SIDA study guide

Aircraft - Answer- defined as a fixed wing aircraft ( examples are 747,777, A320, A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter. Air operations Area ( AOA) - Answer- This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety areas, and any adjacent areas ( such as general aviation areas) Airport Police - Answer- Port Authority Police Department ( PAPD) officers working at the airport Airport Security Manager - Answer- the airport's primary contact for security-related activities, communications, training and compliance with TSA regulations. Airport Security Program ( ASP) - Answer- an airport operator's security program required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs and ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied with by all tenants and users of the Airport. Airfield - Answer- A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways and taxiways. Challenge - Answer- a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card in accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone ( see " challenge procedure") not appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the airport. Challenge Procedure - Answer- the process by which individual(s) with unescorted access to the restricted areas of the airport are required to identify and communicate with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities, individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted areas but not displaying airport approved identification. Escort - Answer- When an individual that has airport approval to escort individual(s) or accompany or monitor the activities of individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted area. EWR - Answer- Newark Liberty International Airport FAA - Answer- Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation Industry General Aviation (GA) - Answer- General aviation (GA) is the term for all civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to corporate business jet flights.