Aircraft Handling Fundamentals

Question 1

What is SE used for in aircraft handling?

Answer 1

Service, test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems

Question 2

List the danger areas for aviation

Answer 2

Intakes, exhaust, flight controls, compressed gases, cryogenics, explosives, hazmat, eye, hearing, and other industrial environmental dangers

Question 3

State the procedure for grounding an aircraft

Answer 3

Hook the grounding strap to a certified static ground FIRST, then to the aircraft grounding receptacle

Question 4

Why is it necessary to static ground the windshield?

Answer 4

A high voltage (100kV) 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

46-60 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 what?

Answer 10

5 mph or the speed of the slowest walker

Question 11

How many personnel does it take to move an aircraft?

Answer 11

7
Move director- Assembling crew, safe movement of aircraft
Brake rider- Pre-movement inspection of brake system
Chock walker- Removing, carrying, and installing chocks; escorts aircraft while moving
Safety observers- Ensuring ample clearance for aircraft (one at each wing tip and tail)
Tractor driver- Drives tractor that is towing aircraft

Question 12

What is the purpose of the emergency shore based recovery equipment?

Answer 12

In any case of an emergency you must arrest the aircraft and stop it in the shortest distance possible to minimize damage to the aircraft or injury to personnel

Question 13

Dangers of intakes?

Answer 13

May develop enough suction to pull an individual or other FOD into the intake

Question 14

Dangers of exhaust (engine and APU)?

Answer 14

High temperature and high velocity of the exhaust gases from the tailpipe

Question 15

Dangers of propellers?

Answer 15

Should not approach or depart an aircraft with props turning, could cause death

Question 16

Dangers of rotor blades?

Answer 16

Should not approach or depart a helicopter while the rotors are being engaged or disengaged

Question 17

Dangers of hot brakes?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Purpose of the wind indicator?

Answer 18

Provides a method for prompt issuance of wind directions and velocities to pilots

Question 19

Purpose of airfield rotating beacon?

Answer 19

Used to identify the airport’s location during darkness and daylight hours. Rotates at a constant speed which gives the illusion of flashes at regular intervals, 12 to 15 flashes per minute

Question 20

Purpose of tower visual communications?

Answer 20

Coordination device between the radar controller and control tower. Visual communication reduces the number of voice contacts between the tower and radar controller

Question 21

Purpose of Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) system?

Answer 21

TACAN uses a bearing determining system to determine aircraft position and distance from TACAN station. Primary navigation aid used by carrier based aircraft.

Question 22

Purpose of Instrument Landing System (ILS)?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Purpose of VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)?

Answer 23

Uses degrees and magnetic bearing for navigation and approach guidance

Question 24

Purpose of Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Answer 24

A space-based radio position and navigation system designed to provice highly accurate three-dimensional position, velocity, and time data to suitable equipped aircraft anywhere on or near the earth.