Airport Certified Employee Practice Test Video Answers

1. C
Class I airports are certificated to serve scheduled operations of large air carrier aircraft (31+ passenger seats) and can also serve unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft and/or scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft.

2. C
Under Part 139, a large air carrier aircraft is defined as an aircraft designed for at least 31 passenger seats, as determined by the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation authority.

3. A
Part 139.201 requires that each certificate holder must maintain at least one complete and current copy of its approved Airport Certification Manual on the airport, which will be available for inspection by the Administrator.

4. B
According to Part 139.327, each certificate holder must inspect the airport daily, except as otherwise required by the Airport Certification Manual, or when required by unusual conditions such as construction or meteorological conditions.

5. B
Part 139.327 requires certificate holders to prepare and maintain self-inspection records for at least 12 consecutive calendar months, showing the conditions found and all corrective actions taken.

6. B
Runway markings are white according to FAA standards. This includes runway centerlines, threshold markings, touchdown zone markings, and other runway surface markings.

7. B
Taxiway markings, holding position markings, and markings for areas not intended for aircraft use are yellow according to FAA standards. This helps pilots distinguish between runway and taxiway surfaces.

8. B
ARFF Index A includes aircraft less than 90 feet in length. Index B covers aircraft 90 to less than 126 feet, Index C covers 126 to less than 159 feet, Index D covers 159 to less than 200 feet, and Index E covers aircraft 200 feet or greater.

9. C
The ACE Operations certification exam requires a minimum passing score of 70%. Candidates must correctly answer at least 70 out of 100 questions to pass.

10. C
The ACE Operations certification exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, and candidates have up to 2 hours to complete the exam.

11. B
Part 139.321(d) requires each certificate holder to inspect the physical facilities of each airport tenant fueling agent at least once every 3 consecutive months for compliance with fuel fire safety standards.

12. B
Part 139.321(e)(2) requires that employees who fuel aircraft, accept fuel shipments, or otherwise handle fuel must receive recurrent instruction every 24 consecutive calendar months in fire safety.

13. C
Under Part 139, the FAA Administrator (or delegated representatives) has the authority to issue Airport Operating Certificates to airports that comply with safety and emergency response requirements.

14. D
Part 139 is organized into four subparts: Subpart A (General), Subpart B (Certification), Subpart C (Airport Certification Manual), and Subpart D (Operations). Subpart D contains the operational requirements.

15. B
Part 139 requires each certificate holder who deviates from Part 139 or an ACM to notify the Regional Airports Division Manager within 14 days of the situation and the results.

16. B
The Airport Certification Manual (ACM) is a customized document developed in accordance with an individual airport’s needs that describes how the FAA’s Part 139 requirements will be met.

17. B
Part 139.337(b) requires an airport operator to ensure a wildlife hazard assessment is conducted when an air carrier aircraft experiences multiple wildlife strikes, substantial damage from striking wildlife, or an engine ingestion of wildlife.

18. D
According to FAA data, birds make up approximately 97% of reported wildlife strikes, mammals account for about 3%, and reptiles account for less than 1%.

19. B
ARFF Index B includes aircraft that are at least 90 feet but less than 126 feet in length. This determination helps establish the minimum firefighting and rescue equipment requirements.

20. C
Mandatory instruction signs have red backgrounds with white inscriptions. These signs denote entrances to runways or critical areas and require specific pilot/driver action.

21. C
Location signs have black backgrounds with yellow inscriptions. They identify the taxiway or runway on which an aircraft or vehicle is currently located.

22. B
The movement area means the runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport that are used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and aircraft parking areas.

23. C
Part 139.301 requires that records of training for ground vehicle operators with access to movement areas and safety areas be maintained for 24 consecutive calendar months.

24. C
An air carrier operation is defined as the takeoff or landing of an air carrier aircraft and includes the period of time from 15 minutes before until 15 minutes after the takeoff or landing.

25. B
Part 139.313(a) requires airports located where snow and icing conditions occur to prepare, maintain, and carry out a Snow and Ice Control Plan in a manner authorized by the Administrator.

26. C
Blue lights outline the edges of taxiways. This helps pilots identify taxiway boundaries, especially during nighttime and low-visibility conditions.

27. C
Taxiway centerline lighting is green on principal taxiways. The lights may alternate between green and yellow when a taxiway crosses a runway.

28. B
A Class III airport is certificated to serve scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft only. Class III airports cannot serve scheduled or unscheduled large air carrier aircraft.

29. C
Grant Assurance 29 requires that the Airport Layout Plan (ALP), which shows the airport’s long-term development, be kept current and updated as needed.

30. B
Airplane Design Group (ADG) is based primarily on the aircraft’s wingspan and tail height, whichever is most restrictive. There are six categories (I through VI).

31. B
Aircraft Approach Category is determined based on the aircraft’s approach speed. There are five categories (A through E), where A is the slowest and E is the fastest.

32. B
There are 5 Aircraft Approach Categories designated A through E, based on approach speed. Category A is the slowest (less than 91 knots) and Category E is the fastest (166 knots or more).

33. C
A primary commercial service airport is defined as a commercial service airport with more than 10,000 annual enplanements. This classification affects funding eligibility and regulatory requirements.

34. C
Part 139 requires that the Airport Certification Manual be submitted to and approved by the Administrator (or delegated representative) before the airport can operate under Part 139.

35. B
The maximum response time from initial notification until the first ARFF vehicle is on scene and spraying fire retardant is generally 3-4 minutes under conditions of good visibility and uncontaminated surfaces.

36. C
A Class IV airport is certificated to serve unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft only. Class IV airports cannot serve scheduled large or small air carrier aircraft.

37. B
According to Part 139.315(c), if there are five or more average daily departures of aircraft in a single index group serving that airport, the longest aircraft with an average of five or more daily departures determines the Index required for the airport.

38. A
Part 139.325 requires that airport emergency plans include procedures for prompt response to all emergencies including aircraft incidents and accidents on the airport, aircraft incidents and accidents off the airport, bomb incidents, structural fires, and other emergencies.

39. C
Part 139.321(e)(1) requires that fuel-line supervisors must be trained prior to initial performance of duties, or enrolled in an authorized aviation fuel training course that will be completed within 90 days of initiating duties.

40. C
The non-movement area is defined as the area, other than the movement area, used for the loading, unloading, parking, and movement of aircraft on the airside of the airport, including ramps, apron areas, and on-airport fuel farms.