AA Part 1- Initial Ramp Training study set
How long must you flush the potable water line for a cabinet before the first flight serviced?
1 minute
How far is yellow alert for lightening in the area?
10 miles
When does the post arrival walk around have to be completed?
10 mins prior of arrival
What is the jetblast zone for all American Aircraft?
100 ft
A full stop must be made when crossing the safety clearance lines, or at how many feet?
15 ft
What is the ingestion zone for all American Aircraft?
15 ft
How many agents are required to hook up a towbar to an aircraft?
2
High wind procedures begin at what wind speed?
28 MPH or 25 knots
When loading bags, you must always ensure there is _______ between the bags and ceiling of the bin
2in gap
How many agents are required to be at a gate when DGS is used for arrival?
3 agents
Where are the safety posts/cones placed for a narrowbody aircraft?
3 feet away from wingtip
Where are the safety cones placed for a widebody aircraft?
3 feet out from front outer edge engine
How far away is lightening when a Red Alert is declared?
3 miles
How many baggage carts or dollies can you pull in a strong around aircraft?
4 carts
How big is the no bag tug no cart zone?
5 feet
What type of aircraft requires an electric start when the APU is inoperative?
787
Name a Narrowbody aircraft that American Operates
A319 A320 A321 B737
Where should gate delivery items be loaded on and A321 aircraft?
AFT Bin
What is arrow D pointing to in figure 2?
APU- Auxiliary Power Unit
What must be done if winds reach 35 mph (30 knots)?
Additional chocks must be placed
Where is the APU emergency shutdown on the B777?
Aft side of the nose gear
What side of the aircraft is arrow B pointing to in Figure?
Aircraft right
When are nets required to be up in a bin?
All nets are required to be up prior to closing cargo doors
What two things must be completed prior to hooking up a towbar up to an aircraft?
An inspection of towbar Bypass pin is installed on aircraft
Arrows C are pointing to what in figure 2?
Anti-collision beacon
what does the CARE Team do?
Assisting survivors and/ or family members during an emergency event
When are seatbelts required to be worn when using ground support equipment (GSE)?
At all times
APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
Where is the RAM air turbine on an A320F aircraft?
Base left at the wing root
Where is the Ramp Air Turbine (RAT) on the A320F aircraft?
Base of the left wing
When must the bypass pin be installed on the aircraft?
Before connecting the towbar
When should a ramp vehicle be inspected by the operator to ensure everything is in good working order?
Beginning of shift ad before use
You see someone without a badge on the ramp, what do you do?
Challenge-Escort-Report
How should you chock a belt loader when it is positioned at the aircraft?
Chock one tire forward and aft
A319 approach pattern for loading
Clockwise
What approach pattern should be used for loading and offloading a narrowbody aircraft?
Clockwise
Who do you refer all requests for information from the media to?
Corporate Communications
What approach pattern must be used for loading a widebody aircraft?
Counterclockwise for froward Clockwise for aft and aft bulk
What engine is arrow A pointing to in Figure 1?
Engine #1
Before chocking the man gear, what must you wait for?
Engine to spool down and beacon turns off
Potable water must be serviced during every?
Every flight arrival
Who is responsible for picking up FOD?
Everyone
What side of the aircraft is engine #2 on?
First officer/ right side
Before disconnecting ground power and PCA, you must request permission from?
Flight crew/ Captain
Only items that are allowed in the safety envelope during arrival of the aircraft
Fuel Cart, 1 set of chock blocks next to the stop mark
What position should the belt loader boom be in when approaching an aircraft?
Full down position
APU emergency shutdown on a A320F
GPU panel
What is the minimum PPE requirements while servicing the lavatory?
Gloves that are cuffed, face shied, Safety Vest, Hearing protection
GPU
Ground Power Unit
What is the minimum PPE required while working on the ramp?
Hearing Protection and Safety Vest
How do you identify which towbar to use on each aircraft type?
It's labeled
What is arrow F pointing to in figure 3 below?
Lead in Line
An aircraft has an inoperable APU and requires an air start. After the engine has been started at the gate, what is the nest step?
Must wait for clearance from the flightdeck before disconnecting the electrical power and air start unit
What aircraft are belt loader handrails required?
Narrowbody and Aft bulk bin of widebody
When is it permissible to give out a passenger list?
Never
Do we use the GPU strap on a B737 aircraft?
No
Where are the chocks placed during normal weather conditions?
One chock behind the rear outboard tire and one in front of forward outboard tire (right)
Under normal circumstances where would you place the airstart for an A320F aircraft?
Positioned on the engine number 2 side (right)
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What is a "three-way" connection and when is it allowed?
Pushback tractor-towbar-aircraft
What does the red limit line on the nose gear door or fuselage indicate?
Radius- maximum turn angle that can be reached during pushback
What must be done when a piece of ground equipment is in an acccident?
Reported immediately to a manager or crew cheif
Where is the RAM air turbine on a B777?
Right behind the wing forward of the aft bin
Where is the GPU panel on a B737 aircraft?
Right below the first officer's window
Where is the APU emergency shutdown on the B737?
Right main gear wheel well
What is arrow E pointing to in figure 3 below?
Safety Clearence Line
What is the speed limit in the safety envelope? on the active ramp? on service roads?
Safety envelope: 3-5 mph Active ramp: 15 mph Service roads: 25 mph
Before entering the ingestion zone, you must wait for what to happen?
Spool down is complete/ anti-collision beacon turns off
What are arrows G pointing to in figure 3 below?
Stop marks
What should you do if your ground support equipment is not functioning properly?
Tag-out: remove from service and report it to crew chief or manager
What should you do if you receive a bomb threat at work?
Take it seriously/report immediately to IOC
AFT
The area of the aircraft behind the wings
While pushing an aircraft, the pushback should be in what gear?
The lowest gear
How can you tell if the pushbacks is allowed to be used for a specific aircraft or condition?
Tractor matrix Placard
Ground power and preconditioned air is supplied on every arriving aircraft (except B787) True or False
True
True or False. During a Red Alert you must take shelter
True
Which pieces of equipment are never allowed withing 5 feet of the aircraft?
Tugs, carts, and dollies
Where can you access the local Station Emergency Plan?
Webref.aa.com
During a Yellow Alert you must never use?
Wired Headset