Block 8 - Aircraft Handling Fundementals Flashcards
Aircraft have to be tied down to the deck when not in use and during maintenance evolutions. What determines which category of tie-down must be used for securing the aircraft?
Wind velocity
What category of tie-down is up to 45 knots and is used immediately prior to, in between, or immediately after flight?
Initial tie down
A minimum of how many chains are required for the initial tie down?
6 chains required
Which category of tie-down has up to 45 knots with nine chains required?
Normal weather tie down
Which category of tie-down has 40 to 60 knots with 14 chains required?
Moderate weather tie down
Which category of tie-down is above 60 knots with 20 chains required?
Heavy weather tie down
Aircraft critical walkways that cannot be walked on are identified by what?
No step markings
What are used as the way we communicate in the high-tempo high noise environments of a Naval Aviation?
Aircraft hand signals
When directing fixed-wing aircraft, the only mandatory signal regardless of aircraft type is what?
Emergency stop
Towing speed shall not exceed ____ or the speed of the slowest Walker.
5 miles per hour
High Breakaway loads imposed by snow, ice, or frozen tires may result in damage to what?
Landing gear
The movement of aircraft is accomplished by a team of how many personnel, with each person being assigned a specific task in the moving evolution?
6 to 10 personnel
Which member of the move crew is over all responsible assembling the move crew, ensuring they are properly qualified to perform their duties, pre-move briefing, safe movement of the aircraft with an emphasis on safety?
Move director
Which member of the move crew conducts a pre move inspection of brake system and aircraft to ensure it is mechanically sound and ready for movement?
Brake Rider
Which member of the move crew is responsible for removing, carrying and installing the wheel chocks and escorts the aircraft while being moved and is always alert and ready to chock the aircraft?
Chock Walker
