AAAE ACE Operations Module 3

AAAE ACE Operations Module 3 Ground vehicles on movement areas should be limited to what types of operations? - Airport self-inspections, maintenance and emergencies Do part 139 restrictions governing ground vehicle and pedestrian activity apply to non- movement areas? - No The FAA suggests what four planning meetings to discuss specifics of ground vehicular movements? - Airside construction, emergency response, snow and ice removal, low visibility Aircraft safety is endangered by what four principle ground vehicle causes? - increased traffic, non-standard vehicle patterns, vehicles without radios or markings, untrained operators Airports must have one of three different control mechanisms for ground vehicles at ATCT controlled airports, what are they? - two-way radio communication is preferred; an escort with a two-way radio; method of signs, signals and/or guards Training for personnel operating vehicles in the movement area is required how often? - At least annually. How long are movement area driver training records kept? - initial and recurrent training records for 24 months, although should be kept as long as a person is authorized to operate at the airport How long are movement area vehicular accident or incident records retained? - 12 months Consequences of violating any ground vehicle rules or procedures should be spelled out in the Airport Certification Manual (T/F). - True What is the term used to describe any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft? - Runway incursion What are the categories of incursions? - Category A thru D with A as the most severe consequences and D as the least How are the four incursion categories distinguished? - Category A - a collision was narrowly avoided; Category B - a significant potential for collision exists; Category C - ample time and/or distance to avoid a collision; Category D - no immediate safety consequences Incursion causes are categorized into what three primary groups? - Operational error (ATC), pilot deviation, vehicle/pedestrian deviation What three human error categories are defined for incursions? - communications, airport familiarity, loss of situational awareness What is a contributing factor in almost every runway incursion? - Human error Ground communications and procedures are normally outlined in an LOA between the airport and FAA; at an airport without an ATCT where can this information be found? - Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) What frequency should ground vehicle operators monitor/use at non-ATCT airports? - the airport's common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) At what point does the departure leg of a normal airport traffic pattern terminate? - At least 1/2 mile beyond the departure end of the runway