SFTY 409

1. Discuss some of the highlights of the airport certification process and their significance. The Federal Aviation Act authorizes FAA to issue a certification of airport for air carrier aircraft. The Airport and Airway Development of Act of 1970 was added in 1950’s Act. There is certain minimum safety standard required from any person who wants to operate the airport. In addition, FAA requires to meet standard of airport such as its design, runway, taxiway, record keeping and so on. In 20...

1. Discuss some of the highlights of the airport certification process and their significance. The Federal Aviation Act authorizes FAA to issue a certification of airport for air carrier aircraft. The Airport and Airway Development of Act of 1970 was added in 1950’s Act. There is certain minimum safety standard required from any person who wants to operate the airport. In addition, FAA requires to meet standard of airport such as its design, runway, taxiway, record keeping and so on. In 20...

(1.1) Explain the duties and functions of the NTSB, as well as, defining the meaning of the NTSB is an independent agency. The NTSB is congressionally mandated to investigate all rail, marine, highway, pipeline and aviation accidents as spelled out in US Code Title 49, Part 830-835. The Safety Board answers only to Congress and the American people. It is has the objective to determine causation (not blame) and make non-binding recommendations to prevent further accidents. The NTSB is also ...

POOL/QUESTION BANK 3 (3.1) Compare the differences between a Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or black box and the systems called FOQA and ACARS? FDRs are post crash recovery devices that record around 250 aircraft system parameters. Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA) and Aircraft Communication Addressing & Reporting System (ACARS) are systems that send out data messages throughout the evolution of the flight. Data is received by a signal reception center in regards to engine and system ...

SFTY 409, Final Exam Note to Instructors: The answers provided are overkill answers. For the student to do well on a question the need to demonstrate overall knowledge and some details. The do not need to demonstrate detailed knowledge of every element. Key points in the answer are Bolded. Consider how well a student provides justifies their answers or defends their argument. Question 1. What are the air carriers' responsibilities for safety? How does FAA judge if an air carrier is unabl...

POOL 1 1. Explain and contrast the differences, duties, and safety missions between the FAA and NTSB. Provide examples of the responsibilities of each organization within the aviation industry. LO 1 Module 1 , 2, 3 The Federal Aviation Administration is tasked with our nations’ airspace management, rules and standards for all aviation activities to include aircraft certification, operations, pilot, maintenance and dispatch crew standards, as well enforcement of all such standards and re...

1. Describe the features and mission of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (Next Gen). Also include some of the management challenges confronting full implementation of this system. LOs 1, 3, 4 Module 5 The FAA defines Next Gen as an umbrella term for the ongoing and wide ranging transformation of the National Air System. It represents an evolution from a ground based system of ATC to a satellite based system of air traffic management. Designed to relieve airspace congestion at...

POOL/QUESTION BANK 1 (1.1) Explain the duties and functions of the NTSB, as well as, defining the meaning of the NTSB is an independent agency. The NTSB is congressionally mandated to investigate all rail, marine, highway, pipeline and aviation accidents as spelled out in US Code Title 49, Part 830-835. The Safety Board answers only to Congress and the American people. It is has the objective to determine causation (not blame) and make non-binding recommendations to prevent further accide...

POOL/QUESTION BANK 1 (1.1) According to the text there are numerous Service Life issues that can lead to progressive failures in structures. What are those issues and what are the two that are major concerns in an actively used fleet of aircraft? Explain the concerns. Chap 35, Page 406, speaks to this. The issues are fatigue, corrosion, wear and creep. Of these, corrosion is the biggest concern due to the fact aircraft work in harsh environmental conditions, such as marine, dust, altitudes...

Question 1. What are the air carriers' responsibilities for safety? How does FAA judge if an air carrier is unable to carry its duties? ANSWER: Section 601(b) of the FA Act specifies, in part, that when prescribing standards and regulations and when issuing certificates, the FAA shall give full consideration "to the duty resting upon air carriers to perform their services with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest . . ." The FA Act charges the FAA with the respons...