Module 1 Flashcards
FAR Part 139 is applicable to airports in the US that which passenger operations occur?
- Scheduled operations by small aircraft designed for more than 9 but less than 31 seats, except for the State of Alaska
- Scheduled operations by large aircraft designed for 31 or more seats
- Unscheduled operations by large aircraft designed for 31 or more seats
FAR Part 139 is not applicable to the following:
- Heliports
- Airports operated by the U.S. Government
- Airports serving scheduled air carrier operations only because they have been designated as an alternate airport
- Airports located in the State of Alaska that only serve scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft and do not serve scheduled or unscheduled operations of
large air carrier aircraft - Airports located in the State of Alaska when not serving operations of large air carrier aircraft, unless specified by FAA Headquarters
Which U.S. Government-owned airport is certificated under Part 139?
Midway Atoll, Henderson Airfield
How many airport classifications exist?
Four
A class I airport can receive which types of air carrier operations?
Scheduled large air carrier
Unscheduled large air carrier
Scheduled small air carrier
A class II airport can receive which types of air carrier operations?
Unscheduled large air carrier
Scheduled small air carrier
A class III airport can receive which types of air carrier operations?
Scheduled small air carrier
A class IV airport can receive which types of air carrier operations?
Unscheduled large air carrier
What is a scheduled operation?
Any common carriage passenger-carrying operation for compensation or hire conducted by an air carrier for which the air carrier or its representatives offers in advance the departure location, departure time, and arrival location
What is an air carrier?
A person who undertakes directly by lease, or other arrangement, to engage in air transportation
What is an unscheduled operation?
Any common carriage passenger-carrying operation for compensation or hire, using aircraft designed for at least 31 passenger seats, conducted by an air carrier for which the departure time, departure location, and arrival location are specifically negotiated with the customer or the customer’s representative
What does Part 139.103 describe?
The process for the application for an operating certificate
What is FAA Form 5280-1?
Application for Airport Operating Certificate
What government agency is authorized to modify the Class Certificate of an airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
What does Part 139.105 describe?
Inspection Authority - the FAA can make regular and unannounced inspections
What factors does the FAA consider to determine the Class for an airport?
-Letter of Intent from the air carrier
-Aircraft size, number of passenger seats, and number of operations per day or within a 3-month period
-Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) requirements for the aircraft and intended operations
What is the purpose for establishing a Class for an airport?
To allow the appropriate level of safety regulation to be applied for the type of aircraft operation at the airport and avoid imposing more stringent requirements than necessary
What is FAA Form 5010-1?
The Airport Master Record
What is the NFDC?
National Flight Data Center
Can an airport without air carrier service be certificated under Part 139?
Yes, and placed in “Inactive Status”
How can an Inactive Status airport return to Active Status?
The airport must be scheduled to resume air carrier service and undergo a full airport inspection by the FAA
How much notice must be given to the Administrator from an airport in Inactive Status of resumption of air carrier activity?
90 days
What is 14 CFR Part 11?
General Rulemaking Procedures; A certificate holder may petition for an exemption from any requirement under Part 139
What is the time limit for any Part 139 exemption?
Not to exceed 3 years and reviewed annually