Week 1: GSE, Towing/Marshalling, Cleaning Flashcards
What is servicing?
Cleaning, lubing, replenishing fluids not requiring the disassembly of the product
What do we use to service Tires, oleos, prop hubs, accumulators, and fire bottles?
Nitrogen
When servicing oxygen bottles what safety procedure must you follow?
No grease or oil contamination on yourself
What is the cascade system?
Lowest pressure bottles first
Why must you open bottles slowly?
Let it pressurize, not too much heat
What are the 3 classifications of APUs?
towed, stationary or self propelled
How do you position the GPU?
Positioned not to hit the aircraft, brakes on, service cable extended near full length but no strain
When should you never move a GPU unit?
service cables still attached and generator system is on
Ensure the GPU meets the correct ____ and ____ requirements for the aircraft
Voltage and Current
Hydraulic power units are also know as what?
Mules that are electrically powered
The mules can do what?
drain, filter, refill, and test hydraulic systems
This unit can be used for starting engines, heating and cooling the aircraft on the ground, what is it?
GS Air Unit
List some safety precautions when approaching a prop aircraft
- Make eye contact with pilot when approaching
- Stay out of prop arc
- Wear high Vis clothing and PPE
List some safety precautions when approaching a helicopter
- watch rotors see if theyre level = max clearance
- be in view of pilot when apporaching
- never approach from rear
- always go around the nose
- never approach when holding something vertically
Who is responsible for the aircraft until the engine is stopped?
Pilot but signalman can assist
What must you always have with you when moving an aircraft?
Wing walkers
What is the speed when towing?
Brisk walk never exceeding walking team members
On a tricycle gear aircraft where do you attach the tow bar?
towed fwd by attaching tow bar to axle of nosewheel
What must be charged before each towing operation?
Brake system
Who is in charge of the towing?
Tractor operator
Position 2 of towing is who?
Brakeman
Position 3 is who?
Signal man
Max towing angle red stripes are often on?
NLG doors or NLG
Where do you push when moving aircraft by hand?
Wing struts and LG struts
