2.1

Question 1

Types of ground handle attachments

Answer 1

Towing arm

Towing bar

Towing frame

Towing bridle- soft unevenground

Steering arm
Towing arm

Question 2

Types of gse

Answer 2

Self propelled
Towed
Manual

Question 3

Towing arm safety devices

Answer 3

Shear pin

Spring loaded dampening unit

Question 4

Roles and responsibilities of driver

Answer 4

Hold a current class1-6 licence
Authorised as competent to operate the towing vehicle
Authorised as compete to tow the particular Ac
-carry out bu checks
Follow directions
Operate smoothly
Dne speed limits orturning limit

Question 5

Roles and responsibilities supervisor

Answer 5

Authorised Officer ic or ncoic
-brief all members and ensure effective communications
Direct the operation
Positioned to be visible
Ensure pretask checksand ac is serviceable for movement

Question 6

Roles and responsibilities brakeman

Answer 6

Positioned in cockpit
-inform supervisor brake system is serviceable.
Ensure you are competent
Follow directions

Question 7

Roles and responsibilities safety guards/directors

Answer 7

Obstacle clearance, wing walker, tailperson
-positioned to be visible
Signal obstacle clearance

Question 8

Aircraft manoevering precautions to take into consideration

Answer 8

Environment
Speed
Obstacle clearance
Turning limit
Route 
Personal safety

Question 9

Additional precautions at night or in poor visibility when moving Ac

Answer 9

Maximum permissible lighting
Appropriately dressed
Consider additional safety pers

Question 10

Additional precautions for moving Ac in high winds

Answer 10

Precautions to be taken iaw relevant Ac mm
Local instructions
Secure gse and loose items

Question 11

Speed when moving Ac

Turnignlimits prevent damage to what

Answer 11

Walking speed

Nose landing gear doors

Question 12

Approval gained from where when moving Ac

Answer 12

Ncoic flightline / maintenance

Ac documentation checked-700

Clearance from atc if applicable

Question 13

Pre task checks for moving Ac

Answer 13

Bu carries out 
Ac safe to move 
Ground locked secured
Nose wheel unlocked
Loose equipment secure
Towing equipment serviceable and correctly fitted
No structural panels removed/opened
All rotary parts secure-heli

Question 14

appliance assisted manoeuvring (towing) procedure

Answer 14

Path clear
Chicks on hand
No sudden accelaratikn/deaccaleration
Follow directions
If a solid towbar- driver stops Ac
If a shear pin safety device- driver accelerates, brakeman stops
If pushing witha shear pin, driver applies brakes as well asbrakeman