Tow Vehicle & Brake Operator Test Guide

Question 1

You must have sufficient communication between which three entities.

Answer 1

Flight Deck, Ground Crew and Tow Vehicle Operator

Question 2

When towing, what is your minimum clearance for your APU exhaust port from another aircraft’s wingtip?

Answer 2

32.8 feet

Question 3

(True/False) During a normal towing operation, you can tow with one engine removed?

Answer 3

False

Question 4

If there is a total of more than six flat tires, tow the airplane at _____ to clear the runway.

Answer 4

Both main gears

Question 5

Towing operation will stop if lightning is within how many miles?

Answer 5

6 miles

Question 6

When inspecting a tow vehicle and defects are found, what must you do with the tow vehicle/

Answer 6

Remove it from service until repaired

Question 7

What is your maximum turning radius when towing an aircraft with one main landing gear wheel removed?

Answer 7

55 degrees

Question 8

When should torsion links be reconnected if they were disconnected for the tow?

Answer 8

During the last 12 feet of the tow

Question 9

How many feet must you tow in a straight line for a push back.

Answer 9

10 feet

Question 10

(True/False) During an emergency, an aircraft with 8 blown tires can be towed off the runway?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

If you don’t have electrical power to the aircraft, the tow driver will drive at what speed?

Answer 11

The tow driver will decrease the speed or not tow the aircraft

Question 12

What is the maximum towing load of position A?

Answer 12

62,000 lbs

Question 13

In order, what are the last four steps prior to unhooking the tow bar?

Answer 13

a. Install wheel chocks
b. Set Parking Brake
c. Aircraft back to its initial condition
d. Turn off power if necessary

Question 14

(True/False) In normal towing operations you can tow with a fully compressed shock strut to clear the runway.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

(True/False) You can not tow in high winds?

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Before you connect the tow bar who is responsible for inspecting the tow vehicle?

Answer 16

Tow Supervisor

Question 17

What is the minimum horizontal distance from an obstruction that an aircraft should not be towed?

Answer 17

10 feet

Question 18

Who is allowed to be near the tow bar when connecting a tow bar to the tow vehicle.

Answer 18

Ground crew shall stand clear until the backing tow vehicle is on close proximity to the tow bar.

Question 19

(True/False) You can board or exit a moving aircraft.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The vehicle operator shall face the direction of travel while seated and not look over his or her shoulder to face the direction of travel accept?

Answer 20

For minor changes during final positioning

Question 21

The towing vehicle distance behind another aircraft or another vehicle will not be less than how many feet?

Answer 21

50 feet

Question 22

(True/False) You must avoid wide turns when towing an aircraft.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the proper procedure to parking an aircraft in an area with ice and snow?

Answer 23

Place a mat below the tires, put a layer of coarse sand below the tire, or other applicable material below the tire

Question 24

(True/False) In normal towing operations you must close the cargo and entry door?

Answer 24

False

Question 25

(True/False) In normal towing operations you can tow with a fully compressed shock strut?

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the minimum horizontal distance from an obstruction that an aircraft should not be towed?

Answer 26

10 feet

Question 27

2600 psi on brake accumulator pressure provides how many emergency applications of the brakes?

Answer 27

2-3

Question 28

What is the maximum extension of the NLG

Answer 28

10 in.

Question 29

What light indicates parking brake is set?

Answer 29

PARK BRAKE SET on the LDS

Question 30

What is necessary for operation of the braking system?

Answer 30

28 VDC

Question 31

Torsion links must be disconnected after what towing angle?

Answer 31

65

Question 32

If the right hydraulic system is INOP, what hydraulic system will be used?

Answer 32

Center

Question 33

When electrical power is not available, what position must the manual override lever parking brake valve be moved to?

Answer 33

Position 2

Question 34

Where is the parking brake valve override lever located?

Answer 34

Right MLG wheelwell

Question 35

When is the brake operator allowed to apply brakes without tow supervisors' direction?

Answer 35

In case of an emergency.

Question 36

When is the brake operator required to apply brakes?

Answer 36

When directed to by the tow supervisor.

Question 37

Operation of the APU may be permitted in a hangar?

Answer 37

Never

Question 38

(True/False) Installing chocks is the very first step prior to unhooking the aircraft from the tow vehicle?

Answer 38

False

Question 39

What position must the tow lever be in before normal towing operations?

Answer 39

TOWING Position

Question 40

If aircraft has faulty brakes, maintain a minimum safe distance of _____ from the other aircraft.

Answer 40

150 ft.

Question 41

With one MLG wheel removed, max towing speed is?

Answer 41

5 mph

Question 42

(True/False) Do not tow/move aircraft within 90 seconds of power-on for the ISFD.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

What form must be reviewed prior to using tow vehicle

Answer 43

AF FORM 1800