Chapter 16 Aerodromes Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 types of aerodromes?

A
  • public
  • private licensed
  • private unlicensed
  • government
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2
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What is an airfield?

A

A grass strip

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3
Q

What is required at a controlled aerodrome?

A

A control tower which has a visual room and provides atc service

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4
Q

What is an aeronautical part?

A

The portion of an aerodrome which isn’t accessible without security control (i.e. airside)

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5
Q

What is element 1 of an aerodrome reference code?

A

Aeroplane reference field length (number up to 4)

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What is element 2 of the aerodrome reference code?

A

Aeroplane wingspan and outer main gear wheel (a letter between A-F)

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7
Q

What letter is used to indicate the aircraft has a wingspan of 65m to 79m?

A

F

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8
Q

Where is the ARP usually?

A

The centre of the longest rwy

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9
Q

What will normally serve as a suit an altimeter check location?

A

The entire apron

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10
Q

What pavements require an ACN and a PCN?

A

Aircraft over mass of 5700kg

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11
Q

When is a pavement safe to use?

A

PCN is greater or equal to ACN

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12
Q

How is the PCN calculated for ac less than 5700kg?

A
  • the max allowable mass

- the max tyre pressure

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13
Q

When are the 4 declared distances all equal tot the length of the rwy?

A
  • no stopway or clearway

- no displaced threshold

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14
Q

What are the three defined states of frozen water on a rwy?

A

Snow, slush and ice

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15
Q

In which chapter of annex 14 can you find info on rwy width?

A

Chapter 3 - physical characteristics

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16
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Define a rwy strip

A

An area including the rwy and stopway where obstacles are kept to a minimum (only visual aids allowed)

17
Q

What is the purpose of the rwy strip?

A

To protect the aircraft from damage during takeoff, landing and runway excursions

18
Q

What is the only fixed objects allowed in the rwy strip?

19
Q

What is not allowed on the rwy strip during takeoffs and landings?

A

Mobile objects

20
Q

What is a RESA?

A

Area to protect aircraft during overshoots and undershoots the rwy

21
Q

What are the required dimensions of the RESA?

A

At least twice the width of the rwy and extend from the rwy by at least 90m

22
Q

What are the required dimensions of the radio altimeter operating area?

A

Extend from threshold by at least 300m and 60m each side of the centreline

23
Q

For rapid exit taxiways what is the required angle?

A

Not more than 45 degrees and not less than 25 degrees (preferably 30 degrees)

24
Q

What is the purpose of rapid exit taxiways?

A

Enable lower rwy occupancy times

25
As you turn a corner on a taxiway what must you follow?
The cockpit follows the centreline
26
When are holding bays provided?
When traffic density is medium or heavy
27
What/is the purpose of an isolated parking space for?
Aircraft that have been hijacked
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Where should an isolated parking space be located?
100m from any other parking area, building or public area