CM Module 3 EXAM 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100%

CM Module 3 EXAM 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Using federal funds to build or improve airports. Works Progress Administration (WPA) - ANSWER Provided 50% of needed funding. Built over 800 new airports. Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle. What does a GA Reliever airport do? - ANSWER Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic. What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? - ANSWER 2,500 Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? - ANSWER 70% or more of the enplanements What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? - ANSWER Cloud ceiling: 1,000' Visibility requirements: 3 miles "1000 and 3" What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? - ANSWER The Airport Sponsor. What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? - ANSWER Municipalities (cities and counties) Who sets standards for security access control systems? - ANSWER The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? - ANSWER 30 days What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? - ANSWER The FAA Order What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local government units? - ANSWER Grant Assurances What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement - ANSWER 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 noncompliant. 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 - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER The FAA Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? - ANSWER The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small aircraft? - ANSWER Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association What does Grant Assurance #21 (Compatible Land Use) ensure? - ANSWER 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. What document must always be up to date to receive FAA funds? - ANSWER ALP The ALP must delineate the airport boundaries, all facilities, and identify future development plans. FAA approval represents concurrence in the conformity of design standards and criteria. According to the FAA, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-aero)? - ANSWER Non-aeronautical What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to? - ANSWER Rules and Regulations What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - ANSWER Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources? - ANSWER Concessions, parking lot charges, rental cars, advertising space, industrial park Is a payment to a municipality in excess of the cost acceptable? (eg for police or fire service) - ANSWER No. This is an example of a revenue diversion. What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport? - ANSWER Landing fees.