ARS Baggage and Cargo Handling Procedures 3

Question 1

Live animals (AVI) shipped in the cargo hold must be loaded in a compartment that is:

Accepted Answer

Pressurized and temperature-controlled as approved for live animals

Answer

Live animals require a compartment approved for them with pressurization, heating, and ventilation.

Question 2

Which item must the captain be notified about in writing through the NOTOC?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous goods and special loads carried in the hold

Answer

The Notification to Captain (NOTOC) lists dangerous goods and certain special loads and their locations.

Question 3

A cargo package bearing a dangerous goods label is found damaged and leaking. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Do not load it; isolate the area and notify the supervisor and DG-qualified personnel

Answer

Damaged or leaking dangerous goods must never be loaded and require immediate isolation and reporting.

Question 4

When loading a ULD container onto an aircraft, why must the container's locks be engaged?

Accepted Answer

To keep the container from moving in flight

Answer

Floor locks restrain ULDs so they cannot shift during flight, protecting balance and structure.

Question 5

Before loading a ULD, a ramp agent sees a large puncture in the container wall. What is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

Tag it unserviceable and report it so it is not used until repaired

Answer

Damaged ULDs can fail structurally or compromise fire containment and must be removed from service.

ARS - Airport Ramp Services Practice Test