010.09 AERODROMES .01 + .02 + .03 (general, AD data, physical characteristics))

Question 1

An aerodrome reference code, which is selected for (…) shall be determined in accordance with the characteristics of the aeroplane for which an aerodrome facility is intended.

Answer 1

An aerodrome reference code, which is selected for (aerodrome planning purposes) shall be determined in accordance with the characteristics of the aeroplane for which an aerodrome facility is intended.

Question 2

AD reference code

The first element is a (lettter/number) and is related to the (aeroplane reference field lenght / maximum wing span or maximum outer main gear wheel span).

The second element is a (lettter/number) and is related to the (aeroplane reference field lenght / maximum wing span or maximum outer main gear wheel span).

Answer 2

AD reference code

The first element is a (number) and is related to the (aeroplane reference field lenght).

The second element is a (lettter) and is related to the (maximum wing span or maximum outer main gear wheel span).

- details can be found in Jeppensen under “Aerodrome Reference Code”, if you are allowed to use this in the examination -

Question 3

The aerodrome reference point shall be located near the (tower/midpoint of runway/geometric centre) of the aerodrome and shall normally (remain where first established/move when an airport layout changes).

Answer 3

The aerodrome reference point shall be located near the (geometric centre) of the aerodrome and shall normally (remain where first established).

Question 4

The abbreviation ‘ACN’ means (…).

Answer 4

The abbreviation ‘ACN’ means (Aircraft Classification Number).

Question 5

The abbreviation ‘PCN’ means (…).

Answer 5

The abbreviation ‘PCN’ means (Pavement Classification Number).

Question 6

Unless prior permission has been obtained, the ACN (must/must not) exceed the PCN.

Answer 6

Unless prior permission has been obtained, the ACN (must not) exceed the PCN.

Question 7

The bearing strength of a pavement intended for aircraft of apron (ramp) mass equal to or less than 5 700 kg shall be made available by reporting the following information:

a) maximum allowable aircraft mass; and
b) maximum allowable (…).

Answer 7

The bearing strength of a pavement intended for aircraft of apron (ramp) mass equal to or less than 5 700 kg shall be made available by reporting the following information:

a) maximum allowable aircraft mass; and
b) maximum allowable (tire pressure).

Question 8

The declared distance described is (TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA).

“The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided.”

Answer 8

The declared distance described is (TODA).

• “The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided.”*
  source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 9

The declared distance described is (TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA).

“The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off.”

Answer 9

The declared distance described is (TORA).

• “The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off.”*
  source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 10

The declared distance described is (TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA).

“The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the stopway, if provided.”

Answer 10

The declared distance described is (ASDA).

• “The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the stopway, if provided.”*
  source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 11

The declared distance described is (TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA).

“The length of runway which is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing.”

Answer 11

The declared distance described is (LDA).

• “The length of runway which is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing.”*
  source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 12

Information on the condition of the movement area and the operational status of related facilities shall be reported to AIS and ATS to enable those units to (…).

Answer 12

Information on the condition of the movement area and the operational status of related facilities shall be reported to AIS and ATS to enable those units to (provide the necessary information to arriving and departing aircraft).

Question 13

The type of water deposit on a runway described is (…).

“The surface shows a change of colour due to moisture.”

Answer 13

DAMP — the surface shows a change of colour due to moisture.

WET — the surface is soaked but there is no standing water.

STANDING WATER — for aeroplane performance purposes, a runway where more than 25 per cent of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by water more than 3 mm deep.

Question 14

The type of water deposit on a runway described is (…).

“The surface is soaked but there is no standing water.”

Answer 14

DAMP — the surface shows a change of colour due to moisture.

WET — the surface is soaked but there is no standing water.

STANDING WATER — for aeroplane performance purposes, a runway where more than 25 per cent of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by water more than 3 mm deep.

Question 15

The type of water deposit on a runway described is (…).

“A runway where more than 25 per cent of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by water more than 3 mm deep.”

Answer 15

DAMP — the surface shows a change of colour due to moisture.

WET — the surface is soaked but there is no standing water.

STANDING WATER — for aeroplane performance purposes, a runway where more than 25 per cent of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by water more than 3 mm deep.

Question 16

Whenever an operational runway is contaminated by (…, …, … or …), the runway surface condition shall be assessed and reported.

Answer 16

Whenever an operational runway is contaminated by (snow, slush, ice or frost), the runway surface condition shall be assessed and reported.

Question 17

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.25 and below corresponds to (good / medium to good / medium / medium to poor / poor) braking action.

Answer 17

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.25 and below corresponds to (poor) braking action.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 18

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.29 to 0.26 corresponds to (good / medium to good / medium / medium to poor / poor) braking action.

Answer 18

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.29 to 0.26 corresponds to (medium to poor) braking action.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 19

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.35 to 0.30 corresponds to (good / medium to good / medium / medium to poor / poor) braking action.

Answer 19

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.35 to 0.30 corresponds to (medium) braking action.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 20

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.39 to 0.36 corresponds to (good / medium to good / medium / medium to poor / poor) braking action.

Answer 20

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.39 to 0.36 corresponds to (medium to good) braking action.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 21

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.40 and above corresponds to (good / medium to good / medium / medium to poor / poor) braking action.

Answer 21

A reported runway friction coefficient of 0.40 and above corresponds to (good) braking action.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 22

A threshold should normally be located at (…) unless operational considerations justify the choice of another location.

Answer 22

A threshold should normally be located at (the extremity of a runway) unless operational considerations justify the choice of another location.

Question 23

The abbreviation ‘RESA’ means (…).

Answer 23

The abbreviation ‘RESA’ means (Runway End Safety Area).

Question 24

A runway strip is defined as an area including the runway and (stopway/clearway/stopway and clearway) if provided, in which obstacles are kept to a minimum.

Answer 24

A runway strip is defined as an area including the runway and (stopway) if provided, in which obstacles are kept to a minimum.

source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-landing-area-Source-own-work-based-on-J-Rajchel-E-Zablocki-Port-lotniczy_fig3_337902674

Question 25

RESA is an area symmetrical about the (…) and adjecent to the end of the strip, primarily intended to reduce the risk of damage to an aeroplane (…).

Answer 25

RESA is an area symmetrical about the (extended runway centre line) and adjecent to the end of the strip, primarily intended to reduce the risk of damage to an aeroplane (over- or undershooting the runway).

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

Question 26

The origin of a clearway should be at the end of the (TORA/TODA).

Answer 26

The origin of a clearway should be at the end of the (TORA)​.

Question 27

The length of a clearway should not exceed half the length of the (TODA/TORA/ASDA).

Answer 27

The length of a clearway should not exceed half the length of the (TORA).

Question 28

A clearway should laterally extend to a distance of at least (…) m on each side of the extended centre line of the runway.

Answer 28

A clearway should laterally extend to a distance of at least (75) m on each side of the extended centre line of the runway.

Question 30

Taxiways should be wider in turns so that the minimum wheel clearance to the edge of the taxiway is maintained when an aircraft is taxiing through the curve with the cockpit (on the edge of the taxiway/over the centre line markings).

Answer 30

Taxiways should be wider in turns so that the minimum wheel clearance to the edge of the taxiway is maintained when an aircraft is taxiing through the curve with the cockpit (over the centre line markings)​.

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Question 35

A stopway shall have (half/the same/twice) width as the runway with which it is associated.

Answer 35

A stopway shall have (the same) width as the runway with which it is associated.

Question 37

A rapid exit taxiway is a taxiway connected to a runway at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways thereby (…).

Answer 37

A rapid exit taxiway is a taxiway connected to a runway at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways thereby (minimizing runway occupancy times).

Question 38

Holding bay(s) should be provided when the traffic density is (heavy/medium or heavy)​. They are to be a specified distance from the runway (threshold/centre line).

Answer 38

Holding bay(s) should be provided when the traffic density is (medium or heavy). They are to be a specified distance from the runway (centre line).

Question 39

A runway-holding position or positions shall be established:

a) on the taxiway, at the intersection of a taxiway and a runway; and
b) at an intersection of a runway with another runway when the former runway is (…).

Answer 39

A runway-holding position or positions shall be established:

a) on the taxiway, at the intersection of a taxiway and a runway; and
b) at an intersection of a runway with another runway when the former runway is (part of a standard taxi-route).

Question 40

An intermediate holding position should be established on a taxiway at any point other than a runway-holding position where (a road intersects a runway/a road intersects a taxiway/traffic density is heavy/it is desirable to define a specific holding limit).

Answer 40

An intermediate holding position should be established on a taxiway at any point other than a runway-holding position where (it is desirable to define a specific holding limit).

Question 41

A road-holding position shall be established at an intersection of a road with a (taxiway/runway).

Answer 41

A road-holding position shall be established at an intersection of a road with a (runway).