AAAE CM Module 2 Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023

AAAE CM Module 2 Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023 NPIAS - Correct answer-Federal plan for airports, addresses development and planning on projects eligible for AIP. State Aviation System Plans - Correct answer-more detailed on how airports within a state can meet states needs Metropolitan or Regional System Plans - Correct answer-more specific indexable and consider capacity, intermodal access and local travelers Airport Areas - Correct answer-Airside, Landside Landside - Correct answer-intermodal access,parking, rental cars ticketing, bag claims, etc Airside Areas - Correct answer-Runways, taxiways, fence, etc. ALP-Grant Assurance 29 - Correct answer-requires ALP be updated at all times, shows land, terminal and facilities. protection zones, approach areas, proposed development and unusual design features ALP Contents - Correct answer-Standard ALP contains following: 1 Cover sheet-signature blocks, and location maps 2 ALP Sheet-data of existing and fyture airfield layout 3 Airport Layout Drawing 4 Airport Airspace Drawing-intended to show imaginary surfaces 5 Inner Portion of Approach Drawing-profile view of runway approaches and obstructions and surfaces associated with the Terminal Instrment Procedures (TERPS) 6 Terminal Area Drawing-and plan depicting terminal and surrounding facilities and heights. lighting and obstructions, also highway routes to and from airport and main business district 7 Land Use Drawing-on Airport and off airport depicting existing and recommended use of all land with property line to at least the 65 DNL noise contours 8 Runway Departure Surfaces Drawing-depicts available departure surfaces 9 Airport Property Map-how tracts were acquired and easements, termed EXHIBIT A on AIP grant applications 10 Data sheet-airport and runway data tables and wind rose(diagram showing percentage of time wind blows from a direction and speed) 11. Facilities layout-exisisting and future facilities 12 Utilities drawing-location and capacity of utilities 13 Airport access plan-major routes and modes of transportation that serve airport ALP is signed by FAA making it a legal document, drawings typically done with computer design software that link features on map with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), FAA uses eALP which allows sharing ALP data 5 Primary Functions of ALP - Correct answer-1 FAA approved plan required to receive AIP and PFC funding 2 blueprint for airport development 3 public document that serves as a record of aeronautical requirements 4 enables FAA and Sponsor to plan for future improvements 5 working tool for staff, Notice of Propsed Construction or Alteration-FAA StNdard Form SF-7460-1 - Correct answer-notification of construction or alteration has to be given 30 days in advance Notice of Landing Area Proposal-Form SF-7480-1 - Correct answer-notification of activation or alteration of a landing area ALP - Correct answer-ALP should be Reviewed and Vaidated every 2-7 years. Necessary when existing ALP cannot accommodate forecast needs or meet design standards Grant Assurance Requirements for ALP - Correct answer-1 Property lines 2 location and nature of existing and proposed facilities (ie. runways, taxiway, parking lots) 3 existing and proposed non-aviation areas and improvements (ie. parking lots, access roads, water retention ponds) ALP Approval - Correct answer-FAA approves that ALP must be Safe, Useful and Efficient. ALP must be submitted at Airports District Office (ADO) Safe - Correct answer-safe operation of aircraft Useful - Correct answer-make best use of airport land while minimizes impact of offairport structures Efficient - Correct answer-planned capacity is sufficient for forecast demand FAA ALP 3 Levels of Approval - Correct answer-Unconditional (met environmental processing), Conditional(environmental processing has not been completed for all items) and Mixed (completed elements can proceed others cannot until approval is received) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Correct answer-review for environmental FAAs Airport Data and Information Program - Correct answer-guides sponsors on collection, submission and management or airpirt data ensuring airport users most current information-achived through AIRPORT MASTER RECORD Airport Master Record - Correct answer-describes basic operational and services data of the airports Airport Data Record- 5010 Form - Correct answer-Airport operator required to complete annually, FAA uses to complete aeronautical charts and Airport Facility Directory (A/FD) Airport Facility Directory (A/FD) - Correct answer-pilots use as reference (runway lengths, Airport use, elevation and runway slope) Form 7460 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration-Part 157 Requirement - Correct answer-required whenever there is proposed development Form 5010 and NOTAMS - Correct answer-Pilits rely on information internet A/FD (provided on Form 5010). Temporary changes are issued as NOTAMS. NOTAMS can be cancelled when the information becomes part of the A/FD Planning Levels - Correct answer-1 NPIAS 2 Statewide integrated airport systems 3 Regional/metropolitan integrated airport systems 4 Airport Master Plans Basic Guiding Principle of Planning Process - Correct answer-development of a safe efficient airport system with uniform design and operational standards NPIAS Project Categories - Correct answer-1 Purpose-safety, rehabilitation, capacity, standards 2 Physical Component-runway, taxiway, apron, equipment acquisition 3 Type of work-construct, expand, improve Metropolitan (or Regional) Airport System Plan (MASP) & State Aviation System Planning (SASP) - Correct answer-plan that asses how to integrate within the area, identifies role of each airport in the area and forecasts proposed future activities Airport Sysrem Planning 4 elements - Correct answer-1 system needs identification 2 system-wide development cost estimate 3 studies,surveys and other planning actions to decide which aeronautical needs will be met. 4 standards prescribed by state for development on non-primary public use airports Airport Master Plan - Correct answer-primary document for long range planning. sets direction of development for an. airport for up to 20 years, includes public involvement, FAA does not require that it has to be updated at certain time schedule but it is recommended (usually conducted every 8-15 years) Plans are completely tailored to individual airport, may be encouraged by ADO to receive funding for AIP projects. Goal of Master Plan - Correct answer-provide framework for future development that is cost effective and satisfies the needs of the airport, market and community while balancing environmental and socioeconomic impacts. Sequenced into Airport Capital Improvement Plan and eligible for federal funding Master Plan is intended to produce - Correct answer-1 technical report-analysis conducted 2 summary report-facts, conclusions and recommendations 3 Updated ALP 4 Webpage-airport information and key elements of master plan 5 Public Information Kit-visual aids, models, brochures to support plan Acceptance vs. Approval - Correct answer-Accepting-FAA has reviewed the elements of the plan to ensure sound planning techniques were applied. The FAA Approves the forecast and ALP Master Plan Part 1: Pre-Planning - Correct answer-type and level of detail of study needs to be determined Consultant Selection Guidance - Correct answer-Architectural, Engineering and Planning Consultant Srvices for Airport Grant Projects FAA AC 150/5100-14, AIRPORT CONSULTANTS COUNCIL's (ACC) reference "Guidelines to Selecting Airport Consultants". Consultant selection process is governed by the BROOKS ACT -requires selection be made based on qualifications and be awarded by fair and open selection process , consultants are usually hired before issuing RFPs, RFQs or Statements of Qualifications (SOQ). Process start with invitation to submit information via RFP or RFQ Topics addressed in Master Plan study - Correct answer-1 Goals and Objectives-why is MP study being conducted and key issues for future development 2.Data Availability-available forecasts and current data and data needed to be collected 3. Forecast Horizons-ie. 5, 10 ,15 years. Planning Activity Levels are increasingly being used 4. Environmental Considerations-Operator should determine if Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Study (EIS) will be required 5. Schedules-decision points requiring FAA or Sponsor approval to proceed 6. Deliverables-work and level of detail required 7. Coordination of Public Involvement- level of public involvement based on complexity of study 8. Budget-scope of work and fees Part 2: Public Involvement - Correct answer-An effective PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN is essential. The public involvement program shares information and collaborates on decision-making. Program should include Officials, residents, travelers, tenants, FAA-group known as stakeholders. TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) and CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) -Committees that facilitate involvement Part 3: Environmental Considerations - Correct answer-identify potential environmental impact and required permits. Airport Environmental Handbook FAA Order 5050.4A should be consulted a guide. There are approx. 40 laws, executive orders and regulations governing environment ie. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act. A balance needs to be achieved between man-made and natural environment Part 4: Existing Conditions and Issues - Correct answer-aka Inventory (of pertinent data). Historical Review of airport, Airspace Structures, NAVAIDS, airport-related land use. aeronautical activity, socioeconomic factors Classifications used in this element of Master Plan - Correct answer-1. Airfield/Airspace 2. Commercial Passenger Termial Facilities 3. General Aviation Facilities 4. Cargo Facilities 5. Support Facilities ie. ARFF, Airport admin, fuel storage, control tower 6. Access. Circulation and Parking 7. Utilities Non-aeronautical Facilities Part 5: Aviation Demand Forecasts - Correct answer-Forecasts of future levels of aviation activity are the basis for effective airport planning. Short-term (up to 5 years) near-term development, operational planing and environmental improvement. Medium-term- 6-10 year time frame used in planning capital improvements. Long-term-10+ years helpful for general planting. There are a number of forecasts including the OFFICIAL AIRLINE GUIDE (OAG) Aviation Deman Elements - Correct answer-1. Aircraft Operation (take off or landing) 2. Local Operations-arrivals and departures that stay in local traffic pattern and training flights within 20 miles of airport, instrument approaches 3. Itinerant Operations-arrivals and departures other than local 4. Enplaned Passengers-#of paying passengers that depart airport on commercial flight 5. Enplaned Air Cargo-total tonnage departing on aircraft 6. Aircraft Mix-categories of aircraft: less than 12,500 pounds, 12,500-60,000 pounds and over 60,000 and helicopter Factors used to Forecast Demand - Correct answer-1. Economic Characteristics-a communities economic character 2. Demographic Characteristics- size and composition of airport communities population and potential growth rate. 3. Geographical Attributes-spatial distribution and proximity of populations and commerce centers 4. Aviation Related Factors-fuel prices, regulatory environment, taxes, business activities, local attitudes towards aviation. 5. Other Factors-actions taken by authorities or Operators ie. user charges, plans for future development and economic fluctuations Forecast Process - Correct answer-1. identification of aviation activity measures 2. review of previous forecasts 3. collection of data 4. selection of appropriate forecast methods Common Forecadt Techniques - Correct answer-1. Regression Analysis-tying aviation demand to enplanements, population, and income levels 2. Trend Analysis and Extrapolation-uses historical pattern of activity to project future trends 3. Market Share Analysis-local forecasts represent a market share or percentage of national forecasts 4. Smoothing-technique applied to historical data focused more on recent trends and conditions Part 6: Facility Requirements - Correct answer-Compare current facilities and services with forecasted demand then determine needed facilities and services ("gap analysis") 1. Airfield and Airspace 2. Commercial Service Terminal 3. General Aviation Requirements 4. Air Cargo Requirements 5. Support Facilities 6. Ground Access, Circulation and Parking Part 7: Alternative Development and Evaluation - Correct answer-Planners should revisit overall intent of study and consider alternatives and do further research on alternatives or eliminate them.Long-term land acquisition, environmental issues and funding through AIP or PFC should be considered Part 8: ALP - Correct answer-ALP update is part of the Master Plan Part 9: Facilities Implementation Plan - Correct answer-Explains how to implement the findings and recommendations of the planning effort, suggests plans to include in the future CIP (or Transportation Improvement Plan TIP), plan must address airport's planned capital projects to ensure adequate resources are available Part 10: Financial Feasibility Analysis - Correct answer-ability to fund recommended projects Design Aircraft - Correct answer-in most cases composite aircraft with 3 parameters: 1. Aircraft Approach Category (AAC), 2. Airplane Design Group (ADG) 3. Runway Design Code (RDC) Largest aircraft using airport more than 500 times/year Runway Design Code (RDC) - Correct answer-Design standards to which a runway is built.. The Aircraft Approach Category (AAC)-speed, Airplane Design Group (ADG)-wing span and tail height and approach visibility minimums form the RDC of a runway Taxiway Design Group (TDG) - Correct answer-undercarriage dimensions of aircraft width and fillet (corner connecting 2 taxiways) Taxiway Edge Safety Margin (TESM) - Correct answer-pavement in the form of fillets for main gear to go around corners Airport 3 Major Areas - Correct answer-1. Landside 2. Terminal 3. Airside Movement Areas - Correct answer-required by Title 14 CFR Part 139 area to be used by air carrier operations ie. runways and taxiways and areas used for taxiing, takeoff and landing Movement areas generally under positive control of ATCT and include runways and taxiways and other areas specified in Letters of Agreement ( LOA) or MOU between ATCT and airport management Nonmovement Areas - Correct answer-Loading ramps, aircraft parking aprons unpaved areas and areas airport management has decided air carriers won't use. Any airport with ATCT has to must delieate movement and nonmovement areas aircraft and vehicles don't need ATCT permission to move in the nonmovement areas but do need to follow airport rules Airport Certification Manual (ACM) - Correct answer-Movement areas listed in ACM need to meet Part 139 standards, nonmovement areas don't but shouldn't be neglected Airport Operations Area (AOA) - Correct answer-commonly considered '"airside" it is area used for take off,, landing or surface maneuvering and is a security term not FAA term. Encompasses movement and nonmovement areas Substantial Use - Correct answer-500 or more annual itinerant operations or largest scheduled commercial aircraft FAA Requirements for federally funded airport development projects - Correct answer1. Safe Operations 2. Increasing capacity and efficiency 3. Reducing delays 4. Economic viability 5. Noise reduction 6. Environmental protection Runway Design Code/Design Aircraft components - Correct answer-1st-approach speed Aircraft Approach Category (ACC) 2nd-aircraft wingspan or tail height Aircraft Design Group (ADG) 3rd-Instrument flight visibility Airport Reference Code (ARC) - Correct answer-Used for planning and design purposes-does not limit aircraftthat are able to operate safely on airport. it is the airports highest Runway Design Code (RDC) minus the visibility component of the RDC. Runway layout - Correct answer-metorological conditions, topography, volume of aircraft expected, instrument approach layout. Design aircraft should be able to use runway 95% of the year within it's maximum crosswind componentp Four basic runway configurations - Correct answer-1. Single 2. Open V 3. Parallel 4. Intersecting Runway threshold - Correct answer-beginning portion of runway used for takeoffs and landings Displaced threshold - Correct answer-located a distance down the runway may be used for takeoffs and rollouts Runway Safety Area (RSA) - Correct answer-runway or taxiway and surrounding area suitable for reducing the risk of damage to aircraft due to running off the runway or taxiway Runway Safety Area-width of 120'-500' depending on aircraft design group Taxiway Safety Area-49'-262' Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) - Correct answer-soft ground arrested system developed if there is not enough room for a Runway Safety Area (RSA) Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) - Correct answer-trapezoid shape enhancing protection of people and property on tge ground. Some uses are permitted ie. golf course Object Free Area (OFA) - Correct answer-area around runway and taxiways that must be free of objects not needed for navigation or ground maneuvering (ie. signs) Obstacle-Free Zone (OFZ) - Correct answer-airspace above the runway kept clear of objects except visual aids mounted on frangible couplings Building Restriction Line (BRL) - Correct answer-shown on ALP shows suitable building area locations on an airport. Declared Distances - Correct answer-distances available for a turbine aircraft TORA, TODA, ASDA & LDA Take-Off Run Available (TORA) Take-Off Distance Available (TODA) Accelerate-stop Distance Available (ASDA) Landing Distance Available (LDA) FAA provides declared distances at runways that do not have enough space for an adequate RSA. Runway Visibility Zone (RVZ) - Correct answer-used for intersecting runways when buildings block visibility of other runways Other parameters of airport design - Correct answer-1. Elevation-highest point on runway in MSL 2.Airport Reference Point (ARP)-latitude and longitude of runway's geographic center 3. Maximun Takeoff Weight-large aircraft maximum take-off weight of more than 12,500 lbs, small aircraft maximum take-off weight is less than 12,500 lbs. 4. Stopway-rectangle area beyond departure end of runway used to minimize damage to aircraft in an overrun 5. Clearway-rectangle area off departure end of runway obstacle free area for initial climb Taxiway - Correct answer-Movement Area used for aircraft to move from point to point on an airport Taxilane - Correct answer-portion of a ramp used for access between taxiways and aircraft parking typically non-movement area Taxiway separation - Correct answer-distance between taxiway/taxilane centerline and other objects-based on wingtip clearance required Passenger terminal aprons - Correct answer-where passengers board and deplane Remote aprons - Correct answer-located where aircraft can be stored for long periods of time ie. Remain-Over-Night (RON) Hangar apron - Correct answer-in front of hangar that allows aircraft moving in and out of hangar Stand Guidance Systems - Correct answer-visual aids on the terminal building that tell a pilot if they are on the centerline and when to stop to park Heliports - Correct answer-the FAA has exempted operators of heliports from complying with Part 139 requirements Four Heliport Design Types - Correct answer-1. General Aviation 2. Transport 3. Hospital 4. Helipad GA Heliport - Correct answer-used by individuals, corporations, and helicopter taxi services Transport Heliport - Correct answer-used by air carrier operators for scheduled and unscheduled service with large helicopters Hospital Heliports - Correct answer-limited to air ambulance and hospital functions Design Helicopter - Correct answer-used in designing heliports, it reflects the maximum weight, contact load/minimum contact area, length, and rotor diameter. Other Heliport considerations - Correct answer-Turbulence, electromagnetic effects (effects instruments) Touchdown and Lift-off Area(TLOF), Final Approach and Take-Off Area (FATO) Touchdown and Lift-off Area (TLOF) - Correct answer-load bearing and typically paved, centered in the FATO Final Approach and Take-Off Area (FATO) - Correct answer-area where the final phase of tge approach to a hover or landing is completed and where a take-off is initiated Seaplane Base - Correct answer-area of water used for taking off and landing Seaplane - Correct answer-conventional airplane with floats instead of wheels also called floatplanes Flying boat - Correct answer-bottom of boats fuselage is used for landing Amphibian - Correct answer-flying boats and floatplane that have wheels Sea-lane - Correct answer-defined path for taking off and landing US Coast Guard - Correct answer-charged with marking and lighting navigable waterways Seaplane Base Layout Plan (SBLP) - Correct answer-seaplane based development financed by the FAA requires an FAA approved SBLP Construction Phases - Correct answer-1. Pre-design 2. Design 3. Pre-construction 4. Construction 5. Inspection Pre-design Conference - Correct answer-after engineer consultant is selected and held when preliminary (not final) design work is completed.. Airport Sponsor holds Predesign Conference to discuss design, safety, construction phasing and environmental Pre-bid conference - Correct answer-for large projects or where required for procurement. Meeting is held to explain contract requirements Pre-construction Conference - Correct answer-held by Airport Sponsor to discuss critical project issues Change Orders - Correct answer-change in contract. Wages cannot be changed. Change orders can be + or - 25% of contract cost, FAA doesn't approve change orders but a list of change orders should be sent to the FAA in case a Grant amendment is required Supplemental Agreement - Correct answer-a separate agreement when work that exceeds 25% of contract cost. Wage rates may be a part of a supplemental agreement As Builts - Correct answer-finsl plans depict construction ALP must be updated and set of ASBuilts sent to the FAA FAA Form 7460-2 Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration - Correct answer-required to be filed when an approved construction or alteration is completed FAR Part 77-Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace - Correct answer-Establishes procedures for reporting construction to the FAA that may be a potential obstruction to safe air navigation. 1. standards for determining obstructions 2. requirements for notice of prposed construction 3. aeronautical studies to determine safety of obstructions 4. provides for public hearings on effect of proposed construction 5. provides for establishing antenna farms Object - Correct answer-natural growth, terrain, permanent ot temporary construction or alteration and apparatus of a permanent or temporary character Imaginary Surfaces - Correct answer-1. Primary 2. Transitional 3. Approach 4. Horizontal 5. Conical Primary Surface - Correct answer-centered on runway centerline and extends 200' past runway end. Width is between 200'-1,000' depending on type of approach Transitional Surface - Correct answer-extend outward and upward at right angles from runway centerline at slope of 7:1 starting at the sides of the Primary Surfaces, extends 5,000' from edge of approach surface Approach Surface - Correct answer-start 200' from runway end and extend outward up to 50,000' (less for nonprecision and visual approaches Horizontal Surface - Correct answer-level plane 150' above runway, extends 5,000' for visual approaches and 10,000' for instrument approaches Conical Surface - Correct answer-starts at perimeter of horizontal surface and continues at upward slope of 20:1 for 4,000'. FAR 77 notification requirements - Correct answer-1. any construction exceeding 200 ft. 2. Within vicinity of airport depending on height 3. highways and railroads that exceed heights 4. when requested by FAA 5. Any construction located on an airport regardless of height Terminal System Components - Correct answer-1. Access Interface 2. Passenger Processing 3. Flight Interface Access Interface - Correct answer-landside operations, intermodal transportation, parking, vehicle circulation, curb frontagea Passenger Processing System - Correct answer-ticketing, bag claim, security screening and inspection, FIDs, concessions, airport admin offices Flight Interface - Correct answer-aircraft loading and unloading areas, concourses, gate areas, jet bridges, airline admin areas Airport Operating Efficiencies - Correct answer-cost of heating and cooling, lighting, cleaning, maintenance, etc