AIRPORT ENGINEERING QUIZ

As per ICAO, for airports serving big aircrafts, the crosswind component should not exceed

15 kmph

25 kmph

45 kmph

35 kmph

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Total correction for elevation, temperature and gradient for a runway should not be more than

0.15

0.35

0.2

0.25

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For the taxiways, the following statement is true

All listed here

The maximum longitudinal grade is 3%

The permissible rate of change of grade is 1%

The permissible transverse grade is 1.5%

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As per ICAO recommendation, the rate of change of longitudinal gradient per 30 m length of vertical curve for A and B type of airports is limited to a maximum of

0.001

0.003

0.004

0.002

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The engine failure case for determining the basic runway length may require

Only stop way

Either a clearway or a stop-way or both

Either a clearway or a stop-way

Only clearway

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Maximum gross takeoff weight of an aircraft is

Less than the maximum structural landing weight

Equal to the maximum structural landing weight

Equal to the empty operating weight plus the payload

More than the maximum structural landing weight

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The cruising speed of the aircraft is 500 kmph. If there is a head wind of 50 kmph, then the air speed and ground speed of the aircraft respectively will be

500 kmph and 450 kmph

500 kmph and 500 kmph

450 kmph and 500 kmph

450 kmph and 450 kmph

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The maximum value of the angle of turning of the nose gear large jet aircrafts, is limited to

20°

60°

30°

45°

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The width and interval of transverse centre line bars along the extended centre line of runway, in approach lighting system are

4.2 m and 30 m

3 m and 45 m

3 m and 30 m

4.2 m and 50 m

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The capacity of parallel runway pattern depends upon

Weather conditions and navigational aids available

Lateral spacing between two runways and navigational aids available

Lateral spacing between two runways, weather conditions and navigational aids available.

Lateral spacing between two runways and weather conditions

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