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Airport Ramp Test - HNL Questions and
Correct Answers
Air Operations Area (AOA) Ans: The AOA consists of all
restricted ground areas
of the airport, including taxiways, runways, loading ramps, and
parking areas. In other words, everything that is inside the
perimeter fence. The AOA is divided into two distinct areas: the
'Movement' area and the 'Nonmovement' area.
Airside Ans: Those areas of an airport that support aircraft
activities.
Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Ans: A facility using air to
ground communications, visual signaling, and other devices to
provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the
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vicinity of the airport as well as aircraft and vehicles operating in
the movement area of the AOA.
Apron or Ramp Ans: Area designed for loading or unloading
passengers and/or cargo, refueling, catering, parking or
maintenance of aircraft. Aircraft ALWAYS have the right-of-way
when operating on the apron.
Department Ans: State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Director Ans: The Director of the Department of Transportation
or an authorized representative.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Ans: The federal agency
charged with the administration and oversight of the national
airspace system, including, but not limited to, air traffic control.
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Ans: The companies that conduct the
servicing of general aviation within the airport restricted area.
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Foreign Object Debris/ Damage (FOD) Ans: Any loose item (trash,
metal, rocks, etc) lying on the ground having the potential to cause
significant damage to property or injury to aircraft and personnel
in the AOA.
General Aviation (GA) Ans: That portion of civil aviation which
encompasses all facets of aviation except air carriers holding a
certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Civil
Aeronautics Board and large aircraft commercial operators.
Ground Vehicle Ans: All conveyances, except aircraft, are used on
the ground to transport persons, cargo, fuel, or equipment.
HNL Ans: International Air Transport Association {IATA) airport
code for Honolulu International Airport.
Incursion Ans: Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft,
vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision
hazard or results in loss of separation with an aircraft taking off,
intending to takeoff, landing, or intending to land.
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Airport Ramp Test - HNL Questions and
Correct Answers
Air Operations Area (AOA) Ans: The AOA consists of all
restricted ground areas
of the airport, including taxiways, runways, loading ramps, and
parking areas. In other words, everything that is inside the
perimeter fence. The AOA is divided into two distinct areas: the
'Movement' area and the 'Nonmovement' area.
Airside Ans: Those areas of an airport that support aircraft
activities.
Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Ans: A facility using air to
ground communications, visual signaling, and other devices to
provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the
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vicinity of the airport as well as aircraft and vehicles operating in
the movement area of the AOA.
Apron or Ramp Ans: Area designed for loading or unloading
passengers and/or cargo, refueling, catering, parking or
maintenance of aircraft. Aircraft ALWAYS have the right-of-way
when operating on the apron.
Department Ans: State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Director Ans: The Director of the Department of Transportation
or an authorized representative.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Ans: The federal agency
charged with the administration and oversight of the national
airspace system, including, but not limited to, air traffic control.
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Ans: The companies that conduct the
servicing of general aviation within the airport restricted area.
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Foreign Object Debris/ Damage (FOD) Ans: Any loose item (trash,
metal, rocks, etc) lying on the ground having the potential to cause
significant damage to property or injury to aircraft and personnel
in the AOA.
General Aviation (GA) Ans: That portion of civil aviation which
encompasses all facets of aviation except air carriers holding a
certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Civil
Aeronautics Board and large aircraft commercial operators.
Ground Vehicle Ans: All conveyances, except aircraft, are used on
the ground to transport persons, cargo, fuel, or equipment.
HNL Ans: International Air Transport Association {IATA) airport
code for Honolulu International Airport.
Incursion Ans: Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft,
vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision
hazard or results in loss of separation with an aircraft taking off,
intending to takeoff, landing, or intending to land.
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