Module 3, Objective 3

Question 1

What are the FAA desired outcomes during airport snow removal operations?

Answer 1

airport operators are required to expeditiously remove snow, ice, and slush, so as to maintain runways, high-speed turnoffs, and taxiways in a “no worse than wet” condition

airports should have sufficient equipment to clear within a reasonable time one inch of snow weighing up to 25 lbs/ft^3 for the priorities outlined in the SICP that accommodate anticipated airplane operations

Question 2

What is a displacement plow?

Answer 2

a cutting edge that shears snow from the pavement and a moldboard that lifts and casts the dislodged snow to the side of the cleared path

Question 3

What is a rotary snow blow?

Answer 3

the primary mechanical device for removal of hazardous snow accumulation such as windrows and snow banks. used primarily to cast heavy concentrations of snow away

Question 4

What is a snow melter?

Answer 4

have the capability of melting upwards of 75 cubic yards, or 56 tons of snow per hour

Question 5

What is a snow sweeper and broom?

Answer 5

used primarily to clean up the residue left on the pavement surface by a plow or blower, or for sweeping and cleaning debris from airport operational areas. they incorporate high-speed brooms that consist of a number of brush sections

Question 6

What is a material spreader?

Answer 6

provide a continuous, accurately-metered flow of granular or liquid material to a pavement surface over a predetermined spread area. a spreader unit consists of a material storage compartment, a feed mechanism to carry the material to the discharge opening, a metering device to control the discharge rate, and a distribution mechanism

Question 7

What is a multi-function truck or multi-function equipment?

Answer 7

provide the ability to plow snow with a front-end blade, broom reside with a center-mounted broom, and then air blast the residue and apply sand or a de-icing solution with a rear mounted cartridge.

Question 8

Explain the ARFF index and how its determined

Answer 8

the index identified the level of emergency equipment, water, foam, dry chem, or halotron-extinguishing agent. the index is calculated on the length of the most demanding air-carrier aircraft that serves the airport and the number of average daily departures.

the index that is applied is based on the longest air carrier aircraft the serves the airport with five or more average daily departures, if there are fewer than five, the next lower index applies

Question 9

Explain the ARFF response times and objectives

Answer 9

from its assigned post, the first responding ARFF equipment must reach the mid-point of the furthest air carrier runway and begin to apply the firefighting agent within three minutes from the time the alarm sounds with all required onboard personnel in full protective gear. all other vehicles (if required) must reach the same point within four minutes

equipment is required to be available 15 min prior to the arrival of the air carrier aircraft and remain for 15 min after it departs

if requirements can’t be met, a NOTAM is required and air carrier activity is restricted

Question 10

what is the FAA primary focus on preventing fire on airports?

Answer 10

identifying and preventing ignition sources in effort to reduce or eliminate fire or explosion

Question 11

What are the flashpoint for AVGAS and Jet Fuel?

Answer 11

Jet A: is a combustible because it has a flash point greater than 100 F
AVGAS: flash point well below 100 F is considered a flammable liquid

Question 12

What is the FAA’s perspective on reducing runway incursions and surface incidents

Answer 12

The FAA requires an airport operator to provide specific training on access to and operation in movement and safety areas by pedestrians and vehicles, and further requires that individual training records be kept.

Question 13

What are the 3 types of runway incursions/safety incidents

Answer 13

Operation errors, pilot deviation, and vehicle/pedestrian deviations

Question 14

What is an operation error?

Answer 14

when the action of an air traffic controller results in less than required minimums between aircraft or aircraft and obstacles, or clearing an aircraft to take off or land a closed runway

Question 15

What is a pilot deviation?

Answer 15

involve the action of a pilot that violates any Federal Aviation Regulation

Question 16

What is a vehicle/pedestrian deviation?

Answer 16

occurs when pedestrians or vehicles enter any portion of the airport movement areas without authorization from ATC

Question 17

What is the difference between a surface incident and a runway incursion

Answer 17

Surface incident: an unauthorized or unapproved movement within the designated movement area or an occurrence in that same area associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of flight
Runway incursion: an occurrence at an airport with a control tower involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of an aircraft. They significantly impact safe operations at any airport

Question 18

What are the four categories of runway incursion

Answer 18

A: a serious incident in which a collision was narrowly avoided
B: an incident in which separation decreases and there is a significant potential for collision, which may result in a time critical corrective/evasive response to avoid collision
C: an incident characterized by ample time and/or instance to avoid a collision
D: an incident that meets the definition of runway incursion, such as incorrect presence of a single vehicle/person/aircraft on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, but with no immediate safety consequences

Question 19

What should the airport Operation do when there is a wildlife strike

Answer 19

Report it, conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment

Question 20

What is the Wildlife Hazard Management _________ and its core elements p57

Question 21

What are hazards that commonly occur during construction on the airport and what should inspectors watch for doing the continuous inspection

Answer 21

May increase the risk of RI, sun safe conditions, and security issues, and disruptions to normal airport activities
Personnel that are not familiar with an airport environment
Temporary perimeters and fencing
Changes to nature
Delays due to weather
Temporary security personnel
Operations of large vehicles
FOD
Continuous inspections:
Unauthorized use of runways, taxiways and aprons
Conditions that may result in runway incursions and other irregularities. Including ensuring that of construction areas are delineated appropriately with barricades, cones, markings, ect.
Construction equipment operated in ILS critical areas without FAA coordination
Perimeter gates left open and unattended, unlocked construction vehicles, and personnel not following access and escort procedures
Construction vehicles not properly marked or missing appropriate flags and/or beacons
Detection and removal of FOD
Confusing or missing signs, markings, or lighting that could confuse or mislead pilots
Barricades and lighting not in place or inoperative
During the Daily construction inspection:
Determine if stockpiled materials and construction materials are properly stored and are not left in safety movement areas; keep them from being moved by wind, jet blast, or prop wash
Check all construction adjacent to movement areas to ensure areas are identified with conspicuous marking and lighting
Determine if construction equipment are marked, lit, and parked clear of safety areas and all imaginary surfaces listed in FAR Part 77
Ensure construction barricades are properly positioned to define the limits of construction and hazardous areas, and if barricades are lighted, check to ensure lights are working properly and are positioned correctly
Check operation of lighting daily in areas adjacent to construction before crew departs for the day
Check NOTAMS daily during construction projects
Verify that a closed taxiways or runways are properly marked and lit
Report and monitor any dangerous conditions created by activities
Night inspection
Ensure that barricades, warning lights, an reflectors are adequate to keep aircraft away from the construction area; they should ensure that movement areas adjacent to construction sites or traversed by construction vehicles are free of FOD and watch for confusing markings, lighting, and signs that could cause pilot confusion or result in a runway incursion