Chapter 9
Airport Safety
1. Describe the basics of FAR 139 and its purpose in ensuring airport safety.
The discussion should communicate what FAR 139 is, to which airports it applies, that
What are some of the most important components of 139?
Airport Emergency Plan, daily airfield inspections; maintaining aircraft movement areas
2. Why is it important for airport operators and their employees to conduct daily airport
self-inspections?
The discussion should focus on the need to assess and maintain the overall condition of
Name five specific areas of airports that should be inspected daily.
3. Why is it important for an airport to develop and maintain an effective wildlife
management program?
The discussion should focus on the need to keep wildlife away from airports and their
What is a wildlife hazard assessment?
A process of identifying all wildlife species at an near an airport, identification and
Why is it important for an airport operator to manage wildlife attractants?
4. What are the basic requirements under 139 for airport rescue and firefighting operations?
The discussion should include that all Part 139 airports must have ARFF facilities and
5. Describe the elements that should be present in a comprehensive and effective Airport
Emergency Plan.
Discussion should focus on National Incident Management System (NIMS) be integrated
into the planning of an airport emergency plan, the roles and responsibilities of each