T.B. 127 - Inspection Cycles - Aerial Ladder

Question 1

Battalion Chiefs are to make an effort to INSPECT the Aerial Ladder during __________, per Manual of Operations 7/1-48.32A.

Answer 1

Cleaning

Question 2

What FOUR types of damage to the structure of the Aerial Ladder warrant taking the Ladder out of service and Inspection by S&M?

1. ________
2. _______
3. _______
4. _______

Answer 2

C.D.D.D.

Cracks
Dents
Dimples
Deformations

Question 3

Damage to Aerial Ladders can be caused by:

1. Rotating through _______
2. Forcible strikes against ________
3. Coming into contact with _______

Answer 3

1. Trees
2. Buildings
3. Wires

Question 4

Typically, damage to the Aerial Ladder is near where?

Answer 4

The End of the Fly

Question 5

Damage to the Aerial Ladder can be caused by the Unsecured End of the ________ ________ or the End of the _______ _______ (or the ball near the end).

Answer 5

Safety Strap

Power Cord

Question 6

What critical part of the Aerial Ladder is easily damaged when the ladder is EXTENDED with Straps?

Answer 6

Rungs or “K” Supports

Question 7

Aerial Ladder Inspection (Bi-Monthly):

Check the TOP Rung of the Second Section (below the fly) for damage from impact of the ______ ________.

Answer 7

Hose Roller

Question 8

Aerial Ladder Inspection (Bi-Monthly):

The Side Slide Pads and the Load Transfer Pads must be checked for __________ wear and _________ of wear.

Answer 8

Excessive

Evenness

Question 9

Aerial Ladder Inspection (Bi-Monthly):

Side Slide Pads should be inspected when the Ladder is in what position?

Answer 9

Fully Extended

Question 10

Aerial Ladder Inspection (Bi-Monthly):

Check the Side Slide Pads for what THREE things?

1. _________
2. ______ _______
3. ______ _________ ______

Answer 10

Gouges
Loose Shims
Loose Mounting Bolts

Question 11

Where on the Aerial Ladder are Load Transfer Pads located?

Answer 11

Between Main Beams of Sections

Question 12

Aerial Ladder Inspection (Bi-Monthly):

What are the TWO indicators of overheating of the Load Transfer Pads and what causes overheating?

Answer 12

Curved or Deformed pads

Inadequate Lubrication

Question 13

Aerial Ladder Inspection (Bi-Monthly):

Check the space between the Top Truss Beams of the Sections. Spaces should be _______ side to side.

Answer 13

Equal

Question 14

Ladder Lubrication:

Aerial Ladders should have Lubrication on the ________ and _____ surfaces of all Main Beams except the Main Section.

Answer 14

Bottom

Side

Question 15

Ladder Lubrication:

______ lubricant must be removed and replaced with ______ lubricant. There should not be excessive lubrication.

Answer 15

Dirty

Fresh