ARS Emergency Procedures and Communication 4

Question 1

An aircraft evacuation with slides deployed begins at the gate. How should ramp personnel help?

Accepted Answer

Keep clear of slide paths and guide passengers upwind, away from the aircraft

Answer

Ramp staff should keep the slide areas clear and move evacuees to a safe upwind spot away from the aircraft.

Question 2

During pushback, the ground crew sees fire from an engine. What should the headset operator do first?

Accepted Answer

Stop the push, tell the flight deck about the fire right away, and alert ARFF

Answer

Telling the flight crew at once lets them run engine fire procedures while ARFF responds.

Question 3

What is the standard marshalling signal used to tell the flight crew there is a fire?

Accepted Answer

Right hand moving in a figure-eight from shoulder to knee while the left hand points to the fire

Answer

The fire signal combines a figure-eight motion with pointing to show the crew where the fire is.

Question 4

Many airlines suspend ramp operations when lightning is detected within roughly what distance?

Accepted Answer

About 3 to 5 miles

Answer

Most ramp lightning policies stop outdoor work when strikes are within about 3 to 5 miles, though exact limits vary by carrier.

Question 5

During a ramp lightning closure, where should personnel take shelter?

Accepted Answer

Inside a building or a hard-topped enclosed vehicle

Answer

Buildings and enclosed hard-top vehicles protect from lightning, unlike aircraft wings or tall structures.

ARS - Airport Ramp Services Practice Test