AAAE CM Module 4 Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023

AAAE CM Module 4 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) - Correct answer-catalyst for public awareness and response to aircraft noise issues, required assessment of noise effects for airports undertaking major projects Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) - Correct answer-Secretary of Transportation and FAA adopted. clarified FAAs responsibility to reduce aircraft noise, abate the impact of noise on populated areas and attain compatible land use adjacent to airports FAR Part 36-Certificated Airplane Noise Levels - Correct answer-mandated change in design inturbojets to help eliminate engine noise,Stages 1-4 with 4 being quietest, aircraft over 12,500# must meet Stage 4 Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (ASNA) - Correct answer-basis for noise abatement planning at airports, required FAA to establish requirements to simplify and standardize noise compatibility planning and programs Part 150 Land Use Compatability - Correct answer-adopted as a result of ASNA, noise control achieved through compatible land uses around airport, developed Noise Exposure Maps (NEM) & Noise Compatibilty Programs (NCP) Airport Noise and Compatibility Act of 1990 (ANCA) - Correct answer-airports prohibited from adopting overly restrictive or punitive anti-noise ordinances, created Part 161 Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions-placed a cap on number of Stage 2 aircraft over 75,000lbs maximum takeoff weight allowed to operate in the US 3 Goals of ANCA - Correct answer-1. phase out noisier aircraft 2. place limits on local user restrictions 3. establish non-restrictive noise abatement and land use actions Day/Night Average (DNL) - Correct answer-standard used for forecasting cumulative noise exposure under Part 150 studies, a 24-hour average sound level, with 10 decibel penalty from midnight to 7am and 10pm to midnight, noise is averaged every second over a 24hour period Integrated Noise Model (INM) - Correct answer-determines DNL noise contours area for a specific mix of aircraft and produces maps used for land compatibility Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) - Correct answer-replced INM, software that models aircraft fuel consumption, emissions, noise, and air quality consequences 75 DNL - Correct answer-FAA recommends airport own all land within the 75 DNL contour 65 DNL - Correct answer-Part 150 all land uses are compatible under 65 DNL Airport Influence Area or Public Airport Disclosure Maps - Correct answer-reveal potential noise impacted areas to boards and planning commissions Air Traffic Noise Screening (ATNS) - Correct answer-computer program that assists determing if a change in arrivals and departures will increase noise Categorically Excluded - Correct answer-changes above 3,000' are excluded FAR Part 150 Process - Correct answer-Airport sponsor can implement a noise mitigation program. Federal funding may be available. Sponsor is required to base program on Noise Exposure Map (NEM) and Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Airport and Airway Improvement Program (AAIP) - Correct answer-approved Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) makes airport eligible for AIP noise set aside of the AAIP land aquisition - Correct answer-most effective measure for reducing noise sound proofing - Correct answer-lowering dB inside to max of 50 dB in the 65DNL contour, 30-35dB interior for homes, 45-50 for public use buildings, aviation easement should be included with soundproofing Noise barriers - Correct answer-located along perimeter of airport to help attenuate ground noise Preferential Runway Use - Correct answer-Informal affect aircraft over 12,500lbs, Formal require Letters of Agreement, Advantages of Conducting a Part 150 study - Correct answer-1. public relations 2. intergovernmental coordination 3. Airport facilities development 4. improved land use planning and noise abatement Disadvantages of a Part 150 study - Correct answer-1. heightened controversy 2. unrealistic expectations 3. uncooperative participants FAR Part 161 Notice and Approval of Airport Noise Access Restrictions - Correct answer-part of the Airport Noise and Compatibility Act (ANCA), requires airports seeking to impose new Stage 3 noise rules such as curfews to perform a cost benefit analysis including a comprehensive study of impacts before seeking FAA approval, has more public involvement Grant Assurance 25 Airport Revenue - Correct answer-revenues generated by the Airport must be used on the airport marketing audit - Correct answer-passengers and airlines. For GA tenants and transient aircraft. Some airports now include general public who aren't traveling attempting to make their airport a destination Website - Correct answer-minimum presence on the internet Market Research - Correct answer-determine current route deficiencies Leakage - Correct answer-measure of passengers choosing to fly from competing airport. Essential Air Service (EAS) - Correct answer-subsidizes air service to 141 communities through the (SCASDP) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) - Correct answerprovides grants to help small communities achieve sustainable air service Basic EAS - Correct answer-for any community previously eligible Enhanced EAS - Correct answer-available to communities willing to subsidy share - or risk loss if service fails to meet agreed upon levels Acceptable EAS levels - Correct answer-reasonably scheduled round trips, 6 days/week, using minimum 15 passenger twin aircraft (Alaska has different criteria) EAS restrictions - Correct answer-for airports that had service prior to deregulation. Air carriers are restricted from terminating, suspending or reducing air service designated as an EAS service point Load factors - Correct answer-average number of seats filled with paying passengers on a nonstop flight catchment area - Correct answer-geographic reach of the airport's service area Minimum Revenue Guaranties - Correct answer-valued by airlines Travel Banks - Correct answer-pre-paid travel, community pays up front and business travelers are issued debit cards for pre-paid travel Air Carrier Incentive Programs - Correct answer-only non-aeronatical revenue can be used for incentives Airport Revenue - Correct answer-fees, charges, rents, or other payments received by or or accruing to the sponsor for activities conducted and rents received from operations at the airport Subsidy - Correct answer-direct payment of airport revenue to a carrier or any provider of goods and services to that carrier in exchange for additional service Incentive - Correct answer-any fee reduction, fee waiver or use of airport revenue for acceptable promotion costs where the purpose is to encourage an air carrier to increase service to an airport Unacceptable incentives - Correct answer-subsidies, aircraft parts, free fuel, interestfree loans, pay for service, any direct or indirect subsidy (paying for leased property), dictating ticket prices, cash incentives to passengers, promise of purchasing a set of tickets Common Incentives (not all can be administered by airport per FAA) - Correct answer-1. Revenue guarantees (airport revenue cannot be used) 2. Pre-purchased ticket programs/Travel bank 3. Marketing and Advertising Support 4. Fee Waivers (ie. fuel flow & landing fees)-up to 2 years 5. Start-Up Cost Offsets ie. computers,IT, signage 6. AirportProvided Ground Handling 7. Revenue Sharing-airport shares revenues generated by service ie. parking and concession revenues 8. On-going Subsidies-FAA strictly prohibits airports use of subsidies However, communities can. Cost per Enplanement (CPE) - Correct answer-all the charges paid by the airline to the airport divided by the number of passengers that enplane at the airport Aerotropolis/Airport-centric Development 5 Factors - Correct answer-1. Airport Development-enhances number snd types of services on and off airport 2. Air and Surface Connectivity-develop highway, port and rail 3. Funding Sources-large capital improvements requiring pooling money-federal, state, local, private-public partnerships 4. Regional Develolment-link between airport and commercial activities ie. cultural, tourist, or industry clusters 5. Stakeholder Collaboration-consult with nearby residents, committees, etc. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) - Correct answer-goods can be imported without being treated as though they were until it leaves the zone Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984 - Correct answer-created commercial space travel Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) - Correct answer-licensing, regulating,and promoting private sector space industry Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL)ports - Correct answer-short trips by air Very Large Aircraft - Correct answer-Airbus A380, seats over 850 people Economic Impact Study (EIS) - Correct answer-2 main indicators: 1. Economic Impact-activities and payrolls directly and indirectly 2. Transportation benefits-time saved and costs avoided by travelers EIS Purpose - Correct answer-quantify about of money attributed to the airport, data can be used as an indicator of the value of the airport to the community Total Economic Impact - Correct answer-1. Direct-result of airpirt employment and operation of airport business 2. Indirect-economic activity associated with dollars spent by airport patrons ie. hotels, restaurants 3. Induced-attempts to measure the MULITIPLIER effect of successive turnover od dollars spent in the community RIMS II Modelmi - Correct answer-software program that is a model for determining the multiplier, consists of a national input-output table and regional data to adjust national data to reflect regional industry and trading patterns Public Relations/Community Relations - Correct answer-establishing relationships between an organization and it's key stakeholders 2 needs from media - Correct answer-1. Publicity 2. Public information Publicity - Correct answer-promote products, services or special activities Public information - Correct answer-respond to a crisis, either political crisis within management or aircraft accident Categories of Crises - Correct answer-1. Sudden Emergencies-natural disasters or aircraft crashes 2. Creeping Crises-small claim that grows if not handled properly ie. employee lawsuits or regulatory violations 3. Predictable Crises-can be anticipated ie. labor strike 4. Crises caused by improper decisions-emanate from airport employee or Sponsor 5. Cybercrime (Cyber Crisis)-include attacks by bloggers, using internet to attack airport management, also attack airport on airport email