AAC AAC Aviation Ground Support Equipment Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct grounding procedure before connecting electrical GSE to an Army aircraft?
- Connect the GSE power cable first, then attach the ground strap
- Attach the aircraft ground strap before connecting any electrical equipment (Correct answer)
- Ground is not required for battery-powered GSE
- Ground the GSE chassis to a ramp tie-down point only
Correct answer: Attach the aircraft ground strap before connecting any electrical equipment
The aircraft must be properly grounded before connecting any electrical ground support equipment to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.
Question 2: Which type of GSE is used to move an Army helicopter on the ground without using the aircraft's own power?
- Aircraft tug or towbar assembly (Correct answer)
- Crash and recovery crane
- Aircraft jacking set
- Hydraulic test stand
Correct answer: Aircraft tug or towbar assembly
Aircraft tugs with appropriate towbar assemblies are used to reposition helicopters on the ground without starting the aircraft.
Question 3: The Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) flight at an Army airfield is responsible for:
- Scheduling pilot proficiency flights
- Maintaining and issuing GSE to using units (Correct answer)
- Approving aircraft airworthiness releases
- Managing aviation fuel accounts
Correct answer: Maintaining and issuing GSE to using units
The AGE flight maintains, stores, and issues ground support equipment to aviation units as needed.
Question 4: What action is required when aviation GSE reaches its scheduled service interval?
- Continue operation until a mission critical period ends
- Perform required services per the applicable TM regardless of operational tempo (Correct answer)
- Request a waiver from the Aviation Brigade Commander
- Increase PMCS frequency as a substitute for scheduled service
Correct answer: Perform required services per the applicable TM regardless of operational tempo
Scheduled services must be performed at prescribed intervals per the TM to maintain equipment reliability and safety.
Question 5: Which safety precaution is mandatory when operating a nitrogen servicing cart near Army aircraft?
- Wear standard issue leather gloves only
- Ensure the area is free of open flames and use appropriate PPE including face shield (Correct answer)
- Limit servicing to outdoor areas only during daylight hours
- Post a fire guard with a CO2 extinguisher at all times
Correct answer: Ensure the area is free of open flames and use appropriate PPE including face shield
Nitrogen servicing requires proper PPE including face shields due to high-pressure hazards and must be conducted away from ignition sources.
Question 6: A hydraulic test stand used for Army aircraft maintenance must be:
- Calibrated annually and records maintained in the equipment log book (Correct answer)
- Operated only by officers with hydraulic systems MOS
- Purged and refilled with fresh fluid before every use
- Inspected by DOSS before each deployment
Correct answer: Calibrated annually and records maintained in the equipment log book
Hydraulic test stands require periodic calibration and calibration records must be maintained in the equipment's historical records.
AAC AAC Aviation Ground Support Equipment Questions and Answers 2
What is the correct grounding procedure before connecting electrical GSE to an Army aircraft?