Aircraft Loading

Question 1

What are the three steps used to select aircraft loading equipment (MHE)?

Answer 1

Obtain cargo information
Determine MHE requirements
Inspect for serviceability

Question 2

What are the three steps for loading cargo?

Answer 2

Obtain documentation
Inspect
Load cargo

Question 3

The necessary cargo load information is found on form _________, __________ or the ___________.

Answer 3

AF Form 4080, GATES load pull sheet, GATES pre-manifest

Question 4

The three types of cargo moved on AMC aircraft are:

Answer 4

Palletized, loose cargo, rolling stock

Question 5

__________ is the section within ATOC responsible for selecting cargo for air transport.

Answer 5

Load planning

Question 6

_________ is the work center tasked with selecting and then assembling the aircraft load using the documentation provided.

Answer 6

Ramp service

Question 7

During inspection, compare the form _________ with the data on the form _____________.

Answer 7

DD Form 2775, AF Form 4080

Question 8

If any discrepancy is found during inspection, it must be _______ immediately if possible. If not, __________ must be notified.

Answer 8

Corrected, load planning

Question 9

DD Form 1387 checks for _____, _____, and _____. Not ______.

Answer 9

Weight, TCN, destination, pallet ID

Question 10

DD Form 2775 checks for _____, _____, ______. Not _______.

Answer 10

Weight, TCN, pallet ID, TCN

Question 11

The aircraft load will be placed on a __________ in the same sequence it will be in on the aircraft using AF Form 4080.

Answer 11

Highline dock

Question 12

To place the pallets on a highline dock, you will need a __________, a ________, ________, and a ________.

Answer 12

10K forklift, driver, spotter, chocker

Question 13

To identify the assembled load, make a _____ with the ______, ______, and _______ on it.

Answer 13

Placard, aircraft type/tail number, destination, parking spot

Question 14

The _______ ensures that ample clearance is available and the risk of an accident is minimized.

Answer 14

Chocker

Question 15

Ensure the following steps have been completed prior to loading an aircraft: The aircraft is grounded, ______ and ______ are ready to accept the load, and are clear of obstructions. Proper fire extinguishers are ________. Tail/ramp supports are ________. Main gear wheels are _______.

Answer 15

Deck, rails, nearby, installed, chocked

Question 16

You can change the dual rail system to a/an ______ on most cargo aircraft.

Answer 16

Clear deck

Question 17

The two loading methods used with the C-17 are the ________ loading method and the ___________ loading method.

Answer 17

Ground ramp, horizontal ramp

Question 18

The three basic loading methods of loading aircraft are _________, _________, and _____________.

Answer 18

Ground ramp, horizontal ramp, side door loading

Question 19

A loading aid is designed specifically for _________ and _________.

Answer 19

Loading, offloading

Question 20

The aircraft winch is operated by the __________.

Answer 20

Loadmaster

Question 21

The load team ensures that the _________, commonly referred to as a “milk stool,” is installed properly.

Answer 21

Ramp support

Question 22

The ground loading ramps attached to the end of the aircraft ramp are used to load ___________.

Answer 22

Rolling stock

Question 23

___________ are used on commercial aircraft to support the aircraft tail during on/offloading operations.

Answer 23

Tail supports

Question 24

____________ are utilized on the aft of the C-5 and C-17 to help support the aft when heavy cargo is loaded.

Answer 24

Stabilizer struts

Question 25

______, also known as “Ramp Toes”, are attached to the end of the aircraft ramp and are used for loading/offloading rolling stock.

Answer 25

Ground loading ramps

Question 26

________, commonly called “Bridge Plates”, are attached to the end of the aircraft ramp when using the horizontal ramp loading method to load rolling stock from K-loader.

Answer 26

Truck loading ramps