YVR D/A AVOP MAIN EXAM CORE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔stop bars - ✔✔single row of flush or semi flush red inset lights
✔✔aircraft taxi lines - ✔✔solid single yellow line
✔✔tail wingtip clearance line - ✔✔solid white line
✔✔apron safety lines - ✔✔red and white lines
✔✔bridge safety lines - ✔✔red
✔✔Procedures apply to runway operations and approaches, with limited impact to
vehicle operations.
The airport conducts lighting inspections, places critical area signs (to protect critical
ILS areas), and ensures that secondary power is operational in case RVOP are
required.
All non-essential airside work will be suspended - ✔✔1200 2600
✔✔Special procedures apply to vehicles and aircraft operating
on the movement area.
Implemented to minimize the movement of vehicles operating near aircraft on the
movement area.
In effect for the whole airfield when any single RVR reading on the airfield measures
less than RVR 1200. - ✔✔600 1200
✔✔airport operations phone number - ✔✔604-207-7022
✔✔any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure, movement, or
servicing of aircraft, including any related buildings, installations, and equipment -
✔✔aerodrome
✔✔Vancouver Airport Authority Airfield and Emergency Services. - ✔✔airfield and
emergency services aes
✔✔service provided by NAV CANADA to control aircraft and vehicle movements in the
manoeuvring area. At YVR, the ATC unit is located in the control tower. - ✔✔air traffic
control atc
✔✔aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation document, issued pursuant to
the Aeronautics Act, is in force. - ✔✔airport
, ✔✔all areas inside the perimeter security fences of the airport, as defined in the
Aerodrome Security Regulation - ✔✔airside
✔✔person authorized to escort persons and vehicles into the restricted and / or
controlled areas of the airport. - ✔✔airside escort
✔✔Vancouver Airport Authority department responsible for overall operations, security,
safety management, and emergency response at the airport. - ✔✔airport operations
✔✔entity within Airport Operations that administers the AVOP program, airside vehicle
permits, and airside vehicle parking. - ✔✔airside vehicle operations
✔✔the directives set out in this manual, as amended or revised from time to time. -
✔✔airside traffic directives atd
✔✔the part of the airside area used for loading, unloading, and servicing aircraft, as well
as for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian movement. Aprons at YVR are
uncontrolled. - ✔✔apron
✔✔the authorization required to operate a vehicle within the airside area airport. The
four types of AVOPs are referred to as D/A AVOP, D/A Green AVOP, D AVOP, and
Free Range. - ✔✔airside vehicle operators permit avop
✔✔an airside area that cannot be entered unless clearance has been obtained from
ATC. - ✔✔controlled area
✔✔a taxiway under the control of ATC. Only vehicles operated by, or escorted by, the
holder of a D AVOP may enter or cross a controlled taxiway. Obtaining clearance from
ATC is mandatory prior to entering or crossing a controlled taxiway. - ✔✔controlled
taxiway
✔✔a part of the aerodrome containing navigation aids, communications equipment, and
sensitive electronic equipment that, if interfered with, will directly affect the safe
operation of aircraft and vehicles - ✔✔critical area
✔✔person in charge of Airside Vehicle Operations and the issuing authority for AVOPs.
- ✔✔director
✔✔authorized staff of the RCMP, Vancouver Airport Authority Airport Operations /
Security, and any other person appointed by the Director, Airside Operations. -
✔✔enforcement personnel
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔stop bars - ✔✔single row of flush or semi flush red inset lights
✔✔aircraft taxi lines - ✔✔solid single yellow line
✔✔tail wingtip clearance line - ✔✔solid white line
✔✔apron safety lines - ✔✔red and white lines
✔✔bridge safety lines - ✔✔red
✔✔Procedures apply to runway operations and approaches, with limited impact to
vehicle operations.
The airport conducts lighting inspections, places critical area signs (to protect critical
ILS areas), and ensures that secondary power is operational in case RVOP are
required.
All non-essential airside work will be suspended - ✔✔1200 2600
✔✔Special procedures apply to vehicles and aircraft operating
on the movement area.
Implemented to minimize the movement of vehicles operating near aircraft on the
movement area.
In effect for the whole airfield when any single RVR reading on the airfield measures
less than RVR 1200. - ✔✔600 1200
✔✔airport operations phone number - ✔✔604-207-7022
✔✔any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure, movement, or
servicing of aircraft, including any related buildings, installations, and equipment -
✔✔aerodrome
✔✔Vancouver Airport Authority Airfield and Emergency Services. - ✔✔airfield and
emergency services aes
✔✔service provided by NAV CANADA to control aircraft and vehicle movements in the
manoeuvring area. At YVR, the ATC unit is located in the control tower. - ✔✔air traffic
control atc
✔✔aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation document, issued pursuant to
the Aeronautics Act, is in force. - ✔✔airport
, ✔✔all areas inside the perimeter security fences of the airport, as defined in the
Aerodrome Security Regulation - ✔✔airside
✔✔person authorized to escort persons and vehicles into the restricted and / or
controlled areas of the airport. - ✔✔airside escort
✔✔Vancouver Airport Authority department responsible for overall operations, security,
safety management, and emergency response at the airport. - ✔✔airport operations
✔✔entity within Airport Operations that administers the AVOP program, airside vehicle
permits, and airside vehicle parking. - ✔✔airside vehicle operations
✔✔the directives set out in this manual, as amended or revised from time to time. -
✔✔airside traffic directives atd
✔✔the part of the airside area used for loading, unloading, and servicing aircraft, as well
as for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian movement. Aprons at YVR are
uncontrolled. - ✔✔apron
✔✔the authorization required to operate a vehicle within the airside area airport. The
four types of AVOPs are referred to as D/A AVOP, D/A Green AVOP, D AVOP, and
Free Range. - ✔✔airside vehicle operators permit avop
✔✔an airside area that cannot be entered unless clearance has been obtained from
ATC. - ✔✔controlled area
✔✔a taxiway under the control of ATC. Only vehicles operated by, or escorted by, the
holder of a D AVOP may enter or cross a controlled taxiway. Obtaining clearance from
ATC is mandatory prior to entering or crossing a controlled taxiway. - ✔✔controlled
taxiway
✔✔a part of the aerodrome containing navigation aids, communications equipment, and
sensitive electronic equipment that, if interfered with, will directly affect the safe
operation of aircraft and vehicles - ✔✔critical area
✔✔person in charge of Airside Vehicle Operations and the issuing authority for AVOPs.
- ✔✔director
✔✔authorized staff of the RCMP, Vancouver Airport Authority Airport Operations /
Security, and any other person appointed by the Director, Airside Operations. -
✔✔enforcement personnel
