AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Vehicle Operations and Rules Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When operating a vehicle on the airside, which of the following has the absolute right-of-way under all circumstances?
- Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens activated
- Aircraft under tow
- An aircraft in distress (Correct answer)
- A vehicle convoy with a lead escort
Correct answer: An aircraft in distress
According to aviation regulations, an aircraft in distress has the right-of-way over all other air and ground traffic. While emergency vehicles and other aircraft have right-of-way in many situations, an emergency situation involving an aircraft supersedes all other operations.
Question 2: You are driving on an apron service road and approaching a designated aircraft stand. You see a solid white line followed by a parallel dashed white line painted on the pavement ahead. What does this marking indicate?
- A pedestrian crosswalk that requires you to stop and yield.
- The boundary of the non-movement area, which requires ATC clearance to cross.
- A vehicle parking limit line.
- The boundary of a tenant's leased area. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The boundary of a tenant's leased area.
Pavement markings indicating two parallel white lines, often one solid and one dashed, are used at some airports to delineate a company's specific leased operational area on the apron. While other markings define movement areas or safety boundaries, these specifically relate to leased property.
Question 3: A vehicle operator is cleared by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to cross Runway 27. After crossing, the operator realizes they also need to cross Runway 33. What is the correct procedure?
- Proceed to cross Runway 33 as the initial clearance implies permission for all subsequent runway crossings on the route.
- Stop completely clear of Runway 27 and wait for ATC to provide the next clearance without being prompted.
- Stop completely clear of the Runway 27 safety area and contact ATC to request a specific clearance to cross Runway 33. (Correct answer)
- Flash the vehicle's headlights towards the tower three times to signal the intention to cross the next runway.
Correct answer: Stop completely clear of the Runway 27 safety area and contact ATC to request a specific clearance to cross Runway 33.
ATC clearances for runway crossings are issued one at a time. A clearance to cross one runway does not authorize crossing any other runway. The operator must stop after clearing the first runway and obtain a separate, specific clearance before proceeding across the next.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the general speed limit on an airport apron unless a lower speed is posted?
- 35 mph (55 km/h)
- 25 mph (40 km/h)
- 15-20 mph (25-30 km/h) (Correct answer)
- 10 mph (15 km/h)
Correct answer: 15-20 mph (25-30 km/h)
While speed limits can vary between airports, a common maximum speed limit on aprons and service roads is in the range of 15 to 25 mph. Speeds are even lower, often walking pace, when operating in close proximity to aircraft or in congested areas.
Question 5: What is the primary characteristic of markings for a runway holding position?
- A single, solid yellow line across the taxiway.
- Two solid yellow lines and two dashed yellow lines across the taxiway. (Correct answer)
- A white and red checkered pattern on the pavement.
- A blue and yellow zipper-style line.
Correct answer: Two solid yellow lines and two dashed yellow lines across the taxiway.
Runway holding position markings consist of four yellow lines: two solid and two dashed. The solid lines are on the side where the vehicle is to hold, and crossing from the solid line side requires ATC clearance.
Question 6: A baggage tug operator discovers a small hydraulic fluid leak from their vehicle while on the apron. Which of the following actions should be the operator's immediate priority?
- Continue to the baggage makeup area to avoid delaying the flight.
- Clean up the spill immediately using available absorbent materials.
- Immediately notify Airport Operations or their direct supervisor of the spill and its location. (Correct answer)
- Park the vehicle over a storm drain to contain the leak.
Correct answer: Immediately notify Airport Operations or their direct supervisor of the spill and its location.
In the event of any fluid spill (fuel, hydraulic fluid, etc.), the operator's first responsibility is to report it to Airport Operations or their supervisor. While cleanup is necessary, the initial and most critical step is notification so that the appropriate response and resources can be dispatched to handle the hazardous material safely and prevent it from spreading or causing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) issues.
AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Vehicle Operations and Rules Questions and Answers 1
When operating a vehicle on the airside, which of the following has the absolute right-of-way under all circumstances?