definitions

Question 1

Collision Hazard

Answer 1

If a pilot or vehicle operator is compelled to take an unplanned or evasive action to avoid colliding with an aircraft, vehicle, object, or person on the runway, that aircraft, vehicle, object or person on the runway is a collision hazard

Question 2

Escort

Answer 2

Escorts must at all times be able to direct and control the activities of the person or vehicle being escorted, and assume full responsibility for the person or vehicle under escort.

Question 3

Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

Answer 3

Litter, trash metal, plastic, paper, rock or other rubbish that is found on the Airfield, which could cause damage to the aircraft or impair the operation of an aircraft

Question 4

Jet blast

Answer 4

The exhaust thrust from an aircraft jet engine

Question 5

light gun signal

Answer 5

to communicate instructions to a driver who cannot be contacted by radio

Question 6

Movement Area

Answer 6

Any area of the Airports, which is under the control of the ATCT

Question 7

Non-movement area

Answer 7

These areas include, but are not limited to, airport service roads, ramps and baggage make-up areas

Question 8

Ramp

Answer 8

A defined area of the airport intended to accommodate aircraft for the purposes of loading or unloading passengers, cargo, or mail, refueling, parking or maintenance, also called a non-movement area.

Question 9

Runway Incursion

Answer 9

Any occurrence at an airport/aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft.

Question 10

Taxiway

Answer 10

The part of the movement area that is used to maneuvering aircraft and ground vehicles or equipment between a ramp and a runway

Question 11

Airport reference point (arp)

Answer 11

Geographically located the airport horizontally