Ed Foster Mod 2 Planning Flashcards
List the required elements of an Airport Master Plan
1) Pre – planning
2) Public Involvement
3) Environmental considerations
4) Existing Conditions
5) Aviation Forecasts
6) Facility Requirements
7) Alternatives to development and evaluation
8) Airport Layout Plan
9) Facilities Implementation Plan
10) Financial Feasibility Analysis
11) Capacity Analysis (bigger airport – congestion ex:PHL)
What components of the Master Plan are approved by the FAA?
Airport Layout Plan
Aviation Forecasts
Other parts are accepted by the FAA
Name 4 Factors affecting Pavement Life
Load
Environment
Was it was constructed (sub –base, ect.
Preventive Maintenance Program
Name the differences in types Pavement:
Concrete More expensive Longer life - 40 years Much higher aircraft loads Better resistance to weather, oil, and fuel spillage
Asphalt Less expensive Shorter life 15-20 years Lower aircraft loads Since a petroleum product – susceptible to oxidation to sun ultraviolet rays, and solvent action of fuel or oil
Explain a Pavement Management System (PMS)
Pavement Management System (PMS)
PMS helps to guide airport management and FAA decisions on the use of federal monies for maintenance. PMS provides a consistent objective and systematic approach for setting priorities and schedules, allocating resources, and budgeting for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.
Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is a numerical rating of the surface condition of a pavement along its entire length and width. A PCI of 100 indicates no defects; while a PCI of zero indicates no useful pavement life exist.
Aircraft Classification Number / Pavement Classification System – ACN/PCN
FAA conducts annual inspections of all Part 139 airports and the results are
ACN-PCN Systems of classification provides a standardized international airplane/pavement rating system replacing the various S (single), D (dual), DT (dual tandem) LCN (load classification number), and other rating systems used throughout the word.
ACN- aircraft classification number
PCN – a corresponding pavement classification number, indicating the maximum pavement bearing for unrestricted aircraft operations
What are the elements that cause degradation to airport asphalt?
Water
Oxidation from the sun’s ultraviolet rays
Solvent action of fuel or oil
What is PART 77
OBJECTIONS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE
List the FAR Part 77 imaginary surfaces
Primary surface 0 Transitional surfaces 7:1 Approach surfaces Precision 50:1 Non-Precision 34:1 Visual 20:1 Horizontal surfaces 150’ above airport elevation & 5,000’ radius Conical surfaces 200’ height outside of horizontal area at a 20:1 slope
What is the weakness of Part 77?
Part 77 addresses only the requirements for notifying FAA of any proposed alteration or construction. An FAA determination is a conclusion based on a study for the structures projected impact on the safe operation of the navigable airspace by aircraft. The regulations do not provide the FAA with Authority to prevent some from constructing or altering a structure regardless of the study. The authority to prevent construction is reserved for the sates and resides with local regional or municipal zoning authorities.
What is the relationship between Part 77 and FAA Form 7460-1
7460-1 – Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. The notice to provide the FAA of any alteration or construction which may affect Part 77 principal imaginary surfaces is through the FAA Form 7460-1
What is FAR Part 150? ***
FAR Part 150 deals with the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 which is the principal law supporting federal efforts to identify and reduce noise issues involving land use around domestic civil airports
What are the required elements of a Part 150 plan?
Noise Exposure Map (NEM)
Noise Compatibility Plan (NCP)
What can be done to mitigate noise around airports?
Use of takeoff and landing procedures
Implementation of preferential runway use
Construct barriers and acoustical shielding, including the soundproofing of public and residential buildings
Acquire land
Partial curfews
Differential landing fees based time of day annoyance
What is an Avigation Easement
Acquiring rights to fly-over a property – fee paid
List the grant assurances
Grant Assurances are incorporated into and become part of the grant agreement. They address the airport’s responsibilities during the project and establish continuing obligations for a period of 20 years or for the useful life of the facilities developed or the equipment acquired
“Grants Assurances extends federal governmental policies to local governments”
Grant Assurances address the following areas:
- General Federal Requirements
- Responsibility and Authority of the Sponsor
- Sponsor Fund Availability
- Good Title
- Preserving Rights and Powers
- Consistency with Local Plans
- Consideration of Local Interest
- Consultation with Users
- Public Hearings
- Air and Water Quality Standards
- Pavement Preventive Maintenance
- Terminal Development Prerequisites
- Accounting System, Audit, and Record Keeping Requirements
- Minimum Wage Rates
- Veteran’s Preference
- Conformity to Plans and Specifications
- Construction Inspection and Approval
- Planning Projects
- Operation and Maintenance
- Hazard Removal and Mitigation
- Compatible Land Use
- Economic Nondiscrimination
- Exclusive Rights
- Fee and Rental Structure
- Airport Revenues
- Reports and Inspections
- Use by Government Aircraft
- Land for Federal Facilities
- Airport Layout Plan
- Civil Rights
- Disposal of Land
- Engineering and Design Services
- Foreign Market Restrictions
- Policies, Standards, and Specifications
- Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
- Access By Intercity Buses
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
- Hangar Construction
- Competitive Access
List Federal environmental acts ***
Approximately 40 Federal Laws, executive orders & regulations protecting the environment
Clean Air Act (CLA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)
Hazardous Material Transportation Act (HMTA)
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA)
Federal Water Pollution, Prevention and Control Act (FWPPCA)
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Endangered Species Act
What is an NPDES? When do you need to have one?
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
NPDES Permit is required for most discharges of industrial process water, non-contact cooling water and collected or channeled storm water runoff.
Describe the AIP grant cycle *** - AIP Sponsor Guide -100
AIP Pre –Requisite – NPIAS Project Planning Project Formulation Design Phase Bid Phase Grant Application Grant Offer Project Commencement Project Execution Project Close-out Grant Amendment Post Grant Requirements
Project / Engineer 4 Phases
Pre-Planning
Design
Bidding
Build (Construction)
11) Describe the process for hiring consultants***12)
Brooks Act – selection based on qualifications, not fees
Consultant Selection Process Project Identification & Advertisement Prequalifications of Firms Request Preliminary Proposals Preliminary short List Selection Formal Proposals Requested Final Selection & Ranking Negotiation & Contract Agreement Obtain FAA Concurrence
Define the need and purpose of a runway safety area.
What is a runway safety area (RSA)? A surface surrounding the runway that has been prepared for reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from the runway.
What is the size of the RSA? Generally, on airports that serve air carrier aircraft, the RSA is rectangular in shape and extends 250’ either side of the runway centerline and 1000’ beyond each end of the runway.
What are the RSA requirements in FAR, Part 139? On commercial service airports that are certificated under FAR, Part 139, the safety area requirements are:
Each safety area shall be cleared and graded, and have no potentially hazardous ruts, humps, depressions, or other surface variations (this applies to cable trenches, splice boxes, concrete foundations, conduits, etc.).
• Surface variations (this applies to cable trenches, splice boxes, concrete foundations, conduits, and etc.).
• Grading or storm sewers to prevent water accumulation shall drain each safety area.
• Each safety area shall be capable under dry conditions of supporting snow removal equipment, and aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and supporting the occasional passage of aircraft without causing major damage to the aircraft.
• FAA Advisory Circulars in the 150 series contain standards and procedures for the configuration and maintenance of safety areas acceptable to the Administrator.
Safety area is 150 feet wide by 300 feet long extending beyond the runway threshold.
Safety area is 300 feet wide by 600 feet long extending beyond the runway threshold.
Safety area is 500 feet wide by 1000 feet long extending beyond the runway threshold.
13) Why is it important to have a current ALP?
No FAA funding will be available if ALP is not updated and projects is not indentified on the ALP
It comprises drawings that include the airfield’s physical facilities, obstruction clearance, and approach profiles, land use plans, terminal areas and ground access plans and a property map.
All development carried out on federally obligated airports must be accomplished in accordance with FAA approved airport layout plan
14) What is a wind rose? Where is it depicted? What is its importance?
A wind rose is a diagram showing the percentage of the time the wind blows for a particular direction and at a particular speed
Wind rose are depicted in the Airport Master Plan
The importance of wind rose is its justification for runway lay outs and justification for cross wind runway or additional runways
15) Describe how to measure capacity on the airside, terminal, and landside***
For an airport to function efficiently, the capacity of each component must be matched to the others
Measure airfield capacity:
Throughput – is the rate of which aircraft can operate into or out of the airfield without regard to any delay
Practical Capacity - is the rate of which aircraft can operate without exceeding a maximum acceptable level of delay
