Air Cargo Exam 3
"DimWeight is calculated as
(actual volume)/(standard density)
The different types commercial aircraft that carry cargo include freighters, passenger/belly cargo, AND
- "Combi" aircraft - feeder aircraft
Which type of cargo equipment does NOT require certification by the FAA?
- High-Loader - Transporter
Cargo feeder aircraft are typically used to
- distribute ecommerce shipments to smaller airports - move smaller loads between regional airports and main hubs
Product types that represent the market for air freight include items that are
- perishable - sensitive to environmental extremes - valuable relative to weight and volume - low in value density
Converting passenger aircraft to a freighter configuration includes removing passenger seats and amenities, installing or modifying fire detection/suppression systems, AND
- re-enforcing aircraft structure and floor beams - installing a side cargo door
There are three main requirements for the CONTENT of the Dangerous Goods Training Program. One of the three is that the program must cover
- recognition of items that may contain undeclared DG materials - the specific policies, processes, and procedures of the certificate holder
The three main content areas of the Dangerous Goods Manual (described in AC 121-40) specifically include procedures for
- reporting Dangerous Goods incidents, discrepancies, and violations - rejecting non-conforming packages containing dangerous goods
There are three main requirements for how the Dangerous Goods Training Program will be CONDUCTED. One of the three is that covered carriers must provide DG training
- to each/any crewmember or person performing or supervising any transport related function - involving any material that may be transported on any aircraft - initially, and recurring annually
Cargo weigh scales must be regularly tested to ensure accuracy of ±
1%
The "baseline" federal regulatory authority for the movement of Dangerous Goods by air comes from
49 CFR HMR §175 Carriage By Aircraft
Freighter aircraft generate _______ of air cargo revenue while carrying only _________ of air cargo traffic.
90%, 50%
Current freighter aircraft are modifications of passenger aircraft designs. Examples of STANDARD-body aircraft conversions would be
A320, B737
The Advisory Circular that "provides operators with recommended procedures for managing cargo operations" is
AC 120-85B
ULDs that include battery-powered systems such as temperature control and fire suppression are called
Active ULDs
The modern "integrated carrier concept" grew out of the _____ class of service from the 1930s.
Air Express
"ULDs" are more commonly known as
Air Freight Containers
The three types of Air Freight services are generally classified as
Air Mail, Air Express, Air Freight
Current freighter aircraft are modifications of passenger aircraft designs. Examples of WIDE-body aircraft conversions would be
B747, B777, A350
Current freighter aircraft are modifications of passenger aircraft designs. Examples of MEDIUM WIDE-body aircraft conversions would be
B767, A330
Cargo compartments not designated for to accept ULDs are called
Bulk compartments
Examples of cargo feeder aircraft include
C-208 Caravan, ATR 72, CRJ 200SF
Cargo equipment that is installed in or carried on aircraft include Unit Load Devices (ULD), Cargo Restraint System (CRS), AND
Cargo Loading System (CLS)
The Operators "foundation for safely transporting air cargo" is the
Cargo Operations Program (COP)
Cargo equipment that is installed in or carried on aircraft include Unit Load Devices (ULD), Cargo Loading System (CLS), AND
Cargo Restraint System (CRS)
A Unit Load Device (ULD) that meets the requirements of TSO-C90, a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), or other FAA-approved standards are called
Certified ULDs
The three characteristics defining "Air Eligibility" include the nature of the
Commodity, Demand, Distribution Problems
COMAT
Company material/company mail carried on the aircraft (in the cargo compartment) from city to city. Many of these are regulated as hazardous (HAZMAT) materials
The "Cash Cow" (highly profitable opportunity) for an Air Freight Forwarder is the ability to pay a(n) _____ rate while charging a(n) _____ rate.
Container, Priority Reserved Air
Unit Load Devices (ULDs) include both
Containers and Pallet-Net combinations
To be authorized for carriage, a ULD must be defined in the
DAH and Operator's WBM for that aircraft
The two main components of the guidance provided in AC 121-40, Dangerous Goods Transportation Operations, cover the _____ and the _____.
Dangerous Goods Training Program, Dangerous Goods Program Manual
A "premium fee for special handling" is an example of a(n)
Exception Rate
In AC 120-85A Chapter 2, the Cargo Compartment of each aircraft is classified under three main focus areas:
Fire Suppression, Unit Load Devices, and Cargo Loading Systems
"Aircraft designed to carry cargo" includes _________ aircraft
Freighter, Combi, and Passenger
"Dangerous Goods" (the ICAO term) is more commonly referred to as _____ in the USA.
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
The overall guidance for DG transportation program rests in the federal
Hazardous Materials Safety Program (HMSP)
IAC
Indirect Air Carrier Program
The four types of freight carriers are
Integrated, Passenger, Combination, Dedicated (all-cargo)
Two key manufacturers of cargo Transporters include
JBT, ICM Airport Technics
Two key manufacturers of cargo Loaders and High Loaders include
JBT, TREPEL
Chapter 3 of the AC 121-40 specifically covers the requirements for the _____ of transporting Dangerous Goods by air.
Manual
The Material Handling Systems in cargo buildings include truck docks and scales, transfers systems, AND
Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
Each individual certificate holder will include their procedures for handling Dangerous Goods in their
OpSpec
Detailed procedures for the buildup of Unit Load Devices and associated cargo restraint systems are the responsibility of the
Operator
It is the primary responsibility of the _____ to ensure cargo weights are accurate and documented.
Operator
The three categories of transport certificate holders (carriers) required to have an OpSpec, Manual of Procedures and Training Program for Dangerous Goods are
Passengers & Baggage, Will Carry, Will Not Carry
This type of restraint secures the cargo payload to the aircraft structure
Primary Restraint
An Air Freight Forwarder handling high-priority cargo would typically have to pay and charge a(n)
Priority Reserved Rate
An Operator should have a system in place to perform audits of a third-party vendor at regular intervals in line with their own
SMS process
Cargo that is positioned to exceed CG limits of a pallet, overhang a pallet, is outsized, sharp or unusually shaped, or secured to the aircraft structure by not the CLS is considered to be
Special Cargo
Transportation of a motor vehicle or "outsized" cargo requires compliance with _____ rules and requirements.
Special Cargo
The person assigned by an Operator with overall responsibility for the transport of Special Cargo is the
Special Cargo Analysis Function (SCAF)
An Air Freight Forwarder needing to process a shipment for a specific O-D in the luggage compartment of a scheduled Combi Carrier would have to pay and charge a(n)
Speed package Service Rate
This type of restraint stabilizes the cargo payload from shifting during flight or ground operations
Supplemental Restraint
Devices that prevent cargo from shifting or stabilize cargo to a pallet or container are
Supplemental Restraints
Conversions from passenger aircraft to freighter aircraft configurations are typically approved by the FAA through a
Supplemental Type Certification (STC)
Minimum performance standards defined by the FAA for cargo restraints are found in
TSO-C172
UDG
Undeclared Dangerous Good
Cargo equipment that is installed in or carried on aircraft include Cargo Loading System (CLS), Cargo Restraint Systems (CRS), AND
Unit Load Devices (ULD)
Which type of cargo equipment requires calibration by the FAA?
Weight scales
The creation of the "Integrated" concept of air freight service addressed the Air mode shortfall (disadvantage) on the dimension of
accessibility
In AC 120-85B Chapter 2, areas of the cargo compartment classified as A & B for fire suppression are those
accessible to flight crew for firefighting
The audience for AC 120-85B includes
air carriers and Operating Certificate holders conducting cargo operations
In AC 120-85B Chapter 2, areas of the cargo compartment classified as E for fire suppression are those
airplanes used only for the carriage of cargo
Two key economic factors affecting the setting of air freight rates include
cost and value of service
Operational considerations for determining the type of freighter aircraft to use include payload vs. range trade-offs, network structure, AND
day of week or airport altitude scheduling factors
Certification and documentation that all cargo has been properly loaded and secured is required for
each leg of every flight carrying cargo/baggage
The purpose of a ULD or cargo restraint device "serviceability check" is to
ensure the device to not have damage greater than their specified limits
A "Standard Density" for the purposes of calculating DimWeight represents the density (lbs/cubic inches) of a shipment that would _____ and _____ before takeoff.
fill the cargo hold, use available useful weight
Operational considerations for determining the type of freighter aircraft to use on a route include payload vs. range trade-offs, network structure, AND
freighter vs. passenger aircraft performance
Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast key economic indicators influencing air cargo demand include global GDP growth, industrial production growth, AND
global trade growth
Under General Commodity Air Freight Rate calculations, the rate per lb-mile
goes down as distance increases
A Unit Load Device (ULD) is a means of
grouping, transferring, and restraining cargo for transit
"Air Eligibility" increase when the distribution system exhibits from
high insurance costs
"Air Eligibility" increase when demand for the item is
infrequent
Transferring cargo from one operator to another is called
interlining
Cargo building Material Handling equipment (MHE) includes
lifts, elevators, racks
The purpose of AC 120-85B is to provide operators with recommended procedures for
managing air cargo operations
"Air Express" is currently
not a clearly defined separate class of service
Examples of restraining ULDs by the aircraft CLS include
pallet locks and side guides
A "Combi" aircraft has both _________ and _________ on the aircraft's main deck
passenger seats, CLS
The different types commercial aircraft that carry cargo include freighters, feeder aircraft, AND
passenger/belly cargo
"Air Eligibility" increases when the commodity is
perishable (physical or value)
Specialized services for air freight include things like
pickup and delivery
The two types of aircraft cargo restraint methods are
primary and supplemental restraints
The purpose of AC 121-40, Dangerous Goods Transportation Operations, is to
provide a recommended Dangerous Goods training program for §121 & 135 cert holders
Integrated carrier cargo handling facility equipment must be able to ___________ to meet turn around requirements in a very short period of time.
rapidly scan and sort small packages
During transportation mode selection, Air has advantages on the dimensions of
speed, reliability, and security
A cargo pallet net is the only restraint device that
takes the shape of the cargo while restraining the load in all directions
The weight of dollies, frames, containers, and carts that facilitate loading and unloading but are not being shipped is known as __________ weight
tare
An Operator uses an FAA certified third-party intermediary responsible for freight consolidation and ULD build-up for a USPS mail contract. In the event of a violation, the _____ is ultimately responsible.
the Operator
The three main content areas of the Dangerous Goods Manual (described in AC 121-40) specifically include
the certificate holders Dangerous Goods policies and procedures
The procedures manual for the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods required by AC 121-40 must clearly identify
the person responsible for ensuring the FAA is provided the most current version of the manual
The Material Handling Systems in cargo buildings include Material Handling Equipment (MHE), transfers systems, AND
truck docks and scales
Bulk (loose) cargo is typically transported to/from the aircraft by
tugs and dollies
Unit Load Devices are used ONLY in areas of the cargo compartment
with restraint systems classified as appropriate for that specific equipment
The requirements to develop & maintain a formal procedures manual for the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods under AC 121-40 applies to
§121 & §135 certificate holders transporting Pax, Baggage, Cargo, or COMAT
Passenger to cargo aircraft conversions typically occur at the 18 to 20 year-point, resulting in an additional ____ years of life remaining
10-15
Passenger to cargo aircraft conversions typically occur at the -year point, resulting in an additional years 10-15 years of life remaining
18-20
