Aircraft Handling Fundamentals

Question 0

What are the tie down requirements during NORMAL weather conditions?

Answer 0

9 chains, up to 45 knots.

Question 1

What are the two types of tie downs used on CVN-70?

Answer 1

TD-1A. TD-1B.

Question 2

What are the tie down conditions during MODERATE weather conditions?

Answer 2

14 chains, 46 to 60 knots.

Question 3

What are the tie down requirements for HEAVY WEATHER conditions?

Answer 3

20 chains, above 60 knots.

Question 4

What is the average towing speed of an aircraft?

Answer 4

Shall not exceed more than 5 mph or the speed of the slowest walker.

Question 5

What is the number of personnel that make up the move crew?

Answer 5

6-10

Question 6

Name each specific task of the move crew.

Answer 6

Move Director. Brake Rider. Chock Walker. Safety Observer. Tractor Driver.

Question 7

Move Director

Answer 7

Overall in charge for assembling the move crew

Question 8

Brake Rider

Answer 8

Does a pre-move inspection on the brake system and aircraft

Question 9

Chock Walker

Answer 9

Removal, carrying and installing the wheel chicks.

Question 10

Safety Observers

Answer 10

Ensures that the aircraft is ready to be towed

Question 11

Tractor Driver

Answer 11

Responsible for the safe and slow movement of the aircraft.