7.17 Flashcards
What is used to tow aircraft on soft ground?
A towing bridle (attached to both main wheels)
What direction should aircraft be towed on soft ground?
Forward.
In relation to wind, how should an aircraft be parked?
Into the wind.
What is recommended for a towing bar to be used with?
A damping system.
What are the speed limits for an aircraft with the doors shut?
Tractor with a tow bar (25 km/h)
Tractor without tow bar (32km/h)
What are the speed limits for an aircraft with the doors open?
10km/h
What is MTW?
Maximum Taxi Weight.
What is the engine thrust resistance at ground idle?
400 dan (for each engine)
What coefficients are used for the friction between the tyres of the tow tractor and the ground?
Asphalt= 0.8
Wet asphalt= 0.75
What is the maximum angle a nose wheel can be steered?
70 degrees.
What can be used to steer the aircraft if the nose wheel steering is not available?
Differential use of landing gear wheel brakes.
What CAP is the Visual Aids Handbook?
CAP637 (for marshalling)
How many jacks are used to lift an aircraft.
3.
What are the 4 types of jack?
Bottle jack
Bipod
Tripod
Quadrapod
What type of jack is used for wheel changes?
Bottle jack.
What jack is used for uneven ground?
Quadrapod.
What range of heights can hydraulic jacks be?
1-5m
How is lifting for aircraft recovery carried out?
Lifting airbags.
Why is shoring done?
Give support to the wings to release loads on the structure before repair work.
Why is protection required on probes and sensors when parking aircrafts?
Prevent ingress of moisture and insects.