AAAE CM MODULE 3
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: A regional airport begins scheduled passenger service with an aircraft con�gured for 19 passenger seats. Which statement best describes Part 139 applicability?
Choices:
1) Part 139 applies only when scheduled aircraft have at least 31 seats 2) Part 139 generally applies because scheduled passenger operations use aircraft con�gured for more than 9 seats 3) Part 139 applies only after the airport reaches 10,000 annual enplanements 4) Part 139 does not apply to scheduled service by small air carrier aircraft Correct Answer: Part 139 generally applies because scheduled passenger operations use aircraft con�gured for more than 9 seats Explanation: 14 CFR Part 139 generally applies to airports serving scheduled passenger- carrying air carrier operations using aircraft con�gured for more than 9 passenger seats.Page 1
Question 2: Which operation is consistent with a Class II Airport Operating
Certi�cate?
Choices:
1) Scheduled operations of large air carrier aircraft only 2) Scheduled and unscheduled operations of large air carrier aircraft with no small aircraft 3) Scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft plus unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft 4) Only unscheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft Correct Answer: Scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft plus unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft Explanation: A Class II airport may serve scheduled small air carrier aircraft and unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft, but it may not serve scheduled large air carrier operations.Question 3: During an aircraft emergency, an airport certi�cate holder must temporarily deviate from a Subpart D requirement to protect life. What follow-up is required under Part 139?
Choices:
1) File a written report with the NTSB within 24 hours 2) Amend the Airport Certi�cation Manual before resuming operations 3) Notify TSA within 72 hours 4) Notify the FAA Regional Airports Division Manager within 14 days of the emergency Correct Answer: Notify the FAA Regional Airports Division Manager within 14 days of the emergency Explanation: 14 CFR 139.113 permits an emergency deviation to the extent required to protect life or property, but the certi�cate holder must notify the Regional Airports Division Manager within 14 days of the nature, extent, and duration of the deviation.Page 2
Question 4: How long does an Airport Operating Certi�cate issued under Part 139 remain e�ective?
Choices:
1) Until surrendered by the holder or suspended or revoked by the FAA 2) For �ve years from the date of issuance 3) Until the next annual FAA inspection 4) Until the Airport Certi�cation Manual is revised Correct Answer: Until surrendered by the holder or suspended or revoked by the FAA Explanation: Under 14 CFR 139.109, an Airport Operating Certi�cate remains e�ective until the certi�cate holder surrenders it or the FAA suspends or revokes it.Question 5: Which certi�cated airport clearly meets one of the current Part 139 Airport Safety Management System applicability triggers?
Choices:
1) A nonhub airport with 15,000 annual operations and no international service 2) A medium-hub airport 3) A general aviation airport without a Part 139 certi�cate 4) A heliport serving charter helicopters
Correct Answer: A medium-hub airport
Explanation: The Part 139 SMS rule applies to speci�ed certi�cated airports, including large-, medium-, and small-hub airports. Other triggers include a three-year rolling average of at least 100,000 total annual operations or qualifying international operations.Page 3