Towing And Taxiing Flashcards
What is the maximum turning radius of the nose wheel?
78° indicated by a red line on the nose landing gear doors.
How would you turn the nosewheel past 78°? Past 90°?
To turn past 78° you would have to remove the torsion link on the nose wheel. To turn past 90° you would have to remove the torsion link and disconnect the taxi light assembly on the nose wheel.
What must you do before and after a plane move?
Do a brief before and a debrief after.
How would you tell the P8 if wall power is down and you were telling it out of the hanger?
You would use to chock Walker’s until out of the hanger and brakes are charged.
How many personnel are required FreePlay move in and out of the hanger?
Six personnel if not moving in or out of the hanger and seven required if you’re moving in or out of the hanger.
What is the procedure for a tow bar separation?
The driver would pull off at a 45° angle and the director would signal the brake rider to slowly apply brakes.
Why do we tow the P8 10 feet in a straight line after a turn?
To release torsional loads on the main mounts.
What happens when one whistle blow’s?
All whistle blow. Every single one
What is the correct position for the wing walker?
5 feet aft and outboard of the wingtip always face the direction of the planes movement.
What is the brake pressure range required for the brake rider?
1800 psi minimum, 3000 PSI maximum.
What must be installed before towing the aircraft?
The nosewheel steering pen.
Approximately how many break applications would you get from 1800 and 3000 PSI?
Approximately three break applications from 1800 psi and six break applications from 3000 PSI.
What would you do if you were towing aircraft in a thunderstorm condition one occurred?
The director with signaled the driver and the brake rider to apply brakes, and everyone would board the plane and stay inside until T one has been removed.
When would you tell the P8 from the main landing gear?
If you are towing with two flat tires one on each maingear, towing on soft ground or towing up inclines more than 5°.
