Module 1 Flashcards
Part 91.103 Pre-Flight states each pilot-in-command shall what before beginning a flight?
Become familiar with all available information concerning that flight before taking off
Becoming familiar with all available information concerning that flight before taking off includes
(3 items)
- Referencing the Airport Facility Directory A/FD
- Checking the departure, arrival, and enroute weather
- Referencing appropriate NOTAMS
American Airlines pilots don’t check their own preflight information, they would have __________ do it.
Flight Dispatch Personnel
Who has the final responsibility for the safety and security of a flight?
The Pilot-in-command
According to what manual is it the pilot’s inherent responsibility to be alert at all times for circumstances and conditions affecting the safe operation of aircraft?
Aeronautical Information Manual
What handbook gives guidance on the eligibility of various items, plans and projects?
The AIP Handbook
The AIP handbook does not do what?
Identify every possible project that is eligible or ineligible
If the eligibility of a project is not specifically stated it is up to what office to determine if it meets the general guidance given in the AIP Handbook?
ADO
A grant application for a project cannot be approved unless it is ________ with the proposals of planning agencies where the airport is located
Reasonably Consistent
A grant application for a project cannot be approved unless (6 items)
- The project is reasonably consistent with the proposal of planning agencies
- Sufficient Funds are available
- The project can be completed without undue delay
- Airport is in the NPIAS
- Project involves >$25,000 in AIP Funds
- ALP must be current
A project for a runway that is planned at Flagstaff Airport (a non hub primary) is embroiled in a long delay due to environmental concerns. Is this project eligible for a grant?
No.
- The project is reasonably consistent with the proposal of planning agencies
- Sufficient Funds are available
- The project can be completed without undue delay
- Airport is in the NPIAS
- Project involves >$25,000 in AIP Funds
- ALP must be current
A project for new approach path alignment panels (APAP) at Bisbee airport will cost $20,000 to install. It is reasonably consistent with the proposal of planning agencies with an approved ALP, there are sufficient funds available, and Bisbee airport is a NPIAS airport. Is this project eligible for a grant?
No.
- The project is reasonably consistent with the proposal of planning agencies
- Sufficient Funds are available
- The project can be completed without undue delay
- Airport is in the NPIAS
- Project involves >$25,000 in AIP Funds
- ALP must be current
Glendale Airport is ready for a new parallel taxiway that is not in its ALP, but it has sufficient funds available, there should be no delays, and Glendale is an airport in the NPIAS. Is this project eligible for a grant?
No.
- The project is reasonably consistent with the proposal of planning agencies
- Sufficient Funds are available
- The project can be completed without undue delay
- Airport is in the NPIAS
- Project involves >$25,000 in AIP Funds
- ALP must be current
AIP Grants focus on projects associated with (5 items)
- Construction
- Improvement
- Preservation of Airport infrastructure
- Land Acquisition
- Equipment Acquisition
Eloy airport wants a grant to do a new cactus landscaping project at its airport. Eloy is a NPIAS airport with this area depicted on the ALP and a project cost of $40,000. Is this project eligible for a grant?
No. Ineligible items:
- Landscaping
- Artwork
- Parking Facilities
- Airport Operational Costs
- Exclusive/Near Exclusive use areas
- Industrial Park Development
- Marketing Plans
- Training
- Maintenance
- Office Equipment
- Development that exceeds FAA standards
What projects are ineligible for funding? (11 items)
Ineligible items:
- Landscaping
- Artwork
- Parking Facilities
- Airport Operational Costs
- Exclusive/Near Exclusive use areas
- Industrial Park Development
- Marketing Plans
- Training
- Maintenance
- Office Equipment
- Development that exceeds FAA standards
Casa Grande airport wants a grant to build a new runway that can handle ADG 6 aircraft. The master plan doesn’t forecast a need for this type of aircraft in the foreseeable future. Casa Grande is a NPIAS airport with a new runway depicted on the ALP and a project cost of $4,000,000. Is this project eligible for a grant?
No: Ineligible items: 1. Landscaping 2. Artwork 3. Parking Facilities 4. Airport Operational Costs 5. Exclusive/Near Exclusive use areas 6. Industrial Park Development 7. Marketing Plans 8. Training 9. Maintenance 10. Office Equipment 11. Development that exceeds FAA standards
Gila Bend airport needs a grant to pay for their operating costs due to a financial downturn. Gila Bend predicts it needs $60,000 and is a NPIAS. Is this need eligible for a grant?
No: Ineligible items: 1. Landscaping 2. Artwork 3. Parking Facilities 4. Airport Operational Costs 5. Exclusive/Near Exclusive use areas 6. Industrial Park Development 7. Marketing Plans 8. Training 9. Maintenance 10. Office Equipment 11. Development that exceeds FAA standards
Winslow airport is a NPIAS airport seeking a grant to pay for a new industrial park. The park is shown on an approved ALP and they need $6,000,000 to build the park. Is this need eligible for a grant?
No: Ineligible items: 1. Landscaping 2. Artwork 3. Parking Facilities 4. Airport Operational Costs 5. Exclusive/Near Exclusive use areas 6. Industrial Park Development 7. Marketing Plans 8. Training 9. Maintenance 10. Office Equipment 11. Development that exceeds FAA standards
All projects require what prior to FAA approval?
Environmental Processing
Generally projects must be located on airport property unless what? (6 items)
- Obstruction Removal
- NAVAID installation
- Airport Utilities
- Airport Wastewater Plants
- Noise Program
- ARFF facilities
What 12 items are specifically unallowable projects for AIP grant funding?
- Computer Hardware
- Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (unless airport development may result)
- Surface transportation origin-destination studies
- Acquisition of communication equipment (unless for safety and security)
- Installation of airport surface detection systems (except relocation for an approved AIP project)
- Installation of an ILS (unless coordinated with the FAA)
- Installation of hangars or fuel farms (except at non-primary and military airports)
- Constructing Roads exclusively for the purpose of connecting parking facilities to an access road
- Construction of Roads for industrial or non-aviation areas or facilities
- Construction of maintenance facilities except ones that maintain Snow Removal Equipment or ARFF equipment
- Landscaping except if incidental to another project
- Demonstration programs for Noise-compatibility purposes
Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is building a parking garage and wants to build a road to connect the garage to the main airport feeder ramp. Is this eligible for an AIP funding grant?
No.
8. Constructing Roads exclusively for the purpose of connecting parking facilities to an access road is unallowable
Tucson International (a Small Hub airport) wants AIP funding for installation of a fuel farm. Is this allowable?
No.
7. Installation of hangars or fuel farms (except at non-primary and military airports)
Flagstaff airport, a non-primary commercial service airport wants AIP funding for a project to relocate an Instrument Landing System that has been coordinated with the FAA. Is this allowable?
Yes. It is allowable if coordinated with the FAA
6. Installation of an ILS (unless coordinated with the FAA)
Bullhead City Airport, a non-primary commercial service airport wants AIP funding for the construction of a maintenance facility that will maintain Snow Removal Equipment (SRE). Is this allowable?
Yes! It is allowable if it is for Snow Removal Equipment
10. Construction of maintenance facilities except ones that maintain Snow Removal Equipment or ARFF equipment
Executives of public facilities are concerned with acquiring insurance that covers what two items?
- Property Damage
2. Bodily Injury/Death to all stakeholders interacting at the airport
Airport executives will routinely work with insurance agents and risk managers to add policy ______ to cover need extraneous to the basic policy
Riders
What is the basic policy that most commercial aeronautical service providers should hold?
Commercial General Liability insurance
A Commercial General Liability policy has what 3 specific coverage areas?
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Hangar Keepers Liability
What kind of insurance would you need to cover damage to aircraft under the airport’s care and control?
Hangar Keepers Liability
What kind of insurance would you need to cover fuel and oil that tenants might sell?
Product Liability
What kind of insurance would you need to have to cover injuries to people or property on the airport
Premises Liability
Part 139 requires commercial service airports to comply with
Various operational and safety standards
Does Part 139 compliance equate with liability coverage?
No.
The US Court of law has commonly held what regarding liability?
Airport operators are responsible for public safety and the safety of aircraft operating within the airport domain
What strategies are there to mitigate insurance related risk? (9)
- Compliance with Part 139
- Regular Training and compliance with TSA & FAA
- Annual risk analysis programs
- Daily Inspection Programs
- Evaluation for qualifying and screening new employees
- Maintaining thorough, timely and accurate info sources and dissemination processes
- Obtaining blanket insurance policies for all airport stakeholders
- Requiring stakeholders hold insurance
- Developing environmental policies
How should airports handle paying for insurance as much as possible?
Airports should self-insure as much as possible
What is the challenge of airport self insurance?
Self insurance requires the ability to budget and invest large amounts of liquid capital.
AAAE advises what regarding insurance for professional advice and resources
Joining a professional aviation insurance association such as the Aviation Insurance Association
Where did airport funding come from before the Airport and Airway Trust Fund?
General treasury revenues
The Airport and Airway Trust Fund is what kind of system where people who fly pay for it?
User-Fee
By Airport Improvement Program (AIP) being self-supporting and pay as you go, it was designed to be “_________”
Deficit Proof with expenditures limited to receipts
What law created the Airport and Airway Trust Fund
Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970
Fees were added to what to help fund the Airport and Airway Trust Fund? (3 things)
- Passenger Tickets
- Domestic Air Cargo Waybills
- Non-Commercial Aviation fuel
The purpose of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund is to completely fund (3)
- Airport Research & Development
- FAA Capital Improvement Programs
- Modernization of ATC facilities
What law created the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982
Who is eligible for AIP Grants? (2)
- Public Use Airports
2. Included in the NPIAS
AIP grants can be issued for ______? (3)
- Airport Planning
- Development
- Noise Compatibility
What FAA Order regulates AIP Processes
FAA Order 5100.38C Airport Improvement Program Handbook
What does FAA Order 5100.38C Airport Improvement Program Handbook address? (5)
- Grant Process
- Eligibility of the sponsor
- eligibility of the project
- Allowable Costs
- Prioritization
What provides the grant money for AIP projects?
Airport and Airway Trust Fund
What does the FAA issue to add to or revise guidance about the administration of AIP, related to the AIP handbook?
Program Guidance Letter
What is an entitlement fund with regards to AIP funding?
A yearly apportionment of AIP funds by formula
What are primary airport apportionments based on?
- Annual Passenger Boarding
- # of aircraft operations
- Amount of cargo
- Airports in the small airport fund
- State apportionment calculations
Typically what % of funding is available for GA and non-primary airports?
18-20%
Portions of AIP funding are designated to achieve specific funding minimums. What are these called?
Set aside funds
What are some examples of set-aside funds programs (3)
- GA Reliever Program
- Noise Abatement Program
- Military Airport Program
What % of available funds can be used for noise abatement programs?
35%
Noise abatement set asides can be used for what? (4)
- Noise Compatibility Plans
- Noise compatibility implementation programs
- Compatible land-use planning
- Clear Air Act Planning
Any remaining AIP funds after entitlement are considered what
Discretionary Funds
What are the two types of AIP discretionary funds?
- Discretionary Set aside and Capacity/Security/Safety/Noise
- Pure discretionary funds
What can Pure Discretionary funds be used for?
Any eligible project at any airport
Projects chosen to be funded with discretionary funds are based on what? (2)
- National Priority System
2. Ability to start work during the fiscal year the grant was assigned or 6 months (whichever is later)
What % of discretionary funds are used for the military set aside program?
4%
AIP was funded at above $3.2 Billion, what percent of discretionary funds are available to reliever airports?
.66%
To be considered a reliever airport for the discretionary funds available what are the requirements (4)
- 75,000 annual operations
- > 5,000’ runway with instrument landing procedure
- > 100 based aircraft
- > 20,000 hours of annual delays relieved
What is the minimum amount that must be available in AIP funding for Capacity/Safety/Security/Noise discretionary funds after all apportionment and set-asides?
$148 million
According to the AIP handbook, what % of is the federal share at large and medium hub airports?
75%
According to the AIP handbook, what % of is the federal share at small, non-hub, and GA airports?
90%
According to the AIP handbook, what % of is the federal share at large and medium hub airports for noise implementation projects?
80%
What office typically handles the AIP funding decisions?
FAA ADO
Congress passes legislation every 3-4 years that appropriates funding known as
Reauthorization bills
If a reauthorization bill isn’t passed sometimes congress passes a shorter term bill known as?
Continuing resolution
How many continuing resolutions occurred before the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012?
22
How long was the 2012 FAA shutdown?
10 Days
What kind of funds are the first to be issued to states and airports?
Entitlement funds
Who distributes the money for Discretionary funds?
Office of Management and Budget
What does the Office of Management and Budget allow the FAA to do?
To obligate Congressional Apportionment with a financial plan
Who is State apportionment funds available to? (3)
- Non-primary commercial service
- GA
- GA-Reliever
What is the term when the state assumes responsibilities for administering AIP grant at “other than primary” airports
Block-Grant states
Upon execution of the grant agreement the US government is: ________
Obligated to pay the amount specified in the grant
Obligations are processed through the FAA in what 2 steps
1) Reservation of funds before the grant is signed
2) “obligation reported” when the grant is signed
What is the name of the electronic grants payment system?
eDelphi Invoicing System
Who must initiate a payment request for a grant?
Airport sponsor
Airports must initiate a payment request for projects accomplished in accordance with what?
- Project Progress and receipt of contractor invoices
2. must include appropriate documentation
Who assigns the appropriate approval process for grant distribution?
FAA Regional Office or ADO
What does Grant Assurance 34 Policies Standards and Specifications Require regarding the grant to follow? (2)
- Advisory Circulars
2. Special Conditions
What phrase is used to describe a collection of FAA Regulations, adjudications, various statutes, Grant Assurances, Advisory Circulars, and court decisions?
Airport Law
Typically Airport law deals with what items? (6)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Tenant Relations
- Financing
- Airport Operations
- Part 139 Certification and Safety Management Systems
- Airport Development Issues
What is one especially key point regarding an airport’s relationship with the FAA
The Federal Government has considerable authority over Airports
What decisions might put you on the FAA’s bad side?
- Airport attempts at price regulation
- route regulation
- restriction on air carrier service
- unreasonably restricting aircraft operations
- unjustly discriminating against a user
- airport revenue not being used
Once an airport has accepted AIP grant funding that airport is in a _______________
Closed Fiscal System
Money that was collected by O’Hare airport is going to be expended at Midway Airport as both airports are part of the Chicago Department of Aviation. STOP! someone yells, isn’t O’Hare considered a closed fiscal system? Is this true?
No. Revenues generated by the airport must be expended at the airport OR WITHIN THE AIRPORT SYSTEM AS PART OF A LARGER AUTHORITY
What is the source of most Part 16 complaints
2
Violations of grant assurances centered around
- Unjust Discrimination
- Improper use of Airport Revenue
What is the FAA’s overall position on what hangars can be used for?
Hangars should be used to store an aircraft (approved aeronautical use)
At Elbow Lake Airport one hangar operator decided to put a bed in his hangar and sleep there. Is this permissible by the FAA?
No,
Using a hangar as a residence, using it for general storage of non-aeronautical items (boats, file boxes containing items that are not related to aeronautical use), activities that impede the movement of aircraft, storage of inventory unrelated to an aeronautical use, using it as a base of operations for a non-aeronautical business—all would be considered not permissible under FAA policy (FAA, 2016)
At Crookston airport one hangar owner is using it as an office for his business selling pants. Is this permissible by the FAA?
No.
Using a hangar as a residence, using it for general storage of non-aeronautical items (boats, file boxes containing items that are not related to aeronautical use), activities that impede the movement of aircraft, storage of inventory unrelated to an aeronautical use, using it as a base of operations for a non-aeronautical business—all would be considered not permissible under FAA policy (FAA, 2016)
Why is using hangars for non-aeronautical purposes considered not permissible by the FAA?
Because the airport accepts AIP funds, the federal government is subsidizing a non-aeronautical function of the airport
Under what FAR Part pilots may perform preventative maintenance on their own aircraft as long as it is not used in a commercial flight operation?
FAR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration
Primary Airports serve a minimum of how many enplanements?
> 10,000
Non primary commercial service airports enplane how many passengers annually?
2,500-10,000
What are the 5 categories of non-primary airports?
- National
- Regional
- Local
- Basic
- Unclassified
Each Large Hub serves a minimum of what percent of air traffic
> 1%
Each Medium Hub serves what percent of air traffic
0.25% - 1%
Each Small Hub serves what percent of air traffic
0.05-0.25%
Each Non-hub Primary serves what percent of air traffic?
<0.05% but at least 10,000 annual enplanements
Who owns a Joint Use Airport?
The Department of Defense
How do civilians gain access to a Joint Use Airport
Government leases a portion of the airfield to civilian use
Who owns a Shared Use Airport
U.S. Government Owned
How does a Shared Use Airport Differ from a Joint Use
Shared Use - Co-Located, portions of movement areas and safety areas are shared
Joint Use - Government leases a portion of the airport for civilian use
Who is the main customer of an airport?
The Pilot
At what level is a Part 13 complaint filed?
ADO
Who do you submit a Part 16 complaint to?
Office of the Chief Counsel of the FAA
This type of complaint is a public method of reporting compliance violations of federal laws affecting air transportation
Part 13
How can a Part 13 complaint be filed? (2)
- Verbally
2. In Writing
During a Part 13 Complaint, what will the FAA do? (4)
- Evaluate Facts
- Clarify the rights of Airport and complainant
- Assist in resolving the dispute
- Give sponsor the chance to comply voluntarily
The ______________ provides services that directly benefit the operations of their members and strives to advance the international helicopter community by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism, and foster economic viability while promoting the unique contributions vertical flight offers to society
Helicopter Association International (HAI)
This organization was created to ensure uniformity of safety measures, to standardize airport regulations, and to develop a truly national air transportation system responsive to local, state, and regional needs.
National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASOA)
This is a trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of all things airplanes
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
Founded in 1940, _________________ represents the interests of the GA business community before Congress and federal, state, and local government agencies.
National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
The __________ promotes the interests of the association’s members relative to airport occupancy, airport security, competition, and environmental issues
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Airports Committee
This organization is the exclusive bargaining agency representing 20,000 controllers, engineers, and other safety related professionals at the FAA, DOD,
National Air Traffic Controller Association (NATCA)
What are the two programs that are sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)?
- Airport Watch
2. Airport Support Network
The _______________ was founded in 1947 and is based in Washington, D.C. They are the leading organization for companies who rely on GA aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive, and successful
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
The ________________ represents North American regional airlines and ancillary industries supporting regional airlines before the U.S. Congress, DOT, FAA, and other federal agencies.
Regional Airline Association (RAA)
Established in 1939, the ___________________ is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to General Aviation. _____________ has fought to keep GA fun, safe, and affordable.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
________ is the nation’s oldest and largest airline trade association that represents the nation’s leading airlines.
Airlines for America (A4A)
________________ is a nonprofit organization created to bring together law enforcement leaders and facilitate communication between Airport Executives, intelligence officers, and investigators of airport law enforcement agencies to address mutual problems common to the field of airport law enforcement and aviation security.
The Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network (ALEAN)
___________ promotes safe, reliable, secure, and economical air services for the benefit of the world’s consumers. The commercial standards developed by __________have built a global industry.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)