Maintenance Protocols Flashcards

During a pre-shift check, a ramp agent finds a belt loader with a slow hydraulic fluid drip under the boom cylinder. What is the correct action?

Answer: Tag it out of service and report it to GSE maintenance

Hydraulic leaks are a safety and FOD/contamination hazard, so the unit must be tagged out and reported before it is used.

What is the main purpose of a red 'Do Not Operate' tag on a piece of ground support equipment?

Answer: To tell everyone the unit is unsafe and must not be used until maintenance releases it

An out-of-service tag tells all personnel that the equipment has a defect and may only be removed by authorized maintenance staff.

Who is normally authorized to remove a lockout/tagout device from GSE under repair?

Answer: The employee who applied it

Under OSHA lockout/tagout rules, only the person who applied the lock or tag removes it, except under a formal documented procedure.

How often should a ramp agent perform a walk-around inspection of a tug or baggage tractor?

Answer: Before each shift or first use

Operators must inspect GSE before each shift or first use to catch defects before the equipment goes near aircraft.

A ground power unit (GPU) cable has a cracked outer jacket that exposes inner insulation. What should be done?

Answer: Remove it from service and report it for repair or replacement

Damaged power cables are an electrical shock and aircraft damage hazard and must be taken out of service.

Which item is typically checked on a baggage cart during routine inspection?

Answer: Tow bar, hitch pin, brakes and curtains

Cart inspections focus on the tow bar, hitch, brakes, wheels, and side curtains that keep bags secure.

Why must defects found during GSE inspections be written on the inspection log or defect report?

Answer: To create a record so maintenance can track, repair and verify the fix

Written defect records make sure problems are tracked, fixed, and cleared by maintenance instead of being forgotten.