AAAE CM FINAL EXAM 800 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
CORRECT>>> 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? - CORRECT>>> Using federal
funds to
build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - CORRECT>>> Provided 50% of needed
funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - CORRECT>>> 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? - CORRECT>>> Final
flight of
the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - CORRECT>>> Relieves a Commercial
airport from
GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - CORRECT>>> 2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - CORRECT>>> 70% or
more of
the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
CORRECT>>> Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
,"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - CORRECT>>> The
Airport
Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? -
CORRECT>>>
Municipalities (cities and counties)
,Who sets standards for security access control systems? - CORRECT>>>
The Radio
Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? -
CORRECT>>> 30
days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? -
CORRECT>>>
The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units? - CORRECT>>> 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
noncompliant. 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>>> The formal complaint system that is filed in
Washington DC. It involves financial compliance and reasonable and
includes all obligations
nondiscriminatory in the
access, butGrant Assurances and property deeds.
finding regarding the compliance status of an airport. Formal agency
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>>> 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? - CORRECT>>> The FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
CORRECT>>> The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft?
, - CORRECT>>> Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - CORRECT>>>
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? - CORRECT>>>
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)? - CORRECT>>> Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - CORRECT>>>
Rules and
Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - CORRECT>>>
Ensures
adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - CORRECT>>>
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) - CORRECT>>> No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
CORRECT>>> 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? - CORRECT>>> 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? - CORRECT>>> 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? - CORRECT>>> Residual
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