Aircraft Handling Fundamentals Flashcards
What is SE used for in aircraft handling?
Service, test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems
List the danger areas for aviation
Intakes, exhaust, flight controls, compressed gases, cryogenics, explosives, hazmat, eye, hearing, and other industrial environmental dangers
State the procedure for grounding an aircraft
Hook the grounding strap to a certified static ground FIRST, then to the aircraft grounding receptacle
Why is it necessary to static ground the windshield?
A high voltage (100kV) static electrical charge may build up and be stored in the windshield
What is initial tie-down?
Up to 45 Knots, a minimum of 6 chains are required. Used immediately prior to, in between, or immediately after flight
What is normal weather tie-down?
Up to 45 Knots, 9 chains required
What is moderate weather tie-down?
46-60 Knots, 14 chains required
What is heavy weather tie-down?
Above 60 Knots, 20 chains required
What are the mandatory hand signals regardless of aircraft type?
Fixed wing- Emergency Stop
Rotary wing- Wave-off and Hold
Towing speed shall not exceed what?
5 mph or the speed of the slowest walker
How many personnel does it take to move an aircraft?
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
What is the purpose of the emergency shore based recovery equipment?
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
Dangers of intakes?
May develop enough suction to pull an individual or other FOD into the intake
Dangers of exhaust (engine and APU)?
High temperature and high velocity of the exhaust gases from the tailpipe
Dangers of propellers?
Should not approach or depart an aircraft with props turning, could cause death
Dangers of rotor blades?
Should not approach or depart a helicopter while the rotors are being engaged or disengaged
Dangers of hot brakes?
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.
Purpose of the wind indicator?
Provides a method for prompt issuance of wind directions and velocities to pilots
Purpose of airfield rotating beacon?
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
Purpose of tower visual communications?
Coordination device between the radar controller and control tower. Visual communication reduces the number of voice contacts between the tower and radar controller
Purpose of Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) system?
TACAN uses a bearing determining system to determine aircraft position and distance from TACAN station. Primary navigation aid used by carrier based aircraft.
Purpose of Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
Provides an approach path for exact alignment and descent of an aircraft on final approach to a runway
Purpose of VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)?
Uses degrees and magnetic bearing for navigation and approach guidance
Purpose of Global Positioning System (GPS)?
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.
