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Chapter 7: 7. What is a Gantt chart? How can Gantt charts help airport management?

A graphical representation of the utilization of aircraft gates over a given period of time. It assist with scheduling and management of gate operations is a variation of a graphical scheduling management tool.

Chapter 10: How is hazardous waste classified?

Conditionally Exempt Small-Quantity Generators Small-Quantity Generators Large-Quantity Generators

Chapter 8: 4. What is the organizational structure of the Transportation Security Administration?

Department of Transportation

Chapter 7: 8. What are the different types of gate-usage agreements that airports negotiated with aircraft operators? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of agreements?

Exclusive-Use Pro- Air carrier flexibility when adjusting flight schedules, assuring the carrier that gates will always be available when needed. Con- Leads to inefficiencies in over gate use, because when the gate is not in use, it sits idle Shared-Use Pro- Air carriers and other aircraft scheduled ise of gates in coordination with airport management and other air carriers serving the airports. It does not have gate idling, it offers maximum gate usage. Con- Reduces the flexibility in schedule planning Preferential-Use Pro

Chapter 9: What types of financing programs, or bond issues, are available to airports?

General Obligation Bonds Special Facility Bonds General Airport Revenue Bonds

Chapter 7: 15. What are MPOs? What authority do MPOs have over airport ground access?

Metropolitan Planning Organizations- responsible for the development of comprehensive transportation plans for metropolitan or regional areas as a whole

Chapter 9: 9. What grant programs exist on the federal level for airports? How are these programs funded? How may funds from these programs be used at airports?

National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems AIP PFC

Chapter 12: What are two of the accepted simulation models that exists to estimate airport capacity?

SIMMOD TAAM

Chapter 11: 6. What are the primary objectives of the airport master plan?

To provide an effective graphic presentation of the ultimate development of the airport and of anticipated land uses adjacent to the airport To establish a schedule of priorities and phasing for the various improvements proposed in the plan To present the pertinent backup information and data that were essential to development of the master plan To describe the various concepts and alternatives that were considered in the establishment of the proposed plan To provide a concise and descriptive report so that the impact and logic of its recommendations can be clearly understood by the community the airport serves and by those authorities and public agencies that are charged with the approval, promotion, and funding of the improvements proposed in the airport master plan

Chapter 12: 6. What is the required lateral separation of parallel runways that allows simultaneous operations under IFR?

4,300ft

Chapter 11: 8. What is an airport layout plan? What is included on an airport layout plan drawing?

A plan for an airport showing boundaries and proposed additions to all areas owned or controlled by the sponsor for airport purposes, and location and nature of existing and proposed airport facilities and structures, and location on the airport of existing and proposed non aviation areas and improvements thereon

Chapter 8: 7. What can cause an applicant to be refused an SIDA badge?

Forgery of certificates, false marketing of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violation Interference with air navigation Improper transportation of hazardous material Aircraft piracy Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants Commision of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft Conveying false information and threats Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States Lighting violations involving transporting controlled substances Unlawful entry into an aircraft or airport area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility Murder Assault with intent to murder Espionage Sedition Kidnapping or hostage taking Treason Rape or aggravated sexual abuse Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon extortion Armed or felony unarmed robbery Distribution of, or intent to distribute, a controlled substance Felony arson Felony involving a threat Felony Involving Willful destruction of property Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance Burglary Theft Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation Possession or distribution of stolen property Aggravated Assault Bribery Illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year Violence at international airports Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above

Chapter 7: 2. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of airport terminal geometry?

Linear Terminals: As the length of the terminal building increases, the walking distances between facilities, particularly distantly separated gates, become excessive for the passenger who itinerary requires a change in aircraft at the airport Pier Finger Terminals: Further distance and increasing sizes causes confusion on distances between gates and also confuses pilot sense of direction, any expansion adding to length also reduces the amount of apron space for aircraft parking and movement, which leads to constraining the mobility of the aircrafts Automated Passenger Movement Systems Expansion tends to create large distances between key points within the terminal, but also often become confusing for passengers in their attempts to find their way to their respective gates, baggage claim areas, or other desired facilities Mobile Lounge: Crowded and uncomfortable for the passengers

Chapter 9: 2. What are the different types of budget strategies found at airports?

Lump Sum Appropriation Appropriation by Activity l Line-Item Budget Zero Based Budget

Chapter 10: 9. What Federal Aviation Regulations are concerned with aircraft and airport noise issues?

Part 36- Certified Airplane Noise Levels Part 150- Airport Noise Compatibility Planning

Chapter 11: 21. What factors are commonly taken into consideration in planning the airport terminal area?

Passengers Passenger vehicles Airport Operations Aircrafts Safety

Chapter 12: 3. What is PHOCAP? What is PANCAP?

Practical Hourly Capacity: not more than 4 minutes average delay during busiest Practical Annual Capacity: 2 hour operating period, hourly and annually

Chapter 10: What does Clean Water Act do to reduce hazards to water quality from airport activity?

Required to prevent the discharge of any contaminated runoff into any drainage system that empties into these water sources unless a specific permit is obtained by Environmental Protection Agency or other authorized body

Chapter 12: 8. What is ROT? How does ROT affect airport capacity?

Runway Occupancy Time The shorter amount of ROT an aircraft, a greater amount of planes can use the runway

Chapter 8: 5. What are the various security-sensitive areas found at airports, as defined by Transportation Security Regulations?

Secured Areas Passenger Loading Maintenance Hangars Aircraft Storage Hangars