Aircraft Handling Fundamentals

Question 1

What is support equipment (SE) for in aircraft handling?

Answer 1

To service, test and troubleshoot aircraft systems.

Question 2

List the danger areas for aviation?

Answer 2

Intakes
Exhaust
Flight controls
Compressed gases
Cryogenics
Explosives
Hazardous materials
Eye, hearing and other industrial dangers

Question 3

State the procedure for grounding an aircraft.

Answer 3

Hook up the grounding strap tp a certified static ground and then to the aircraft grounding receptacle.

Question 4

Why is it necessary to static ground the wingshield?

Answer 4

During flight a high voltage (100,000 volts) static electrical charge may build up and be stored in the windshield.

Question 5

What is Initial tie-down?

Answer 5

Up to 45 knots, a minimum of 6 chains are required. Used immediately prior to, in between or immediately after flight.

Question 6

What is Normal weather tie-down?

Answer 6

Up to 45 knots, 9 chains required.

Question 7

What is Moderate weather tie-down?

Answer 7

46 to 60 knots, 14 chains required.

Question 8

What is Heavy weather tie-down?

Answer 8

Above 60 knots, 20 chains required.

Question 9

What are the mandatory hand signals regardless of aircraft type?

Answer 9

Fixed wing: emergency stop.

Rotary wing: wave off and hold.

Question 10

Towing speed shall not exceed?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

How many personnel does it take to move an aircraft?

Answer 11

Six to ten personnel.

Question 12

List each position needed to move an aircraft.

Answer 12

Move director (Plain Captain)
Brake rider
Chock walker/ Wing walker
Safety Observers
Tractor Driver

Question 13

State the purpose of the emergency shore based recovery equipment.

Answer 13

Any one of the numerous emergencies that could arise you must arrest the aircraft and stop it in the shortest distance possible to minimize the chance of an accident that could cause injury to the pilot and crew or damage to the aircraft.

Question 14

Identify the safety hazard areas associated with Intakes.

Answer 14

May develop enough suction to pull an individual or hats, gloves, ect. The hazard is greatest during maximum power settings.

Question 15

Identify the safety hazard areas associated with Exhaust (engine and APU).

Answer 15

High temperature, velocity of the exhaust gases from the tailpipe, and sometimes excess fuel can accumulate in the tailpipe. When a jet engine starts long flames shoot out becuase of the excess fuel.

Question 16

Identify the safety hazard areas associated with Propellers.

Answer 16

Personnel should not approach or depart an aircraft with the propellers turning.

Question 17

Identify the safety hazard areas associated with Rotor blades.

Answer 17

Personnel should not approach or depart a helicopter while the rotors are being engaged or disengaged.

Question 18

Identify the safety hazard areas associated with Hot breaks.

Answer 18

Never face the side of the wheel, as an explosion of the wheel will follow the line of the axel. Always approach from fore or aft.

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Wind indicator?

Answer 19

Provides a method for indicating the wind direction and velocities to the pilots.

Question 20

What is the purpose of the airfield rotating beacon?

Answer 20

Below VFR weather conditions, the beacon is used to identify the airports location during darkness and daylight hours.

Question 21

What is the purpose of the tower visual communications?

Answer 21

Sequence of lights and switches that serve to reduce the number of voice contacts between the tower and radar controller.

Question 22

What is the purpose of the tacticle air navigation (TACAN) system?

Answer 22

Bearing determining system to determin aircraft position and distance from a tacan station.

Question 23

What is the purpose of the Instrument Landing Systems (ILS)?

Answer 23

Provides an approach path for exact alignment and descent of an aircraft on final approach to a runway.

Question 24

What is the purpose of the VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)?

Answer 24

Is a radio facility that eliminates many difficulties. It is not affected by weather or other factors. Operate on frequencies between 108.0 and 117.95 MHz and are used for navigation and approach guidance.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Answer 25

A space-based radio position and navigation system designed to provide highly accurate three-dimensional postion, velocity, and time data.