17 - Aircraft Handling & Storage Flashcards
When mooring an aircraft, what type of rope should be used?
Nylon.
What effect does deicing fluid have on an aircraft before flight?
It may remove ice for a period of time depending on the airfield conditions.
When deicing an aircraft with pressure deicing fluid, how should the external sensors be handled?
They should be fitted with blanks or bungs.
When ground power is connected to an aircraft, how are the generators configured?
They are never paralleled.
If ice and snow are found on the wings of an aircraft before flight, what must be done?
All snow and ice must be removed.
When a helicopter blade is covered with ice and snow, what should be done?
Remove all traces of ice and snow.
Why is the final part of towing an aircraft done in a straight line?
To relieve side pressure from the main wheels.
Why should aluminium clad alloy sheet not be polished with mechanical buffing wheels?
It may remove the aluminium coating.
How should an aircraft be cleared of snow?
Using an air blast.
When refueling an aircraft from a tanker, why are the aircraft and tanker bonded together?
To maintain the aircraft and tanker at the same electrical potential.
When turning and towing an aircraft, why should sharp radii be avoided?
Because scrubbing of main‑wheel tyres could occur.
When pulling an aircraft out of soft ground, to which gear should the equipment be attached?
The main gear.
How does a helicopter pilot signal to ground staff that it is safe to approach after landing?
By turning the anti‑collision lights off.
When the park brake is applied on an aircraft with a pressurized hydraulic system at maximum system pressure, what will the brake gauges on the left and right main wheels read?
Full system pressure.
For what holdover times is De‑icing Fluid Type 1 used?
For short holdover times.
When picketing a helicopter, what must be done to the blades?
Fit sleeves and tie off all blades.
Which method is considered bad practice for removing ice and snow in cold weather?
Dry snow by hot air.
