Aircraft Towing Safety Procedures

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What precaution should employees take when connecting a tow bar to the tow vehicle?

Immediately attach the tow bar to the tow vehicle

Approach the tow vehicle from the back

Stand clear until the tow vehicle is in close proximity (correct)

Ignore the tow vehicle's movement

What is required before moving aircraft into hardened aircraft shelters with engines operating?

System Safety Engineering Analysis (correct)

Approval from the aircraft commander

Training on aircraft towing

Notification to the ground crew

What should newly assigned aircraft maintenance personnel do after completing supervised on-the-job training?

Immediately begin towing aircraft without supervision

Ignore towing procedures

Pass a proficiency test on the types of aircraft towed (correct)

Request a transfer to a different department

When do wing and tail walkers need annual proficiency training during towing operations?

Only if their roles extend beyond walking duties during towing operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of tow team supervisors during the pre-tow briefing?

Clearly define duties and responsibilities for the team Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure regarding personnel and a tow bar connection to an aircraft and tow vehicle?

Personnel must not cross a tow bar when connected to the aircraft and tow vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action regarding boarding or leaving a moving aircraft or tow vehicle?

No one should attempt to board or leave a moving aircraft or tow vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What key responsibility does the tow supervisor have before towing an aircraft?

Briefing personnel on safety measures before towing Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in relation to control tower clearance during aircraft towing?

Securing control tower clearance before towing on taxiways or runways Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct practice concerning chocks during towing operations?

Chocks must be maintained near the tow vehicle for emergency use throughout towing Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What precaution should employees take when connecting a tow bar to the tow vehicle?

What is required before moving aircraft into hardened aircraft shelters with engines operating?

What should newly assigned aircraft maintenance personnel do after completing supervised on-the-job training?

When do wing and tail walkers need annual proficiency training during towing operations?

What is the responsibility of tow team supervisors during the pre-tow briefing?

What is the correct procedure regarding personnel and a tow bar connection to an aircraft and tow vehicle?

What is the appropriate action regarding boarding or leaving a moving aircraft or tow vehicle?

What key responsibility does the tow supervisor have before towing an aircraft?

What is emphasized in relation to control tower clearance during aircraft towing?

What is the correct practice concerning chocks during towing operations?

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