Chapter 5.3 - Exam Review

Question 1

Define Approach and Takeoff Climb Surfaces?

Answer 1

Inclined surfaces at the end of the Runway Strip for the Approach and Takeoff Climb Areas.

Question 2

Define Declared Distances?

Answer 2

Various distances relating to the length of Runway, Stopway and Clearway.

Question 3

Define Manoeuvring Area?

Answer 3

Area where Takeoff, Landing and Taxiing are performed (not including Apron).

Question 4

Define Runway End Safety Area?

Answer 4

Area used of an Aircraft if undershooting or overrunning occurs on the Runway.

Question 5

Define Runway Strip?

Answer 5

Area surrounding the Runway.

Question 6

Define Threshold?

Answer 6

Beginning portion of the runway suitable for Landing.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a Clearway?

Answer 7

To increase the distance available for Takeoff on that Runway, without the added cost of lengthening the Runway itself.

Question 8

Define TORA (2)?

Answer 8

• Takeoff Run Available.

- The length of a Runway suitable for a ground run of an Aircraft taking off.

Question 9

Define TODA (2)?

Answer 9

• Takeoff Distance Available.

- Length of Takeoff Run Available plus the length of any Clearway.

Question 10

Define LDA (2)?

Answer 10

• Landing Distance Available.

- The length of a Runway suitable for a landing roll.