Section 12.5 D (Maneuvering Area)

Question 1

When an operator is instructed by ATC to “Leave or Get off the Runway” what must the operator do?

Answer 1

Acknowledge the instruction, proceed on route that was communicated, once off inform ATC “OFF” and the exact location

Question 2

When is an AVOP operator allowed to operate within the Runway Holding Position markings and the Runway edge?

Answer 2

When ATC has given explicit authorization and while holding a radio listening watch

Question 3

You are in the Maneuvering area when your vehicle breaks down and you are unable to move it. The radio still functions - what do?

Answer 3

Immediately notify ATC of your location, the issue, and ask for assistance and stay with your vehicle until help arrives

Question 4

An AVOP holder with a disabled radio has received an ATC instruction by light signal to “return to starting point on the airport”. To get there, the vehicle must cross a Runway to reach the Apron. What must the AVOP holder do?

Answer 4

Hold short of the runway and wait for a green flashing light from the control tower before proceeding.

Question 5

You are operating a radio-equipped vehicle in the maneuvering area when the radio fails and you must cross a Runway to get your destination. What should you do?

Answer 5

Light signals - turn your vehicle towards the tower and flash your headlights. Wait for a response light (flashing green to proceed, Steady Red to STOP hold position, flashing red to vacate the area immediately)

Question 6

What does a flashing green light signal from tower mean?

Answer 6

Proceed

Question 7

What does a Steady red light signal from tower mean?

Answer 7

STOP, hold position

Question 8

What does a FLASHING red light signal from tower mean?

Answer 8

Vacate and leave the area immediately

Question 9

What does a flashing white light signal from tower mean?

Answer 9

Return to starting point

Question 10

What does flashing white RUNWAY lights mean?

Answer 10

Leave/vacate the RUNWAY immediately

Question 11

What must the operator with a ROC-A do before making a radio call?

Answer 11

Check to ensure the radio is on the correct frequency, wait and listen to ensure you are not cutting anyone off. Plan what you’re going to stay before making the call.

Question 12

Where are the radio blind spots located at YYC?

Answer 12

There are no KNOWN blind spots

Question 13

What protocol must be followed for all radio communications?

Answer 13

Keep communications clear and concise, use correct radio phraseology, and use vehicle call signs or aircraft ID at ALL times

Question 14

Vehicles operating in the maneuvering area MUST have a radio capable of receiving and transmitting on ATC ground control frequencies. What is the exception to this requirement?

Answer 14

When the vehicle is under escort, the escort is responsible for manning the radio and all the rules that apply

Question 15

An AVOP holder (ROC-A operator) must acknowledge instructions from ATC by:

Answer 15

A proper read back of instructions followed by your callsign

Question 16

LVOP are initiated when the reported or observed ground visibility is less than 1200 ft. Which of the following apply during LVOP procedures?

A) Vehicles movements are restricted to essential airport operations

B) Vehicle movements require ATC authorization

C) ATC with notify IOC when RVOP/LVOP procedures are initiated or terminated

D) All of the above

Answer 16

D

Question 17

What lights, signs, and markings confirm an operator is Holding Short of a Runway when on a Taxiway? (6 things)

Answer 17

Runway Designator signs, Location signs, Runway Guard Lights, Enhanced Taxiway Centre line, Runway holding position markings, surface painted runway designator.

Question 18

What do the yellow lines used to indicate the “Hold position” on a taxiway at a taxiway/runway intersection look like?

Answer 18

Two solid lines with two broken lines; solid lines to the Taxiway, broken lines to the runway

Question 19

What color are the boundary lines that indicate a designated staging and parking area?

Answer 19

White and red

Question 20

What colour are Runway designator signs?

Answer 20

White numbers/letters on red

Question 21

What color are the signs used to indicate direction to various movement areas (directional signs)

Answer 21

Black on yellow

Question 22

What colour are informational signs?

Answer 22

Black on yellow

Question 23

What colour are location signs?

Answer 23

Yellow on black

Question 24

What colour are the lights used to indicate Apron Limit?

Answer 24

Double amber

Question 25

What colour are Stop bar lights?

Answer 25

Solid red

Question 26

What colour are runway edge lights?

Answer 26

White (some yellow on Runway 35R at the 900m mark to show the runway is ending)

Question 27

When holding short of the Runway on a taxiway, which of the following statements are correct for each of the given locations? You can hold short of:

a) Runway Guard lights holding short of Runway 17R/35L on a Taxiway

b) Runway Guard Lights and STOP bar lights, holding short of runway 17L/35R on a taxiway

c) Runway Guard lights holding short of runway 11/29

d) All of the above

Answer 27

D

Question 28

What lights would be active at the Runway Holding Positions for Runway 17L/35R during RVOP/LVOP coniditons?

Answer 28

STOP bar lights

Question 29

What lights, signs and markings confirm you are holding short of a runway when on another runway?

Answer 29

Runway designator signs, runway holding position markings

Question 30

What colour are the lights used to indicate the end of a paved surface?

Answer 30

Single red

Question 31

Two sided threshold marker lights are what colour?

Answer 31

Red and Green

Question 32

What colour are the threshold marker lights that face toward a runway?

Answer 32

Red (to runway)

Question 33

At YYC, ATC is responsible for directing what traffic?

Answer 33

Aircraft and vehicles in maneuvering areas

Question 34

Which of the following procedures should vehicle operators apply to the greatest extent possible?

a) Minimize runway crossings

b) Use perimeter roads around thresholds whenever possible

c) When crossing runways, cross at thresholds whenever possible

d) all of the above

Answer 34

D

Question 35

When responding to a specific location in an emergency situation (i.e. Response Gate East), which of the following apply?

a) The AVOP holder does not have to use perimeter roads

b) The AVOP holder must use the words “Responding to”

c) The AVOP holder must use proper radio comms at all times

d) All of the above

Answer 35

D

Question 36

Can you enter runway 17L/35R when the inset STOP bars are lit?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

What pavement markings designate Aircraft Parking Area Boundary lines?

Answer 37

Single yellow broken line ( looks like an apron limit line)

Question 38

Where are the radio frequency boundaries to change between East and West Ground?

Answer 38

Intersection of JS and JT, and intersection of Foxtrot and Romeo

Question 39

The RPA includes:

a) The grassy area between the closest runway edge and an imaginary line drawn between the runway designator signs

b) The grassy area between the Localizer Antenna Arrays or the Perimeter Road and the Runway Thresholds on an ILS equipped runway

c) The protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of an aircraft

d) All of the above

Answer 39

D

Question 40

Does the AVOP operator have to physically be on the paved surface of a Runway to have a Runway Incursion?

Answer 40

A runway incursion occurs when any part of a vehicle or aircraft enters anywhere within the RPA without permission from ATC OR crossing any portion of the solid yellow line of the Runway Holding Position Marking without ATC permission

Question 41

What lights are used to mark the intersection of an Apron and a Taxiway?

Answer 41

Double amber

Question 42

What lights mark the edge of the Taxiways?

Answer 42

Single blue lights

Question 43

Every new D, D-AME, and D-Tow type AVOP holder must successfully complete and pass the mandatory Competency Check/Night endorsement by?

Answer 43

No sooner than 30 days after the initial practical test AND within 180 calendar days from the initial practical test.

Question 44

What vehicles and aircraft must be under positive control at all times, when operating in the maneuvering area?

a) Fuel trucks

b) Slow moving GSE and heavy equipment

c) Slow moving aircraft under tow

d) All of the above?

Answer 44

D