ATM 2

Question 1

AERODROME

Answer 1

A defined area (including any buildings, installations and equipment) on land or water, or on a fixed off-shore or floating structure intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.

Question 2

MOVEMENT AREA

Answer 2

that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron(s).

Question 3

MANOEUVRING AREA

Answer 3

That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons

Question 4

TAXIWAY

Answer 4

a defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft, and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another.

Question 5

RUNWAY

Answer 5

A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

Question 6

PCN

Answer 6

Pavement Classification Number

A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted operations.

Question 7

ACN

Answer 7

AC classification number

A number expressing the relative effect of an aircraft on a pavement for a specified standard subgrade category.

Question 8

RWY THRESHOLD

Answer 8

The beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing.

Question 9

RWY STRIP

Answer 9

A runway strip is an area enclosing a runway and any associated stopway.

Question 10

RESA (RWY END SAFETY AREAS)

Answer 10

RESAs are designated areas at each end of the runway intended to minimise the risk of damage to an aircraft where an aircraft overruns or undershoots a runway. The RESA is beyond and in addition to the runway strip.

Question 11

STOPWAY

Answer 11

Area extending at the end of the runway where an aircraft can be stopped in case of a rejected take - off

Question 12

CLEARWAY

Answer 12

Rectangular area beginning at the end of the take – off run available, which is free of obstacles.

Question 13

TO RUN AVAILABLE (TORA)

Answer 13

Length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run for an aircraft taking off

Question 14

TO DISTANCE AVAILABLE (TODA)

Answer 14

The length of the take off run available (TORA) plus the length of the clearway, where provided.

Question 15

ACCELERATE DISTANCE AVAILABLE (ASDA)

Answer 15

Length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground roll plus the length of the stopway (if available)

Question 16

LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE (LDA)

Answer 16

The landing distance available (LDA) is the length of the runway which is declared available by the appropriate Authority and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing

Question 17

ESSENTIAL AERODROME INFORMATION

Answer 17

Information concerning the condition of the movement area and associated facilities which is necessary for the safe operation of AC.

Question 18

ESSENTIAL LOCAL TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Answer 18

Essential local traffic shall be considered to consist of any AC, vehicle or personnel on or near the manoeuvring area or traffic operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome, which may constitute a hazard to the AC concerned

Question 19

RUNWAY INCURSION

Answer 19

Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

Question 20

HOT SPOT

Answer 20

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