Tow Test

Question 1

Center of gravity must not be aft of what?

Answer 1

37% MAC

Question 2

Center of gravity must not be aft of what?

Answer 2

37% MAC

Question 3

Do not tow without what installed in the steering metering valve?

Answer 3

steering bypass key

Question 4

When can you tow an aircraft with flat or underinflated tires?

Answer 4

when clearing a runway or taxiway that needs to be expedited

Question 5

To clear a runway or taxiway, the aircraft may be towed with how many blown tires?

Answer 5

You may tow with one or two blown tires on the main gear. Limit speeds to 3-5 mph regardless of the positions of the blown tires.

Question 6

What is the maximum towing speed?

Answer 6

Towing speed will not exced that of walking team members. Maximum towing speed is 5 mph.

Question 7

When can a tow team supervisor ride in a tow tractor?

Answer 7

when the aircraft is being towed on taxiways where established taxi lines are marked and adquate clearance available

Question 8

What tow bar is approved for use?

Answer 8

tow bar F71136-500 only

Question 9

What could result if using a non-approved tow bar such as a universal or 707 tow bar?

Answer 9

Damage to the nose landing gear could result

Question 10

Who has overall responsibility for ensuring the tow operation is completed safely?

Answer 10

tow supervisor

Question 11

Where should a wing walker position himself?

Answer 11

Wing walkers will maintain a position forward of the direction of travel of wing tip, no more than 15 feet forward, aft, or outboard of wingtip and maintain a direct line of sight with the tow team supervisor

Question 12

Where should a tail walker be?

Answer 12

Tail walkers will maintain a direct line of sight with tow supervisor and maintain a position aft area of the aircrat that allows the best possible view of obstructions

Question 13

Do not tow without what installed in the steering metering valve?

Answer 13

steering bypass key

Question 14

When can you tow an aircraft with flat or underinflated tires?

Answer 14

when clearing a runway or taxiway that needs to be expedited

Question 15

What should the reserve brake pressure not fall below while the aircraft is moving?

Answer 15

3,000 psi

Question 16

What is the maximum towing speed?

Answer 16

Towing speed will not exced that of walking team members. Maximum towing speed is 5 mph.

Question 17

When can a tow team supervisor ride in a tow tractor?

Answer 17

when the aircraft is being towed on taxiways where established taxi lines are marked and adquate clearance available

Question 18

What tow bar is approved for use?

Answer 18

tow bar F71136-500 only

Question 19

What could result if using a non-approved tow bar such as a universal or 707 tow bar?

Answer 19

Damage to the nose landing gear could result

Question 20

Who has overall responsibility for ensuring the tow operation is completed safely?

Answer 20

tow supervisor

Question 21

Where should a wing walker position himself?

Answer 21

Wing walkers will maintain a position forward of the direction of travel of wing tip, no more than 15 feet forward, aft, or outboard of wingtip and maintain a direct line of sight with the tow team supervisor

Question 22

Where should a tail walker be?

Answer 22

Tail walkers will maintain a direct line of sight with tow supervisor and maintain a position aft area of the aircrat that allows the best possible view of obstructions

Question 23

when should wing and tail walkers notify the tow supervisor of obstructions?

Answer 23

within 15 feet of any obstruction

Question 24

Who has authorization to stop a tow?

Answer 24

Anybody

Question 25

How many brake applications do you have with the reserve brakes?

Answer 25

three

Question 26

What should the reserve brake pressure not fall below while the aircraft is moving?

Answer 26

3,000 psi

Question 27

What happens if you pressurize the reserve brake past 3,100 psi?

Answer 27

the brake overpressure relief valves will release pressure at approx 3,400 psi and dump overboard.

Question 28

What should the brake operator do if the TLTV loses braking capability?

Answer 28

apply the brakes as slowly as possible, while ensuring a complete slow stop of the airraft while using the max distance available.

Question 29

How should the brake operator exit the aircraft if towing with the TLTV?

Answer 29

the pilots or copilots windows or over wing emergency exit hatch

Question 30

don’t turn the nose gear past what limit markings?

Answer 30

45 degrees

Question 31

What shear bolts are you to use if they fail in the tow bar?

Answer 31

do not use higher strength than PN AN7 shear bolts

Question 32

Why should you tow the aircraft in a straight line after a turn?

Answer 32

To relieve main landing gear loads

Question 33

When can you perform over the shoulder towing?

Answer 33

only while making minor changes

Question 34

If towing with the TLTV, do what if either OVER STEER indicator light illuminates?

Answer 34

immediately steer in the opposite direction to avoid over stressing the NLG

Question 35

What happens if the nose shock strut is extended beyond 11 inches?

Answer 35

the tow bar shear bolts may fail and damage to the centering cam and strut may occur

Question 36

How many hours is a tire pressure check good for?

Answer 36

72 hours

Question 37

If towing an aircraft into a hangar pull what circuit breakers?

Answer 37

APU 1, APU 2, Valve Cont 1, Valve Cont 2

Question 38

If QSAS is used, what circuit breaker is pulled?

Answer 38

Outboard anti-skid

Question 39

If QSAS is not used, what circuit breaker is pulled?

Answer 39

P83 BUS and AUX Switched DC Bus / P100 after TCTO 1547

Question 40

Personnel will not approach tow bar until vehicle is withing how many inches of tow bar?

Answer 40

6 inches