VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
FAR that relates to airports with air carriers with more than 9 seats (aka commercial airports)
Correct answer-FAR Part 139
Timeframe an airport must adhere to FAR Part 139 Correct answer-15 min before and after the
operation
Who provides ARFF? Correct answer-The city the airport is in
Two types of runway pavement; pros and cons Correct answer-Asphalt: cheap, but expensive
maintenance
Concrete: expensive, but has a longer lifespan
Dynamic vs viscous hydroplaning Correct answer-Dynamic- as a result of water, etc.
Vicious- small contaminants
How do you reduce hydroplaning? [2] Correct answer-Runway grooving, better draining,
What does ARFF standard depend on? [2] Correct answer-Length of air carrier and frequency of
operations
ARFF equipment requirement Correct answer-First truck- reach the emergency within 3 mins
Second truck- 4 mins
Third truck- 3.5 mins
ARFF training required by the FAA Correct answer-One live fire drill every year
Tabletop/partial emergency exercise every year OR full scale emergency exercise every 3 years
Critical period for an emergency Correct answer-The first 15 mins or the person will most likely die
3 Cs Correct answer-Communication
Command
Control
When do you require snow removal equipment? Correct answer-When you're capable of receiving
snow
What does a Part 139 airport need in terms of snow removal? Correct answer-They must have a
snow plan coordinated with all tenants
How much snow can a jet aircraft handle? Correct answer-1" for landing, 1/2" for takeoff
Unit for runway friction measurement Correct answer-MU
3 segments of a runway Correct answer-Touchdown
Midpoint
Rollout
MU rating considered good Correct answer->40