CM Planning, Construction, Environment Flashcards
Approval of the ALP does which of the following?
A. Represents the FAA approval of the use of the property
B. Is the approved airport process for asking the FAA to change the use of airport property.
C. Is the approved airport process for asking the FAA to release airport land.
D. Commits the FAA to funding the projects depicted on the plan
A. Represents the FAA approval of the use of the property
Which document provides guidance in determining allowable compatible uses such as farming, recreational, commercial or industrial?
The airport land use drawings
On which Airport Layout Plan drawing can I find information on when and how specific parcels of airport property was acquired?
The Exhibit A
Which document describes the operational data and services of the airport?
The airport master record
What does the FAA mean when it says airports should be flexible and expandable?
Accommodate new types of aircraft
Which master plan product provides a detailed analysis including the inventory, forecasts and facility requirements?
The technical report
Where can the most accurate information about the future of the air charter industry be found?
The charter companies and charter tenants
Which forecast source takes into account the purchasing power of the community?
Demographics
Which part of the master plan includes a list of potential projects to meet the Facility Requirements?
Facilities Implementation Plan
How many aircraft operations are necessary to be considered “substantial use,” and thus change the design aircraft for the airport (select the lowest minimum threshold)?
500 annual itinerant flight operations
The Runway Design Code is based on:
The aircraft approach category and aircraft design group, plus visibility requirements
Which area must be graded, and available for the runoff of an aircraft?
Safety area
In which area are aircraft allowed to taxi, when the associated runway is in use?
Object free area
Which of the following is meant to be available for an aircraft to stop on if the plane experiences an emergency and the pilot has to abort the takeoff?
The stopway
The Taxiway Design Group is based on:
Aircraft width, undercarriage dimensions and main gear width
Select the true statement about taxiways that are set at a 90-angle to the runway.
A. 90-angle turnoffs increase airfield capacity
B. 90-angle turnoffs decrease airfield capacity
C. 90-angle turnoffs have no impact on airfield capacity
D. 90-angle turnoffs are required for all runways with insufficient room for a safety area
B. 90-angle turnoffs decrease airfield capacity
Which term represents the “footprint” where aircraft are parked during ground operations?
Equipment Restriction Line
The heliport design advisory circular, identifies the location helicopters are intended to land as the _________:
Touchdown and lift off area
Who keeps a diary of the construction project on a daily basis?
The resident engineer
What type of imaginary surface is centered on the runway centerline and extends 200 feet past runway end?
The primary surface
What type of imaginary surface begins at the sides of the primary surface, or the sides of the approach slope surface and extends outward and upward at a ratio of 7:1?
Transitional surface
The conical surface starts at the perimeter of the horizontal surface and continues upward at a slope of 20: 1 for a horizontal distance of ______ feet.
4,000
Which of the following is an element of the passenger processing system?
The screening checkpoint
According to the FAA’s guidance on planning airport terminal space, approximately _____ of the terminal is available for rent?
55%
What is the critical element in terminal building space planning?
level of service
The FAA says that an airport should plan for __________ parking spaces per every 1 million originating passengers.
1,000-1,400
“Oriented to be read from viewers perspective and knowledge” relates to which element of airport wayfinding?
Comprehensible
Related to the location of the terminal building(s), which airport entity is most concerned about short aircraft taxiing distances and minimal runway crossings?
The airlines
Which of the following is a disadvantage of common use facilities and equipment?
Branding
At any given time in a commercial terminal building, approximately what percentage of individuals have special needs?
15%
Where should corporate and charter company hangars be located?
On the perimeter road with public road access
Which environmental subsection relates to the potential impacts and Significant determinations?
Environmental consequences
Which environmental category is meant to protect public parks, recreational areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites?
The department of transportation act of 1966
What areas are inundated or saturated with surface or ground water sufficient to support life adapted for life in saturated soil conditions?
Wetlands
Which Act raised awareness of the environmental impacts of airports?
The national environmental policy act of 1969
What does it mean when a project is categorically excluded?
No environmental impact is expected from this particular project
Which of the following projects only require the submission of a Simple Written Record to the FAA, to fulfill the environmental review process?
A. Building a new runway
B. Land acquisition
C. Buying a snowplow
D. Eliminating wetlands
C. Buying a snowplow
What is the core purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980 (aka Superfund)?
Pay for and refund environmental cleanup sites and identify potentially responsible parties
Which of the following, is an example of a “Formal” response to an environmental violation?
A. Criminal charges brought against a responsible party
B. A lawsuit brought by federal government
C. A notice of non-compliance or a warning letter
D. Administrative responses carrying the weight of legal orders to comply
D. Administrative responses carrying the weight of legal orders to comply
Which sustainability measure category relates to recycling programs?
A. Materials and resources
B. Energy and atmosphere
C. Indoor environmental quality goals
D. Water efficiency
A. Materials and resources
Which entity has final responsibility over the safety of construction on the airport?
The airport operator
