SIDA Study Guide With Complete Solution
Graded A+
Aircraft
defined as a fixed wing aircraft ( examples are 747,777, A320, A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or
helicopter.
Air operations Area ( AOA)
This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft
safety areas, and any adjacent areas ( such as general aviation areas)
Airport Police
Port Authority Police Department ( PAPD) officers working at the airport
Airport Security Manager
the airport's primary contact for security-related activities, communications, training and compliance
with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program ( ASP)
an airport operator's security program required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow
approved programs and ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied with by
all tenants and users of the Airport.
Airfield
A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways and taxiways.
Challenge
a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card in accordance with TSA regulations.
Personnel with an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone ( see " challenge
procedure") not appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the
airport.
Challenge Procedure
the process by which individual(s) with unescorted access to the restricted areas of the airport are
required to identify and communicate with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities,
individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted areas but not displaying airport approved identification.
Escort
When an individual that has airport approval to escort individual(s) or accompany or monitor the
activities of individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted area.
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation Industry
, General Aviation (GA)
General aviation (GA) is the term for all civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and
non-scheduled air transport operations. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered
parachutes to corporate business jet flights.
JFK
John F. Kennedy
LGA
LaGuardia Airport
Piggybacking
When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area using the access privileges of a person who is
authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and unauthorized act.
Public Area
Areas normally accessible to the general public, including the public portions of all person who is
authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and unauthorized act.
Secured Area
Goes beyond the SIDA area( see SIDA definition below) by requiring access controls and is the highest
level of security. A SIDA ID is still required to be displayed in the secured area
Security Identification Display Area ( SIDA)
A portion of the airport, in which security measures specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal
Regulations are carried out. This area includes the secured area.
Security Responsibilities
As an Airport Security ID card holder you must not tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify or
circumvent any security system or security procedures at this airport. unless approved by the
Transportation Security Administration.
Sterile Area
An area of the airport which provides access for boarding onto and off of aircraft ( also referred to as
the Gate Area). Access to this area is highly restricted, and only ticketed passengers and individuals
with an Airport Security ID card may enter this area via the TSA passenger Screening Checkpoint.
SWF
Stewart International Airport
TEB
Teterboro Airport
Transportation Security Administration ( TSA)
Graded A+
Aircraft
defined as a fixed wing aircraft ( examples are 747,777, A320, A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or
helicopter.
Air operations Area ( AOA)
This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft
safety areas, and any adjacent areas ( such as general aviation areas)
Airport Police
Port Authority Police Department ( PAPD) officers working at the airport
Airport Security Manager
the airport's primary contact for security-related activities, communications, training and compliance
with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program ( ASP)
an airport operator's security program required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow
approved programs and ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied with by
all tenants and users of the Airport.
Airfield
A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways and taxiways.
Challenge
a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card in accordance with TSA regulations.
Personnel with an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone ( see " challenge
procedure") not appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the
airport.
Challenge Procedure
the process by which individual(s) with unescorted access to the restricted areas of the airport are
required to identify and communicate with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities,
individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted areas but not displaying airport approved identification.
Escort
When an individual that has airport approval to escort individual(s) or accompany or monitor the
activities of individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted area.
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation Industry
, General Aviation (GA)
General aviation (GA) is the term for all civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and
non-scheduled air transport operations. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered
parachutes to corporate business jet flights.
JFK
John F. Kennedy
LGA
LaGuardia Airport
Piggybacking
When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area using the access privileges of a person who is
authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and unauthorized act.
Public Area
Areas normally accessible to the general public, including the public portions of all person who is
authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and unauthorized act.
Secured Area
Goes beyond the SIDA area( see SIDA definition below) by requiring access controls and is the highest
level of security. A SIDA ID is still required to be displayed in the secured area
Security Identification Display Area ( SIDA)
A portion of the airport, in which security measures specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal
Regulations are carried out. This area includes the secured area.
Security Responsibilities
As an Airport Security ID card holder you must not tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify or
circumvent any security system or security procedures at this airport. unless approved by the
Transportation Security Administration.
Sterile Area
An area of the airport which provides access for boarding onto and off of aircraft ( also referred to as
the Gate Area). Access to this area is highly restricted, and only ticketed passengers and individuals
with an Airport Security ID card may enter this area via the TSA passenger Screening Checkpoint.
SWF
Stewart International Airport
TEB
Teterboro Airport
Transportation Security Administration ( TSA)
