Block 8 - Aircraft Handling Fundamentals Flashcards
What is support equipment used for in aircraft handling?
To service, test and troubleshoot aircraft systems
What are the dangers areas for aviation?
HAZMST, intakes, exhausts, flight controls, cryogenics, hearing, eye, etc
State the procedure for grounding an aircraft.
Grounding strap to grounding station and then to aircraft grounding receptacle
Why is it necessary to static ground the windshield?
High voltage electrical charge may build up
What is:
Initial tie down
Normal weather tie down
Moderate weather tie down
Heavy weather tie down
Initial tie down: 6 chains
Normal weather tie down: up to 45 knots; 9 chains
Moderate weather tie down: 46-60 knots; 14 chains
Heavy weather tie down: >60; 20 chains
What are the mandatory hand signals regardless of aircraft type:
Hold and wave off
Towing speed shall not exceed:
5 mph, slowest speed
How many personnel does it take to move an aircraft? Explain each position.
6; move director, brake rider, chick walker, safety observer, tractor drive
State the purpose of emergency shore based recovery equipment:
To stop in the shortest distance to minimize the chance of an accident to crew or aircraft
Identify the safety hazards the the following areas:
Intakes
Exhaust
Propellers
Rotor blades
Hot brakes
Intakes
Exhaust
Propellers
Rotor blades
Hot brakes
Explain the purpose of the following:
Wind indicator
Airfield rotating beacon
Tower visual communication
Tacan system
Ils
Vor
GPS
Wind indicator:
Airfield rotating beacon: 12-15 flashes per minute
Tower visual communication: radar controller to control tower
Tacan system: bearing to tacan system
Ils: provides exact alignment and descent of an aircraft on final approach to runway
Vor: provides navigation and approach guidance
GPS: 3-D position, velocity, and time data
