11. EU ATM - Provision of Info to A/C. Part 2

Question 1

If a pilot is in doubt as to the position of the aircraft with respect to the manoeuvring area he shall immediately: (2)

Answer 1

• Stop
• Notify ATS

Question 2

In those situations, if a pilot recognises that the aircraft is on a runway, the pilot shall immediately: (3)

Answer 2

• Notify ATS
• Vacate the runway expeditiously
• Stop the A/C

Question 3

A vehicle driver in doubt as to the position of the vehicle with respect to the manoeuvring area shall immediately: (3)

Answer 3

• Notify ATS
• Simultaneously vacate
• Stop the vehicle

Question 4

Whenever an abnormal configuration or condition of an aircraft is observed by or reported to the aerodrome controller, what action shall be taken? (1)

Answer 4

The aircraft concerned shall be advised without delay

Question 5

When requested by the flight crew of a departing aircraft who suspect damage to the aircraft, what actions shall be taken? (2)

Answer 5

• Departure runway used shall be inspected
  without delay
• Flight crew advised in the most expeditious manner as to whether any aircraft debris or bird or animal remains have been found or not

Question 6

Types of Aerodrome warnings (15)

Answer 6

Question 7

Wind shear warnings for arriving aircraft and/or departing aircraft should be cancelled when? (2)

Answer 7

• Aircraft reports indicate that wind shear no longer exists (a requirement if previously reported)
• After an agreed elapsed time

Question 8

2 sources of essential information on AD conditions (2)

Answer 8

• NOTAM
• ATIS

Question 9

What is essential AD information (UK)? (3)

Answer 9

• Is that concerning the state of the manoeuvring area and its associated facilities that may constitute a hazard to a particular aircraft
• It shall be issued to pilots in sufficient time to ensure the safe operation of aircraft
• May include urgent information to pilots during take-off and landing runs

Question 10

Examples of essential AD information (10)

Answer 10

• Construction work or maintenance on the manoeuvring area
• Rough portions of the manoeuvring area and whether marked or not
• Failure or irregular functioning of aerodrome lighting or approach aids
• Aircraft parked close to runways or taxiways and aircraft engaged in ground running of engines
• Depth of snow layers on runways and taxiways, snow piled or drifted on the manoeuvring area, melting snow and slush, rutted ice and snow
• In snow and ice conditions: information concerning sweeping / sanding of runways and taxiways
• Reports on estimated braking action determined by equipment or pilot report including description of prevailing conditions, time of measurement and type of aircraft (if an aircraft report)
• Bird formations, individual large birds and extent of any bird dispersal action
• Warnings of the presence of water on runways
• Information on location and operational status of any arrestor gear installation.