Aerodromes Flashcards

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1
Q

Non-instrument runways are intended for…..

A

Visual approach only

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2
Q

Width of taxiways

A
A-7.5m
B-10.5m
C-15m or 18m
D-18m
E-23m
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3
Q

Runway holding positions for less than 900m and more than 900m from edge of runway

A

50m when runway is more than 900m

30m when runway is less than 900m

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4
Q

Radio altimeter operating area

A

Slope changes should be avoided or kept to a minimum in the first 300m before the threshold of a precision runway

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5
Q

Runway safety area ?

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Should extend from the end of the runway for a minimum of 90m

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6
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Stopway

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Area at the end of the take off run where the aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take off

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7
Q

Clear way?

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Where an aircraft can make a portion of its initial climb. It cannot be greater than 50% of the take off run available and should extend at least 75m off the centre line. It does not have to be load bearing.

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8
Q

TORA

A

Take off run available

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9
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TODA

A

Take off distance plus the clear way

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10
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ASDA

A

Accelerate stop distance, is the TORA plus the stopway if provided

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11
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LDA

A

Landing distance available

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12
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RESA

A

Twice the width of the runway for a distance greater than 90m

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13
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Response time

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Time between initial call and when first vehicle in position to discharge at least 50% of specified discharge rate

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