Grass cutting
Why is grass cut around runways?
What is to improve visibility and reduce wildlife attraction
What is the first priority after a heavy snowfall?
What is clearing runways
Why are runway marking painted?
What is to help pilots navigate safely
What should be repaired if cracks appear in the runway?
What is the pavement
Who is responsible for maintaining the airfield?
Who is Airport Operations/ Maintenance personnel
Name one animal that long grass can attract
What is Birds, deer, rabbits, foxes
Name one piece of snow-removal equipment.
What is snowplow, blower, sweeper, broom.
What colour are most runway markings?
What is white.
Why are the runway lights inspected?
What is to ensure pilots can see the runway
True or False: Maintenance only happens during the day.
What is False
True or False, Grass is only cut for appearance
What is False
Besides snow what other winter hazard affects runways.
What is ice
What happens when runway paint fades.
It becomes harder for pilots to see.
What is FOD
What is Foreign object debris.
Why might a runway temporarily close?
What is Maintenance, snow removal, repairs, painting, debris removal
What airport hazard can birds create?
What is bird strikes.
Why are runways treated after plowing?
What is to improve braking action and prevent ice.
Why can’t line painting be rushed?
What is markings must be accurate and meet standards
Why is FOD dangerous?
It can damage aircrafts or engines
Which is more important: speed or safety during maintenance?
What is safety
Why are areas beyond the runway also maintaine?
What is to improve visibility, reduce wildlife, and provide safe overrun areas
Why is it important to remove snow quickly
What is to keep the aerodromes safe and operational
Name two types of pavement marking found at an aerodrome
What is centreline, threshold, aiming point, touchdown zone, holding position markings
Name three maintenance task done throughout the year
What is crack repair, lighting inspection, drainage maintenance, sweeping, sign maintenance, fence repair, etc.
A runway has ice, faded paint , and a broken light. Which issue should be addressed first?
What is ice (because it poses the most immediate safety risk)