When safety requirements cannot be met, what action must the certificate holder take regarding air carrier operations?

When safety requirements cannot be met, what action must the certificate holder take regarding air carrier operations?

• A. Suspend all operations until compliance is achieved.
• B. Continue operations with a caution.
• C. Limit air carrier operations to portions of the airport not rendered unsafe.
• D. Redirect all flights to alternate airports.

Answer: (C)

If safety requirements cannot be met, the certificate holder must restrict air carrier operations to portions of the airport that remain safe. This approach preserves service where conditions are still acceptable while the unsafe areas are addressed, rather than shutting down entirely or attempting to operate in unsafe zones. It also avoids unnecessary disruption when part of the airport can still be used safely. Redirecting all flights or continuing with caution would either be unnecessary under these circumstances or would imply operating in unsafe conditions, which isn’t appropriate. Suspending operations would be required only if no safe area exists on the airport.

If safety requirements cannot be met, the certificate holder must restrict air carrier operations to portions of the airport that remain safe. This approach preserves service where conditions are still acceptable while the unsafe areas are addressed, rather than shutting down entirely or attempting to operate in unsafe zones. It also avoids unnecessary disruption when part of the airport can still be used safely. Redirecting all flights or continuing with caution would either be unnecessary under these circumstances or would imply operating in unsafe conditions, which isn’t appropriate. Suspending operations would be required only if no safe area exists on the airport.