ARS Emergency Procedures and Communication 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During refueling, a fuel spill spreads more than 10 feet in one direction. What is the correct first action?
- Continue fueling but slow the flow rate
- Cover the spill with baggage blankets
- Stop fueling and notify airport fire rescue (ARFF) (Correct answer)
- Start the APU to blow vapors away
Correct answer: Stop fueling and notify airport fire rescue (ARFF)
A spill this large means fueling must stop at once and ARFF must be called to manage the fire risk.
Question 2: When approaching an aircraft wheel with overheated brakes, from which direction should ramp personnel approach?
- Directly from the side, in line with the axle
- From any direction if wearing hearing protection
- Only from underneath the wing
- From the front or rear of the tire, never in line with the axle (Correct answer)
Correct answer: From the front or rear of the tire, never in line with the axle
An overheated wheel that bursts throws fragments outward along the axle line, so the front and rear are safer.
Question 3: Which fire extinguisher class is designed for flammable liquids such as jet fuel?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class D
- Class C
Correct answer: Class B
Class B extinguishers are rated for flammable liquids like fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluid.
Question 4: What does the PASS acronym for using a fire extinguisher stand for?
- Press, Aim, Squeeze, Stand
- Pull, Alert, Spray, Secure
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS means pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side.
Question 5: Smoke is seen coming from a closed cargo compartment while the aircraft is at the gate. What should ramp agents do?
- Spray water through the door seal
- Keep the door closed, clear the area, and notify ARFF and the flight crew (Correct answer)
- Open the door at once to find the source
- Unload the bags quickly to find the burning item
Correct answer: Keep the door closed, clear the area, and notify ARFF and the flight crew
Opening the hold lets in oxygen that can feed the fire, so keep it closed and call trained firefighters.
Question 6: During pushback, the headset connection to the flight deck stops working. What is the correct action?
- Shout up to the cockpit window
- Disconnect the tug and walk away
- Stop the pushback and use standard hand signals until communication is restored (Correct answer)
- Finish the pushback, since the pilots know the plan
Correct answer: Stop the pushback and use standard hand signals until communication is restored
Pushback needs constant communication, so stop and switch to approved hand signals or fix the interphone.
Question 7: What is the standard marshalling signal for an emergency stop?
- Both arms pointing down toward the ground
- Arms held straight out to the sides
- One arm circling above the head
- Arms raised overhead with wrists or wands crossed repeatedly (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Arms raised overhead with wrists or wands crossed repeatedly
Repeatedly crossing the arms or wands overhead is the internationally recognized emergency stop signal.
ARS Emergency Procedures and Communication 2
During refueling, a fuel spill spreads more than 10 feet in one direction.
What is the correct first action?