Aircraft Marshalling and Ramp Safety Flashcards

What is the purpose of wheel chocks on the aircraft ramp?

Answer: To prevent the aircraft from rolling while parked

Wheel chocks are placed against the aircraft's tires to prevent it from moving unintentionally while parked on the ramp.

A ramp worker notices hydraulic fluid leaking from underneath an aircraft. What is the immediate correct action?

Answer: Report the leak to maintenance and stop all aircraft handling activities

Any fluid leak from an aircraft must be reported to maintenance immediately and all ramp handling stopped until maintenance clears the aircraft.

What does the marshalling signal of raising both arms overhead with palms facing inward, then spreading arms outward mean?

Answer: Stop — do not proceed further

Both arms raised and then crossed above the head is the ICAO 'Stop' signal, instructing the pilot to halt immediately.

Why is wearing loose clothing or lanyards prohibited on the aircraft ramp near running engines?

Answer: Loose items can be ingested by engine intakes or caught in aircraft components, causing injury

Loose clothing, lanyards, and unsecured items near running engines risk ingestion by engine intakes or entanglement in aircraft components, potentially causing fatal injuries.

What is the role of 'wing walkers' during aircraft pushback or towing operations?

Answer: To walk alongside the wingtips to monitor ground clearance and alert the tug driver to obstacles

Wing walkers position themselves at each wingtip during towing to observe ground clearances and signal the tug driver to stop if obstacles are encountered.

Which document must ramp workers follow when performing aircraft handling tasks such as connecting ground power or positioning jet bridges?

Answer: The airline's Ground Operations Manual (GOM)

The Ground Operations Manual (GOM) specifies all procedures for ramp handling tasks and is the authoritative reference for safe ground operations.