AVOP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Non cabbed (self propelled) vehicle - Correct Answers -must have operable front and
rear lights. The front
running lights must be on whenever they are driven airside, and both front and rear
lights must
be capable of flashing on and off in unison.
Non-Self-Propelled Equipment - Correct Answers -equipment is pushed, towed, or
dragged. Examples include baggage carts,
cargo dollies, cargo containers, and air stairs.
Exemptions - Correct Answers -Police and other emergency service vehicles equipped
with their own company-standard
safety markings are considered equal to or exceeding these standards described
earlier.
Vehicle Visibility - Correct Answers -Whenever a self-propelled vehicle is moving from
one place to another on an apron, the
vehicle's headlights and warning beacons must be on. This indicates to taxiing aircraft
that the
vehicle is being operated on the apron area.
Turn off warning beacon when - Correct Answers -vehicle is stationary, providing
service to an aircraft.
Improper use of flashing lamps can be distracting to taxiing aircraft and limits their value
as a
warning indicator that the vehicles are in motion
Other Requirements - Correct Answers -Studded tires and tire chains are not permitted
on any vehicle being operated on the airside of
YWG. It is recommended that all vehicles operating on the manoeuvring area require a
minimum 2.5
lb ABC fire extinguisher for emergency situations, such as the dry-chemical
extinguishers
carried by WAA vehicles
Aprons - Correct Answers -part of an aerodrome, other than the manoeuvring area, that
accommodates
, the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing,
maintenance,
and parking of aircraft, and movement of aircraft and pedestrians necessary for such
purposes
Restricted Area - Correct Answers -any area of an aerodrome that is identified as an
area to which access is
restricted to authorized persons
All personnel working in Restricted Areas - Correct Answers -shall wear their RAIC on
outer clothing,
ensuring its visibility, when in the Restricted Areas.
A person who is not in possession of valid identification - Correct Answers -shall not
enter or remain in any area
of an apron that is designated as a Restricted Area unless authorized to do so by WAA
or
under escort by someone with a valid RAIC
Runways - Correct Answers -A runway is the portion of the manoeuvring area used for
aircraft takeoff and landing. Runway
18-36 and Runway 13-31 are the two runways used at YWG.
Taxiways - Correct Answers -part of an aerodrome used for manoeuvring aircraft and
airport equipment
transiting between the apron and the runway
Central De-icing Facility (CDF) - Correct Answers -area designated for the de-icing/anti-
icing of aircraft and glycol recovery. The
CDF is located on the west side of Apron I between Taxiway Hotel Taxiway Victor,
Taxiway
Whiskey, and Apron I
Equipment Staging Area - Correct Answers -designated area where it is safe to place
equipment prior to the arrival or departure of an
aircraft
Holding Bay - Correct Answers -A defined area where aircraft can be held, bypassed, or
positioned for run-ups to facilitate
efficient surface movement.
Security Checkpoints - Correct Answers -Defined reporting points through which access
is gained to the Airport Restricted Area from
other airside surfaces, from groundside, or from public areas
ANSWERS
Non cabbed (self propelled) vehicle - Correct Answers -must have operable front and
rear lights. The front
running lights must be on whenever they are driven airside, and both front and rear
lights must
be capable of flashing on and off in unison.
Non-Self-Propelled Equipment - Correct Answers -equipment is pushed, towed, or
dragged. Examples include baggage carts,
cargo dollies, cargo containers, and air stairs.
Exemptions - Correct Answers -Police and other emergency service vehicles equipped
with their own company-standard
safety markings are considered equal to or exceeding these standards described
earlier.
Vehicle Visibility - Correct Answers -Whenever a self-propelled vehicle is moving from
one place to another on an apron, the
vehicle's headlights and warning beacons must be on. This indicates to taxiing aircraft
that the
vehicle is being operated on the apron area.
Turn off warning beacon when - Correct Answers -vehicle is stationary, providing
service to an aircraft.
Improper use of flashing lamps can be distracting to taxiing aircraft and limits their value
as a
warning indicator that the vehicles are in motion
Other Requirements - Correct Answers -Studded tires and tire chains are not permitted
on any vehicle being operated on the airside of
YWG. It is recommended that all vehicles operating on the manoeuvring area require a
minimum 2.5
lb ABC fire extinguisher for emergency situations, such as the dry-chemical
extinguishers
carried by WAA vehicles
Aprons - Correct Answers -part of an aerodrome, other than the manoeuvring area, that
accommodates
, the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing,
maintenance,
and parking of aircraft, and movement of aircraft and pedestrians necessary for such
purposes
Restricted Area - Correct Answers -any area of an aerodrome that is identified as an
area to which access is
restricted to authorized persons
All personnel working in Restricted Areas - Correct Answers -shall wear their RAIC on
outer clothing,
ensuring its visibility, when in the Restricted Areas.
A person who is not in possession of valid identification - Correct Answers -shall not
enter or remain in any area
of an apron that is designated as a Restricted Area unless authorized to do so by WAA
or
under escort by someone with a valid RAIC
Runways - Correct Answers -A runway is the portion of the manoeuvring area used for
aircraft takeoff and landing. Runway
18-36 and Runway 13-31 are the two runways used at YWG.
Taxiways - Correct Answers -part of an aerodrome used for manoeuvring aircraft and
airport equipment
transiting between the apron and the runway
Central De-icing Facility (CDF) - Correct Answers -area designated for the de-icing/anti-
icing of aircraft and glycol recovery. The
CDF is located on the west side of Apron I between Taxiway Hotel Taxiway Victor,
Taxiway
Whiskey, and Apron I
Equipment Staging Area - Correct Answers -designated area where it is safe to place
equipment prior to the arrival or departure of an
aircraft
Holding Bay - Correct Answers -A defined area where aircraft can be held, bypassed, or
positioned for run-ups to facilitate
efficient surface movement.
Security Checkpoints - Correct Answers -Defined reporting points through which access
is gained to the Airport Restricted Area from
other airside surfaces, from groundside, or from public areas
