Section 12.5 D (Maneuvering Area) Flashcards
When an operator is instructed by ATC to “Leave or Get off the Runway” what must the operator do?
Acknowledge the instruction, proceed on route that was communicated, once off inform ATC “OFF” and the exact location
When is an AVOP operator allowed to operate within the Runway Holding Position markings and the Runway edge?
When ATC has given explicit authorization and while holding a radio listening watch
You are in the Maneuvering area when your vehicle breaks down and you are unable to move it. The radio still functions - what do?
Immediately notify ATC of your location, the issue, and ask for assistance and stay with your vehicle until help arrives
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?
Hold short of the runway and wait for a green flashing light from the control tower before proceeding.
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?
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)
What does a flashing green light signal from tower mean?
Proceed
What does a Steady red light signal from tower mean?
STOP, hold position
What does a FLASHING red light signal from tower mean?
Vacate and leave the area immediately
What does a flashing white light signal from tower mean?
Return to starting point
What does flashing white RUNWAY lights mean?
Leave/vacate the RUNWAY immediately
What must the operator with a ROC-A do before making a radio call?
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.
Where are the radio blind spots located at YYC?
There are no KNOWN blind spots
What protocol must be followed for all radio communications?
Keep communications clear and concise, use correct radio phraseology, and use vehicle call signs or aircraft ID at ALL times
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?
When the vehicle is under escort, the escort is responsible for manning the radio and all the rules that apply
An AVOP holder (ROC-A operator) must acknowledge instructions from ATC by:
A proper read back of instructions followed by your callsign
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
D
What lights, signs, and markings confirm an operator is Holding Short of a Runway when on a Taxiway? (6 things)
Runway Designator signs, Location signs, Runway Guard Lights, Enhanced Taxiway Centre line, Runway holding position markings, surface painted runway designator.
What do the yellow lines used to indicate the “Hold position” on a taxiway at a taxiway/runway intersection look like?
Two solid lines with two broken lines; solid lines to the Taxiway, broken lines to the runway
What color are the boundary lines that indicate a designated staging and parking area?
White and red
What colour are Runway designator signs?
White numbers/letters on red
What color are the signs used to indicate direction to various movement areas (directional signs)
Black on yellow
What colour are informational signs?
Black on yellow
What colour are location signs?
Yellow on black
What colour are the lights used to indicate Apron Limit?
Double amber
What colour are Stop bar lights?
Solid red
What colour are runway edge lights?
White (some yellow on Runway 35R at the 900m mark to show the runway is ending)
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
D
What lights would be active at the Runway Holding Positions for Runway 17L/35R during RVOP/LVOP coniditons?
STOP bar lights
What lights, signs and markings confirm you are holding short of a runway when on another runway?
Runway designator signs, runway holding position markings
What colour are the lights used to indicate the end of a paved surface?
Single red
Two sided threshold marker lights are what colour?
Red and Green
What colour are the threshold marker lights that face toward a runway?
Red (to runway)
At YYC, ATC is responsible for directing what traffic?
Aircraft and vehicles in maneuvering areas
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
D
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
D
Can you enter runway 17L/35R when the inset STOP bars are lit?
No
What pavement markings designate Aircraft Parking Area Boundary lines?
Single yellow broken line ( looks like an apron limit line)
Where are the radio frequency boundaries to change between East and West Ground?
Intersection of JS and JT, and intersection of Foxtrot and Romeo
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
D
Does the AVOP operator have to physically be on the paved surface of a Runway to have a Runway Incursion?
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
What lights are used to mark the intersection of an Apron and a Taxiway?
Double amber
What lights mark the edge of the Taxiways?
Single blue lights
Every new D, D-AME, and D-Tow type AVOP holder must successfully complete and pass the mandatory Competency Check/Night endorsement by?
No sooner than 30 days after the initial practical test AND within 180 calendar days from the initial practical test.
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?
D
