CM Training – AAAE Questions with
Correct Answers 2026-2027
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 ANSWER -
Using federal funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aeronautics Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of Comme
rce.
Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control, licensing for pilots, aircr
aft certification, establishing airways, and issue and enforce air traffic rules
What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic.
,What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - CORRECT ANSWER -2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - CORRECT ANSWER -
70% or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? -
CORRECT ANSWER -30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local gov
ernment units? - CORRECT ANSWER -Grant Assurances
,What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER -
The informal complaint system that is filed with the Airport District Office. FAA will investiga
te 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 non-
compliant. The letter will identify the apparent violation(s), specifies corrective action(s), an
d gives a deadline.
What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-
Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings - CORRECT ANSWER -
The formal complaint system that is filed in Washington DC. It involves financial compliance
and reasonable and nondiscriminatory access, but includes all obligations in the Grant Assu
rances 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 el
igibility for future grants and passenger facility charges; cease and desist orders; civil penalti
es; or judicial enforcement.
What does the Tucker Act do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 ANSWER -The FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
, What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land use outside airport proper
ty 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 ANSWER -ALP
The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future developmen
t plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of design standards and crit
eria.
According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-
aero)? - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 servic
e) - CORRECT ANSWER -No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
Correct Answers 2026-2027
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 ANSWER -
Using federal funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aeronautics Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of Comme
rce.
Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control, licensing for pilots, aircr
aft certification, establishing airways, and issue and enforce air traffic rules
What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic.
,What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - CORRECT ANSWER -2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - CORRECT ANSWER -
70% or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? -
CORRECT ANSWER -30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local gov
ernment units? - CORRECT ANSWER -Grant Assurances
,What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER -
The informal complaint system that is filed with the Airport District Office. FAA will investiga
te 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 non-
compliant. The letter will identify the apparent violation(s), specifies corrective action(s), an
d gives a deadline.
What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-
Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings - CORRECT ANSWER -
The formal complaint system that is filed in Washington DC. It involves financial compliance
and reasonable and nondiscriminatory access, but includes all obligations in the Grant Assu
rances 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 el
igibility for future grants and passenger facility charges; cease and desist orders; civil penalti
es; or judicial enforcement.
What does the Tucker Act do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 ANSWER -The FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
, What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land use outside airport proper
ty 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 ANSWER -ALP
The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future developmen
t plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of design standards and crit
eria.
According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-
aero)? - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 servic
e) - CORRECT ANSWER -No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
