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Towing Flashcards

1
Q

What book and task number is towing?

A

1C-135(K)R-2-2JG-2 Task 2-39 (Change 25)

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2
Q

What is the aft CG limit for towing?

A

37%

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3
Q

When can you tow without the steering bypass key installed?

A

Never

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4
Q

When can you tow with flat or underinflated tires?

A

When the clearing of a runway or taxiway needs expedited

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5
Q

How many blown tires may you tow with to clear a runway or taxiway?

A

One or two main tires

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6
Q

What are the two speed requirements

A
  • Not to exceed the walking pace of team members

- Not to exceed 5 MPH

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7
Q

When can tow supervisor ride with uke or vehicle in front of uke?

A

When aircraft is being towed on taxiways with established taxi lines and adequate clearance

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8
Q

What two conditions neccesitate a chock walk?

A
  • Hyd brake pressure cannot be maintained or controlled

- Battery power cannot be used

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9
Q

How long must the chocks be in a chock walk? How many must be dragged?

A

56 inches. 4

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10
Q

What is the only tow bar approved to tow a KC-135?

A

F71136-500

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11
Q

Wing walkers will maintain a position forward of the direction of travel at wing tip within ___ forward, aft, or outboard of wing tip.

A

15 feet

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12
Q

What are the authorized types of signals? (six types)

A

Hand signals, wands, whistles, horns, interphone, or portable radios

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13
Q

Where must the chocks be kept to chock main landing gear wheels after stopping?

A

On the tow vehicle

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14
Q

If towbar is disconnected from the tow tractor for ____, set the parking brake and use nose chocks.

A

Repositioning of the tow tractor

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15
Q

There is a warning about the crew entry chute floor grille in the towing procedure. What is it?

A

There entry grill must be kept closed when personnel are inside aircraft. The entry grille should be opened only for entry/exit

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16
Q

Towing is a ______________ procedure

A

sequential, step by step

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17
Q

What should you do to relieve loads on the main landing gear?

A

Move aircraft in a straight line for a short distance before starting or completing a turn

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18
Q

If shear bolts in tow bar fail, do not use higher than what strength shear bolt to replace?

A

PN AN7

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19
Q

Do not turn nose gear past what?

A

45 degree limit mark

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20
Q

When towing with high gross weights, what type of turns should you take?

A

Turns with the largest possible turning radius

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21
Q

As a tractor operator, what two things should you avoid?

A

Sudden starts and stops

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22
Q

On a T-model, the brake rider must ensure what?

A

That the #2 vavle is closed

23
Q

Who must brake rider maintain visual contact with at all times?

A

Tow supervisor

24
Q

With carbon brakes, approx when will brake overpressure relieft valves release pressure?

A

3,400 PSI

25
Q

Pressure in pilot reserve brake must not exceed what?

A

3,100 PSI while parking brake is set

26
Q

Pilot reserve brake must not fall below what?

A

3,000 PSI

27
Q

When brake riding, do not turn or restrain ________?

A

Nose steering wheel

28
Q

Aircraft brakes should only be used for an emergency stop during a tow. Describe the procedure

A

Firmly apply brakes. Do not pump brakes. Set parking brake after aircraft has come to a stop.

29
Q

Where must personnel not walk during a tow?

A

Between tow tractor and aircraft nose wheel

30
Q

Where must personnel not ride during a tow?

A

Between tow tractor and aircraft nose wheel or on outside of aircraft or tow tractor

31
Q

When are wing walkers not required?

A

When towing on unobstructred, established taxiways or runways or parking ramps where taxi or towing lanes are marked with guide lines.

32
Q

Tow supervisor must brief what two types of stop symbols?

A

Normal and emergency

33
Q

What is the absolute minimum number of people required to tow?

A

3

34
Q

The tow vehicle will be connected in a manner which will allow the vehicle driver to face the direction of travel while seated per what?

A

AFOSH Standard 91-100

35
Q

When can you look over your shoulder to face the direction of travel?

A

While making minor changes (center line to parking spot)

36
Q

In an emergency, aircraft can be towed up to what weight with nose gear shock strut deflated?

A

220,000 pounds

37
Q

What is the maximum length you can tow with in regards to the nose gear shock strut?

A

11 inches

38
Q

What must you wipe down the struts with?

A

Hydraulic fluid

39
Q

If tire pressure check has been accomplished and documented within _____ you may skip it

A

72 hours

40
Q

What can cause the tow bar safety shear bolts to fracture, causing possible damage to the steering collar?

A

Towing the aircraft without the steering lockout pin installed

41
Q

What four circuit breakers must be pulled on the APU Power panel when towing into a hangar?

A

APU 1, APU 2, Valve Cont 1, and Valve Cont 2

42
Q

What circuit breakers must be pulled if QSAS power is used during tow?

A

Anti-skid Outboard (B4) and P83 Bus (E20)

43
Q

What is the TCTO number for block 40?

A

1C-135-1547

44
Q

When can you close the P100 circuit breakers during a tow?

A

If radio communication is required to cross an active runway. Circuit breakers must be opened once the aircraft has cleared

45
Q

What position must the battery power switch be in during a tow?

A

Emergency

46
Q

How many full brake applications are available at the required PSI?

A

3

47
Q

Which circuit breakers must be open on the P13 switched DC Bus?

A

P100 Power (AC1, AC2, AC3)

48
Q

On an R-model, ensure the manuel refuel valve is in what position?

A

Refuel

49
Q

What are two major safety concerns when hooking up the tow bar?

A

Do not approach tow bar to hook up until tow vehicle is within approx 6 inches. Personnel hooking up tow bar shall maintain visual contact with tow vehicle driver

50
Q

Initially stop plane about ______ short or beyond desired ending location.

A

2 feet

51
Q

When must you install a ground wire?

A

When towing into a hangar

52
Q

Towing supervisor will visually inspect steering knuckle web PN ________ for cracks after each tow.

A

5-86524

53
Q

What radius of crack must be reworked on the steering knuckle?

A

,50 inch

Jpierce (5 decks)

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