FAR PAR 139. 315, 317, 319 Flashcards
What determines the ARFF Index for an airport?
Aircraft length and average daily departures
What aircraft length qualifies for Index A?
Less than 90 feet
What aircraft length qualifies for Index B?
At least 90 feet but less than 126 feet
What aircraft length qualifies for Index C?
At least 126 feet but less than 159 feet
What aircraft length qualifies for Index D?
At least 159 feet but less than 200 feet
What aircraft length qualifies for Index E?
At least 200 feet
How many daily departures are needed to determine index from the longest aircraft?
5 or more
What happens if there are fewer than 5 average daily departures of the longest aircraft?
The next lower Index is used
What is the minimum designated index?
Index A
Can Class I airports provide an alternative to Index A?
Yes, if approved by the Administrator
What must alternative compliance to Index A include?
Pre-arranged response procedures, alerting methods, equipment list, and training details
What does §139.317 cover?
Minimum required equipment and agents for ARFF Index levels
What is required for Index A under 139.317?
One vehicle with 500 lbs of dry chem/halon/clean agent OR 450 lbs dry chem + 100 gal AFFF mix
Index B equipment requirement (option 1)?
One vehicle with 500 lbs agent + 1,500 gal water + AFFF
Index B equipment requirement (option 2)?
Two vehicles: one with 500 lbs agent, another with water + AFFF totaling 1,500 gal
Index C equipment requirement (option 1)?
Three vehicles: one with 500 lbs agent, two with water + AFFF totaling 3,000 gal
Index C equipment requirement (option 2)?
Two vehicles: one with 500 lbs agent + 1,500 gal water, and one more with 1,500 gal water + AFFF
Index D vehicle requirements?
Three vehicles: one with 500 lbs agent, two with water + AFFF totaling 4,000 gal
Index E vehicle requirements?
Three vehicles: one with 500 lbs agent, two with water + AFFF totaling 6,000 gal
