AGA Flashcards
(55 cards)
Define Aerodrome elevation
The elevation of the highest point on the landing area
Define the ARP
Aerodrome Ref Point
The designated geographical location of the aerodrome.
Ususally the centre of the longest runway
Define a Runway holding position
A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authroised by the ATCO
Define runway
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
Define a taxiway
A defined path on an aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of an aerodrome and another
Define a rapid exit taxiway
A taxiway connected at an acute angle and designed to allow aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways and thereby minimising runway occupancy times.
Define taxiing
Movement of an aircraft on the surface of an aerodrome under its own power other than take-off and landing
Define an apron
A defined area, intended to accomodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, parking or maintenance
Define a manoeuvring area
That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of a/c, excluding aprons
Define a movement area
That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of a/c, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the aprons
Define a non-instrument runway
A runway intended for the operation of a/c using visual approach procedures
Define an instrument runway
Runway either non-precision or precision using instrument approach procedures
Define a non-precision instrument runway
An instrument runway served by visual aids and a non-visual aid providing at least directional guidance adequate for a straight in approach.
Define a precision approach runway
An instrument runway intended for the operation of a/c using precision approach aids that meet the facility performance requirements defined in ICAO Annex 10 appropriate to the categories of ops
Define a hotspot
A location on an aerodrome movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion, and where heightened attention by pilots/drivers is necessary.
Define a runway strip
An area enclosing a runway or any associated stopway
Reduces risk of damage to a/c running off the runway by providing graded (smoothed) area meeting specified longitudinal, transverse slope and bearing strength requirements
What does the strip contain on a precision/instrument runway?
The LDA
What does the strip contain on a non-instrument runway?
Narrower strip encompasses the ASDA
Is take-off an instrument procedure?
No it is a visual one
Define a clear and graded area
An area within the runway strip whose dimensions are determined by the function of the strip within which it lies.
Only obstacles which are small and frangible and will not aggravate the consequences of an aircraft ground swing are allowed in the area.
What are the typical dimensions of a runway strip and the clear and graded area?
What determines the required taxiway width?
The type of a/c using them
For which a/c does a ACR/PCR apply?
A/C with a MTOM greater than 5700kgs
Define the stopway
A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the TORA prepared as a suitable area in which an a/c can be stopped in the case of abandoned take-off.
