CM Training - AAAE Exam latest
updates !!! 2026-2027 | correct
solutions with quiz & answers |
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Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Using federal
funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provided 50% of
needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
70% or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
,Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS-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.
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),
and gives a deadline.
What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement
Proceedings - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-The FAA
,Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land use
outside airport property 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
ANSWERS-ALP
The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future
development plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of design
standards and criteria.
According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-
aero)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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
service) - CORRECT ANSWERS-No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Landing fees.
Based on per operation and per weight basis; relatively small portion of an airline
operating costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure for aeronautical
services? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rates and fees must be as self-sustaining as
possible.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure of non-aeronautical
services? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rates and fees should be Fair Market Value.
, What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at the
most risk? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Residual
What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Authorized the Postmaster General to contract for domestic
airmail service with commercial air carriers
Only those who use aviation would pay for it
Who began the first U.S. air freight service (between Detroit and Chicago)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Henry Ford
Who carried out most of the commercial related aviation activities before the Air Mail
Act? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The US Army carried mail for the post office
What is a Fixed Based Operator? - CORRECT ANSWERS-FBOs were originally fuel
and rest stops for pilots. The buildings were then turned into terminals as aviation grew.
What is the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Established in 1928.
First airport management trade organization.
Consisted of 10 airport directors attending the National Air Races at mines Field (now
LAX).
Adopted first professional accreditation standards in 1954.
Provides lobbying, regulatory services, training, accreditation, and other professional
development programs.
What was the Aeronautics Branch was reorganized and restructured into? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under the Dept of Commerce
What did the Civil Aeronautics Admin (CAA) split into, and what were the duties of each
branch? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CAA maintained Air Traffic Control, Pilot and aircraft
certification, Safety enforcement, and
Airway development
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) ensured safety rules, conducting aircraft accident
investigations, economic regulation of the airlines, approving air routes, and regulating
airfares
What was the Development of Landing Areas for National Defence (DLAND)
appropriation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secretary of War and Commerce & Secretary
of the Navy could acquire land for airport development needed for the war effort.
updates !!! 2026-2027 | correct
solutions with quiz & answers |
highly graded a+
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Using federal
funds to build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provided 50% of
needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Relieves a Commercial
airport from GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
70% or more of the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
,Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The Airport Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The
Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS-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.
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),
and gives a deadline.
What is 14 CFR Part 16 Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement
Proceedings - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-The FAA
,Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The sponsor must make a reasonable attempt at compatible land use
outside airport property 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
ANSWERS-ALP
The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future
development plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of design
standards and criteria.
According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-
aero)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-aeronautical
What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Rules and Regulations
What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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
service) - CORRECT ANSWERS-No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Landing fees.
Based on per operation and per weight basis; relatively small portion of an airline
operating costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure for aeronautical
services? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rates and fees must be as self-sustaining as
possible.
What is the FAA's position on the airport fee and rental structure of non-aeronautical
services? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rates and fees should be Fair Market Value.
, What type of agreement between the airlines and the airport puts the airlines at the
most risk? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Residual
What was the Air Mail Act of 1925, also known as the Kelly Act, and what did it do? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Authorized the Postmaster General to contract for domestic
airmail service with commercial air carriers
Only those who use aviation would pay for it
Who began the first U.S. air freight service (between Detroit and Chicago)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Henry Ford
Who carried out most of the commercial related aviation activities before the Air Mail
Act? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The US Army carried mail for the post office
What is a Fixed Based Operator? - CORRECT ANSWERS-FBOs were originally fuel
and rest stops for pilots. The buildings were then turned into terminals as aviation grew.
What is the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Established in 1928.
First airport management trade organization.
Consisted of 10 airport directors attending the National Air Races at mines Field (now
LAX).
Adopted first professional accreditation standards in 1954.
Provides lobbying, regulatory services, training, accreditation, and other professional
development programs.
What was the Aeronautics Branch was reorganized and restructured into? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under the Dept of Commerce
What did the Civil Aeronautics Admin (CAA) split into, and what were the duties of each
branch? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CAA maintained Air Traffic Control, Pilot and aircraft
certification, Safety enforcement, and
Airway development
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) ensured safety rules, conducting aircraft accident
investigations, economic regulation of the airlines, approving air routes, and regulating
airfares
What was the Development of Landing Areas for National Defence (DLAND)
appropriation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secretary of War and Commerce & Secretary
of the Navy could acquire land for airport development needed for the war effort.
