Ramp Class Quiz 1

what are the 3 types of hearing protection?

1. Muffs 2. Reusable plugs 3. Disposable plugs

What are the two type of GPU?

1. Portable unit 2. Mounted unit attached to a jet bridge

What are the three things that are considered "Other Tools" on the ramp?

1. Wands 2. Chocks 3. Safety Cones

what are the only 3 pieces of equipment allowed to be inside the safety envelope if they are inside the fueling station boundaries?

1. fuel hydrant cart 2. fuel hydrant cart wheel chocks 3. aircraft wheel chocks

What are the two critical areas on an embraer 140/145?

1. statics wicks 2. vortilons

How far should the air stairs or PLD be placed from the aircraft?

1/2 inch

what is the maximum weight for a pet container?

100 lbs

What is the speed limit on the active ramp?

15 mph

what is the max weight for a individual piece of cargo?

150 lbs

how many passenger does does the embraer 170/175 have?

2

how many cargo bins does the CRJ 700 have? What are they called, and where are they?

2 F1, R1 F1 is between the passenger door and the wing, R1 is located under engine #1

how many cargo bins does the embraer 170/175 have?

2 one fwd of wing and one aft of wing

what is the speed limit on airport roadways?

25 mph

how many cargo bins does the CRJ 900 have? What are they called, and where are they?

3 F1, F2, R1 F1 and F2 is between the passenger door and the wing, R1 is located under engine #1

what is the speed limit if your within 25 feet of an aircraft?

3-5 mph

Fires are divided into how many classes?

4

what is the max amount of bag carts you can tow in a string?

4

how many feet of space should be kept between your equipment and other equipment moving on the ramp?

5 feet

What does the sound level have to exceed In order from hearing protection to be required?

85 decibels

What is the tug?

A Motorized Vehicle that is used to transport other pieced of equipment around the airport.

What is a Lektro?

A towbarless pushback unit

What does AOA stand for?

Aircraft operating area

When operating the GPU, the unit must be connected to the aircraft ___ energizing, and the unit de-energized ____ disconnecting the plus

Before, Before

Do not park equipment until the aircraft has been properly ___

Chocked

all equipment within 5 feet of the aircraft must be ___.

Chocked

What is the proper way to connect a tow bar to an aircraft and tug?

Connect the tow bar to the aircraft first, the connect the tow bar to the tug

What must be done with ground equipment when it is not providing service to the AC?

Disconnected

when driving a belt loader the boom and safety handrail must be in what position?

Down

what position must the handrails be in on a CRJ in order for the jet bridge to be attached?

Down position

When can the GPU never be connected, disconnected, or energized?

During Fueling

What does EMB stand for?

Embraer 140/145

What does ERJ stand for?

Embraer 170/175

who's responsibility is it to complete a FOD walk?

Everyone!

What two pieces of PPE are always required when serving the lav with the lavatory servicing vehicle?

Face shield, Protective gloves

the tow bar will be disconnected from the tug ___.

First

What does FOD stand for?

Foreign Object Debris

What is the tag that is used to warn ramp personnel that a piece of equipment should not be operated?

ME-250 Equipment Out Of Service Tag

Is It okay for the rubber of the air stairs or PLD to touch the aircraft?

NO

Who operates the CRJ 900?

PSA Mesa

Who operates the CRJ 700?

PSA Skywest

What does PLD stand for?

Passenger Lift Device

is the "no skin policy" recommended or required when using the lavatory servicing vehicle?

Recommended

Chocks are made out of what material?

Rubber

what is a ship ID and where is it located?

Ship ID is made up of 3 letters, or numbers. located on the nose of the aircraft.

If their is a kink in the hose of the air start cart, should you hit the emergency button, or put the unit in standby mode?

Standby mode to depressurize the hose

When is the ONLY time a three-way connection is allowed?

TUG-TOW BAR-AIRCRAFT

what must be open prior to connecting the air conditioning unit to the aircraft?

The main cabin door

What is the primary function of the safety cones?

To create the diamond of safety

What is the Valet cart?

Used to collect cary on bags and assist with transporting them between the cargo bins and the passenger door steps or jetbridge

What is the Bag Cart?

Used to move checked luggage from the bag room to the aircraft, aircraft to aircraft, and from aircraft to baggage claim area

What is a three way connection?

When a tug Is attached to another piece of equipment, which is then hooked to an aircraft.

Prior to attaching any equipment to a tug what must the driver do?

a 360 degree walk around to ensure it is not connected to the aircraft

what is a passenger lift decide (PLD)?

a ramp used in place of air stairs to help passengers who require special assistance

When do aircraft have the right of way?

always

where are static wicks?

back side of wing

Where should the heaviest loaded cart be in the string?

closest to the tug

when an embraer 170/175 is taxiing what engine is on?

engine #2

Who operates the embraer 140/145

envoy Piedmont

how are the doors on an embraer 170/175 always opened?

from the outside

never drive been the ___ ___ and the aircraft

gate door

passenger doors are located on what side of the aircraft?

left

when is the cargo bin door on the embraer 140/145?

left side of AC, behind the wing under engine #1

What is the belt loader?

motorized vehicle that is used to lift bags to the height of the cargo bin.

Can you drive your equipment through a fuel spill?

no

What is the most prevalent hazard on the ramp?

noise

What are the air stairs?

on some aircraft when built in stairs are not available, it is necessary to place a set of portable air stairs at the passenger door is a jet bridge is not available.

Who operates Embraer 170/175?

republic envoy

are safety garments required or optional?

required

what side of the aircraft are the cargo doors located on the embraer 170/175?

right side of aircraft

what are vortilons?

sharp devices that are under the wing of the aircraft.

what are the critical areas on a CRJ?

static wicks

who is okay to remove an ME-250 tag?

supervisor, manager, designee, qualified maintenance, or GSE personnel

Who gives to ok to remove the chocks from the tug once the tow bar is attached?

the Captain

what is the tail number and where is It located?

the aircraft registration number given by the FAA. found on the aft section of the aircraft behind the wing.

what is the safety envelope?

the are where the aircraft will be pulling into, parking, and the footprint around the aircraft

what panel must never be touched when working on an embraer 170/175?

the ram air turbine (RAT) panel

What is the Air start unit?

used to help regional jets start their engines in the event a mechanical issue prevents the aircraft from doing so on its own

What is the tow bar?

used to push or tow an air craft

What is the Ground Power Unit (GPU) ?

used to supply aircraft with electricity while the aircraft is parked at the gate

Are Hub stations required to service the lav on every flight?

yes