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Exam Prep With Correct Answers
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? - correct
answers1. Checkpoint operations
2. Airport police response to checkpoints and incidents
3. Unattended bags
4. Unattended vehicles
What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? - correct answersUsing federal funds to
build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - correct answersProvided 50% of needed
funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - correct answersAeronautics 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? - correct answersFinal flight
of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - correct answersRelieves a Commercial airport
from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - correct answers2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - correct answers70% or
more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? - correct
answersCloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - correct answersThe
Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - correct
answersMunicipalities (cities and counties)
,Who sets standards for security access control systems? - correct answersThe Radio
Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - correct
answers30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - correct
answersThe FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units? - correct answersGrant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - correct answersThe 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 - correct answersThe 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? - correct answersWaives 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? - correct answersThe FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? - correct
answersThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? -
correct answersAircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - correct answersThe
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? - correct answersALP
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)? - correct answersNon-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - correct answersRules and
Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - correct answersEnsures
adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - correct
answersConcessions, 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) - correct answersNo. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
correct answersLanding 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? - correct answersRates 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? - correct answersRates and fees should be Fair Market Value.
What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at the
most risk? - correct answersResidual
What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? -
correct answersAuthorized 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)? - correct
answersHenry Ford
, Who carried out most of the commercial related aviation activities before the Air Mail
Act? - correct answersThe US Army carried mail for the post office
What is a Fixed Based Operator? - correct answersFBOs were originally fuel and rest
stops for pilots. The buildings were then turned into terminals as aviation grew.
What is the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)? - correct
answersEstablished in 1928.
First airport management trade organization.
Consisted of 10 airport directors attending the National Air Races at mines Field (now
LAX).
Adopted first professional accreditation standards in 1954.
Provides lobbying, regulatory services, training, accreditation, and other professional
development programs.
What was the Aeronautics Branch was reorganized and restructured into? - correct
answersCivil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under the Dept of Commerce
What did the Civil Aeronautics Admin (CAA) split into, and what were the duties of each
branch? - correct answersCAA maintained Air Traffic Control, Pilot and aircraft
certification, Safety enforcement, and
Airway development
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) ensured safety rules, conducting aircraft accident
investigations, economic regulation of the airlines, approving air routes, and regulating
airfares
What was the Development of Landing Areas for National Defence (DLAND)
appropriation? - correct answersSecretary of War and Commerce & Secretary of the
Navy could acquire land for airport development needed for the war effort.
986 airports built in the US.
Post war, 500 airports were declared surplus and handed over to public cities and
counties for civil use.
Airport sponsor had to promise to
make the airport available for public use without discrimination, and to allow the the
government to use in the event of a national emergency.
What did the Federal Air to Airports Program (FAAP) in 1946 do? - correct
answersProvided grant funds for certain projects, mostly RW and TW development.
Exam Prep With Correct Answers
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? - correct
answers1. Checkpoint operations
2. Airport police response to checkpoints and incidents
3. Unattended bags
4. Unattended vehicles
What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? - correct answersUsing federal funds to
build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - correct answersProvided 50% of needed
funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - correct answersAeronautics 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? - correct answersFinal flight
of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - correct answersRelieves a Commercial airport
from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - correct answers2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - correct answers70% or
more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? - correct
answersCloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - correct answersThe
Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - correct
answersMunicipalities (cities and counties)
,Who sets standards for security access control systems? - correct answersThe Radio
Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - correct
answers30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - correct
answersThe FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units? - correct answersGrant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - correct answersThe 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 - correct answersThe 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? - correct answersWaives 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? - correct answersThe FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? - correct
answersThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? -
correct answersAircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - correct answersThe
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? - correct answersALP
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)? - correct answersNon-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - correct answersRules and
Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - correct answersEnsures
adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - correct
answersConcessions, 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) - correct answersNo. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
correct answersLanding 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? - correct answersRates 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? - correct answersRates and fees should be Fair Market Value.
What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at the
most risk? - correct answersResidual
What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? -
correct answersAuthorized 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)? - correct
answersHenry Ford
, Who carried out most of the commercial related aviation activities before the Air Mail
Act? - correct answersThe US Army carried mail for the post office
What is a Fixed Based Operator? - correct answersFBOs were originally fuel and rest
stops for pilots. The buildings were then turned into terminals as aviation grew.
What is the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)? - correct
answersEstablished in 1928.
First airport management trade organization.
Consisted of 10 airport directors attending the National Air Races at mines Field (now
LAX).
Adopted first professional accreditation standards in 1954.
Provides lobbying, regulatory services, training, accreditation, and other professional
development programs.
What was the Aeronautics Branch was reorganized and restructured into? - correct
answersCivil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under the Dept of Commerce
What did the Civil Aeronautics Admin (CAA) split into, and what were the duties of each
branch? - correct answersCAA maintained Air Traffic Control, Pilot and aircraft
certification, Safety enforcement, and
Airway development
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) ensured safety rules, conducting aircraft accident
investigations, economic regulation of the airlines, approving air routes, and regulating
airfares
What was the Development of Landing Areas for National Defence (DLAND)
appropriation? - correct answersSecretary of War and Commerce & Secretary of the
Navy could acquire land for airport development needed for the war effort.
986 airports built in the US.
Post war, 500 airports were declared surplus and handed over to public cities and
counties for civil use.
Airport sponsor had to promise to
make the airport available for public use without discrimination, and to allow the the
government to use in the event of a national emergency.
What did the Federal Air to Airports Program (FAAP) in 1946 do? - correct
answersProvided grant funds for certain projects, mostly RW and TW development.
