
ACN-PCN ✔✔Refers to the Aircraft Classification Number - Pavement Classification Number
method. This method is structured so a pavement with a particular PCN value can support,
without weight restrictions, an airplane that has an ACN value equal to or less than the
pavement's PCN value. This is possible because ACN and PCN values are computed using the
same technical basis. Applies only to pavements with bearing strengths of 12,500 pounds or
greater.
Aircraft approach category ✔✔A grouping of aircraft based on 1.3 times their stall speed in their
landing configuration at the certificated maximum flap setting and maximum landing weight at
standard atmospheric conditions. The categories are as follows: Category A: Speed less than 91
knots. Category B: Speed 91 knots or more but less than 121 knots. Category C: Speed 121 knots
or more but less than 141 knots. Category D: Speed 141 knots or more but less than 166 knots.
Category E: Speed 166 knots or more.
,Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) ✔✔A unique number that expresses the relative effect of
an airplane at a given weight on a pavement structure.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) ✔✔Consists of the equipment, personnel, and agents in
place to respond to aircraft incidents or accidents. Airports certificated under Part 139 must
comply with specific ARFF requirements regarding Index, equipment and agents, and
operational requirements.
Airplane Design Group ✔✔A grouping of airplanes based on wingspan or tail height. Where an
airplane is in two categories, the most demanding category should be used. The groups are as
follows: Group I: Up to but not including 49 feet (15 m) wingspan or tail height up to but not
including 20 feet. Group II: 49 feet (15 m) up to but not including 79 feet (24 m) wingspan or tail
height from 20 up to but not including 30 feet. Group III: 79 feet (24 m) up to but not including
118 feet (36 m) wingspan or tail height from 30 up to but not including 45 feet. Group IV: 118
feet (36 m) up to but not including 171 feet (52 m) wingspan or tail height from 45 up to but not
including 60 feet. Group V: 171 feet (52 m) up to but not including 214 feet (65 m) wingspan or
tail height from 60 up to but not including 66 feet. Group VI: 214 feet (65 m) up to but not
including 262 feet (80 m) wingspan or tail height from 66 up to but not including 80 feet.
Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) ✔✔Documents designed to address those emergencies that occur
on, or directly impact, an airport or adjacent property that: 1) is within the authority and
,responsibility of the airport to respond; or 2) may present a threat to the airport because of the
proximity of the emergency to the airport.
Airport Traffic Control Tower ✔✔Airport Traffic Control (ATC) towers are terminal facilities
that use air and ground communications, visual signaling and other devices to provide ATC
services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area. They
authorize aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport or to transit the local airspace. A tower may
also provide approach control services (radar or non-radar).
Anti-icing ✔✔A proactive approach to winter operations in which chemical is applied to the
pavement surface either before any precipitation or just as it is starting in an effort to prevent a
bond from forming between the pavement surface and the frozen precipitation.
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) ✔✔Designed to cool the fire and to coat the fuel,
preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in suppression of the combustion.
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) ✔✔The continuous broadcast of recorded non-
control information in high activity terminal areas. Its purpose is to improve pilot and controller
effectiveness and to relieve frequency congestion by automating the repetitive transmission of
essential but routine information.
, Auto ignition temperature ✔✔The lowest temperature at which a fuel will spontaneously ignite
in a normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition, such as a flame or spark.
Clearway ✔✔A defined rectangular area beyond the end of a runway cleared or suitable for use
in lieu of runway to satisfy takeoff distance requirements. Established for runways having
instrument departures and considers the climb-out requirements of turbine-powered aircraft on
takeoff, including the possibility of an engine-out operation. Increases the allowable aircraft
operating takeoff weight without increasing runway length.
Combustible ✔✔Material with a flash point at or above 100˚F.
Command ✔✔Refers to the ability to act with clearly defined authority and to dominate the
actions of the groups involved so that the objective (resolving the emergency) is accomplished.
Communication ✔✔The element that acts as the "central nervous system" of the overall
response. It holds the entire organization together.
Answers Graded A
Accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA) ✔✔The runway plus stopway length declared
available and suitable for the acceleration and deceleration of an airplane aborting a takeoff.
ACN-PCN ✔✔Refers to the Aircraft Classification Number - Pavement Classification Number
method. This method is structured so a pavement with a particular PCN value can support,
without weight restrictions, an airplane that has an ACN value equal to or less than the
pavement's PCN value. This is possible because ACN and PCN values are computed using the
same technical basis. Applies only to pavements with bearing strengths of 12,500 pounds or
greater.
Aircraft approach category ✔✔A grouping of aircraft based on 1.3 times their stall speed in their
landing configuration at the certificated maximum flap setting and maximum landing weight at
standard atmospheric conditions. The categories are as follows: Category A: Speed less than 91
knots. Category B: Speed 91 knots or more but less than 121 knots. Category C: Speed 121 knots
or more but less than 141 knots. Category D: Speed 141 knots or more but less than 166 knots.
Category E: Speed 166 knots or more.
,Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) ✔✔A unique number that expresses the relative effect of
an airplane at a given weight on a pavement structure.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) ✔✔Consists of the equipment, personnel, and agents in
place to respond to aircraft incidents or accidents. Airports certificated under Part 139 must
comply with specific ARFF requirements regarding Index, equipment and agents, and
operational requirements.
Airplane Design Group ✔✔A grouping of airplanes based on wingspan or tail height. Where an
airplane is in two categories, the most demanding category should be used. The groups are as
follows: Group I: Up to but not including 49 feet (15 m) wingspan or tail height up to but not
including 20 feet. Group II: 49 feet (15 m) up to but not including 79 feet (24 m) wingspan or tail
height from 20 up to but not including 30 feet. Group III: 79 feet (24 m) up to but not including
118 feet (36 m) wingspan or tail height from 30 up to but not including 45 feet. Group IV: 118
feet (36 m) up to but not including 171 feet (52 m) wingspan or tail height from 45 up to but not
including 60 feet. Group V: 171 feet (52 m) up to but not including 214 feet (65 m) wingspan or
tail height from 60 up to but not including 66 feet. Group VI: 214 feet (65 m) up to but not
including 262 feet (80 m) wingspan or tail height from 66 up to but not including 80 feet.
Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) ✔✔Documents designed to address those emergencies that occur
on, or directly impact, an airport or adjacent property that: 1) is within the authority and
,responsibility of the airport to respond; or 2) may present a threat to the airport because of the
proximity of the emergency to the airport.
Airport Traffic Control Tower ✔✔Airport Traffic Control (ATC) towers are terminal facilities
that use air and ground communications, visual signaling and other devices to provide ATC
services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area. They
authorize aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport or to transit the local airspace. A tower may
also provide approach control services (radar or non-radar).
Anti-icing ✔✔A proactive approach to winter operations in which chemical is applied to the
pavement surface either before any precipitation or just as it is starting in an effort to prevent a
bond from forming between the pavement surface and the frozen precipitation.
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) ✔✔Designed to cool the fire and to coat the fuel,
preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in suppression of the combustion.
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) ✔✔The continuous broadcast of recorded non-
control information in high activity terminal areas. Its purpose is to improve pilot and controller
effectiveness and to relieve frequency congestion by automating the repetitive transmission of
essential but routine information.
, Auto ignition temperature ✔✔The lowest temperature at which a fuel will spontaneously ignite
in a normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition, such as a flame or spark.
Clearway ✔✔A defined rectangular area beyond the end of a runway cleared or suitable for use
in lieu of runway to satisfy takeoff distance requirements. Established for runways having
instrument departures and considers the climb-out requirements of turbine-powered aircraft on
takeoff, including the possibility of an engine-out operation. Increases the allowable aircraft
operating takeoff weight without increasing runway length.
Combustible ✔✔Material with a flash point at or above 100˚F.
Command ✔✔Refers to the ability to act with clearly defined authority and to dominate the
actions of the groups involved so that the objective (resolving the emergency) is accomplished.
Communication ✔✔The element that acts as the "central nervous system" of the overall
response. It holds the entire organization together.
