Under which dept was aeronautics in the U.S. first organized? - ANSThe Dept of Commerce
Which precedent is the Works Progress Administration (WPA) responsible for setting? -
ANSGovernment subsidies for certain airport projects
Which Act created the FAA? - ANSThe Federal Aviation Act
What signified the effective beginning of privatized space flight? - ANSThe final flight of the US
Space Shuttle
What is the minimum number of enplanements your airport must receive, to qualify for
commercial service status? - ANS2,500
Which classification of airports enplanements 70-percent or more of the annual passenger traffic
in the U.S.? - ANSLarge Hub
What is the correct classification for an airport that is designated by the FAA to relive GA aircraft
traffic from a commercial service airport? - ANSGeneral Aviation Reliever Airport, must have at
least 25,000 itinerant aircraft, or 100 based aircraft
An individual calls a charter operator to arrange a flight from Austin, TX to Aspen, CO. This flight
operation will come under_________? - ANSPart 135 Operating requirements: Commuter and
On demand operations and Rules Governing Persons on board such
What type of aircraft chart shows obstacles, terrain height, the light pattern of a city at night,
federal airways below 18K ft and the location of airports, control towers nav aids and comms? -
ANSThe sectional chart
What is the baseline cloud ceiling and visibility requirement for a pilot to operate under VFR? -
ANS1,000' ceiling and 3 miles visibility
What is the FAA term for the entity that is responsible for governance of the airport? -
ANSSponsor
Which is the most common type of airport ownership in the US? - ANSMunicipality
Which of the following duties is more likely to be performed by the Airport Executive? -
ANSImplements policy
, What is the minimum amount of time the federal government must keep a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking out for public comment? - ANS30 days
An FAA employee is conducting inspections of aircraft and pilot certification on the airport. This
employee works for the FAA's___? - ANSFlight Standards District Office (FSDO)
Which of the following documents is a directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and
programs? - ANSFAA Order
The Federal government has found the use of _____ to be the most effective means for
extending federal government policy to local government units. - ANSGrant Assurances (the
hidden regulations)
Which grant assurance attempts to prevent the airport from taking actions or making decisions
that would preclude it from maintaining compliance with grant assurance? - ANSPreserving
rights and powers
Prior to filing a Part 16 compliant, what must the complainant do first? - ANSAttempt to resolve
the issue with the Airport Operator.
______ waives immunity over claims arising out of contracts with the federal government -
ANSThe Tucker Act
Which entity has the power to make safety related regulations after an aircraft accident? -
ANSThe FAA
What is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) equivalent of a regulation? - ANSAn
Annex
Which Grant Assurance addresses the construction of a cell phone tower on the approach end
of the runway? - ANS#20 Hazard Removal and Mitigation
Airport users and tenants are required to adhere to what? - ANSRules and Regulations
What is the benefit of minimum standard to the airport user? - ANSEnsure that an adequate
level of safe and efficient service is available to the public.
What is the rule regarding airport fuel? - ANSAn aircraft owner can fuel their own airplane using
their own staff, fuel & equipment.
What is the FAA's position on through the fence agreements? - ANSThe FAA does not like
them, but does not prohibit them.
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