AAAE ACE Operations Module 4 Questions with correct Answers 2023

AAAE ACE Operations Module 4 Questions with correct Answers 2023 What Federal Act requires anyone who releases a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance, to include slow releases over a 24-hour period, to immediately notify the National Response Center? The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) What Federal Act requires the development of emergency response plans that address fuel spills and exposures to hazardous waste? The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) What is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? A technical bulletin that describes how to use, handle, and dispose of specific chemical hazards What Federal Act(s) require MSDS be available and posted in all workplaces where hazardous materials exist? The Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) USDOT identifies hazardous materials using a 4-digit number denoting what information about the hazard? the first digit identifies one of nine hazmat classes; the last three digits indicate the exact material What type of fuel is in a fuel line colored black? jet fuel What do the four colors (blue, red, yellow, white) of the OSHA hazmat labeling system represent? blue - health hazard; red - fire hazard; yellow - reactive material; white - PPE required What do the numbers 0 through 4 represent in the OSHA hazmat labeling system? the degree of hazard; 0 - minimum; 1 - slight; 2 - moderate; 3 - serious; 4 - severe What does a letter (A to Z) represent in the OSHA hazmat labeling system? The type of PPE required Who is responsible for hazardous waste that exists on the airport? The airport operator What Federal Act covers the treatment, storage and disposition of used oil and other hazmat substances? The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act How long may hazmat be stored on site before treating or taking off site? 180 days (270 days if disposal plant is 200 miles away or farther) What is the fine if the emergency coordinator at an airport does not notify the NRC in the case of an emergency? $10,000, a year in jail or both How often must certificated airports inspect and ensure immediate corrective action concerning each tenant's fueling facilities? once every three months What is the fire triangle? combustible material; oxygen; ignition source Which has more explosive potential, Avgas or Jet-A? Avgas At what temperatures is Avgas most susceptible to ignition? -50 to 30F At what temperatures is Jet-A most susceptible to ignition? 100 to 165F What is a larger ignition risk, a partially full fuel truck or a mostly full fuel truck? Partially full, due to the greater mixture of fuel fumes and oxygen At what point do vapors given off from a material form an ignitable mixture? the flash point If a material has a flash point at or above 100F what is it considered? combustible (ex. Jet-A) If a material has a flash point below 100F or a vapor pressure not exceeding 40psi, what is it considered? flammable (ex. Avgas) At what temperature will a fuel ignite if compressed? the auto ignition temperature At what rate will flames spread once fuel is ignited? the flame spread rate How often must fuel tanks be checked for water (sumping)? daily Water is heavier than avgas and jet fuel; how long does it take for water to settle per foot of fuel tank depth? avgas - 15min ; JetA - 60min Since fuel must be filtered for microorganism growth, what pressure difference between the inner and outer portion of the filter indicates that the filter must be changed? 15psi What material is not recommended for above-ground fuel storage tanks? fiberglass What is one method to reduce underground fuel storage tank corrosion activity related to soil resistivity? cathodic protection What are two safety features commonly designed for above-ground fuel storage tanks? retainment dike or double wall allowing for 100-110% of tank capacity ; painting tanks white for heat absorption What plan is required by EPA for all fuel storage facilities? Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan What four responses could EPA take with regards to an environmental violation? informal response; formal administrative response; civil judicial response; criminal judicial response What four categories of criminal penalties can result from an environmental violation? negligent violation; knowing violation; knowing endangerment; false statements What four components make up a FOD management program? prevention; detection; removal; evaluation What are the four wildlife control strategies? 1. aircraft flight schedule modification 2. habitat modification 3. harassment 4. wildlife removal Almost three-quarters of all strikes occur at or below what AGL? 500ft How far from the airport should operations personnel monitor bird activity? 5 miles What two factors determine an airport's ARFF index? length of the most demanding aircraft serving the airport and number of average daily departures What is the minimum ARFF index level for a certificated airport? Index A How many average daily departures of the longest aircraft determine an airport's ARFF index? 5 ; if less than 5, then the index below the longest aircraft serving the airport applies How does a fire extinguishing agent put out a fire? prevents oxygen from mixing with the hydrocarbons, suppresses the release of fuel vapors, separates the combustible materials, and lowers the temperature of the fire What is the most common extinguishing agent on airfields? AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam)