Ground Operations and Servicing

Which statement below reflects a typical requirement when towing some aircraft?. Discharge all hydraulic pressure to prevent accidental operation of the nosewheel steering mechanism. Tailwheel aircraft must be towed backwards. If the aircraft has a steerable nosewheel, the torque-link lock should be set to full swivel.

When towing a large aircraft. a person should be in the flight deck to watch for obstructions. persons should be stationed at the nose, each wingtip, and the empennage at all times. a person should be in the flight deck to operate the brakes.

Which statement is true regarding tiedown of small aircraft?. The aircraft should be headed downwind in order to eliminate or minimize wing lift. Leave the nosewheel or tailwheel unlocked. Nylon or dacron rope is preferred to manila rope.

(Refer to Figure 50.) Identify the signal to engage rotor on a rotorcraft. 1. 3. 2.

(Refer to Figure 51s.) Which marshalling signal should be given if a taxiing aircraft is in imminent danger of striking an object?. 1 or 3. 2. 3.

When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing white light from the control tower means. move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately. OK to proceed but use extreme caution. return to starting point.