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AVOP YYC
Question | Answer |
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Who is responsible for current Airside Traffic Directives? | The AVOP holder. |
Who is responsible for the safe operation of an AVOP vehicle? | The vehicle operator. |
If the AVOP vehicle is malfunctioning, who is responsible for reporting these issues? | The vehicle operator. |
Who should you report potential hazards to? | The Authority |
Do you need a valid drivers license when operating an AVOP vehicle? | Yes |
If you are suspended from driving your car for some reason, are you required to report this to the Authority? | Yes |
How is a RAIC required to be worn by a person? | Visible at all times? |
Can you as an airport employee challenge another RAIC holder if you see this person not wearing a RAIC in a restricted area? | Yes, you must have a valid RAIC. |
Are you responsible to ensure all Gates are closed and secured on the airside area? | Yes, if you have the authority to be on the airfield. |
What are the valid ID required for an AVOP License? | Valid drivers license and a valid RAIC. |
Who is responsible to ensure that proper training is carried out for an AVOP prospect? | The employer. |
When can you operate a vehicle on the airisde? | Holding a valid AVOP, or by the authority coordinator. |
When does an issued AVOP expire? | In 5 years. |
If you are absent for a long time from driving airside, and need to be retested, how long is the time period required for retesting? | 4 months |
After receiving your AVOP, how long do you have before testing must be done? | 180 days |
If you work for company A with a D permit, and you work for company B with a D/A permit, how is this situation observed as? | They are not interchangable between companies. D cannot be used for Company B. |
All vehicles with some exception must display or have the vehicle equipped with which items? | Yellow Beacon // Headlights // Parking and Tail lights |
If on an Apron, when can the Beacon be turned off? | When stationary, within a operational stand perimeter, service to an Aircraft |
Trailers and Carts used by tugs and powered vehicles must be marked in which manner? | Marked with reflective markings on front, back and sides. |
Can a airside vehicle with no license plates be on groundside? | No., |
What is the correct way to deal with very important visitors such as gov't officials etc. | Stay away from the area. |
If an air crash occurs on the airfield, how would you approach this scene? | Stay away and clear of the area |
Who is responsible for loads and cargo on the air field? | The operator. |
When a cargo vehicle is exiting a baggage hall, what shall be done? | Complete stop, look both ways and proceed if clear and safe to do so. |
Speed limit in baggage halls shall not be more then? | The walking speed of a person. |
Where shall vehicles be parked when not in use? | In approved parking areas only. |
Are Fuel trucks aloud to pass through breezeways? | No |
What is the maximum distance a fuel truck should be from a building? | 15 meters |
What are the maximum number of vehicles that may be escorted on Airside? | 3 |
At YYC, what other types of vehicles can be used? | Bicycles and Pedways by Medical and CPS |
If an airside operator needs to have a smoke, where can they do this? | At designated areas only. |
When shall an accident be reported and to who? | Immediately to your supervisor. |
When can a vehicle pass in front or behind an Aircraft? If engine(s) are running? | Wheels are chocked, and the ground Marshall gives direction and permission to do so. |
What other markings must a vehicle have displayed on it? | Company markings or Logos. |
What is an exception to Markings and Logos? | If Air side escorting of an unmarked vehicle is allowed. |
If an aircraft is under tow, backing up or docking, can you drive in front or behind? | No. |
Can cell phones be used openly? | Only in designated areas |
What is the required distance that a vehicle can be parked within a Fence? | 1 meter |
If you are air side and see debris that is a potential hazard, what shall you do? | Remove it when it is safe to do so. |
If you see a potential hazard that can damage an aircraft, who do you report it to immediately? | The ADM and your supervisor. |
How can an AVOP be revoked? | No longer required for the use of employment. |
What is another reason for the revoking of an AVOP? | For the interest of Public Safety and for non-punitive reasons. |
How are vehicle AVOP drivers monitored? | Point system. |
When an AVOP operator receives a violation, how is it handled? | Both Must meet with the Authority and employee's representative. |
What is the max Cargo Dollies allowed to be towed? | Four (4) |
Which type of vehicle has the right away overall? | Aircraft Under power or tow. |
Aerodrome area in which is used for Take-off, Landing, Taxi,. and consists of aprons and maneuvering areas? | Movement area |
Aerodrome area in which is used for Take-off, Landing, Taxi,. and and does NOT consists of aprons ? | Maneuvering areas |
Which part of the Aerodrome is used for passenger loading and unloading? | Apron |
What is the Critical Restricted Area, inclusive of Aprons? | Any area identified by the Aerodrome Operator |
Is anyone exempt from screening at NPS-V checkpoint? | No one is exempt, whether testing for AVOP or not. |
The speed limit for Aprons / VSR's and Underpasses are? | 30 kmh |
What is the Breezeway speed limit? | 10 kmh |
Which vehicle has the right of way on a VSR? | The one on the right. |
Where can you park vehicles? | Only on designated areas of the Apron. |
How should vehicles be parked in designated areas on the apron? | Backed in to the approved space. |
On a perimeter road what is the speed limit? | Not to exceed 50 kmh. |
Why would a vehicle move on the VSR? | When going from one stand to the next. |
Can you pass vehicles on the VSR? | Yes if they are slower and if you do not exceed the speed limit. |
What color are lines that pertain to aircraft movements? | Yellow |
What color are apron safety lines or parking area boundries? | Red and White. |
What color are the lines that are used for vehicles and passenger walkways? | White |
How are VSR's marked on the Apron? | Two Solid Lines and 1 center broken line. |
Edge way and taxiway lights are what color? | Blue |
At the intersection of a Apron and a Taxi way, what colors is the lighting? | Double Amber, that flash off and on. |
Which vehicles are allowed to operate in the ITB outbound baggage makeup areas? | Electrically powered and with a maximum of 4 carts. |
What is the maximum Cargo Pallet Dollies that can be towed behind a tub? | Four |
Edge and Taxiway lights are what color? | Blue |
When you come to in intersecting taxiway, what should you see in regards to lighting? | Double Blue Lights |
How can you tell when you are at the intersection of a Taxiway and Runway? | Double Amber Flashing lights in wig wag mode |
All aircraft movement is identified by which color, or line markings? | Yellow |
A D/A South side holder can use which Taxiway Only? | P taxiway |
A D/A South side holder can use which perimeter road only? | Around the threshold of 35L |
What is your speed limit if on the combined area of taxiway A and Apron 6? | 30 kmh |
When can a D/A holder, West side permit holder drive on Taxiway | Directly driving with Aircraft in Tow, to and from and for operational requirements. |
When do vehicles use VSR's on Apron 7 and 9? | To and from warehouses and when aprons are available. |
What are the only requirements for D/A West side holders? | Apron 7 and 9 Perimeter road of 11 |
Can a D/A holder drive on Taxiway J? | No |
Apron 7 is accessible by which gate number? | Gate 401 |
If a vehicle operator is responding to an Emergency, some where on the airfield, how should this be done? | Use the words RESPONDING TO and and do not have to use perimeter roads |
What is the number one rule for air side travel, for all vehicles? | Always use Perimeter roads |
YYC ground is responsible for which movements? | Aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuving areas. |
Blinking off and on of the runway lights mean? | Vacate the runway immediatley. |
What are the Threshold runway light color that are facing and marking the runway? | Red |
Two sided threshold markers are what color? | Green and Red |
The end of a paved surface is marked with what color? | Single Red Line |
What lights are found at the Runway Holding Position? | Lights are elevated 17L-35R Elevated Stop Bar and Inset Guard Lights only |
What color are runway edge lights? | White or Yellow |
What color are inset stop bar lights? | Red |
Location signs are colored with what 2 colors? | Yellow on Black |
Information signs are colored with which 2 color scheme? | Black on Yellow |
What signs are colored with black letters on a yellow background and can have letters or numbers? | Direction in Movement areas. |
What color are Runway Designation signs? | White and Red |
Parking area boundary lines are what color? | White and Red |
Describe a Hold Line before a Runway? | Two Solid and Two Broken lines, with broken facing the runway |
What does a Cat I Hold Line appear like? | Yellow Ladder design on Black |
What does an immediate Holding Line appear as? | A Single broken line on black. |
How does a Hold Position at a intersecting taxiway and runway? | Red sign with white lettering Taxiway Location sign |
What is Positive Control? | When low visibility occurs and vehicle traffic is restircted |
How are Tower commands and requests acknowledge? | By the Read Back Completely method. |
How can a vehicle with no Radio operate in the airfield? | Must be escorted. |
How is communication on the airfield be conducted? | Clearly, concisely and brief. |
Are there any known Radio blind spots? | No |
How is radio cross talk eliminated? | Listen to the conversation to ensure it is completed. |
What does a flashing white light from the tower indicate? | Return to your starting point. |
What does a Flashing Red Light indicate from the Tower? | Vacate the Runway |
What does a Steady Red Light indicate from the tower? | Stop and Hold Position |
When you get a Flashing Green Light from the tower, what is its meaning? | Proceed |
What do you do when a you have a Radio Failure? | Turn and Face the Tower, Flash your headlights and wait for a response from YYC Ground. |
If you were on the airfield , and had to go to another part of the airfield, and had no radio, what would you do? This involves crossing a runway? | Hold short and wait for a Steady Green Light from the tower. |
If your vehicle breaks down and is not able to restart, what shall you do? | Inform Ground control, tell location and wait for assistance. |
Are you able to operate within a Holding Position or a the runway edge? | Only by permission of the Ground Controller. |
How far away is considered a safe distance from the runway edge? | 60 meters |
Who is responsible for updates of the airside operations and other directives? | The AVOP Holder |
How is a RAIC carried? | Visible at all times |
Can other RAIC holders challenge other persons? | Yes |
When is an AVOP holder expired? | When no longer working in that capacity. |
When can a AVOP be suspended? | When it is for non-punitive reasons. |
What is the expiry date for an AVOP holder license? | 5 Years |
How long must a AVOP holder be retested if away from employment? | 4 Months |
How long before you have to be successful for the Night endorsement? | 180 days |
The only vehicle that has the right of way over all other airfield traffic is? | Aircraft |
Define the movement area? | Take-offs; Landings; Taxing; Aprons and Manoeuvring Areas |
What is defined as the Manoeuvring Areas? | All areas except Aprons |
Define the Apron? | A place where aircraft are active, ground support vehicles and pedestrian traffic. |
All aircraft movement areas are marked with what color paint and is used strictly for aircraft? | Yellow |
TAxiway and apron edge lights are what color? | Single Blue |
The intersection of a apron and a taxiway are what color? | Double amber |
When using the radio, what is a common practice? | Listen for a clear spot to transmit. |
How is a Hold Position marked? | A Red sign with White Lettering. |
How can a Hold Line for a runway appear like? | Two solid Yellow and Two Broken Yellow lines with the broken facing the runway. |
What is the color for a Runway Designation sign? | Red with White Lettering. |
A Directional or an Information Sign sign can be what color? | Black on Yellow |
An Location sign can be what color scheme? | Yellow on Black |
An inset stop bar is which color? | Solid Red |
Runway edge lights are what color? | White or Yellow |
How are the lights found at the runway holding position. | All lights are elevated, and it is displayed as a Guard and Stop bar type. |
The edge of a paved surface is marked with which color lights | Red |
When holding short of runway 35L, an AME operator must respond with which verse? | Holding Short Rnwy 35L, and use call sign |
East ground is on which frequency? | 125.35 |
What is West Ground Frequency? | 121.90 |
Where is a CAT 1 Hold Line located? | 17R / Taxiway A and Rnwy 29 / Taxiway U |
How should you Hold Short of the Cat 1 position? | You Hold at the conventional line or as instructed by ground control. |
If you are on the Taxiway F (F1), where do you hold short? | Behind the loacation / directional sign. |
What is found at the usual Hold Short markings? | Runway designators and hold lines |
What is the color for an Information Sign? | Black Letters on Yellow Background |
What tenants are located at Apron 7? | Purolator Fedex UPS |
What gate would you use to get to Apron 7? | Gate 401 |
What is the special feature of Apron 9? | Deals with Air Cargo both regular and specialized. |
Apron 6 holds what tenant there? | Customs |
What is the name of the Taxiway that is located off of Apron 8 and next to Runway 08? | Papa Taxiway, uncontrolled and can be only used by D/A holders. |
What 2 Aprons are used for De-icing for aircraft? | Apron 10 and off of Apron 9 and the entrance is Taxiway AE |
Which Apron comes off of Runway 35L? | Apron 3 |
Which taxiway goes around Apron 7? | Whiskey |
Where are the Compass Roses located, which Taxiways? | Taxiway Papa and Mike |
What 2 uncontrolled taxiway exits for Apron 2? | GB and GD |
A MAD marking does what for D/A holders? | A MAD marking is a solid and a dashed line. Protects the D/A holder from violating a D area. |
Can a D/A holder cross a MAD marking? | No, unless escorted by a D holder. |
What is found at the intersection of Aprons and Taxiways? | Double Amber Lights |
Can a D/A drive under a bridge? | Yes |
Can a D/A Southside operate on Apron 1 and 2? | No |
Can D/A southside operators use the perimeter road between Runway 26 and go around the threshold of Runway 26? | No |
Where can Westside D/A operators go? | Aprons 7, 9 and apron 9 de-icing Perimeter road of 11 and 17R |