AV SAFETY Flashcards
Nearly invisible when moving
propeller blades
Smoking is not allowed in these areas
- ramp
- Fixed base operator (FBO)
- hangars
You are prohibited from carrying this while working
smoking materials
It is forbidden to smoke inside and outside of a
vehicle
You should not drink
alcohol
Where should you never enter
intake or blast areas
In the intake (suction) you should avoid approaching closer than
15 m
In jet blast what is the proper distance behind an aircraft
2 aircraft lengths
ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS SWITCHED ON INDICATE:
- engine running or imminent start-p
- Imminent push back
- Imminent movement of flight controls
TAXI LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS) SWITCHED ON INDICATE:
Moving aircraft
is a circle around the aircraft
with about 5 to 10 feet
clearance from wing tip, tail
end and nose tip where safety
procedure is a must.
circle of safety
What is the distance of the circle of safety
5-10 feet
The following must be observed when within the circle
of safety:
- Wing tip guides for taxi/tow. Must be visible to marshaller/driver.
- Safety Vehicles chocked & off
- Vehicle, marshalled and guide
- Vehicle pointing away from the aircraft
- Wait for aircraft to stop and marshaller signal before approaching.
- 5 mph speed limit
- Always wear earplugs
- DO NOT leave any vehicle unattended while engine is
running.
Three requirements for fire
- fuel
- oxygen
- initial heat source (spark)
Process of isolating the fuel from the fire
Starvation
The process of cutting the oxygen supply
Smothering
The process of cooling the burning fuel to a point below the temperature at which it will burn
Cooling
3 types of fuel
- solids
- liquids
- gases
3 methods of extinguishing fire
- Starvation
- Smothering
- Cooling
Class A fire extinguishers can extinguish what
ordinary combustibles (wood and paper)
Class B fire extinguishers can extinguish what
Flammable liquids (grease, gasoline, oil)
Class C fire extinguishers can extinguish what
Electrical equipment
Class D fire extinguishers can extinguish what
Flammable metals
Types of fire extinguishers
- Dry chemicals
- Halon
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
