AVOP Vehicle and Escort Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum number of vehicles a single escort may typically supervise?
- 1
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 5
- Unlimited
Correct answer: 3
Most airports limit escort ratios to 1:3 to maintain visual contact.
The typical maximum ratio is 1:3. The escort must maintain visual contact with all escorted vehicles at all times. In movement areas the ratio may be reduced to 1:1 or 1:2. Exceeding the ratio compromises safe supervision.
Question 2: What pre-trip inspection should be performed before operating on the airside?
- Check fuel level only
- Verify lights, brakes, tires, beacon, radio, mirrors, and overall condition (Correct answer)
- Just start and go
- Check registration only
Correct answer: Verify lights, brakes, tires, beacon, radio, mirrors, and overall condition
A thorough pre-trip inspection of all safety systems is required.
Check headlights, taillights, brake lights, beacon, brakes, tires, mirrors, windshield, radio, seatbelts, and fluid levels. A vehicle failing any safety item should not operate on the airside until repaired. Many airports require documented inspection records.
Question 3: What vehicles are typically prohibited from the movement area?
- Airport operations vehicles
- ARFF vehicles
- Personal and unauthorized commercial vehicles (Correct answer)
- Airline ground support equipment
Correct answer: Personal and unauthorized commercial vehicles
Personal vehicles and unauthorized commercial vehicles are prohibited. Only specifically authorized vehicles may enter.
Personal vehicles and unauthorized commercial vehicles are strictly prohibited from the movement area. Only vehicles specifically authorized with radios, beacons, and proper lighting may enter. Unauthorized entry is a serious safety violation.
Question 4: What should an escort do if the escorted vehicle refuses to follow instructions?
- Let them continue alone
- Stop both vehicles and contact airport operations (Correct answer)
- Speed up to stay ahead
- Ignore if near destination
Correct answer: Stop both vehicles and contact airport operations
Stop both vehicles and contact airport operations for assistance.
If an escorted vehicle does not comply, stop both vehicles safely and contact airport operations. The escort is responsible for the escorted vehicle's actions. Allowing non-compliant behavior creates liability and safety risks.
Question 5: What special requirement applies to vehicles towing equipment on the airside?
- No special requirements
- Towed equipment must have lights, secure loads, and operator must account for extended turning radius (Correct answer)
- Only electric tow vehicles allowed
- Trailers not permitted
Correct answer: Towed equipment must have lights, secure loads, and operator must account for extended turning radius
Towed equipment needs proper lighting, secure loads, and operators must adjust for the longer combination.
Ensure towed equipment has functioning lights, all loads are secured (loose items are a major FOD source), adjust for extended turning radius and stopping distance, and reduce speed appropriately.
Question 6: What is the proper procedure for parking near an aircraft gate?
- Park wherever convenient
- Park only in designated areas, clear of equipment limit lines and aircraft paths (Correct answer)
- Park as close to aircraft as possible
- Double parking is OK for quick stops
Correct answer: Park only in designated areas, clear of equipment limit lines and aircraft paths
Use only designated parking areas that do not interfere with aircraft operations.
Park only in designated areas. Never within equipment limit lines, on aircraft taxi lanes, in emergency routes, or blocking ground support access. Engage parking brake and do not leave vehicle running unattended.
AVOP Vehicle and Escort Procedures 2
What is the maximum number of vehicles a single escort may typically supervise?