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Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the
terminal? ANS >> 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? ANS >> Using federal
funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) ANS >> Provided 50% of needed
funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
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Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? ANS >> 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? ANS >>
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? ANS >> Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? ANS >>
2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? ANS >> 70%
or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight
Rules? ANS >> Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
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What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? ANS >>
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? ANS >>
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? ANS >> The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making?
ANS >> 30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and
programs? ANS >> The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal
policy to local government units? ANS >> Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement ANS >> 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.
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A Notice of Noncompliance may be issued if the FAA believes the
airport is non-compliant. The letter will identify the apparent
violation(s), specify corrective action(s), and give a deadline.
What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport
Enforcement Proceedings ANS >> The formal complaint system that is
filed in Washington DC. It involves financial compliance and reasonable
and non-discriminatory 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? ANS >> 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? ANS >> The FAA