Aircraft Marshalling and Ground Handling Flashcards
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When may ground crew approach an arriving jet to install chocks and connect equipment?
Answer: After the engines have spooled down and the anti-collision beacon is turned off
An illuminated anti-collision beacon means the engines may still be running, so the ramp area around the aircraft is not safe.
An engine is running at idle on a parked aircraft. Which area poses the greatest risk of ingestion to a ramp agent?
Answer: The area directly in front of and beside the engine inlet
Inlet suction can pull a person or loose object into the engine, even at idle power.
Why is the jet blast hazard area behind an engine usually much longer than the intake hazard area?
Answer: High-velocity exhaust carries far behind the aircraft and can knock over people and equipment
Exhaust velocity and heat remain dangerous a long distance behind the engine, especially at breakaway thrust.
Where are safety cones typically placed around a parked commercial aircraft?
Answer: At the wingtips, engines, and tail to mark the aircraft's outline and hazard points
Cones at the extremities and engines keep GSE drivers clear of parts that are easy to strike.
Why should GSE drivers make a brake check before approaching an aircraft?
Answer: To make sure the vehicle can stop before it contacts the aircraft
A brake check a short distance from the aircraft confirms the vehicle can stop before it strikes the fuselage.
During fueling, when is the bonding cable connected between the fuel truck and the aircraft?
Answer: Before the fuel nozzle or hose is connected, and it is removed last
Bonding equalizes static charge before any fuel connection is made and stays attached until the hose is removed.
What is the main purpose of a FOD walk on the ramp before an aircraft arrives or departs?
Answer: To find and remove debris that could be ingested by engines or damage tires
Foreign object debris can be sucked into engines or puncture tires, so the stand is cleared before aircraft movement.
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