Aircraft Handling

Front 1

Where is it acceptable to drive SE with regards to aircraft?

Back 1

Driving: only around, never under

Parking: only adjacent, never in front or behind

Front 2

What is the proper procedure when attaching the grounding strap?

Back 2

Attach to deck first, then the aircraft.

Front 3

What safety precautions should be observed before touching the windshield?

Back 3

Static charge build up must be removed with static charge removal kit.

Front 4

When is initial tie-down used?

Back 4

Immediately prior, in between, or immediately after flight.

Front 5

For an initial tie-down, up to 45 knots, how many chains are used at a minimum?

Back 5

6 chains

Front 6

For a normal weather tie-down, up to 45 knots, how many chains are used?

Back 6

9 chains

Front 7

For a moderate weather tie-down, from 45-60 knots, how many chains are used?

Back 7

14 chains

Front 8

For a heavy weather tie-down, above 60 knots, how many chains are used?

Back 8

20 chains

Front 9

What type of Tie Down Chains are used?

Back 9

TD-1B

Front 10

When directing fixed wing aircraft, what is the only mandatory hand signal?

Back 10

Emergency stop- arms forming "X" over head.

Front 11

When directing rotary wing aircraft, what are the mandatory hand signals?

Back 11

Wave off- arms forming X over head then moving down to sides; repeat.

Hold- arms at right angles to sides, fists clenched.

Front 12

When towing an aircraft, how fast should you drive?

Back 12

5mph or as fast as the slowest wing walker

Front 13

What are the 6 members of an aircraft move team?

Back 13

Director, tractor driver, break rider, 2 chock walkers, safety observer.