CM Training AAAE Exam 2023 with complete solution

Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? Ans 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? Ans Using federal funds to build or improve airports. Works Progress Administration (WPA) Ans Provided 50% of needed funding. Built over 800 new airports. Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? Ans 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? Ans Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle. What does a GA Reliever airport do? Ans Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic. What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? Ans 2,500 Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? Ans 70% or more of the enplanements What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? Ans Cloud ceiling: 1,000' Visibility requirements: 3 miles "1000 and 3" What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? Ans The Airport Sponsor. What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? Ans Municipalities (cities and counties) Who sets standards for security access control systems? Ans The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? Ans 30 days What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? Ans The FAA Order What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local government units? Ans Grant Assurances What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement Ans 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 Ans 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? Ans 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? Ans The FAA Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? Ans The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? Ans Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? Ans 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