Safety Procedures Flashcards

An aircraft's red anti-collision beacon is flashing as it parks at the gate. What should ramp agents do?

Answer: Stay clear until the engines spool down and the beacon is turned off

An illuminated beacon signals that engines are running or about to start, so no one should approach the aircraft.

When a ground vehicle approaches a parked aircraft, what is the standard practice before reaching it?

Answer: Perform a brake check by stopping short of the aircraft, then proceed slowly

A brake check a set distance from the aircraft confirms the brakes work before the vehicle enters the area where a failure could cause damage.

Which area around a running jet engine poses the greatest risk of a person being pulled in?

Answer: The intake area in front of the engine

Engine intakes create powerful suction that can ingest people and objects within the hazard zone.

During aircraft fueling, which ignition source must ramp personnel keep away from the fueling area?

Answer: Open flames, smoking materials, and spark-producing equipment

Fuel vapors are flammable, so smoking, open flames, and spark sources are prohibited near fueling operations.

A ramp agent sees a loose bolt on the taxiway near the gate. What is the correct action?

Answer: Pick it up and dispose of it in a FOD container

Foreign object debris should be removed immediately and placed in a FOD container to prevent engine or tire damage.

Why must personnel never walk between a tug and an aircraft connected by a towbar during pushback?

Answer: The person could be crushed or run over if the aircraft or tug moves

The area between the tug and aircraft is a crush zone where sudden movement can cause fatal injuries.

What does a wing walker primarily do during aircraft pushback or towing?

Answer: Ensure wingtip clearance from obstacles and signal the tug driver to stop if needed

Wing walkers watch wingtip clearance and alert the tug driver to stop if a collision risk appears.