Air Transportation Chapter 4 Questions 1) Describe some of the events that led to the creation of the Department of Transportation

Air Transportation Chapter 4 Questions

1) Describe some of the events that led to the creation of the Department of Transportation. What are the primary objectives of the department? Briefly describe the major role each of the 11 administration under DOT.

2. The FAA has its roots in which early piece of legislation? When was the FAA created as an agency? Describe some FAA functions with regard to air traffic control, aircraft and aviator certification, airport aid and certification, environmental protection, civil aviation security programs, and engineering and development. How does the FAA interface with ICAO and the NTSB?

3. Briefly describe the genesis of the NTSB. What is the board’s primary function? What are some of its other functions?  Give the steps involved in a major accident investigation. What is included in a safety recommendation? A final report?

4. What is the primary function of the following associations: the ATA, RAA, AIA, GAMA, ADMA, NBAA, and AOPA? Describe the functions performed by the following airline associations: Airline Clearing House; Airline Tariff Publishing Company; Air Cargo, Inc; and ARINC. What are some of the services provided by ARINC?

5. What is the primary purpose of the NASAO?

6. Compare the roles of the ICAO and the IATA. How are they similar?  Different?