Apron Safety And Awareness

Question 1

When issuing a push back instructions, the Apron Radio Officer will utilize ______ _____ and _______ ______ as part of the instructions.

Answer 1

Lane Numbers, Tail Directions

Question 2

Tail Directions

Answer 2

North, East, South, West

Question 3

Push back instructions are always exact to a compass heading.

True or False

Answer 3

False

Although utilizing compass directions they are not always exact to compass headings.

Ground crew must have a thorough understanding of what the instructions mean in each area.

Question 4

It is crucial to ensure that all institutions regarding aircraft push back are read back accurately.

True or False

Answer 4

True

It’s is to be read back VERBATIM. It ensures that traffic on the apron moves safely and efficiently.

Question 5

Pushback instructions are issued to aircraft include what information.

A)Aircraft Identification, Traffic as applicable.
B)Directions for the aircraft, Instructions to call AMU back for taxi instructions.
C)Tail number and lane directions
D)All of the Above
E) A and B

Answer 5

The correct answer is E

• Aircraft Identification
• Traffic, if applicable
• Direction for the aircraft to push including LANE NUMBER and TAIL DIRECTIONS as applicable.
• Other special Information such as requirement to align parallel to centerline for a cross bleed start.
• Instructions to call back AMU for taxi instructions.

Question 6

AMU: Air Canada 235, taxi out Lane 6, hold short of TWY AK, and contact North Ground on 121.650
Pick the correct read back

A) ACA 235: Taxi out of Lane 7, hold short of TWY AK, and contact north ground on 141.650, Air Canada 235
B) ACA 235: Taxi out of Lane 6, and contact north ground on 121.650
C) ACA 235: Taxi out of Lane 6, contact north ground one 121.650, and hold short of TWY AK, Air Canada 235
D) ACA 235: Taxi out of Lane 6, hold short of TWK AK and contact North ground on 121.650, Air Canada 235.

Answer 6

D is Correct it was verbatim

A) Had the wrong lane and radio number.
B) Is missing hold short of TWY AK and Air Canada 235
C) Had Instructions out of order.

Question 7

Signs and Aircraft is read to go

Answer 7

• Bridge is Retracted
• Chocks Removed
• Tug/Towbarless tractor is attached
• Tow bar connected unless barless tractor is being used
• Equipment and aircraft utility are move away
• Doors and hatches are closed
• Marshaller is in position
• Wing walkers in position
• Aircraft engines are running or starting
• Anti-Collision beacon is illuminated

Question 8

Signs that an aircraft is arriving

Answer 8

• Marshaller in position
• Wing walkers in position
• Service equipment is staged
• Equipment is cleared

Question 9

Cross bleed starts are permitted while an aircraft is on a gate.

True or False

Answer 9

False

They are NEVER permitted while an aircraft is parked on a gate.

Question 10

Condition of a cross bleed start

A) Marshaller with direct aircraft communication.
B) Parked at the gate
C)Aircraft nose wheel established on the taxi line centre, longitudinal axis of aircraft aligned on the center line.
D) A&C
E) All

Answer 10

D is Correct

Remember cross bleed starts are never permitted while an aircraft is on the gate.

Question 11

Jet blast velocity above ________ are _____ for personal comfort and operation in the apron area. Jet blast velocities above _______ should be avoided.

Answer 11

55KPH (34MPH), undesirable, 55KPH

Question 12

All person but not agencies involved in the movement of aircraft are responsible for considering jet blast consequences.

True of False

Answer 12

False

Both persons and/or agencies are responsible.

Question 13

In regards to push back circles which statement is correct.

A) Allows for slow push backs
B) Designed to accommodated aircraft Code C or smaller.
C)Only allows one push back.
D) All of the Above

Answer 13

B is Correct

A) The opposite is true it allows for expedited push backs
C)It actually allows for simultaneous push backs from adjacent gates

Question 14

Pick the true statement in regards to multi-lane push backs.

A)There are no situations which require aircraft to be pushed across an active taxi lane.
B)Ground crew are permitted to cross an active taxi lane.
C)Ground crew are not to return to the nearest tail of stand road.
D)All are true
E) All are False

Answer 14

E is Correct

A) There are CERTAIN SITUATIONS which require aircraft to be pushed across and active taxi lane to an alternative lane.
B)Ground crew are NOT permitted at any time, to transit across an active taxi lane in an effort to return to the gate of origin
C) At all times, ground crews ARE TO RETURN to the nearest tail of stand road after push back is complete.

Question 15

Maintenance run is any operation of an aircraft/helicopter’s engine(s) conduct aircraft maintenance or rectify faults including power runs.

True or False

Answer 15

True

Remember it also included idle runs and motoring.

Question 16

Matching title to description.

1)Power Run, 2)Idle Run, 3)Motoring

A)Rotating the engine with the starter with out actually starting the engine(no fuel/ignition). Causes the propellers or rotors to turn.

B)Any maintenance run where the engine power setting is advanced above flight idle thrust

C)Running of an engine at but not above flight idle thrust.

Answer 16

1) B
2) C
3) A

Question 17

Idle Run Procedures

• Preceded by a call to _______
• _______ will call AMU, prior to commencing an idle run, and will ______ this AMU frequency for duration of run
• For ____ run, a briefing is carried out by the lead to review ______ procedures and communication methods
• Lead marshaller must remain in contact with __ ____ for duration or run
• Marshaller/wing walkers to be positioned at the ____ of the aircraft to ensure no risk to vehicles or aircraft.
• Runs are limited to a maximum of _____

Answer 17

• Apron Coordinator
• Flight Deck, Monitor
• Each, Safety
• Flight Deck
• Rear
• 5mins

Question 18

Idle runs are limited to a maximum of…

A)10mins
B)1 hour
C)5mins
D)15mins

Answer 18

C is Correct

Review Idle run procedures if needed.

Question 19

During idle runs lead marshaller must remain in contact with AMU

True or False

Answer 19

False

Lead marshaller must remain in contact with the flight deck for the duration of run

Question 20

In regards to power runs which statements are true

A)Runs are allowed on controlled apron
B)Power runs are to be completed in the approved areas
C)Power runs are prohibited at all times on controls aprons
D)A&B
E)B&C

Answer 20

E is correct.