ASI Airport & Ground Safety Operations Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR Part 139.337, what action is required of a certificated airport following a wildlife strike that causes aircraft damage?
Answer: Conduct a wildlife hazard assessment if specific criteria are met
Part 139.337 requires airports to conduct a wildlife hazard assessment after strikes meeting specific criteria, which may then trigger the need for a formal Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
Which national database is used to report and analyze wildlife strikes with aircraft in the United States?
Answer: FAA Wildlife Strike Database
The FAA Wildlife Strike Database collects voluntary and mandatory strike reports from pilots, air carriers, and airports to support trend analysis and mitigation programs.
Which bird species presents the greatest engine ingestion hazard to jet aircraft due to body mass and flocking behavior near airports?
Answer: Canada geese
Canada geese, weighing up to 14 pounds and flying in flocks at aircraft approach altitudes, represent one of the most hazardous bird species to jet engines.
What is the most effective long-term strategy for wildlife hazard management at airports?
Answer: Habitat modification to eliminate attractants such as food, water, and shelter
Habitat modification that removes the food, water, and shelter that attract wildlife is the most sustainable and effective long-term wildlife management approach.
Which federal agency provides technical assistance and authorized lethal control under wildlife depredation permits to support airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plans?
Answer: USDA Wildlife Services
USDA Wildlife Services is the primary agency providing airports with wildlife damage management expertise, including authorized lethal removal under federal permits.
How does the FAA define a 'wildlife strike' for mandatory reporting purposes?
Answer: A collision between an aircraft in flight or on the ground and any wildlife, whether or not damage occurs
The FAA's broad definition captures all wildlife-aircraft collisions regardless of damage outcome, enabling comprehensive trend data to support safety improvements.