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.

Answer

The correct signal for 'set brakes' is to extend the arm and hand horizontally in front of the face or body with fingers extended, and then clench the hand into a fist, simulating the application of pressure.

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.

Answer

The brake rider's primary and most critical responsibility is to operate the aircraft's brakes in an emergency. Therefore, they must be fully qualified and certified on that specific aircraft's brake system to ensure they can do so safely and effectively.

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

Answer

Standard initial tie-down procedures for naval aircraft in normal weather (up to 45 knots of wind) require a minimum of 6 chains. The number of chains increases for intermediate and heavy weather conditions.

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.

Answer

To signal a left turn for the aircraft, the director points their right arm/wand down (indicating the direction the aircraft's nose should turn) while using the left arm/wand to give the 'come ahead' signal, controlling the forward motion into the turn.

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.

Answer

Illuminated wands are required for marshaling during night or low-visibility conditions to ensure the director's hand signals are clearly visible to the pilot.

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

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