010.09 AERODROMES .04.01 + .04.02 (signal area, markings)

Question 1

A wind direction indicator shall be located so as to be visible from aircraft (in flight/on the movement area/both) and in such a way as to be free from the effects of air disturbances caused by nearby objects.

Answer 1

A wind direction indicator shall be located so as to be visible from aircraft (in flight or on the movement area, so both) and in such a way as to be free from the effects of air disturbances caused by nearby objects.

Question 2

A landing direction indicator should be in the form of a(n) (Y/I/T/arrow). The colour shall be either white or orange.

Answer 2

A landing direction indicator should be in the form of a (T). The colour shall be either white or orange.

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

Question 3

A signalling lamp should be capable of producing (…, … and … (colour) ) signals, and of:

a) being aimed manually at any target as required;
b) giving a signal in any one colour followed by a signal in either of the two other colours; and
c) transmitting a message in any one of the three colours by Morse Code up to a speed of at least four words per minute.

Answer 3

A signalling lamp should be capable of producing (red, green and white) signals, and of:

a) being aimed manually at any target as required;
b) giving a signal in any one colour followed by a signal in either of the two other colours; and
c) transmitting a message in any one of the three colours by Morse Code up to a speed of at least four words per minute.

Question 4

The signal area shall be an even horizontal surface of at least 9 m² and clearly visible from (all parts of the manoeuvring area/the air).

Answer 4

The signal area shall be an even horizontal surface of at least 9 m² and clearly visible from (the air).

Question 5

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (…).

• A horizontal red square panel with yellow diagonals.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 5

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (landing prohibited).

• A horizontal red square panel with yellow diagonals.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 6

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (…).

• A horizontal red square panel with one yellow diagonal.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 6

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (need for special precautions while approaching or landing​).

• A horizontal red square panel with one yellow diagonal.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 7

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (…).

• A horizontal white dumb-bell.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 7

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (aircraft are required to land, take off and taxi on runways and taxiways only).

• A horizontal white dumb-bell.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 8

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (…).

• A horizontal white dumb-bell with a black bar placed perpendicular to the shaft across each circular portion of the dumb-bell.​*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 8

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown means (aircraft are required to land and take off on runways only, but other manoeuvres need not be confined to runways and taxiways).

• A horizontal white dumb-bell with a black bar placed perpendicular to the shaft across each circular portion of the dumb-bell.​*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 9

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (…).

• Crosses of a single contrasting colour, yellow or white, displayed horizontally on runways and taxiways or parts thereof.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 9

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (an area unfit for movement of aircraft).

• Crosses of a single contrasting colour, yellow or white, displayed horizontally on runways and taxiways or parts thereof.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 10

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (…).

• A horizontal white or orange landing T​.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 10

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (the direction to be used by aircraft for landing and take-off, which shall be in a direction parallel to the shaft of the T towards the cross arm​).

• A horizontal white or orange landing T​.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 11

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (…).

• A set of two digits displayed vertically at or near the aerodrome control tower.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 11

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (to aircraft on the manoeuvring area the direction for take-off).

• A set of two digits displayed vertically at or near the aerodrome control tower.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 12

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (…).

• displayed in a signal area, or horizontally at the end of the runway or strip in use, a right-hand arrow of conspicuous colour.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 12

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (turns are to be made to the right before landing and after takeoff).

• displayed in a signal area, or horizontally at the end of the runway or strip in use, a right-hand arrow of conspicuous colour.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 13

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (…).

• The letter C displayed vertically in black against a yellow background​.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 13

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (the location of the air traffic services reporting office).

• The letter C displayed vertically in black against a yellow background​.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 14

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (…).

• A double white cross displayed horizontally in the signal area.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Answer 14

The visual ground signal used in a signal area described and shown indicates (glider flights in operation).

• A double white cross displayed horizontally in the signal area.*
  source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012R0923&from=NL

Question 15

The colour of runway markings shall be (…).

Answer 15

The colour of runway markings shall be (white).

Question 16

The colour of taxiway markings shall be (…).

Answer 16

The colour of taxiway markings shall be (yellow).

Question 17

The colour of aircraft stand markings shall be (…).

Answer 17

The colour of aircraft stand markings shall be (yellow).

Question 18

The colour of apron safety lines shall be (white/yellow/red/of a conspicuous colour which shall contrast with that used for aircraft stand markings).

Answer 18

The colour of apron safety lines shall be (of a conspicuous colour which shall contrast with that used for aircraft stand markings).

Question 19

A runway designation marking shall be provided at (…).

Answer 19

A runway designation marking shall be provided at (the thresholds of a paved runway).

Question 20

In case of three parallel runways, each runway designation number shall be supplemented by a letter.

From left to right: (…), (…) and (…).

Answer 20

In case of three parallel runways, each runway designation number shall be supplemented by a letter.

From left to right: (L), (C) and (R).

Question 21

A runway centre line marking shall be provided on (a) (paved/unpaved/any) runway.

Answer 21

A runway centre line marking shall be provided on (a) (paved) runway.

Question 22

A threshold should normally be located (5 m/ 10 m/ 50 m/ at the extremity) (from the end) of a runway 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 number of stripes on each side of the centreline of a runway which has a width of 18 m is (2/3/4/6/8).

Answer 23

The number of stripes on each side of the centreline of a runway which has a width of 18 m is (2)​.

- RWY width ÷ 3.75. When asked about stripes on each side, devide this outcome by 2 -

Question 24

The number of stripes on each side of the centreline of a runway which has a width of 45 m is (2/3/4/6/8).

Answer 24

The number of stripes on each side of the centreline of a runway which has a width of 45 m is (6)​.

- RWY width ÷ 3.75. When asked about stripes on each side, devide this outcome by 2 -

Question 25

The number of stripes _on each side_ of the centreline of a runway which has a width of 60 m is **(2/3/4/6/8)**.

Answer 25

The number of stripes _on each side_ of the centreline of a runway which has a width of 60 m is **(8)**​. *- RWY width ÷ 3.75. When asked about stripes on each side, devide this outcome by 2 -*

Question 26

The number of stripes on a runway which has a width of 30 m is **(4/6/8/12/16)**.

Answer 26

The number of stripes on a runway which has a width of 30 m is **(8)**. *- RWY width ÷ 3.75. When asked about stripes on each side, devide this outcome by 2 -*

Question 27

The number of stripes on a runway which has a width of 23 m is **(4/6/8/12/16)**.

Answer 27

The number of stripes on a runway which has a width of 23 m is **(6)**. *- RWY width ÷ 3.75. When asked about stripes on each side, devide this outcome by 2 -*

Question 28

A *runway side stripe marking* shall be provided between the thresholds of a paved runway where there is **(...)**.

Answer 28

A runway side stripe marking shall be provided between the thresholds of a paved runway where there is **(a lack of contrast between the runway edges and the shoulders or the surrounding terrain)**.

Question 29

The runway holding pattern shown in the attachment is **(pattern A/pattern B)**. source: https://www.icao.int/NACC/Documents/Meetings/2016/ACI/D2-02HoldingPositionSigns.pdf

Answer 29

The runway holding pattern shown in the attachment is **(pattern A)**. source: https://www.icao.int/NACC/Documents/Meetings/2016/ACI/D2-02HoldingPositionSigns.pdf

Question 30

The runway holding pattern shown in the attachment is **(pattern A/pattern B)**. source: https://www.icao.int/NACC/Documents/Meetings/2016/ACI/D2-02HoldingPositionSigns.pdf

Answer 30

The runway holding pattern shown in the attachment is **(pattern B)**. source: https://www.icao.int/NACC/Documents/Meetings/2016/ACI/D2-02HoldingPositionSigns.pdf

Question 31

A *pattern B* runway-holding position marking at an intersection of a taxiway and a precision approach runway shall be supplemented with a **(taxiway designation sign/runway designation sign/CAT I, II or III holding position sign)**.

Answer 31

A *pattern B* runway-holding position marking at an intersection of a taxiway and a precision approach runway shall be supplemented with a **(CAT I, II or III holding position sign as appropriate)**.

Question 32

A *pattern A* runway-holding position marking at an intersection of a taxiway and a precision approach runway shall be supplemented with a **(taxiway designation sign/runway designation sign/CAT I, II or III holding position sign)**.

Answer 32

A *pattern A* runway-holding position marking at an intersection of a taxiway and a precision approach runway shall be supplemented with a **(runway designation sign)**.

Question 33

Pattern **(A/B)** is always the holding point closest to the runway.

Answer 33

Pattern **(A)** is always the holding point closest to the runway.

Question 34

*Aircraft stand marking* should be provided for **(designated parking positions/de-icing areas/both)**.

Answer 34

Aircraft stand marking should be provided for **(designated parking positions and de-icing areas so both)**.

Question 35

*Apron safety lines* shall be located so as to define the areas intended for use by **(...)** to provide safe separation from aircraft.

Answer 35

*Apron safety lines* shall be located so as to define the areas intended for use by **(ground vehicles and other aircraft servicing equipment)** to provide safe separation from aircraft.

Question 36

A *road-holding position marking* shall be provided at all road entrances to a(n) **(apron/taxiway/de-icing area/runway)**.

Answer 36

A road-holding position marking shall be provided at all road entrances to a(n) **(runway)**.

Question 37

A *mandatory instruction marking* shall consist of an inscription in **(...)** on a **(...)** background. Except for a NO ENTRY marking, the inscription shall provide information identical to that of the associated mandatory instruction sign.

Answer 37

A *mandatory instruction marking* shall consist of an inscription in **(white)** on a **(red)** background. Except for a NO ENTRY marking, the inscription shall provide information identical to that of the associated mandatory instruction sign.

Question 38

A NO ENTRY marking shall consist of an inscription in **(...)** reading NO ENTRY on a **(...)** background.

Answer 38

A NO ENTRY marking shall consist of an inscription in **(white)** reading NO ENTRY on a **(red)** background.

Question 39

An *information marking* shall consist of an inscription in **(...)** upon a **(...)** background, when it replaces or supplements a _location_ sign.

Answer 39

An *information marking* shall consist of an inscription in **(yellow)** upon a **(black)** background, when it replaces or supplements a _location_ sign.

Question 40

An *information marking* shall consist of an inscription in **(...)** upon a **(...)** background, when it replaces or supplements a _direction or destination_ sign.

Answer 40

An *information marking* shall consist of an inscription in **(black)** upon a **(yellow)** background, when it replaces or supplements a _direction or destination_ sign.