Ground Handling, Inspection, & Servicing Procedures Flashcards
Flight line knowledge you need to know and procedures
What are the reasons why aircraft are towed instead of taxied?
Reduce wear and tear on engines and other systems, save fuel, and reduce noise.
Certain systems cannot be operated during to discrepancies still requiring work such as fuel leaks, open. Fuel lines or open electrical circuits.
Who is all on the tow team?
4; Tow supervisor, Wing Walker, Tail Walker, and Tow Vehicle Driver
What 2 things are required to manage a good safety program?
Knowledge and enforcement; The knowledge comes from study and work experience.
During fuel and lox servicing, how many ground wires are required to be connected to the aircraft ground receptacle?
None
When jacking an aircraft, gross weight checks, center of gravity monitoring, and a qualified jacking team are mandatory.
True or False
True
How do you run a full la dinghy gear retraction test?
You will have to jack the entire aircraft
What are 2 things that only require you to jack a wing instead of entire aircraft?
- Removing a stress panel on a wing
2. Install a new honeycomb panel
How many hours is a preflight inspection good for?
72 hours; generally, the next inspection activity will be the 75th post flight or 450-hour periodic inspection requirement.
What happens when the aircraft has accrued 75 flying hours?
The aircraft must undergo a hourly post-flight inspection.
What is a periodic inspection?
When the aircraft exceeds 450-hours flying time period and needs to undergo a major inspection. It is split into 2 cycles, which total 900 hours.
Who does a periodic inspection and where?
A special trained team and normally conducted in the phase dock.
How many converters are located on the B-52 to service the LOX system?
Three 25 liter converters
What is LOX stand for?
Servicing of the liquid oxygen
Servicing hydraulic reservoirs is primary done from a can into the filter neck.
True or False
True
What kind of air is used to service the tires
Nitrogen
Special wire cages are required I the Tire Shop
True or False
True; In order to protect personnel when building up tires during to high tire pressure.
When do you measure the Engine Oil on the aircraft
Immediately after the aircraft’s lands from its flight.
What is the procedure to measure the Engine Oil?
Oils samples are taken periodically and are analyzed to monitor engine wear. The SOAP/ JOAP should be conscientiously followed with oil servicing.
What does SOAP/JOAP mean?
Spectrometric/Joint Oil Analysis Program
What PPE is required for the person servicing the LOX?
Eye protection, a face shield, full length apron, clean cuffs trousers, long sleeve shirt or jacket, hat, gloves with glove insert, shoes which fit closely around the top with rubber heels that don’t produce sparks and the trousers shall extend over the shoe tops. All clothing must be oil and grease free.
What is the name of the book that each base has to describe local maintenance procedures?
OI ( Operating Instructions)
