Wing Walker Brake Rider

Question 0

How many people does it take to move an aircraft without brakes or under icy conditions into the hangar?

Answer 0

9. add two chock walkers.

Question 1

How many people does it take to move the aircraft into the hangar?

Answer 1

7. MC safety observer. plane handler. port and starboard wing walkers. tail walker. brake rider. buddah driver.

Question 2

How many people does it take to move an aircraft on a taxiway?

Answer 2

3. plane handler. buddah driver. brake rider.

Question 3

When moving a plan on the taxiway and bringing it to the ramp, when do your wing walkers move into position?

Answer 3

As soon as the aircraft is in the throat, clear of the taxiway but has not entered the ramp yet.

Question 4

Who has ultimate control of the aircraft hen moving it into or out of the hangar?

Answer 4

The plane handler. MC is the “second set of eyes” and another safety observer.

Question 5

Can you tow an aircraft with stress panels missing?

Answer 5

No. With the exception of the stress panels located at the top of the cowl doors on the engine. if towing with a stress panel missing you need to have an engine support beam installed.

Question 6

Where can you find information on a missing access panel to determine if it is a stress panel?

Answer 6

NA–01–75PAA–2–1 WP 5 PG 46 Table 3

Question 7

How many stress panels are on the P3?

Answer 7

10 on the fuselage, 8 on the engines, 8 on the wings.

Question 8

Who connects the battery and ensures it is connected on the plane moves?

Answer 8

Brake rider connects it. Plane handler ensures its connected.

Question 9

Where is the battery voltage gauge located and what is the minimum battery voltage allowed for a plane move?

Answer 9

Located on the FWD load center. Minimum 22VDC.

Question 10

What is the operating pressure for the brake accumulator?

Answer 10

800 +/- 25PSI and is charged up to 3000PSI

Question 11

What is the pressure range for the EBB?

Answer 11

1900-3000PSI of Nitrogen

Question 12

Where is the brake accumulator and EBB located?

Answer 12

In the HSC (hydraulic service center)

Question 13

How long does it take to charge the brake accumulator with the 1B pump if the system pressure is at 800PSI?

Answer 13

2.8-3.2 minutes to fully charge the brake accumulator, but it will not come on if the pressure is 2200PSI or above.

Question 14

How long does it take the 1 or 1A pump to charge the brake accumulator?

Answer 14

3 seconds.

Question 15

How long is the parking brake good for when initially set?

Answer 15

30 hours.

Question 16

Where does the plane handler stand during the move?

Answer 16

In view of the driver and brake rider at all times.

Question 17

Where is the 1B pump located?

Answer 17

Port side in the HSC between pumps 1 and 1A.

Question 18

What do you do if you cant get the tow bar off after a move?

Answer 18

Ensure the tow bar is centered. if it still wont come off call the Airframers.

Question 19

Where is the SAR bar usually stowed in the aircraft?

Answer 19

In the rack by the main cabin door, on the wall or under the galley seat.

Question 20

Can you move the aircraft without a SAR bar?

Answer 20

Yes, but the main cabin door must be closed.

Question 21

Can you move the aircraft with the tie down chains or chocks hanging off the aircraft?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Can you move the aircraft without a pilot seat?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

What needs to be done when an aircraft is put into the hangar?

Answer 23

Open the APU safety switch door and switch it to safety mode, drip pans placed under each engine and connect the grounding wire.

Question 24

Can you tow the plane with the APU running?

Answer 24

Yes, but its not recommended because of the noise levels.

Question 25

How fast can you tow an aircraft?

Answer 25

No faster than the slowest walker.

Question 26

Why do you put the APU safety switch into the safe position when the plane is in the hangar?

Answer 26

To disarm the HRD bottle, lock the intake/exhaust doors in place and to disable the APU from starting.