AIRPORT RAMP TEST - HNL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
Air Operations Area (AOA) - (ANSWER)The AOA consists of all restricted ground areas
of the airport, including taxiways, runways, loading ramps, and parking areas. In other words, everything
that is inside the perimeter fence. The AOA is divided into two distinct areas: the 'Movement' area and
the 'Nonmovement' area.
Airside - (ANSWER)Those areas of an airport that support aircraft activities.
Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - (ANSWER)A facility using air to ground communications, visual
signaling, and other devices to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of
the airport as well as aircraft and vehicles operating in the movement area of the AOA.
Apron or Ramp - (ANSWER)Area designed for loading or unloading passengers and/or cargo, refueling,
catering, parking or maintenance of aircraft. Aircraft ALWAYS have the right-of-way when operating on
the apron.
Department - (ANSWER)State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Director - (ANSWER)The Director of the Department of Transportation or an authorized representative.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - (ANSWER)The federal agency charged with the administration
and oversight of the national airspace system, including, but not limited to, air traffic control.
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) - (ANSWER)The companies that conduct the servicing of general aviation
within the airport restricted area.
Foreign Object Debris/ Damage (FOD) - (ANSWER)Any loose item (trash, metal, rocks, etc) lying on the
ground having the potential to cause significant damage to property or injury to aircraft and personnel in
the AOA.
, AIRPORT RAMP TEST - HNL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
General Aviation (GA) - (ANSWER)That portion of civil aviation which encompasses all facets of aviation
except air carriers holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Civil Aeronautics
Board and large aircraft commercial operators.
Ground Vehicle - (ANSWER)All conveyances, except aircraft, are used on the ground to transport
persons, cargo, fuel, or equipment.
HNL - (ANSWER)International Air Transport Association {IATA) airport code for Honolulu International
Airport.
Incursion - (ANSWER)Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the
ground that creates a collision hazard or results in loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, intending
to takeoff, landing, or intending to land.
Jet Blast - (ANSWER)The phenomenon of rapid air movement is produced by the jet engines of aircraft,
particularly on or before takeoff.
Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) - (ANSWER)Any person vested with the police power of arrest under
Federal, State, County, or City authority and identifiable by Uniform, badge, and other indications of
authority.
Movement Area - (ANSWER)The part of an airport for which air traffic control services are provided.
Runways, taxiways, and helipads are considered to be in the movement area. It is marked by a single
solid and a single dashed yellow line on the pavement. This is an example of a movement area boundary
marking.
Non-Movement Areas - (ANSWER)The part of an airport for which air-traffic control services are NOT
required. Aprons and ramps are considered to be in the non-movement area.
Operator - (ANSWER)Any person who is in actual physical control of an aircraft or motor vehicle.
SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
Air Operations Area (AOA) - (ANSWER)The AOA consists of all restricted ground areas
of the airport, including taxiways, runways, loading ramps, and parking areas. In other words, everything
that is inside the perimeter fence. The AOA is divided into two distinct areas: the 'Movement' area and
the 'Nonmovement' area.
Airside - (ANSWER)Those areas of an airport that support aircraft activities.
Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - (ANSWER)A facility using air to ground communications, visual
signaling, and other devices to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of
the airport as well as aircraft and vehicles operating in the movement area of the AOA.
Apron or Ramp - (ANSWER)Area designed for loading or unloading passengers and/or cargo, refueling,
catering, parking or maintenance of aircraft. Aircraft ALWAYS have the right-of-way when operating on
the apron.
Department - (ANSWER)State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Director - (ANSWER)The Director of the Department of Transportation or an authorized representative.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - (ANSWER)The federal agency charged with the administration
and oversight of the national airspace system, including, but not limited to, air traffic control.
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) - (ANSWER)The companies that conduct the servicing of general aviation
within the airport restricted area.
Foreign Object Debris/ Damage (FOD) - (ANSWER)Any loose item (trash, metal, rocks, etc) lying on the
ground having the potential to cause significant damage to property or injury to aircraft and personnel in
the AOA.
, AIRPORT RAMP TEST - HNL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
General Aviation (GA) - (ANSWER)That portion of civil aviation which encompasses all facets of aviation
except air carriers holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Civil Aeronautics
Board and large aircraft commercial operators.
Ground Vehicle - (ANSWER)All conveyances, except aircraft, are used on the ground to transport
persons, cargo, fuel, or equipment.
HNL - (ANSWER)International Air Transport Association {IATA) airport code for Honolulu International
Airport.
Incursion - (ANSWER)Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the
ground that creates a collision hazard or results in loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, intending
to takeoff, landing, or intending to land.
Jet Blast - (ANSWER)The phenomenon of rapid air movement is produced by the jet engines of aircraft,
particularly on or before takeoff.
Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) - (ANSWER)Any person vested with the police power of arrest under
Federal, State, County, or City authority and identifiable by Uniform, badge, and other indications of
authority.
Movement Area - (ANSWER)The part of an airport for which air traffic control services are provided.
Runways, taxiways, and helipads are considered to be in the movement area. It is marked by a single
solid and a single dashed yellow line on the pavement. This is an example of a movement area boundary
marking.
Non-Movement Areas - (ANSWER)The part of an airport for which air-traffic control services are NOT
required. Aprons and ramps are considered to be in the non-movement area.
Operator - (ANSWER)Any person who is in actual physical control of an aircraft or motor vehicle.
