Ground Handling and Ramp Operations Flashcards
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What is a Marshaller's primary role during aircraft parking?
Answer: Guiding the aircraft to its parking position using standardized hand signals
A marshaller uses ICAO standardized hand signals to guide aircraft safely into the correct parking position on the ramp.
What does a jet blast hazard mean for ramp employees?
Answer: Extremely high-velocity hot air expelled from aircraft jet engines that can knock down or injure personnel
Jet blast is the powerful, hot air expelled by jet engines during taxi and thrust that can knock down people, move ground equipment, and cause serious injury.
What is the purpose of chocking an aircraft on the ramp?
Answer: To prevent the aircraft from rolling by placing wedge-shaped blocks against the wheels
Chocks are wedge-shaped blocks placed against aircraft tires to prevent the aircraft from rolling forward or backward while parked.
What does the term 'pushback' mean in ramp operations?
Answer: Using a towbar or pushback tug to move an aircraft backward from the gate before taxi
Pushback is the procedure where a ground support tug pushes an aircraft backward from the gate to a position where it can begin taxiing under its own power.
What is the standard practice for communicating a 'wing walk' during aircraft parking?
Answer: Designated wing walkers are positioned at each wingtip to monitor clearance and signal the marshaller of any obstructions
Wing walkers are stationed at each wingtip to monitor clearance from obstacles and communicate any hazards to the marshaller during aircraft parking.
When is it safe for ramp employees to approach an aircraft?
Answer: After the engines have spun down, chocks are in place, and the marshaller or crew gives an all-clear signal
Ramp employees must wait until engines have stopped, chocks are placed, and an all-clear is given before approaching, to avoid jet blast and propeller injuries.