EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Aircraft Handling and Marshaling Questions and Answers

Question 1

A plane director needs to signal the pilot to engage the aircraft's brakes. According to NAVAIR 00-80T-113, what is the correct hand signal for this command?

Accepted Answer

Extend an arm horizontally in front of the body with fingers extended, then clench the hand into a fist.

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Raise both arms above the head and cross the wands.

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Make a circular motion with the right hand pointing downwards.

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Extend the left arm down and point to the left main gear.

Question 2

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for the individual acting as the brake rider during an aircraft tow operation?

Accepted Answer

Must be fully qualified and certified on the specific aircraft's brake system.

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Must be a designated Plane Captain for the aircraft model being moved.

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Must maintain constant radio contact with the tow tractor driver.

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Must wear a brown jersey to signify their role.

Question 3

An aircraft has just been parked on the flight line during normal weather conditions. What is the minimum number of tie-down chains required for an initial tie-down?

Accepted Answer

6 chains

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4 chains

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12 chains

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8 chains

Question 4

You are the plane director marshaling an F/A-18 into a parking spot. To signal the pilot to execute a left turn, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Point with the right-hand wand towards the ground while giving the 'come ahead' signal with the left hand.

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Extend both arms outward and sweep them forward and upward.

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Cross both wands above your head in a large 'X'.

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Point with the left-hand wand towards the ground while giving the 'come ahead' signal with the right hand.

Question 5

During night flight operations, what piece of equipment is mandatory for a plane director to use while marshaling aircraft?

Accepted Answer

A pair of illuminated wands.

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A high-intensity flashlight with a red lens.

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A sound-powered telephone headset.

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Standard orange reflective gloves.

Question 6

An aircraft handling team, consisting of a director, tractor driver, brake rider, and wing walkers, is preparing to tow an aircraft. Who holds the ultimate responsibility for conducting the pre-move safety brief and directing the entire evolution?

Accepted Answer

The move director.

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The tow tractor driver.

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The brake rider.

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The most senior wing walker.

A plane director needs to signal the pilot to engage the aircraft's brakes.According to NAVAIR 00-80T-113, what is the correct hand signal for this command?

A plane director needs to signal the pilot to engage the aircraft's brakes.
According to NAVAIR 00-80T-113, what is the correct hand signal for this command?