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The manoeuvring area of an airport is that area

  1. Anormally referred to as the ramp or apron.
  2. Bwhich includes the apron, taxiways and runways.
  3. Cused when taxiing to and from the parking area.
  4. Dused for taxiing, taking off and landing.Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Per CAR 101.01, the manoeuvring area is the part of an aerodrome used for taxiing, taking off and landing — it excludes the apron/ramp, so the apron is not part of it.

Reference

CARs 101.01 – Manoeuvring Area TC AIM-GEN – Glossary of Aeronautical Terms

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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