chapter 4 section B quiz

Question 1

describe how much runway number are determined?

Answer 1

the numbers on a runway correspond to the magnetic dircetion of the runway, rounded of to the nearest 10 degrees.

Question 2

explain the purpose of a displaced thresholding the operating limitations associated with it?

Answer 2

the purpose of a displaced threshold is to avoid obstructions such as trees, powerlines, or buildings near the end of the runway that would prevent you from making a normal landing. the area leading up to the threshold can be used for taxiing, takeoffs, and landing roll outs.

Question 3

what markings depict a closed runway?

Answer 3

yellow X on the runway.

Question 4

what do direction signs look like?

Answer 4

direction signs are black lettering with a yellow background

Question 5

what do locations signs look like?

Answer 5

location signs have yellow lettering with a black background

Question 6

what do mandatory instruction signs look like?

Answer 6

mandatory instructions signs have white lettering with red background

Question 7

list five actions you can take to help prevent a runway incursion

Answer 7

1. study the airport diagram and come familiar with runways and taxi ways.
2. complete as many checklist items as possible before taxi or while holding short.
3. know your precise location and focus on your primary responsibility
4. if unsure stop and ask for help and you need to you can always request a progressive taxi instruction
5. when possible while in the runup area or waiting for clearance positions yourself to see landing aircrafts.

Question 8

what color is a civilian airport beacon?

Answer 8

white/green

Question 9

what color is a military airport beacon?

Answer 9

white/white/green

Question 10

what color is a water airport beacon?

Answer 10

white/yellow

Question 11

what is expected of you in order to conduct land and hold short operations? (LAHSO)

Answer 11

you are expected to become familiar with all information regarding LASHO, determine which LASHO combinations your plane and you can perform. once you accept the LASHO clearance you must adhere to it.

Question 12

after you accept a LASHO Clearnce you must adhere to it, and you may not go around. true/false?

Answer 12

False

Question 13

describe the procedure for activating three step pilot-controlled lighting?

Answer 13

1.key your mic seven times on the specified frequency to on all the lights on max intensity.
2.key your mic 5 times to set to medium intensity.
3. key your mic 3 times to set to the lowest intensity.
the mic must be keys the required number of times within a period of 5 seconds

Question 14

what should you do if you observe criminal activity such as someone breaking into an airplane?

Answer 14

call 911 then call1-866-GA SECURE