AAAE Certified Member Study Guide
The AAAE Certified Member Modules are materials airport managers can use as…
- Airport regulation
- Airport case Law
- Final authoritative documents
- A daily reference and field guide – ANS A daily reference and field guide
Which statement is False? - Each Airport has its own unique geography
- it is impossible to accurately capture how each public-use airport in the US
operates at all levels of its position - When you’ve seen one airport, you’ve seen one airport
- Each airport has the same operating characteristics – ANS Each airport has the
same operating characteristics
When using the term “Airport Sponsor”, the authors of the AAAE modules are
referring to the… - Airport director
- Governing body
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Airport management – ANS Governing body
An airport has many customers, however, the airport must serve the…
- Community
- Stakeholders
- Pilot
- Airlines – ANS Pilot
In 1970, The Airport and Airway Development Act brought about all except the
following - Airport and Airway Trust Fund
- Planning Grant Program (PGP)
- Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP)
- National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) – ANS National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)
(T/F) The FAA does not include in its planning or funding decision-making any
private airports unless they are publicly accessible or military airports that do not
host any civilian operations. – ANS True
The National Plan of integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) identifies 3,345
public-use airports that are important to the national air transportation system
and eligible to receive grant funds under the FAA Airport Improvement Program
(AIP). An airport can be included in the NPIAS for all of the following reasons
except…
- GA reliever airport
- Serving a community that is at least 15 minutes from the nearest NIPIAS airport
- Publicly owned
- Part of a State Airport System – ANS Serving a community that is at least 15
minutes from the nearest NPIAS airport
Commercial service airports are grouped into two major categories - National and Regional
- Civilian and Military
- Large hub and small hub
- Primary and non-primary – ANS Primary and non-primary
A passenger enplanement can be defined as… - A passenger using a handicap ramp
- A take-off and a landing
- A passenger boarding a commercial flight
- A passenger getting off any type of aircraft – ANS A passenger boarding a
commercial flight
The FAA uses three primary measurements to gauge airport activity. Which
statistic is not one of the three? - Total passenger traffic
- Passenger enplanements
- Aircraft operations
- Cargo tonnage – ANS Total passenger traffic
Although federally regulated, public-use airports can be operated by all of the
following organizational structures except - Airport Authority
- City
- State Government
- Department of Commerce – ANS Department of Commerce
Successful airports can be observed creating effective working relationships
between - City and County
- Vendors and Customers
- Airlines and Pilots
- Airport policy makers and Management – ANS Airport policy makers and
Management
(T/F) Airport sponsors must maintain their responsibility to the FAA to operate
the airport as an essential component of the national aviation system without
regard to any negative impact to the airport’s community – ANS False
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This act created commercial aviation in the US – ANS Air mail act
Large hub – ANS Airport type that accounts for more than 70% of annual
passenger enplanements
Joint use – ANS Airport owned by the department of defense but leases space
to civil entity to conduct civilian activity
SASO – ANS Aeronautical tenant that does not sell fuel nor conduct airline
operations is considered to be this
How many operations must a general aviation reliever airport receive annually to
qualify as a general aviation airport – ANS 25,000
Air charter operations are regulated under this FAR – ANS Part 135
Pilot in command – ANS Has the final say on whether a flight should occur –
parking brake
Aeronautical chart – ANS Sectional chart
Pilots operating above this altitude must file and instrument flight plan – ANS
18,000
The cloud height/ceiling must be at least this high for VFR operationS or visual
approach – ANS 1000 foot AGL
Civil penalties for violating Airport Grant assurances can go as high as – ANS
$50,000
Public subsidy – ANS Under this type of agreement, local governments cover
part of the cost of operating an airport
Non-operating revenue – ANS Passenger facility charge
This document directly protects an aeronautical user from devaluing Their lease –
ANS Minimum standards
The FAA believes this type of agreement threatens rights and powers – ANS
Through the fence
The airport executive’s primary point of contact with the FAA – ANS Airport
district office
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What document, that provides information to the pilot, must be updated on an
annual basis? – ANS Airport Facility Directory
What is the NPIAS? – ANS Plan that identifies 3,300+ public airports, their role,
and amounts and types of airport development eligibility (AIP)
What are the FAA principles related to airports? – ANS Safe and efficient
Affordable
Flexible & Expandable
Permanent
Maintain a balance
Support national objectives
Extensive
Why are state and/or regional plans conducted? – ANS To form a connected
system of transportation
What are the steps of an airport master plan? – ANS Technical Report
Summary Report
ALP
Web Page
Public Info Kit
What are the goals of public involvement and environmental reviews during the
master plan update? – ANS Balance the need for stakeholder involvement with
the costs and time
What does the existing conditions tell the airport operator? – ANS Historical
review of the airport and its facilities, airspace structures and NAVAIDS, land use,
activity and socioeconomic factors
What are the various methods of forecasting, the factors that affect the forecasts,
and the forecast models – ANS Factors:
Economic characteristic
Demographics
Geographic attributes
Aviation related factors
Other factors
Methods:
Regression Analysis – ties demand to enplanements, population and income
AAAE CM Module 3
Type of inspection that occurs after a weather event – ANS Special Inspection
Type of airfield marking with yellow background and black ladder shape – ANS
ILS critical area marking
The national incident management system consist of three areas: ICS, joint
Public and – ANS Multi agency coordination
Rezoning property along an approach path from residential to commercial – ANS
Mitigation
A position within the incident command structure tasked with coordinating with
other agencies – ANS Liaison officer
This pavement deterioration occurs when water seeps beneath the pavement and
comes back up – ANS Pumping
An airfield marking with a single solid yellow line and a single yellow Dash Line –
ANS Movement or nonmovement area boundary marking
If an airport safety inspector sees a problem but cannot correct the problem
immediately, what two things must they do – ANS Issue a NOTAM and create a
work order
How often must individuals be trained that conduct Airport self inspections –
ANS Every 12 consecutive calendar months
What is the term for when a vehicle operator drives into a protected area such as
a runway – ANS Runway incursion
Under part 139 what is the definition for small aircraft seat range – ANS 10-30
During and alert 2 response responding personnel are required to do this – ANS
Stage near the incident
Used to report runway friction and breaking action – ANS RCAMS
Auditing and anonymous reporting is part of what SMS element – ANS Safety
assurance
Identification of hazards and risk assessment is part of what SMS element – ANS
Safety risk management
AAAE CM Mod 04
Mot Airport Directors/Managers are _____, meaning that they are on
an employment contract and can usually be let go without cause; they literally
serve at the pleasure of the governing board – ANS appointed
An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for the_____________
and not the individual – ANS position
____, ______ and _– are three areas that
an airport executive must immediately investigate to determine their level of
authority – ANS agreements, purchasing, and personnel
A ____ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the governing
authority – ANS resolution
_____ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion,
as a package – ANS consent agendas
The _ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum before the
governing body votes on it – ANS regular agenda
Some items may be scheduled for ______– with the governing body
but only for the purposes of information gathering – ANS public discussion
Everything said or done in executive session is – – ANS confidential
AT a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet on a monthly
basis at the ______— – ANS station managers meeting
public participation should be focused on building __ and
recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected by the policy
change – ANS informed consent
The goal of the policy makers in building informed consent is not necessarily to
make everyone happy about the project but instead to increase _ to
accept the project – ANS general willingness
_____ focuses on following legislation at the federal, state, or local
level, and, in some cases, attempts to garner support for certain projects and
programs – ANS intergovernmental relations
the _____ or role focuses on attending regional and economic
development planning meetings, developing position papers on legislative and
policy issues, representing the airport in regional forums with federal, state, and
local government officials, and preparing talking points and presentations for
board members and the airport executive – ANS governmental affairs function
an or ____, such as a lobbyist, is often helpful in
providing insight into the details of legislation and the legislative process – ANS
attorney or legislative specialist
AAAE holds more than _ domestic and international meetings each year with ___ attendees – ANS 90; 10,000
When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating for a position
on pending or existing legislation, the AAAE legislative affairs team —
_________ — provides strong and effective representation for
america’s airport system on capitol hill. – ANS airport legislative alliance
___ keep members up to date on the status of pending legislation –
ANS airport alerts
_ provide insights into the various hearings that affect airport operators
including TSA, FAA, and DHS testimony – ANS hearing reports
CM Training – AAAE
Where does TSA have regulatory influences and authority within the terminal? –
ANS 1. Checkpoint operations
- Airport police response to checkpoints and incidents
- Unattended bags
- Unattended vehicles
What did the Air Commerce Act (1926) prohibit? – ANS Using federal funds to
build or improve airports.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) – ANS Provided 50% of needed funding.
Built over 800 new airports.
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
What was the effective beginning of privatized space flight? – ANS Final flight of
the U.S. space shuttle.
What does a GA Reliever airport do? – ANS Relieves a Commercial airport from
GA traffic.
What is the enplanement threshold for commercial service? – ANS 2,500
Large hubs have what percentage of U.S. enplanements? – ANS 70% or more of
the enplanements
What are the cloud ceiling and visibility requirements for Visual Flight Rules? –
ANS Cloud ceiling: 1,000′
Visibility requirements: 3 miles
“1000 and 3”
What is the entity who is responsible for airport governance? – ANS The Airport
Sponsor.
What is the most common airport ownership type in the U.S.? – ANS
Municipalities (cities and counties)
Who sets standards for security access control systems? – ANS The Radio
Technical Commission on Aeronautics
How many days are required for the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making? – ANS 30
days
What is the directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs? – ANS
The FAA Order
What is the method the FAA has found to be the best to extend federal policy to
local government units? – ANS Grant Assurances
What is 14 CFR Part 13 Investigation and Enforcement – 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.
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.
What does the Tucker Act do? – ANS 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? – ANS The FAA
Who produces standards and recommended practices for aviation worldwide? –
ANS The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What professional industry trade organization represents GA pilots of small
aircraft? – ANS Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
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Grant Assurance #23 Exclusive Rights – ANS Airport cannot grant an
aeronautical tenant the exclusive right to conduct a particular commercial
service.
- unless it would be unreasonably costly, burdensome, or impractical for more
than 1 FBO, or if allowing more than 1 FBO would require the reduction in space
leased to an existing tenant - or if the airport operator can grant itself an exclusive right to provide an
aeronautical service
Air Commerce Act of 1926 – ANS Provided federal funds to aid in the
advancement of air transportation and navigation; among the projects it
supported was the construction of airports
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) – ANS Created Safety rules, established ATC,
Licenses, Airways. Prohibited the use of federal funds to build or improve
airports
Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 – ANS allowed air carriers to set their own
prices for tickets and cargo. Dismantled the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
Created Hub and Spoke System
Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP) – ANS Provided Federal Aid to Airports
and establishes the National Airport Plan (NAP)
Federal Aviation Act of 1958 – ANS Created FAA
Works Progress Administration (WPA) – ANS Provided 50% of funding for
airport improvements. Established long term practice of federal government
funding airport improvement
National Airport Plan (NAP) – ANS Listed recommendations for airport
construction, maintenance, and operations. Eventually becomes National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)
Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 – ANS Created the Airport
Development Aid Program (ADAP) and the Planning Grant Program (PGP),
expanded the list of eligible projects, created the Part 139 Certification of
Airports, created the Aviation Trust Fund.
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 – ANS Created the Airport
Improvement Program where 75-90% of a project is covered by federal money.
AAAE CM Exam 2021
How did the railroads start commercial aviation? – ANS The rail industry helped
kick start commercial aviation with the Kelly Act/Air Mail Act. They accused the
govt. of creating a monopoly for carrying mail by air.
Who is the ultimate customer of the airport? – ANS The Pilot.
What are a few facts about airports? – ANS Airports are heavily regulated by the
FAA.
Airports are essential to functioning of the planet.
They Airport System must operate symbiotically.
No two airports are the same.
An airport can be many things, but only an airport can be an airport.
Describe the Air Commerce Act of 1926? – ANS Air Commerce Act created the
Aeronautics Branch (CAA) which is the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
This fell under the Dept. of Commerce.
Est. Air traffic control, pilots license, airways, – aviation is a commerce function.
Foundation of aviation.
What did the Works Progress Administration do? – ANS Provided federal
funding to develop or expand 852 airports. Responsible for providing govt.
subsidies (first form of AIP funding).
What was the CAB (Civil Aeronautics Board) in charge of? – ANS CAB was
charged with making rules, conducting accidents and the economic regulation of
the airlines. They economically regulated aviation.
What is DLAND (Development of Landing Areas of National Defense)? – ANS
After WWII, 500 airports were declared surplus and given to cities because they
could afford them. Promise to make the airport available for PUBLIC use (early
start of Grant Assurances).
Which act created the FAA? – ANS Federal Aviation Act of 1958 also known as
the Jet Age. It’s main reason was to make it safer b/c there was too many mid-air
collisions.
What did the Airport & Airway Dev. Act of 1970 do? – ANS Filled gaps in the
system, expanded the list of projects available for aid, created FAR Part 139 Cert.
and created the Aviation Trust Fund.
What is the Aviation Trust Fund? – ANS A tax collected to fund aviation with the
premise only those who use aviation should pay for it.
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Wright Brothers – ANS Aviation began in 1903 with these brothers, who were the
first to achieve a sustained, controlled flight in a powered airplane
Military – ANS Who adopted airplanes early in WWI and created 900 Airfields
Kelly Act – ANS Authorized the postmaster general to contract for domestic
airmail service with commercial air carriers and included “only those who use
aviation will pay for it.”
Air Mail Act (of 1925) – ANS Allowed the contractor to be paid 80 percent of the
air mail revenue. This Act makes commercial airlines widespread
Air Commerce Act (of 1926) – ANS Provided federal funds to aid in the
advancement of air transportation and navigation; among the projects it
supported was the construction of airports. Became the cornerstone of the
federal government’s regulation of civil aviation.
Aeronautics Branch – ANS This Branch was born out of the Air Commerce Act
and was in the Dept. Of Commerce; charged with fostering air commerce, issuing
and enforcing air traffic rules, licensing pilots, certifying aircraft, establishing
airways and operating and maintaining navigational aids.
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) – ANS A government agency (Board) that
regulated air travel from 1938 to 1978 and was disbanded as part of deregulation.
Dept. of Commerce (1940’s), responsible for ATC, pilot and aircraft cert., safety
enforcement and airway development.
Airline Deregulation Act (of 1978) – ANS Gave airlines the power to set whatever
fares the market could bear and allowed them to service any cities they wanted.
Resulted in lower fares, greater choice of routes, and a few mergers and
bankruptcies. Example of deregulation of private industry by federal agencies.
Airline and cargo operators set their own prices after this occurred, which also
brought the hub and spoke system.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) – ANS Assisted in the funding of airports
and expansions. Provided 50% of funding. New Deal agency that helped create
jobs for those that needed them. It created around 9 million jobs working on
bridges, roads, and buildings.
75-90% – ANS The government financially covers this percentage of airport
projects today.
Development of Landing Areas for National Defense (DLAND) – ANS This
program during WWII provided surplus airfields to City’s
Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP) – ANS This Federal Aid program mostly
provides for airport runway and taxiway development, requires the airport to be a
part of the National Airport Plan (NAP) to participate.
Federal Aviation Agency – ANS This Federal Agency was created due to air
collisions (1958) and was an agency in the Department of Transportation that was
responsible for the safety of civilian aviation.
Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP) – ANS This development aid program
provided funds for airport development projects.
Planning Grant Program (PGP) – ANS This Grant Program provided funds for
master plans and system plans and created Title 14 CFR PART 139
Airport and Airway Trust Fund – ANS A federal Trust Fund that collects
passenger ticket taxes and disburses those funds for airport facilities
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) – ANS In 1982, The airport and airway
improvement act established this Improvement Program for Airports and
expanded the list of eligible airport projects for funding.
National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) – ANS Created a
classification system for commercial airports, categorized as those enplaning
2,500 + PAX/year as Large Hub, Med Hub, Small Hub and Non-Hub, which are
distinguished by the percentage of national passenger enplanements that
airports serve on an annual basis. Airports must be publicly owned, or privately
owned but designated as a reliever by FAA, or privately owned with scheduled air
service of at least 2,500 annual enplanements
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – ANS Created as result of Sep. 11,
2001, this federal agency is responsible for airport security and the screening of
airline passengers
Atlantis – ANS This Space Shuttle landed at the Kennedy Space Center, officially
ending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) shuttle
program.
Private, Commercial, Cargo, GA, GA reliever & Military – ANS Five Airport
Categories
Enplanements, Operations and Cargo Tonage – ANS FAA’s 3 primary
measurements for airport activity