CM Training - AAAE EXAM QUESTIONS (858
TERMS) WITH VERIFIED DEFINITIONS UPDATED
2024
1). 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
2). What did the air commerce act (1926) prohibit?
Ans: Using federal funds to build or improve airports.
3). Works progress administration (wpa)
Ans: Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
4). 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
5). What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight?
Ans: Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
6). What does a ga reliever airport do?
Ans: Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic.
7). What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service?
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, Ans: 2,500
8). Large hubs have what percentage of u.s. enplanements?
Ans: 70% or more of the enplanements
9). What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for visual flight rules?
Ans: Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
10). What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance?
Ans: The Airport Sponsor.
11). What is the most common airport ownership type in the u.s.?
Ans: Municipalities (cities and counties)
12). Who sets standards for security access control systems?
Ans: The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
13). How many days are required for the notice of proposed rule-making?
Ans: 30 days
14). What is the directive to faa personnel on specific subjects and programs?
Ans: The FAA Order
15). What is the method the faa has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units?
Ans: Grant Assurances
16). What is 14 cfr part 13 investigation and enforcement
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, 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.
17). 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.
18). What does the tucker act do?
Ans: Waives immunity over claims arising out of contracts with the federal
government.
19). What agency has the power to make safety related regulations after an aircraft accident?
Ans: The FAA
20). Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide?
Ans: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
21). What professional industry trade organization represents ga pilots of small aircraft?
Ans: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
22). What does grant assurance #21 (compatible land use) ensure?
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, 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.
23). What document must always be up to date to receive faa funds?
Ans: 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.
24). According to the faa, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-
aero)?
Ans: Non-aeronautical
25). What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to?
Ans: Rules and Regulations
26). What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user?
Ans: Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
27). What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources?
Ans: Concessions, parking lot charges, rental cars, advertising space, industrial park
28). Is a payment to a municipality in excess of the cost acceptable? (eg for police or fire
service)
Ans: No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
29). What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport?
Ans: Landing fees.
Based on per operation and per weight basis; relatively small portion of an airline
operating costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations.
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TERMS) WITH VERIFIED DEFINITIONS UPDATED
2024
1). 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
2). What did the air commerce act (1926) prohibit?
Ans: Using federal funds to build or improve airports.
3). Works progress administration (wpa)
Ans: Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
4). 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
5). What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight?
Ans: Final flight of the U.S. space shuttle.
6). What does a ga reliever airport do?
Ans: Relieves a Commercial airport from GA traffic.
7). What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service?
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, Ans: 2,500
8). Large hubs have what percentage of u.s. enplanements?
Ans: 70% or more of the enplanements
9). What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for visual flight rules?
Ans: Cloud ceiling: 1,000'
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
"1000 and 3"
10). What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance?
Ans: The Airport Sponsor.
11). What is the most common airport ownership type in the u.s.?
Ans: Municipalities (cities and counties)
12). Who sets standards for security access control systems?
Ans: The Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics
13). How many days are required for the notice of proposed rule-making?
Ans: 30 days
14). What is the directive to faa personnel on specific subjects and programs?
Ans: The FAA Order
15). What is the method the faa has found to be the best to extend federal policy to local
government units?
Ans: Grant Assurances
16). What is 14 cfr part 13 investigation and enforcement
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, 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.
17). 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.
18). What does the tucker act do?
Ans: Waives immunity over claims arising out of contracts with the federal
government.
19). What agency has the power to make safety related regulations after an aircraft accident?
Ans: The FAA
20). Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide?
Ans: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
21). What professional industry trade organization represents ga pilots of small aircraft?
Ans: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
22). What does grant assurance #21 (compatible land use) ensure?
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, 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.
23). What document must always be up to date to receive faa funds?
Ans: 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.
24). According to the faa, where do most conflicts occur in permitted activities (aero or non-
aero)?
Ans: Non-aeronautical
25). What are airport tenants and users required to adhere to?
Ans: Rules and Regulations
26). What is the benefit of grant assurances to the airport user?
Ans: Ensures adequate level of safe and effective service
27). What are examples of non-aeronautical revenue sources?
Ans: Concessions, parking lot charges, rental cars, advertising space, industrial park
28). Is a payment to a municipality in excess of the cost acceptable? (eg for police or fire
service)
Ans: No. This is an example of a revenue diversion.
29). What is the most common aeronautical charge at a commercial service airport?
Ans: Landing fees.
Based on per operation and per weight basis; relatively small portion of an airline
operating costs, yet highly contentious during negotiations.
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