Phase 1 Block 8 Flashcards
Block 8 Aircraft Handling Fundamentals
What is Support Equipment used for?
To service, test and troubleshoot aircraft systems
Vehicles should never ____ and should be driven or parked ____ to aircraft to prevent collision.
- Pass under any part of a parked aircraft
- Adjacent
In order to keep SE motor running what must be done?
SE must be manned at all times
What is Aircraft static grounding?
Discharges the static electricity harmlessly to Earth or deck
How is static electricity generated in Aircraft?
- While in flight
- During operation of internal electrical equipment
What are the procedures for grounding an aircraft?
- First hook up a grounding strap to certified static ground,
- then to an aircraft grounding receptacle
What could happen if personnel fail to follow correct procedures when grounding an aircraft?
It could cause the discharge of electricity through the personnel holding the strap
During flight what may build up and be stored in the windshield of an aircraft?
100,000 volts of static electricity
What is used to discharge the static charge build up on the windshield?
Static charge removal kit
When do aircraft have to be tied down?
When not in use During maintenance evolutions
What determines which category of tie-down must be used for securing aircraft?
Wind velocity
How many categories of tie-down are there for aircraft? What are they?
There are 4 categories of tie downs
- Initial tie down
- Normal weather tie down
- Moderate weather tie down
- Heavy weather tie down
What factors determine an initial tie down? How many chains are required?
Wind velocity up to 45 knots Immediately prior to, in between, or immediately after flight Minimum of 6 chains
What factors determine a Normal Weather tie down? How many chains are required?
Wind velocity of up to 45 knots 9 chains required
What factors determine a Moderate Weather tie down? How many chains are required?
Wind velocity between 46-60 knots 14 chains required
