Aerodromes

Question 1

Simple Approach Lighting system consists of

Answer 1

Lights on extended centre line not less than 420m from threshold
Cross bar 30 metres in length 300 m from threshold

Question 2

Simple approach lighting system should provide

Answer 2

Non precision approaches (Loc/visual)

Question 3

Precision approach I lighting system

Answer 3

Lighting shall extend up to 900m

Question 4

Precision approach CAT II & III

Answer 4

Lighting system shall extend up to 900m and have at least two crossbars

Question 5

What is meant by the term response time for rescue

Answer 5

Time between initial call to the rescue services and time when first responding vehicle is in position to apply foam

Question 6

Horizontal white dumbbell indicates

Answer 6

Aircraft required to land and takeoff and taxi on runways and taxiways only.

Question 7

Rwy centreline lights from threshold to stipend

Answer 7

Threshold to 900m of runway end = white
900m to 300m - red and white
300m - red

Question 8

TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA would be equal when the runway

Answer 8

Is without a stop-way or clear way and without a displace threshold

Question 9

What is the shape of the ground symbol that indicates landing direction

Answer 9

T

Question 10

Black on yellow sign

Answer 10

Identification (aircraft stand identification sign)

Question 11

Yellow on black sign

Answer 11

Location (taxiway directions etc)

Question 12

RESA

Answer 12

Runway end safety area - at each end of the runway strip reduce risk of damage when overrunning or overshooting

Question 13

Aerodrome reference code

Answer 13

Code number and letter for planning purposes

Code number = aeroplane reference field length
Code letter = code letter corresponding to greatest wingspan or greatest outer main gear wheel span

Question 14

ICAO 14

Answer 14

Airport designs and operations

Question 15

Wind indicator must be visible to

Answer 15

Aircraft in flight or on the movement area

Question 16

Which colours should be used for emergency cars

Answer 16

Red or yellowish green

Question 17

Definition of DAMP

Answer 17

Surface shows a change of colour due to moisture

Question 18

Definition of WET

Answer 18

Surface is soaked but there is no standing water

Question 19

Definition of standing water

Answer 19

25 percent of runway surface covered by water

Question 20

Non load bearing surface consists of

Answer 20

Solid lines 15cm wide the same colour as the taxiway centre line marking

Question 21

Aerodrome traffic is defined as

Answer 21

All the traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome

Question 22

A no entry sign shall be located

Answer 22

At the beginning of the area to which entrance is prohibited on each side of the taxiway (must be visible to the pilot)

Question 23

Intermediate holding position

Answer 23

A designated position intended for traffic control between two paved taxiways