Week 1: GSE, Towing/Marshalling, Cleaning

Question 1

What is servicing?

Answer 1

Cleaning, lubing, replenishing fluids not requiring the disassembly of the product

Question 2

What do we use to service Tires, oleos, prop hubs, accumulators, and fire bottles?

Answer 2

Nitrogen

Question 3

When servicing oxygen bottles what safety procedure must you follow?

Answer 3

No grease or oil contamination on yourself

Question 4

What is the cascade system?

Answer 4

Lowest pressure bottles first

Question 5

Why must you open bottles slowly?

Answer 5

Let it pressurize, not too much heat

Question 6

What are the 3 classifications of APUs?

Answer 6

towed, stationary or self propelled

Question 7

How do you position the GPU?

Answer 7

Positioned not to hit the aircraft, brakes on, service cable extended near full length but no strain

Question 8

When should you never move a GPU unit?

Answer 8

service cables still attached and generator system is on

Question 9

Ensure the GPU meets the correct ____ and ____ requirements for the aircraft

Answer 9

Voltage and Current

Question 10

Hydraulic power units are also know as what?

Answer 10

Mules that are electrically powered

Question 11

The mules can do what?

Answer 11

drain, filter, refill, and test hydraulic systems

Question 12

This unit can be used for starting engines, heating and cooling the aircraft on the ground, what is it?

Answer 12

GS Air Unit

Question 13

List some safety precautions when approaching a prop aircraft

Answer 13

• Make eye contact with pilot when approaching
• Stay out of prop arc
• Wear high Vis clothing and PPE

Question 14

List some safety precautions when approaching a helicopter

Answer 14

• 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

Question 15

Who is responsible for the aircraft until the engine is stopped?

Answer 15

Pilot but signalman can assist

Question 16

What must you always have with you when moving an aircraft?

Answer 16

Wing walkers

Question 17

What is the speed when towing?

Answer 17

Brisk walk never exceeding walking team members

Question 18

On a tricycle gear aircraft where do you attach the tow bar?

Answer 18

towed fwd by attaching tow bar to axle of nosewheel

Question 19

What must be charged before each towing operation?

Answer 19

Brake system

Question 20

Who is in charge of the towing?

Answer 20

Tractor operator

Question 21

Position 2 of towing is who?

Answer 21

Brakeman

Question 22

Position 3 is who?

Answer 22

Signal man

Question 23

Max towing angle red stripes are often on?

Answer 23

NLG doors or NLG

Question 24

Where do you push when moving aircraft by hand?

Answer 24

Wing struts and LG struts

Question 25

Where do you press down on to raise the nose gear?

Answer 25

Horizontal stabilizer front spar

Question 26

When you park an aircraft which direction is the wind?

Answer 26

Head into the wind

Question 27

Why must you not set the parking brake when overheated or cold when accumulated moisture is present?

Answer 27

Freezing