Ch 6 - Airport Planning and Design

Question 1

designed to provide access between the runways and the terminal areas and the service hangars

Answer 1

taxiway

Question 2

The allowance for taxiing wander which is measured from the
outside of the landing gear to the taxiway edge

Answer 2

Taxiway Edge Safety Margin (TESM)

Question 3

the pilot must intentionally steer the cockpit outside the marked centerline (must be eliminated through design)

Answer 3

Judgmental oversteering

Question 4

STEERING ANGLE
(the generally accepted value to prevent excessive tire scrubbing)

Answer 4

no more than 50 degrees

Question 5

Three-Node Concept

Answer 5

a pilot is presented with no more than three choices at an intersection – ideally, left, right and straight ahead

Question 6

INTERSECTION ANGLES

Answer 6

90 degrees wherever possible with intersections at standard angles (deltas) of 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, and 150 degrees

Question 7

used for entering the runway from the terminal

Answer 7

Entrance Taxiways

Question 8

Allow aircraft to vacate the runway (Desirable for busy airports)

Answer 8

Exit Taxiway

Question 9

Ideal exit taxiway for low-traffic

Answer 9

Right Angle exit taxiways

Question 10

ideal for busy airports; most efficient for the getting the aircraft off the runway even at higher speed

Answer 10

High-speed exit taxiways (Acute angle exit taxiway)

Question 11

To allow an aircraft ready to takeoff to bypass preceding aircraft that are
not yet ready for takeoff and is blocking the taxiway

Answer 11

Bypass Taxiway

Question 12

Designed to allow one or more aircrafts to temporarily get refuge to make a final check before takeoff
(allow other aircraft to bypass any other aircraft not yet ready for takeoff)

Answer 12

Holding Aprons or Bays

Question 13

total distance to reach exit speed after touchdown (SE)

Answer 13

SE = touchdown distance + D

D = (Vtd2 - Ve2)/2a

Question 14

Total Occupancy Time

Answer 14

Ri = [(Vot-Vtd)/2a1] + 3 + [(Vtd-Ve)/2a2] + t

Question 15

Field Length
CASE I: NORMAL TAKEOFF

Answer 15

FL = FS +CL

CL = 0.50[TOD – 1.15(LOD)]
TOD = 1.15(D35)
FS = TOD
TOR =TOD –CL

Question 16

Field Length
CASE II: ENGINE-FAILURE TAKEOFF

Answer 16

FL = FS +CL

CL = 0.50[TOD –LOD]
TOD = D35
FS = TOD
TOR =TOD -CL

Question 17

Field Length
CASE II: ENGINE-FAILURE ABORTED TAKEOFF

Answer 17

FL = FS + SW
FL = DAS

Question 18

Field Length
CASE III: LANDING CASE

Answer 18

FS = LD

LD = SD/0.60

Question 19

Formulas to determine the required field length and the various components of length (Full-strength pavement, stopway, and clearway)

Answer 19

FL = max (TOD, DAS, LD)
FS = max (TOR, LD)
SW = DAS – max (TOR, LD)
CL = min (FL –DAS,CL)

min CL and SW = 0

Question 20

a design surface but is also an operational surface and must be kept clear during operations

Answer 20

Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ)

Question 21

a defined volume of airspace centered above the runway centerline, above a surface whose elevation at any point is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline

Answer 21

Runway Obstacle Free Zone (ROFZ)

Question 22

a defined volume of airspace centered on the approach area. It applies only to runways with an ALS

Answer 22

Inner-approach OFZ

Question 23

a defined volume of airspace along the sides of the ROFZ and inner-approach OFZ. It applies only to runways with lower than 3/4 statute mile (1.2 km) approach visibility minimums

Answer 23

Inner-transitional OFZ

Question 24

defined as a volume of airspace above an area beginning at the threshold elevation and centered on the extended runway centerline

Answer 24

Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Question 25

enhance the protection of people and property on the ground

Answer 25

Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)

Question 26

an area extending beyond the runway end available for completion of the takeoff operation of turbine-powered aircraft

Answer 26

clearway

Question 27

the major interface between the airfield and the rest of the airport

Answer 27

the terminal area

Question 28

the major connection between ground access and the aircraft

Answer 28

The Passenger Terminal

Question 29

Three Major Components of Passenger Terminal System

Answer 29

- access interface - processing component - flight interface

Question 30

1. Responsive to the needs of the people relative to convenience, comfort, and personal requirements 2. Provision of effective passenger and access orientation through concise, comprehensive directional graphics 3. Separation of enplaning and deplaning roadway and curb fronts to ensure maximum operational efficiency 4. Provision of convenient access to public and employee parking facilities, rental car areas, ancillary facilities, and on-site non-aviation facilities.

Answer 30

Passenger’s Objectives (Design Consideration)

Question 31

1. Accommodation of existing and future aircraft fleets with maximum operational efficiency 2. Provision of direct and efficient means of passenger and baggage flow for all passengers 3. Provision for economic, efficient, and effective security 4. Provision of facilities which will embrace the latest energy conservation measures

Answer 31

Airline Objectives (Design Consideration)

Question 32

1. Maintenance of the existing terminal operations, access system, runway system, and auxillary facilities during all stages of construction 2. Provision of facilities which generates maximum revenues from concessionaires and other sources 3. Provision of facilities which minimize maintenance and operating expense

Answer 32

Airport Management Objectives (Design Consideration)

Question 33

1. Render a unique and appropriate expression and impression of the community 2. Provision of harmony with the existing architectural elements of the total terminal complex 3. Coordination with the existing planned off-airport highway system

Answer 33

Community Objectives (Design Consideration)

Question 34

consists of a common waiting and ticketing area with exits leading to the aircraft-parking apron

Answer 34

The Linear Gate Arrival Concept

Question 35

has an interface with aircraft along piers extending from the main terminal area

Answer 35

The Pier Concept

Question 36

consists of a building surrounded by aircraft, which is separated from the terminal and is usually reached by means of a surface, underground, or above ground connector

Answer 36

The Satellite Concept

Question 37

Aircraft and aircraft-servicing functions is remotely located from the terminal. The connection to the terminal is provided by vehicular transport for enplaning and deplaning passengers.

Answer 37

The Transporter Concept

Question 38

a service center for interfacing air and ground activities in an airport. The basic purpose of the terminal area is handling passengers, baggage, and cargo.

Answer 38

The land side terminal