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7.17 Flashcards

1
Q

What is aircraft taxiing?

A
  • movement of aircraft with its own engine power
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2
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How is the nose wheel steered during taxiing?

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  • hydraulically via nose wheel steering system
  • max steering angle +/- 70*
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3
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What should you be aware of when taxiing?

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  • no personnel enters an area where the aircraft can cause injury or death
  • ensure no FOD can be blown away or ingested by engines
  • anyone in aircraft must have seatbelts in case aircraft suddenly stops
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4
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Safety precautions when taxiing?

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  • ground lock pins
  • serviceable brake systems and tyre pressure
  • ensure correct number of personnel (correct qualified staff etc)
  • inform ATC
  • ensure nose wheel system is engaged to steer
  • ensure route taken is planned for
  • nav lights and beacons must be on
  • ensure personnel are briefed on what to do at arrival point
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5
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What is towing?

A
  • movement of aircraft on the ground not under its own power
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6
Q

What strength are Towbars designed for?

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  • tensile
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7
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What loads are not intended for Towbars?

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  • torsional or twisting loads
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8
Q

What is incorporated into the bars to avoid snatching movements being transmitted to aircraft structure?

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  • shock absorber system (large spring)
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9
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What is incorporated to prevent excessive loads from occurring between tug and nose landing gear?

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  • shear pin
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10
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How do Towbarless tugs work?

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  • use hydraulic actuators to support and lift nose landing gear completely of the ground
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11
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Why use a remote control tug?

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  • increase parking space in hangers as it is small
  • it can be placed behind the nose too (increased flexibility)
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12
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What is Bridle cable towing?

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  • ground is boggy or uneven and requires towing
  • it is attached to each main landing gear
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13
Q

Towing speed should be limited to what pace?

A
  • walking pace
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14
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What are the safety precautions in towing?

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  • Towing driver responsible for his vehicle and obeying instructions
  • person in charge assign wing walkers
  • qualified personnel in cockpit (brakes, hydraulics witness)
  • do not start and stop suddenly
  • check brakes and tyre pressure
  • Do not exceed max turning angle
  • chocks ready to be placed
  • aircraft in hanger should not be parked in hanger without immediately being statically grounded
  • contact ATC
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15
Q

What are the 4 types of jacks?

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  • Axle/ bottle jack
  • Bipod jack
  • tripod jack
  • quadruple jack
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16
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What is an axle/ bottle jack used for?

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  • Used for wheel changes
17
Q

What is a tripod jack used for?

A
  • vertical lifts
18
Q

What is a Quadrupod used for?

A
  • 2 adjustable and 2 fixed
  • to allow for uneven ground

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