Whether at a small general aviation airport or a large commercial service airport, the proper management of operations on the airfield is essential to the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. For airports serving most air carrier operations, a written plan of operations management, addressing specific areas of operations and certain mandated specifications, is required by the Federal Aviation Administration as written in 14 CFR Part 139. For all airports, however, it is suggested that the areas of operations described in 14 CFR Part 139 be addressed, because the hazards that accompany wildlife, climate, and the potential for accidents resulting from aircraft operations have the potential of occurring regardless of the presence of commercial air carrier service.

Answer the following questions.

1. Why is snow and ice control plan so important at some airports?
2. How is an airport's ARFF index determined? What are the ARFF requirements of an airport based on its index?
3. What are some of the hazards associated with birds and wildlife in the vicinity of an airfield? Mention some of the control techniques associated with bird and wildlife hazard management?
4. Discuss a major Aviation accident that occurred in the past 10years due to weather or wildlife then give a recommendation that would have prevented the accident from happening.

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