F-35 Tow Test
What is the maximum personnel can can tow an aircraft in the aft direction with center of gravity aft of FS 449
2 MPH
Tow speed must not exceed
3mph in congested areas or 5 mph
Do not operate canopy with winds exceeding
45 Knots
During normal towing what distance should be maintained behind another non operating aircraft or vehicle
50 feet
When approaching the aircraft to be moved, the tow vehicle driver will stop at least ___ feet in front of the aircraft, and will only proceed with instructions from who
50/ the tow team supervisor
How many personnel are required for normal towing operations
6
The external canopy actuation switch is located
Behind door 1111, the ladder access panel
What two actions should be performed if the brake rider identifies the tow mode status indicator light is yellow during normal operations
Decrease use of brake pedal and parking brake
How must the canopy be positioned before and during the tow procedure
Full open or full closed
What component must not be operated during towing procedures if hydraulic system tubing is disconnected and/or removed from the aircraft
GMMP
What three items must be done to ensure serviceability prior to any towing procedure
Inspect the tow vehicle, document AF Form 1800, prior to any tow operations
What two actions must the tow team supervisor do before towing an aircraft on or across a taxiway or runway
Obtain control tower clearance before towing aircraft and maintain radio contact and inform tower when tow is complete
The tow vehicle will be connected in such a way that will allow the vehicle driver to perform what three actions
Operate safely, follow tow super instructions, and obey any emergency stop instructions.
The tow team supervisor must brief what three things prior to towing
Position and responsibility of each member, rate of speed of the aircraft, and route of travel, use of authorized
What must be done after normal towing operation
Set parking brake switch to parking brake
Movement of aircraft over rough surfaces or across obstructions must be at a ___ angle and constant ___ speed to reduce towing loads
Slight, slow
Personnel are required to be familiar with safety precautions outlined in what
TO 00-25-172, AFI 91-203
Who is authorized to give the all clear to move order
Tow team supervisor
Chick walkers are required for which two towing procedures
Towing with disabled tow mode and and without brake rider
Tow mode status indicator cannot show what two colors when performing normal aircraft towing
Yellow or red
The tow bar must be aligned with aircraft ___ after aircraft is stopped in designated area
Zero butt line
During emergency conditions, what two methods could you apply aircraft brakes
Aircraft tow pedal brake and parking brake switch
Personnel must perform what when aircraft brakes are inoperable
Aircraft towing with disabled tow mode
Who can issue emergency stop instructions
Any tow member
What two things must be avoided during cold weather towing
Excessive power and sudden tow vehicle movement
The boarding ladder is ready for use when fully extended
False
The nose steering wheel locking pin must be installed prior to towing
False
How many luminous wands will each tow team member who required wands be issued
Two
What is the minimum number of fasteners required to be installed on a stress panel
Two out of every three equally spread
During emergency conditions what is the minimum number of chocks required
Two pair, four
JTD required the tow team super to perform what two modules prior to aircraft towing
Verify proper LG tire pressure and verify proper LG Strut X dimension